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Securing High-Profile Guests with Courtney Elmer
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Having big-name guests on your podcast is a great way to boost the credibility of your show and potentially get your show in front of new listeners. But it’s important to consider why you want to have these guests on and make sure you’re approaching the pitch the correct way. Courtney Elmer, the creator of PodLaunch, is here today to talk about her experiences in making connections with big-name podcasters and building lasting connections that benefit everyone, especially the audience. This week, episode 132 of Listeners to Leads is about securing high-profile guests for your podcast!
As the Founder of The EffortLESS Life® and creator of the hit podcast launch program, PodLaunch™, Courtney Elmer is a sought-after consultant, host, and speaker who is known for helping entrepreneurs embrace failure and grow through what they go through to create the greater income, influence, and impact they deserve. Courtney teaches online business leaders how to build self-sustaining businesses that can thrive in a rapidly changing digital environment, expand their thought leadership through podcasting, and use their voices to catalyze positive change in the world.
In this episode of Listeners to Leads, Courtney Elmer is sharing the importance of going the extra mile when pitching to potential guests and actionable steps you can take right now to realign your podcast with your business after making changes.
Courtney and I also chat about the following:
- The importance of fully showing up in an interview, even when your guest is not.
- Podcast plateaus and the reflection to do to move past them.
- The five things podcast app algorithms look for in your show.
- Going the extra mile when pitching a potential guest for your show.
Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!
Learn more about Listeners to Leads at www.listenerstoleads.com
CONNECT WITH COURTNEY ELMER:
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer
CONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:
LINKS MENTIONED:
Listeners to Leads Ep. 124: Are Podcast Reviews Important? Part 1
Listeners to Leads Ep.126: Are Podcast Reviews Important? Part 2
Listeners to Leads Ep: 70: Behind the Scenes of a Podcast Rebrand with Lisa Zawrotny
Chapters
1. Securing High-Profile Guests with Courtney Elmer (00:00:00)
2. Showing up fully as a podcaster. (00:05:28)
3. Combatting podcast plateaus with energy and authenticity. (00:08:22)
4. Align your podcast with your business after making changes. (00:11:10)
5. The importance of clarity and consistency in your content. (00:16:43)
6. Why bigger guests are less likely to share your podcast episode. (00:20:22)
7. Using your podcast as a starting point to building networks and creating more professional opportunities. (00:24:04)
8. The importance of human connection in podcasting. (00:30:09)
9. Going the extra mile when pitching potential podcast guests. (00:33:58)
168 episodes
Manage episode 392038081 series 2952186
Having big-name guests on your podcast is a great way to boost the credibility of your show and potentially get your show in front of new listeners. But it’s important to consider why you want to have these guests on and make sure you’re approaching the pitch the correct way. Courtney Elmer, the creator of PodLaunch, is here today to talk about her experiences in making connections with big-name podcasters and building lasting connections that benefit everyone, especially the audience. This week, episode 132 of Listeners to Leads is about securing high-profile guests for your podcast!
As the Founder of The EffortLESS Life® and creator of the hit podcast launch program, PodLaunch™, Courtney Elmer is a sought-after consultant, host, and speaker who is known for helping entrepreneurs embrace failure and grow through what they go through to create the greater income, influence, and impact they deserve. Courtney teaches online business leaders how to build self-sustaining businesses that can thrive in a rapidly changing digital environment, expand their thought leadership through podcasting, and use their voices to catalyze positive change in the world.
In this episode of Listeners to Leads, Courtney Elmer is sharing the importance of going the extra mile when pitching to potential guests and actionable steps you can take right now to realign your podcast with your business after making changes.
Courtney and I also chat about the following:
- The importance of fully showing up in an interview, even when your guest is not.
- Podcast plateaus and the reflection to do to move past them.
- The five things podcast app algorithms look for in your show.
- Going the extra mile when pitching a potential guest for your show.
Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!
Learn more about Listeners to Leads at www.listenerstoleads.com
CONNECT WITH COURTNEY ELMER:
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer
CONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:
LINKS MENTIONED:
Listeners to Leads Ep. 124: Are Podcast Reviews Important? Part 1
Listeners to Leads Ep.126: Are Podcast Reviews Important? Part 2
Listeners to Leads Ep: 70: Behind the Scenes of a Podcast Rebrand with Lisa Zawrotny
Chapters
1. Securing High-Profile Guests with Courtney Elmer (00:00:00)
2. Showing up fully as a podcaster. (00:05:28)
3. Combatting podcast plateaus with energy and authenticity. (00:08:22)
4. Align your podcast with your business after making changes. (00:11:10)
5. The importance of clarity and consistency in your content. (00:16:43)
6. Why bigger guests are less likely to share your podcast episode. (00:20:22)
7. Using your podcast as a starting point to building networks and creating more professional opportunities. (00:24:04)
8. The importance of human connection in podcasting. (00:30:09)
9. Going the extra mile when pitching potential podcast guests. (00:33:58)
168 episodes
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