

Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.com
This isn’t another “share great content and stay consistent” podcast about podcasting. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what top hosts do differently to create bingeworthy podcasts that convert. Hosted by Forbes- and Rolling Stone-featured podcast psychology expert and Webby Awards judge Courtney Elmer—who’s helped over 70+ hosts launch Top 100 shows—you’ll get the tools and strategies other shows won’t dare to share. Expect unfiltered coaching, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and the kind of “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” advice to help you build a podcast your future clients can’t stop bingeing (and buying from). So if you’re ready to break out of “less-than-200-download-per-episode” jail and stop settling for downloads that don’t reflect your effort—or you want to launch a podcast that positions you as an authority in your niche and drives real revenue—welcome to the podcast that’s about to change the game for you. Hit play and let’s dive in. Popular Guests Include: Jordan Harbinger, John Lee Dumas, James Cridland, Tom Rossi, Jeremy Enns, Kevin Chemidlin, Dave Jackson, Alex Sanfilippo, Seth Silvers, Stacy Tuschl, Kate Erickson, Grant Baldwin, Hal Elrod, Gay Hendricks, Brandon Lucero, James Wedmore, and more. Popular Episode Topics Include: Podcasting for Business Growth, Starting a Podcast, Podcast Audience Growth, Podcasting for Profit, Podcasting Psychology, Increasing Listener Engagement, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Lead Generation Through Podcasting, Business Podcasting, Ranking Your Podcast in The Top 100, Podcast Launch Strategy, Podcast Monetization Strategies, Podcast Messaging, Podcast Positioning
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Mar 10, 2020 • 25min
Why the Fear You Feel is a GOOD Thing
Fear of failing is one of the biggest obstacles you face when it comes to entrepreneurship.For some, the fear of failing can feel so overwhelming at times that it paralyzes them and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, crushing their chances of success.For others, the fear of failing is a little thing that they’ve learned to live with, and learn from, which no longer holds them back (even though at times it may still try to creep in and undermine their progress).Yet imagine what would become possible for you if you knew how to use it to your advantage, like fuel to propel you to the next level in your life and business. (That’d be pretty freakin’ awesome, wouldn’t it?) Your fear of failing would simply dissipate.Inside today’s episode, I’m going to give you the tools you need to identify what fears are holding you back, where they come from, and how to shift your perspective so you can navigate through them and overcome the fear of failing for good.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: The key distinction between real and imagined fear (and why your brain interprets them the same way)How to tune into your unique emotional response to fear, so you can get to the root of what’s causing itThe 4 easy steps to uncover and dismantle any fears you’re experiencingHow to shift your perspective, overcome that fear of failing, and learn how to use it to your advantageAssuming your fears will never disappear, how long will you wait to move forward? What’s the key to learning from failure?We all feel fear. The real question is, will you allow it to stop you, or allow it to fuel you forward?How will you overcome the fear of failure? -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Mar 3, 2020 • 22min
3 Words to Stop Using Right Now
Today’s episode is all about getting into the right entrepreneurial mindset.Did you know the words you speak don’t only describe the world around you? They CREATE the world around you, which is why today, I’m going to reveal three words you need to stop saying right now to help you get into that right entrepreneurial mindset.If you want to have a bigger influence, reach the next level in your life and business, develop the mindset of an entrepreneur, this episode is for you.The words you think; the words you say — can prevent you from developing a positive entrepreneurial mindset. Whatever you speak or think, you attune our focus to. This slowly develops a pattern of thinking over time. Eventually, that pattern of thinking forms a HABIT. And before you know it, that habit shows up in your life without you even realizing it.Why? Because the habit feels COMFORTABLE.And you know what they say about comfort zones and change. Comfort zones are the enemy of developing the mindset of an entrepreneur.The tricky part is, most of us aren’t aware of how we build our comfort zones around us, because we never realize how deeply powerful our words really are.It’s YOUR responsibility to write a different story. And I’ve designed today’s episode to help you gain new awareness so that you can make sure the story you’re writing is the story you want to be living.Start paying attention to your words. They can keep you stuck, or propel you forward in business. They can make your life feel heavy, or they can make your life feel light. They can discourage you, or they can encourage you.What words are YOU going to speak life into today?And more importantly, what words are YOU going to speak into YOUR LIFE? What words will you use to develop an entrepreneurial mindset?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:WHAT it means to create your reality, using your wordsWHY the words you speak have the power to either help you reach your goals, or keep you from achieving themTWO simple steps that will help you tune into the words you speak so you can expand the outer limits of your comfort zone PLUS: Three words to stop using right now so you can develop an entrepreneurial mindset -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Feb 25, 2020 • 39min
3 Foolproof Ways to Structure Your Day for Success | Melanie Mitro
If you're like most, knowing how to structure your day for optimal success as an entrepreneur can be a challenge, can't it?How do you best utilize your time to get it all done? What are the successful habits you should be practicing each day?Our special guest today, Melanie Mitro, is going to teach you the essential successful habits of successful people and show you how to incorporate them into your daily routine so you can get more done, with less effort.Melanie also shares a raw and real look at her own experience with burnout and how to structure your day so you can protect your most valuable business asset: your energy.WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:The top successful habits of successful people you can practice right now to reduce your workloadWhat it means to work intentionally, and how to structure your day to focus on what mattersThe key habits of successful people that will help you build instant know, like, and trust with your audienceHow to show up consistently as a leader for your community, even when your life feels like a hot mess -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Feb 18, 2020 • 23min
The #1 Best Way to Find Better Work-Life Balance
Ever wonder why the "quick fix tips" for achieving work life balance don’t work?It’s estimated that entrepreneurial burnout costs the U.S. upwards of $300 BILLION annually due to business closures. As an entrepreneur, you’re under a lot of pressure when it comes to growing a successful business and balancing work and family.Even though achieving work life balance might feel next to impossible, there IS a way to find a better rhythm when balancing work and family, and inside of today’s episode, I’m going to show you how.WHEN YOU FINISH THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: The 3 surprising myths that keep you from achieving work life balanceThe psychological cost of burnout and the surprising reasons why most tips for achieving work life balance are ineffectiveThe key three-step framework you can follow right now to experience greater work-life satisfaction -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Feb 11, 2020 • 26min
How NOT to Set Goals
Have you ever experienced the disappointment of setting a goal in life you didn’t hit?Unfortunately, most people are going about setting goals the wrong way. Worse, they don’t realize it, which is why they keep winding up with none of the results they want.The average New Year’s Resolution lasts a mere twelve days. So why is it that most people want to achieve their goals in life, but few actually do?Inside today’s episode, I’ll show you the shocking reason why most smart goals go unmet. HINT: It has nothing to do with the goals themselves, and everything to do with the way you’re setting them.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL HAVE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF:How to avoid the common pitfalls that keep most people from achieving their goals in lifeWhy you should ditch the out-dated SMART goal setting method and replace it with these two essential action steps insteadThe 5 Questions you must ask yourself before goal settingHow to remove any potential roadblocks that stand in the way -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Feb 4, 2020 • 31min
How to Turn $5.25/hr Into a 7-figure Empire | Alon David
When it comes to setting goals for growth and revenue in your business, what’s your strategy?You do have an effective strategy for smart goal setting, right?If not, every day you don’t have a specific method in place for setting goals that are clear and measurable (or if the smart goal setting methods you’ve tried haven’t worked), your business loses precious revenue and you lose precious time.When you implement the simple, 90x goal planner system you’ll discover inside of today’s episode, you’ll have the secret sauce for setting goals you can measure, track, and achieve faster so you can get an edge on your competition and propel your business forward.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:The surprising reason why traditional methods for setting goals don’t workSmart goal setting practices that will supercharge your focus & productivityAdvice on how to set goals and break them down to make them attainableHow to achieve any goal you want -- yes any goal! -- in as little as 90 daysToday’s special guest is the creator of the 90x planner, a unique smart goal setting tool unlike any other method out there for setting goals.He’ll help you stay focused and make real progress toward your biggest goals and dreams by showing you how to implement the only smart goal setting method you need to for setting goals big and small. Episode Links:Connect with Alon -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Feb 2, 2020 • 32min
Which of These 3 Mistakes are Keeping You From Scaling as Fast as You Could Be?
Wish you knew the secrets to work smarter not harder?HINT: It starts with cultivating a real entrepreneur mindset.To take your business to the next level, you must first cultivate a true growth mindset and let go of the belief that "hard work and hustle" are key ingredients for success.I’ve spent the last 6 years researching and discovering the answer behind why we believe that hard work is just what it takes to be successful. I've pushed the limits to see if it's really possible to work less and make more. The results are astonishing, and if you've been searching for a way to grow your business faster without working harder, then you'll love what you hear inside today's episode."Work smarter not harder" is no longer just a cliche. It's a real possibility when you put these key strategies into place and learn the steps you need to develop the entrepreneur mindset of a true visionary leader.BY THE TIME YOU FINISHING LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:Three massive mistakes that prevent you from developing a true entrepreneur mindsetHow to avoid these mistakes so you can work smarter not harder and create the freedom and impact you wantWhy maintaining a growth mindset is tough, even when you're working toward your goals and dreamsWhere stress and overwhelm really come from (hint: it's not what you think!)The revolutionary new way to work smarter not harder and really move that needle in your businessListen closely, because if you’re making any of these three mistakes, you'll continue to struggle to reach the next level in your business and it feel impossible to cultivate the growth mindset you need for real success. -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Feb 1, 2020 • 26min
The Secret to Spending More Time In Your Zone of Genius
Does managing stress in your business feel virtually impossible?Have you ever wondered why most ways to relieve stress are so ineffective?Inside this episode of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, I’ll show you the counter-intuitive approach to navigating unexpected adversity in your business.That’s why Team Podlaunch® exists: to challenge the status quo and give you the perfect combination of mindset and strategy when it comes to stress management, so that managing stress in your business feels easy and -- well, effortless.When we say effortless, we literally mean creating a life that doesn’t depend on your hard work or effort! Building a business can feel overwhelming, but effective stress management isn't as difficult as you might think.You shouldn't have to choose between success or family, work or relationships, or having a successful business vs. having a life you love. I’m here to show you how you can have it all, without having to do it all.IN THIS INAUGURAL EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN…Where overwhelm really comes from (not what you think!)What the relentless pursuit of success actually costs youThe counter-intuitive approach to managing stress in your business so you can reach the next level without burning out -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.