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Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business GrowthAuthor: Courtney Elmer PodLaunchHQ.com
This isnt another share great content and stay consistent podcast about podcasting. Were 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 Elmerwhos helped over 70 hosts launch Top 100 showsyoull get the tools and strategies other shows wont dare to share. Expect unfiltered coaching, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and the kind of why didnt anyone tell me this sooner?! advice to help you build a podcast your future clients cant stop bingeing (and buying from). So if youre ready to break out of less-than-200-download-per-episode jail and stop settling for downloads that dont reflect your effortor you want to launch a podcast that positions you as an authority in your niche and drives real business growthwelcome to the podcast thats about to change the game for you. Hit play and lets 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 Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Real Reason You’re Still Sitting on That Guest or Sponsor Pitch | Alice Draper
Episode 331
Wednesday, 16 April, 2025
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 keep researching but haven’t acted on yet? This episode is about that moment—when you're stuck between wanting more for your podcast and actually going after it.HuffPost contributor and media expert Alice Draper has helped clients land guest spots on 500+ podcasts, including WorkLife with Adam Grant and UnF*ck Your Brain. She joins me to unpack the psychology behind rejection, why your brain sees “no” as a survival threat, and how this fear keeps you from the visibility, credibility, and growth you deserve.So if you’re tired of watching other people land the guests, sponsors, and traction you want—and you're ready to start pitching bigger names and getting your show into the rooms it deserves to be in (even if it scares you a little)—hit play and let’s dive in.1:36 – The Real Fear Behind “My Show Isn’t Big Enough Yet”6:15 – How Visibility Triggers Imposter Syndrome (and What to Do About It)9:09 – “They’ll Probably Say No Anyway”—And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves15:46 – Why You Don’t Need More Downloads to Pitch Big Guests or Sponsors17:58 – The One Thing You’re Not Doing That Could Actually Grow Your ShowEpisode Links:Steal Alice’s pitch templates—the same ones that have helped her clients land interviews on 500+ top shows like WorkLife with Adam Grant.Check Out Alice Draper’s Podcast: My Rejection StoryLearn More from Alice: hustlingwriters.comOther Episodes You’ll Enjoy:How to Train for Rejection and Use It to Grow Your Podcast Faster → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.Register for Courtney's Free Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Business with a Podcast in 2025Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney. Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for your business. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
