Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts

The 0.5 Second Decision That Makes Listeners Hit Play (or Not)


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Whatever problem your podcast solves, it’s competing against every other show that promises to help listeners solve it. 

I’m breaking down the 4 signs listeners are overlooking your podcast and the split-second decision that determines whether a new listener clicks play or picks another show to listen to. I’ll also share the five Podcast Content Gatekeepers® listeners judge before they ever hear your voice, why great content still gets ignored, and what to change so listeners stop scrolling past your show. Hit play and let’s dive in.

2:04 – The 4 Signs Listeners Are Overlooking Your Podcast Right Now

6:20 – Why Publishing Every Week Still Isn’t Growing Your Podcast

7:12 – The 0.5 Second Decision That Gets Listeners to Choose Your Show

9:03 – The 5 Podcast Content Gatekeepers Every New Listener Judges First

11:46 – The Competitor Analysis Exercise That Reveals Your Podcast’s Differentiator

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