Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
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
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
Q + A | Should You Offer a Podcast Subscription?
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If you’re an online business owner, consultant, or expert who’s ever wondered whether you should offer a podcast subscription for your listeners, this is the episode for you. We’re breaking down the pros and cons of paid podcast subscriptions, and I'll give you the answers to questions you can't find on Google, like:
→ "How do paid podcast subscriptions actually work?"
→ "What are the pros and cons of offering paid podcast subscriptions?"
→ "Will offering a paid podcast subscription increase listener engagement, or will it take away from my total podcast downloads?"
→ "How much money can I make from offering a paid podcast subscription?"
...and a few more things about podcast subscriptions the big players like Apple and Spotify don’t want you to know.
Because when you're managing a podcast alongside your business, every minute counts. So if you want to learn whether a paid podcast subscription is the right strategy for your show or just another shiny object, hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:02 - Should You Offer Subscription-Based Podcast Content?
3:08 - Will Offering Paid Content Hurt Your Downloads?
7:30 - Creative Ways to Monetize Without Creating Extra Content
10:15 - The Hidden Costs of Offering Paid Podcast Subscriptions
15:29 - How Much Can Paid Subscriptions Actually Earn You?
19:00 - What Apple and Spotify Don’t Tell You About Podcast Subscriptions
Special thanks to Philip, host of Wits & Weights, for submitting today's question!
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