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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 ps...
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3 Signs Your Podcast SEO Is Paying Off
Most podcasters have no idea if their podcast SEO is working. You don’t want to spend hours optimizing your show only to stay invisible in search. The...
5 Best Podcast SEO Practices to Rank at the Top of Apple and Spotify Search | Irène Picco, Ausha
One in two podcast listeners discover new shows through search inside Apple and Spotify… which means, if your show isn’t showing up in search, you’re...
41% Podcast Growth in 30 Days with Podcast SEO. Here’s How. | Irène Picco, Ausha
41% more downloads in just 30 days. No podcast ads. No podcast guesting sprint. Just Podcast SEO done right.
In this episode, I’m joined by Iren...
Why Podcast SEO Makes It Easier Than Ever for Niche Shows to Get Discovered
“Just stay consistent and make great content” is the podcast industry’s favorite advice, and it’s exactly why most shows never grow. It doesn’t matter...
5 Ways to Create Swiftie-Level Loyalty That Drives Podcast Growth
Taylor Swift’s engagement dominated headlines, but the real story is what it revealed about fan psychology. To outsiders, it might look like an obsess...
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Just Handed Us The Biggest Podcast Marketing Lesson Yet
Taylor Swift’s engagement isn’t just celebrity gossip, it’s the biggest podcast marketing lesson of the year.
Swifties aren’t only streaming her...
Fix My Pod | Is Your Audience Too Broad to Grow? Here's How to Tell
You’ve niched down (at least, you think you have). You’ve defined your ideal listener, picked a category, maybe even reworked your show description an...
Q + A | How Do You Make Listeners Care About Non-Trendy Topics?
Hot topics get clicks. But what about the episodes you want to record, even if they’re not “trendy” or SEO-friendly? It's a smart question, and it beg...
The One Thing Every Podcast Needs to Make New Listeners Hit Play | Kristi Mayfield
Think your podcast doesn’t need to solve a problem? In this episode, fellow podcast host and wine educator Kristi Mayfield shares how uncovering the p...
3 Tests Every Podcaster Should Run Before Their Next Episode Airs | Jay Nachlis
It’s great to hear “I love your podcast!” from friends and fans — but let’s face it, we BOTH know that this kind of feedback won’t tell you why new li...
How to Find Out What Listeners Really Want From Your Podcast | Jay Nachlis, Coleman Insights
Most podcasters rely on feedback from listeners and fans to figure out whether their podcast is good—and it’s costing them hundreds (even thousands) o...
The Guest Booking Strategy That Saves You From Boring Guests
Ever finished an interview and thought, “Well, that sucked”? Your audience felt that too — and one boring, rambling guest can make even your most loya...
Fix My Pod | Not Getting Listens? It Could Be Your Episode Titles
You’ve done everything the podcasting experts say to do: publish weekly, stay consistent, share on social. Maybe you’ve even changed your cover art, r...
Why Your Social Posts Aren’t Driving Podcast Growth
If you’re tired of posting content to social media trying to grow your podcast only to get four likes and no new downloads—the problem isn’t the algor...
How to Position Your Podcast So People Want to Work With You | Cheryl Fischer
If you’ve ever thought, “My content’s so good—so why aren’t more people listening?” the problem might not be your content at all. It might be what yo...
Q + A | How Much Should You Actually Teach Inside Your Podcast Episodes?
You’ve been told to make your podcast content “valuable,” but no one ever tells you what that actually means. So you default to teaching step-by-step—...
How to Grow Your Podcast Audience and Email List at the Same Time | Jay Schwedelson
Most podcasters treat email like a checkbox: “Sent the episode to my list—done.” But if that’s your whole strategy, it’s why no one's clicking. In thi...
What to Post on LinkedIn to Grow Your Podcast This Week | Jay Schwedelson
Still think LinkedIn is just for job seekers or recruiter pitches? Think again. It’s one of the last platforms where organic reach actually works—and...
Use This Podcast CTA Framework to Turn Your Listeners Into Leads
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where in my episode should I put my call to action?” — this one’s for you. Because even if your CTA is perfectly worde...
Q + A | How Do I Give a Podcast CTA That Doesn't Sound Salesy?
You KNOW you should give a call to action in every podcast episode. But every time you sit down to record, your brain short-circuits — should you tell...
Fix My Pod | Not Getting Listener Feedback? You're Probably Missing This One Thing
You’re showing up. You’re publishing every week. So why does it still feel like no one’s listening?
That’s the question Conrad—documentary filmm...
The 5 Podcasting Metrics No One's Teaching (That Actually Tell You If Your Show is Growing)
Downloads are the most unreliable metric for measuring a podcast’s true success. The problem? Most podcasters still rely solely on them to decide if t...
Why Spotify’s New “Plays” Feature Actually Hurts Independent Podcasters
Spotify just rolled out a new feature called “Plays” that shows your episode play counts publicly inside their app. But this move isn’t about helping...
8 Ways to Fill a Content Gap Without Sounding Unprepared
Quick—nothing’s batched and an episode’s due tomorrow. What do you do? Panic? Procrastinate? Skip it and hope no one notices? Sure, you could ghost yo...
Q + A | How Do You Fit Time to Prep Your Podcast Into Your Schedule?
It’s the day before your episode goes live—and you still have to outline it, record it, edit it, and get it all done before 6:00 am tomorrow morning w...
How Long Should Your Podcast Episodes Be? The Answer Might Surprise You
You’ve probably Googled it. You’ve definitely heard five different answers from five different podcast “experts.” But how long should your episodes be...
The Spending Strategy Behind Podcasts That Make Money | Danielle Hayden
Most podcasters want more revenue from their podcast—but few have a plan for getting there.
In this episode, Danielle Hayden (reformed corporat...
This One Belief Is Costing You Podcast Revenue | Danielle Hayden
Your podcast isn’t making money yet, so you think twice before investing in it. But without investing in the help you need to grow your show, it keeps...
Is It Time to Rebrand Your Podcast? Here Are the Signs to Look For | Desiree Petrich
Most podcasters think the problem is low downloads. But do you know what actually causes low downloads? When people can’t tell—within seconds—why your...
What to Do When Podcasting Starts Feeling Pointless | Ande Lyons
You’re second-guessing your content. Overthinking your numbers. Wondering if podcasting is even worth it. And it’s not because you’re doing it wrong—i...
How to Lead Guest Interviews That Make Listeners Want to Binge Your Show
If you’re still airing interviews you wouldn’t listen to yourself—just because you feel obligated toward your guests—you’re not building trust with yo...
The 3 Biggest Reasons Your Listeners Tune Out During Your Guest Episodes
If your guest could’ve given the same answers on five other podcasts, you didn’t lead the interview—you hosted a rerun. And when every guest episode s...
Q + A | Should You Use PodPage or Add Your Podcast to Your Own Website Instead?
Most podcasters know they need a website. But the wrong kind of site can bury your show in search and cost you the listeners, leads, and visibility yo...
If You’re Podcasting Consistently and Still Not Growing, This Is Why | Krissy Bold
Krissy Bold launched a parenting podcast with a confusing name, hour-long episodes no one finished, and a message no one was clicking on.
Then s...
How to Train for Rejection and Use It to Grow Your Podcast Faster | Alice Draper
Still waiting to feel “ready” before you start pitching the guests or sponsors you really want?
In this episode, HuffPost contributor and media...
The Real Reason You’re Still Sitting on That Guest or Sponsor Pitch | Alice Draper
You know that pitch you *almost* sent? Or that big guest or sponsor you’re telling yourself you’ll reach out to “once you’re ready”? That idea you kee...
Fix My Pod | Too Niche to Grow? Here's How to Tell
You’ve heard “niche down” is the key to podcast growth. But what if your niche is actually too narrow to scale? In this live coaching session, I walk...
Fix My Pod | Tired of Guessing What Listeners Want? We Nailed It in 20 Minutes
You’ve got the mic. You’ve got the mission. So why isn’t anyone listening?
That’s the question Dennis—high school athletics coach turned podcast...
The Dark Side of Video Podcasting (And Why So Many Regret It) | Alban Brooke, Buzzsprout
You’ve been told video podcasting the only way to grow your show—but the ones shouting the loudest about it? They’re the ones profiting from your over...
4 Podcast Growth Myths Debunked by Buzzsprout’s Head of Marketing | Alban Brooke
You could record another episode. You could double down on promotion. You could even guest on a hundred other podcasts. But if your show isn’t built t...