Securing High-Profile Guests with Courtney Elmer

Listeners to Leads

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.

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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

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Chapters

1. Securing High-Profile Guests with Courtney Elmer (00:00:00)

2. Showing up fully as a podcaster. (00:06:25)

3. Combatting podcast plateaus with energy and authenticity. (00:09:19)

4. Align your podcast with your business after making changes. (00:12:07)

5. The importance of clarity and consistency in your content. (00:17:40)

6. Why bigger guests are less likely to share your podcast episode. (00:21:19)

7. Using your podcast as a starting point to building networks and creating more professional opportunities. (00:25:01)

8. The importance of human connection in podcasting. (00:31:06)

9. Going the extra mile when pitching potential podcast guests. (00:34:55)