Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
Courtney Elmer
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 business growth—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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3 Surprising Content Mistakes that are Costing You Clients | Brandon Lucero
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
01/31/23 • 54 min
What was the last thing you posted online that went completely unseen, unheard, or unengaged with?
Because, as online entrepreneurs, we’ve ALL been there! And when you’re working hard to grow a business, nothing feels worse or more defeating.
That’s where today’s guest, Brandon Lucero, comes in. He’s here to reveal the biggest content mistakes you’re making AND what to do instead!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- The common content mistakes almost all online entrepreneurs make — no matter how far along they are in their businesses
- How to add value without giving more information in your content
- The fastest way to increase engagement, build an audience, and grow a business
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Why You Should Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
11/22/22 • 48 min
As an online business owner, how many years have you gone into the holiday season saying, “This time will be different. I’ll balance the busyness AND finish the year strong!”?
Truthfully, this was always my hope, but rarely my reality as I tried to grow a business AND juggle everything else.
Until I learned that the key was NOT managing your time, but rather managing your ENERGY — and this is exactly what I’m breaking down for you today!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- Why learning to manage your energy is the secret sauce to getting through not just the holidays, but any busy or unexpected season
- The two types of time you have and why understanding them can help you grow a business
- What you have control over as an online business owner and how to harness it
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Why Social Media is the WORST Way to Grow an Engaged Audience
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
10/18/22 • 20 min
How often do you post social media content, but feel like it falls flat?
It’s not just you... Today, we’re talking about why social media is the WORST way to grow a business and an audience!
So, if your goal is to grow a highly engaged online community and generate leads and sales consistently for your business, this episode is for you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The surprising reason you're tanking your growth and engagement — without even knowing it
- Why social media content is the WORST way to grow a business and your following
- Characteristics of short-term lead generation solutions versus long-term ones — and which one is actually better for your business
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How to Stop Overthinking
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
12/06/22 • 34 min
How many times have you caught yourself overthinking things in your online business today?
Overthinking is something we ALL experience as digital business owners and honestly, it’s what keeps us stuck!
Surprisingly though, the answer is NOT learning how to stop overthinking — and that’s exactly what we’re diving into with today’s episode.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The key to stop overthinking (HINT: It’s not what you’d expect!)
- Why trying to always make the right decision in your online business is actually slowing your growth
- The reason digital business owners have to be more flexible than bigger corporations
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How to Overcome Setbacks in Business
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
02/07/23 • 47 min
Be honest... how are you really doing?
As an online entrepreneur, this road is hard sometimes, but finding a way to overcome setbacks is essential — not just for the sake of your digital business, but for YOU as a human.
That’s why today, we’re exploring my proven solution to dealing with unexpected challenges and the unique opportunity that waits for you inside every adversity.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- About the challenges I’ve been facing recently in my life and digital business
- A method I’ve developed to overcome setbacks called the resiliency principle
- Why it’s imperative that you, as an online entrepreneur, learn this now
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- For my visual friends, click here to check out the anti-fragility image I mention in this episode.
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Why You Should Stop Making New Year's Resolutions
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
12/27/22 • 30 min
What was the last New Year’s Resolution you actually kept as an online business owner?
If you’re drawing a blank, you’re in good company!
There’s a reason why today’s industry leaders don’t make them AND why you should abandon this practice too if you want to hit your goals and grow a business in the new year.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The New Year’s Resolutions I made in the first few years of my business and why I never accomplished them
- The key difference between setting goals and hitting goals as an online business owner
- Why your current goal setting methods are only good in theory and what actually has to change if you want to grow a business this year
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The Secret to Hitting Any Goal You Ever Set | Hal Elrod
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
09/20/22 • 37 min
When was the last time life got in the way of you hitting your goals?
We’ve all been there, but it can feel especially frustrating when you’re a highly-driven online business owner who has big dreams.
Thankfully, today’s guest, Hal Elrod, is here to help you solve that problem once and for all as he shares secrets to hitting your goals that go far beyond the standard goal setting and productivity hacks you’re tried.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The surprisingly simple reason you haven’t been hitting your goals — even if you’ve tried every productivity hack in the book
- 3 fail-proof secrets for achieving goals as an online business owner, no matter what life is throwing at you
- The #1 reason you need a personal system for self-growth and development
Episode Links
- Check out Hal's book: The Miracle Morning and his app, Miracle Morning
- Connect with Hal: Instagram | Website
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3 Reasons You're Getting Overlooked in Your Niche
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
10/11/22 • 20 min
How consistent is the current lead generation in your business?
If you’re like most of the online business owners in my community, you have SO much to offer your people, but you’re OVER creating endless social media content that doesn’t produce results.
That’s why this week, I’m kicking off a new series that reveals the exact marketing strategies our team has used to double social engagement, 3x the growth of our list, increase our open rates, AND boost our revenue to steady five-figure months.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:
- My personal experience with the organic strategies most online business owners try
- The 3 major mistakes causing you and your marketing efforts to get overlooked in your niche
- Why you HAVE to start creating more social media content than you consume
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©P 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
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Steal This Simple System to Stand Out Online
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
10/25/22 • 29 min
What business systems do you currently have to support your visibility?
Whether they call it a “visibility system” or not, ALL visionary leaders have a marketing plan for consistently and authentically showing up in their space.
And this week, I’m sharing my visibility system that will help you win the organic marketing game, position yourself as a recognized authority, and start getting the leads and sales you deserve!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- What being “more visible” actually means and how the visionary leaders you follow create their business systems to do this
- How you can begin marketing and showing up consistently so you will be seen as the go-to expert in your niche
- The way to keep your name in front of people without having to be physically present online every single day (THIS is a game changer!)
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The #1 Thing Keeping You From Being Seen as an Expert | Alex Sanfilippo
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
09/06/22 • 40 min
Who’s your favorite expert to start a podcast?
Leaders across all industries share phenomenal content and business ideas on their own shows and if you’re not currently one of these leaders, it’s time to consider why.
If it’s because you don’t see yourself as an expert in your niche, today’s guest, Alex Sanfilippo is here to share why that’s okay AND why you should dive into podcast marketing anyway!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The biggest mistakes people make when they start a podcast (and how to avoid them)
- Two things you need to know before using podcast marketing
- How to turn your podcast idea into an actionable plan
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The podcast is about Podcast Tips, Entrepreneurship, Podcasting, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Podcast Marketing and Business.
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The episode title 'Why You Should Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth is 27 minutes.
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