Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth

• How to Diagnose Exactly Where Your Podcast Is Losing Listeners

  If your podcast isn’t bringing in more listeners month over month, the problem usually isn’t your content. It’s the invisible leaks inside your podcast funnel that no one’s taught you how to find yet. And in this episode, we're changing that. I'm walking you through the exact steps to diagnose where listeners are dropping off inside your show from the moment they first see your podcast to the moment they decide whether or not to follow, return, or buy. You’ll also learn how to measure the three decisions listeners make as they move through your show, and pinpoint the one that needs attention first.So if you want a clear, data-backed way to understand where your podcast is losing listeners (and how to fix it STAT), hit play and let’s dive in.4:49 – Content Problem or Traffic Problem? Here’s How to Tell 5:22 – What Your Retention Rate Actually Tells You About Your Episodes 9:36 – The Gatekeeper Mistake That Costs You New Listeners 14:10 – A Simple Way to Pressure-Test Your Podcast Messaging for Clarity 20:10 – The Podcast Health Score That Shows You What to Fix First Other Episodes You’ll Love: Q + A | My Podcast Isn't Converting. Help!3 Cover Art Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were MakingHow to Choose a Bingeworthy Name for Your PodcastHow to Turn Your Podcast Description Into a Listener MagnetNot Getting Listens? It Could Be Your Episode TitlesSteal My High-Converting Episode FrameworkHow Long Should Your Episodes Be? The Answer Might Surprise You  → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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• Q + A | My Podcast Isn't Converting. Help!

  Most podcast hosts chase “growth” without understanding how a podcast funnel actually works. And if you’re only looking at downloads or list sign-ups, you’re missing the two earlier moments that decide whether anyone ever hits play in the first place. So let’s fix it. I’m breaking down the three conversion points that determine your podcast’s ability to attract new listeners, keep them listening, and drive revenue long-term. You’ll see exactly what “good” actually looks like (with real benchmarks), and how to read your data inside of Spotify and Apple so you can spot the exact moment listeners are silently dropping off inside your podcast funnel and fix the leaks fast.So, if you’re done crossing your fingers every time you publish and you want a show that actually converts, hit play and let’s dive in.0:02 – Why Your Podcast Isn’t Converting Even If Listeners Say They Love It 2:43 – The One Conversion Metric Every Host Ignores (And Why It Kills New-Listener Growth) 4:30 – The Spotify Numbers That Instantly Tell You If Your Cover Art and Title Are Working 12:49 – The Apple Metrics That Show Exactly Where Your Episodes Lose Attention 21:40 – The Easiest Way to Spot Early Revenue Signals From Your Podcast Other Episodes You’ll Love: How to Stop Losing Listeners to Your CompetitionThe Secret to a Podcast People Can’t Stop Talking About  → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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• One Positioning Shift That Can Take Your Podcast Top 10 Overnight | Amy Castro

  Amy Castro had already rebranded her podcast once, and her show still wasn’t reaching the right people. So she made one simple shift in how she positioned her show that landed her a Top 10 chart debut in her category with hundreds of new downloads in a single day.In this episode, you’ll hear how Amy uncovered the gap keeping her from new listeners, and how you can make the same change to start attracting people who are already searching for a podcast like yours. So if you’re ready to stop talking to the same 100 people every week (as much as you love them!) —hit play and let’s dive in.1:02 – Why Most Podcasts Struggle to Reach the Right Listeners5:11 – The Common Mistake That Makes Your Podcast Harder to Find10:46 – What Can Happen When Your Podcast Finally Matches What Listeners Are Looking For19:22 – How to Turn Podcast Launch Data Into a Weekly Listener Growth Plan Episode Links:Meet Amy: PetParentHotline.com Listen to Amy’s Podcast | Pet Parent Hotline Other Episodes You’ll Love:Why Podcast SEO Makes It Easier Than Ever for Niche Shows to Get Discovered  → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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• One Surprising Way to Reach New Listeners Without Guesting or Social Media | Lauren Passell, Tink Media

  Most podcasters think growth comes from hustling guest appearances or endlessly turning episodes into short-form videos for social media. But guesting eats up hours you don’t have, and social posts won't grow a show. So when you’re an independent podcaster without a big budget for ads (and without a lot of extra time), what actually works?Lauren Passell of Tink Media is back to reveal one of the most overlooked organic strategies for podcast growth that lets you repurpose content you’re already creating and put it in front of new perfect-fit listeners. You’ll learn why this little-known approach works even for small shows, how to find the right partners, and how to set it up to grow your podcast in as little as 15 minutes a week. So before you waste another second chasing guest spots or grinding out clips that no one watches, hit play and let’s dive in. 3:01 – Why Guesting and Social Media Don’t Deliver Long-Term Growth7:12 – The Real Reason Newsletter Swaps Work Even for Small Shows12:34 – Why Your Own Email List Makes Every Swap More Valuable19:57 – What to Offer Collaborators Even If You Think You Have Nothing to Give23:41 – How to Tell If a Newsletter Swap Actually Worked Episode Links:Rephonic.com/graph Meet Lauren Passell: TinkMedia.co | LinkedInRead Lauren’s Podcast The Newsletter  Other Episodes You’ll Love:The Audience-Borrowing Strategy That Turns Strangers Into Listeners3 Low-Lift Ways to Get New Listeners Without Living on Social Media  → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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• Turn Strangers Into Listeners With This Audience-Borrowing Strategy | Lauren Passell, Tink Media

  Podcast growth won’t come from convincing the same people who already know, like, and trust you to finally listen. Real podcast growth comes from turning strangers into listeners. But with no budget for ads and no time for social media, how do you actually make that happen?In this episode, Lauren Passell of Tink Media breaks down the audience-borrowing strategy smart hosts use to get their shows discovered, recommended, and shared so your podcast doesn’t stay invisible while others in your niche take off. So if you’re ready to grow beyond the same 50 loyal listeners and finally start reaching new ones, hit play and let’s dive in.3:12 – Why Catering to Your 50 Loyal Listeners Stops New Ones From Finding You 11:44 – The Hidden Shortcut to Finding Podcasts With Your Exact Audience15:27 –A Zero-Cost Way to Get Promoted on Other Shows Every Week Without Podcast Guesting18:59 – The Pitching Fix That Gets More Collaborators Saying Yes to You 22:36 – How to Turn One Small Collaboration Into Ongoing Listener Growth Episode Links:Rephonic.com/graph Meet Lauren Passell: Website | LinkedInRead Lauren’s Podcast The Newsletter Other Episodes You’ll Love:3 Low-Lift Ways to Get New Listeners Without Living on Social MediaOne Surprising Way to Reach New Listeners Without Guesting or Social Media  → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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