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

Does picking a niche and creating your ideal client avatar feel like a struggle? If you answered yes, you’re not alone! If you’re like most, you might worry that if you niche down, you may miss out on potential business. Or maybe, you’ve picked a niche, but you wonder if the ideal client avatar you’ve created is the right one. Chances are, picking a niche and identifying your ideal client avatar c...

Do you have a strong desire to grow your business, but feel confused by all of the conflicting online marketing strategies out there? If you answered yes, you're not alone! Figuring out how to grow your business while balancing work and family can feel challenging, and today's special guest, Allison Hardy, is here to help you make sense of it all. Allison Hardy is a woman on a mission to...

Are you frustrated with time management tips that don’t work? I was too… until I discovered WHY most strategies for time management are highly ineffective, and what to do instead so you have more time on your calendar to do the things you love. That's why inside of today's episode, I'm going to show you the only strategies for time management worth keeping, and what strategies for t...

If you’ve struggled to grow a business online while balancing work and family, you're going to love what you hear inside today’s episode. But whether you’re a parent or not, you’ll walk away from this episode with the blueprint to double your client base, cross the 6 figure mark in annual income, and make a bigger impact in the world and in the lives of your clients all while growing a busine...

Do you know why most entrepreneurs struggle to identify the key revenue generating activities in their business? It's not because they don't want to hone their entrepreneurial skills or improve their bottom line. The truth is, most entrepreneurs are so busy chasing shiny objects and vanity metrics that they don't realize how much money they're losing by not spending time on the...

Do you wish you had a better marketing strategy in place so you could sell more of your programs and products to a wider audience? Our special guest is here today to show you why despite popular opinion, you DON’T actually need a bigger email list, a larger social media following, or a killer online marketing strategy to grow a successful business -- all you need is to master the psychology of sal...

Did you know that hard work is not one of the required skills for entrepreneurship? It’s counterintuitive because our culture wants you to believe that your entrepreneurial success is entirely dependent on how many hours you put into building your dream. But guess what business built on effort alone (a limited resource) will give you? Limited results. That’s why today, we’re talking about the only...

Ever wish it was possible to work half the time and make twice the money? It’s not a pipe dream, and you don’t have to be a time management pro to do it, either. It is possible to work less, make more, and live a life you love, and today's special guest will show you how to be more efficient with your time. When you walk away from this episode, you'll know exactly what you need to superc...

One of the questions I’m often asked is, “Courtney, how do you deal with stress and anxiety?” My answer usually surprises people. So today I thought I’d share my answer on how to destress with you in a way I’ve never done before. Inside this episode, I explain why “Band-Aid fixes” to deal with stress and anxiety (like journaling, getting a massage, taking a bubble bath etc) aren't effective a...

Wish you knew the best pricing strategies to attract qualified leads and convert the right clients? If you’ve ever wanted to raise your rates, but you’re struggling to find the right pricing strategies because you're afraid of overpricing yourself, today’s episode is for you. If you’re currently in a place where you HAVEN’T raised your rates… Or you’re starting to resent the work you’re doing...

When it comes to personal brand building, have you ever wished you could get out of your own way and simply do the thing you’re here on this earth to do? Today’s special guest is the notable Casey Ferrand, a national award-winning journalist and children's author who doubled her brand visibility in less than 3 months when she began using the Visionary Leader Formula™ (and no, she didn't...

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I wish I knew how to find the right strategy for business growth,” you’re not alone. But experiencing entrepreneurial success is easier than you might think. Inside this episode, I’ll reveal the three key elements you need to become the visionary leader your business needs, so you can achieve true entrepreneurial success and start creating the bigger income and...

Did you know that most people can’t afford a $400 emergency? Few are able to save for retirement.  The average wealth for single black women in the prime of their working years in this country is $5, while the median wealth for single white women during the prime of their working years, meanwhile, is $42,600 (according to data from the 2007 Survey of Consumer Finances). This is one of the reasons...

If you’re someone who wants to get your message in front of more people, today’s episode is for you.  I’m going to show you how to amplify your authority, build your brand, and reach a wider audience, without worrying about what others might think, simply by tapping into the power of your authentic voice. When you finish listening, you'll have the exact tools you need to overcome your fear of...

Do you struggle to know what online marketing tips will bring the most traffic to your virtual door? Let’s face it: there are a lot of people growing businesses online, but unfortunately, not a lot of them are doing it right. Rest assured: there’s a ton of opportunity for you to rise to the top of the crowd— and plenty of room when you get there — and today’s guest is going to show you exactly how...

What if you knew how to stop self doubt in its tracks? Imagine if every time you set out to launch a new product or get on a call with a potential new client, you didn’t hear that voice in your head saying… “who are you to be doing this?” Imagine if you approached your business with the self-confidence of a 7 figure entrepreneur, and never questioned your abilities, your level of expertise, or you...

Have you ever struggled to get your spouse or significant other to join you on your journey of personal growth?  Today’s special guest, Janelle Fraser helps couples navigate communication, intimacy, and the ups and downs of life together. As a relationship and intimacy expert, Janelle helps couples grow together in their personal partnerships, so you can reconnect with the person you love and feel...

One of the most common complaints I hear from struggling entrepreneurs is that they don’t know how to identify the right steps to reach goals. And when it comes to goal setting, there’s a lot of misleading info out there. How would it feel if every time you set a goal, you were crystal clear on the exact steps you needed to take, already outlined in a simple plan that you execute to hit them? Insi...

Figuring out which targeted marketing strategies are right for your business can feel overwhelming and confusing. Zach Spuckler, our guest today, is a Facebook Ads expert and digital marketing strategist who’s here to show you the only targeted marketing strategies for your marketing plans you need to reach a wider audience, without spending a fortune. After founding Heart Soul & Hustle and ma...

On this special episode of the Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast , we're speaking with one extraordinary entrepreneur who discovered her capacity for resilience when losing her husband to cancer led her to her calling. Her name is Crystalyn Aucoin, she’s the founder and chief designer of Crystalyn Aucoin Jewelry, whose mission is to inspire women to overcome hardship and live a purposeful...

Getting diagnosed with — and beating cancer — was not how I expected to start my journey as an entrepreneur. When I got the diagnosis, I realized the real price I’d paid for my success: it cost me my health, my relationships, and so many of the things in life that mattered to me. That’s when I decided to make a massive change and figure out how to break the cycle of burnout for good and adopt a po...

We’re back this week with our special guest, James Wedmore! If you’re a loyal listener then you heard him last week on the show, where we opened up a powerful conversation on these things called limiting beliefs.  He shared the truth about what these self limiting beliefs are, how they’re created, and how they can help or hurt your growth. Our goal inside this special two-part episode series is to...

You’ve probably heard it said that “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” And when it comes to thinking positive and limiting beliefs, that couldn’t be more true. Today I’m excited to introduce you to a very special guest and good friend of mine, James Wedmore, who is here to shed some light on these things we call limiting beliefs and teach you how we create them, why we have the...

Have you ever struggled to figure out how to get motivated at work, or in any area of your life? Most industry “experts” claim that all you need to do when you’re feeling unmotivated is to be more disciplined and take more action, but they’re wrong. Being more disciplined doesn’t help you understand why motivation disappears in the first place, and once you know how to overcome a lack of motivatio...

Thinking back to the early days of my business with no experience and no budget to hire help, I had to figure out a LOT of things on my own. Learning how to ask for help was one of them. If you know you need help when it comes to growing your business but aren’t sure how to get it, then listen closely to this episode because I’m going to show you how to get the support you need. The faster you can...