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

9 Nov 2026 11:00

5 Podcasting Decisions That Make Listeners Stay or Leave

You can do everything you're supposed to do to grow your podcast while unknowingly making small mistakes that cause listeners to tune out and unfollow you. So how do you know which parts of your podcast are working for you, and which might be working against you?

I joined Sam Brake Guia for a deep dive into the psychology behind what makes listeners click play, keep listening, and take action. We're talking about four things to audit if your podcast isn't converting, what to say in the first 30 seconds to keep listeners hooked, and how to get people listening to more than one episode at a time so you can stop losing listeners you’ve worked so hard to attract. Hit play and let's dive in.

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1:14 – 4 Things to Audit When Your Podcast Isn't Converting

8:50 – What to Say in the First 30 Seconds to Keep Listeners Listening

29:00 – What High-Converting Podcasts Do Differently to Get Listeners to Take Action

35:53 – How to Get Listeners to Binge 3+ Episodes Instead of Just One

47:10 – Are Your Podcast Guests Undermining Your Authority?

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Episode Links:

Listen to Sam Brake Guia’s Podcast: Mics to Millions

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