If listeners tell you they love your podcast but you’re 50+ episodes in and you’re *still* not sure where (or if) people are finding your show, or how to connect podcast growth to revenue, we’re about to fix that.

In this Fix My Pod coaching session, I’m helping Jill uncover why her podcast wasn’t driving signups or sales, and showing you how to track exactly where listeners are coming from, how to know which episodes are driving signups to your email list (and which ones aren’t), the 90-day marketing rule every podcaster should follow, and the simple-but- overlooked metrics that can help you attribute revenue back to your podcast. So if you’re ready to run your show like someone who knows what’s working and why, hit play and let’s dive in.

4:01 – Why Your Podcast Isn’t Paying You Yet (Even If People Say They Love It)
14:49 – The Podcast SEO Plan That Grows Your Show While You Sleep
18:29 – The 90-Day Marketing Rule Every Podcaster Should Follow
23:03 – 3 Episode Patterns That Predict Future Podcast Growth
34:28 – The Partnership Strategy That Brings in High-Intent Listeners Fast

Episode Links:

• Listen to Jill’s Podcast: The Death Readiness Podcast

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If your podcast isn’t bringing in more listeners month over month, the problem usually isn’t your content. It’s the invisible leaks inside your podcast funnel that no one’s taught you how to find yet. And in this episode, we're changing that. I'm walking you through the exact steps to diagnose where listeners are dropping off inside your show from the moment they first see your podcast to the moment they decide whether or not to follow, return, or buy. You’ll also learn how to measure the three decisions listeners make as they move through your show, and pinpoint the one that needs attention first.

So if you want a clear, data-backed way to understand where your podcast is losing listeners (and how to fix it STAT), hit play and let’s dive in.

4:49 – Content Problem or Traffic Problem? Here’s How to Tell
5:22 – What Your Retention Rate Actually Tells You About Your Episodes
9:36 – The Gatekeeper Mistake That Costs You New Listeners
14:10 – A Simple Way to Pressure-Test Your Podcast Messaging for Clarity
20:10 – The Podcast Health Score That Shows You What to Fix First

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• Q + A | My Podcast Isn't Converting. Help!
• 3 Cover Art Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making
• How to Choose a Bingeworthy Name for Your Podcast
• How to Turn Your Podcast Description Into a Listener Magnet
• Not Getting Listens? It Could Be Your Episode Titles
• Steal My High-Converting Episode Framework
• How Long Should Your Episodes Be? The Answer Might Surprise You

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©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Most podcast hosts chase “growth” without understanding how a podcast funnel actually works. And if you’re only looking at downloads or list sign-ups, you’re missing the two earlier moments that decide whether anyone ever hits play in the first place. So let’s fix it.

I’m breaking down the three conversion points that determine your podcast’s ability to attract new listeners, keep them listening, and drive revenue long-term. You’ll see exactly what “good” actually looks like (with real benchmarks), and how to read your data inside of Spotify and Apple so you can spot the exact moment listeners are silently dropping off inside your podcast funnel and fix the leaks fast.

So, if you’re done crossing your fingers every time you publish and you want a show that actually converts, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:02 – Why Your Podcast Isn’t Converting Even If Listeners Say They Love It

2:43 – The One Conversion Metric Every Host Ignores (And Why It Kills New-Listener Growth)

4:30 – The Spotify Numbers That Instantly Tell You If Your Cover Art and Title Are Working

12:49 – The Apple Metrics That Show Exactly Where Your Episodes Lose Attention

21:40 – The Easiest Way to Spot Early Revenue Signals From Your Podcast

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• How to Stop Losing Listeners to Your Competition
• The Secret to a Podcast People Can’t Stop Talking About

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Amy Castro had already rebranded her podcast once, and her show still wasn’t reaching the right people. So she made one simple shift in how she positioned her show that landed her a Top 10 chart debut in her category with hundreds of new downloads in a single day.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Amy uncovered the gap keeping her from new listeners, and how you can make the same change to start attracting people who are already searching for a podcast like yours. So if you’re ready to stop talking to the same 100 people every week (as much as you love them!) —hit play and let’s dive in.

1:02 – Why Most Podcasts Struggle to Reach the Right Listeners

5:11 – The Common Mistake That Makes Your Podcast Harder to Find

10:46 – What Can Happen When Your Podcast Finally Matches What Listeners Are Looking For

19:22 – How to Turn Podcast Launch Data Into a Weekly Listener Growth Plan

Episode Links:

• Meet Amy: PetParentHotline.com
• Listen to Amy’s Podcast | Pet Parent Hotline

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• Why Podcast SEO Makes It Easier Than Ever for Niche Shows to Get Discovered

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Most podcasters think growth comes from hustling guest appearances or endlessly turning episodes into short-form videos for social media. But guesting eats up hours you don’t have, and social posts won't grow a show. So when you’re an independent podcaster without a big budget for ads (and without a lot of extra time), what actually works?

Lauren Passell of Tink Media is back to reveal one of the most overlooked organic strategies for podcast growth that lets you repurpose content you’re already creating and put it in front of new perfect-fit listeners. You’ll learn why this little-known approach works even for small shows, how to find the right partners, and how to set it up to grow your podcast in as little as 15 minutes a week. So before you waste another second chasing guest spots or grinding out clips that no one watches, hit play and let’s dive in.

3:01 – Why Guesting and Social Media Don’t Deliver Long-Term Growth

7:12 – The Real Reason Newsletter Swaps Work Even for Small Shows

12:34 – Why Your Own Email List Makes Every Swap More Valuable

19:57 – What to Offer Collaborators Even If You Think You Have Nothing to Give

23:41 – How to Tell If a Newsletter Swap Actually Worked

Episode Links:

• Rephonic.com/graph
• Meet Lauren Passell: TinkMedia.co | LinkedIn
• Read Lauren’s Podcast The Newsletter

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• The Audience-Borrowing Strategy That Turns Strangers Into Listeners
• 3 Low-Lift Ways to Get New Listeners Without Living on Social Media

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Podcast growth won’t come from convincing the same people who already know, like, and trust you to finally listen. Real podcast growth comes from turning strangers into listeners. But with no budget for ads and no time for social media, how do you actually make that happen?

In this episode, Lauren Passell of Tink Media breaks down the audience-borrowing strategy smart hosts use to get their shows discovered, recommended, and shared so your podcast doesn’t stay invisible while others in your niche take off. So if you’re ready to grow beyond the same 50 loyal listeners and finally start reaching new ones, hit play and let’s dive in.

3:12 – Why Catering to Your 50 Loyal Listeners Stops New Ones From Finding You

11:44 – The Hidden Shortcut to Finding Podcasts With Your Exact Audience

15:27 –A Zero-Cost Way to Get Promoted on Other Shows Every Week Without Podcast Guesting

18:59 – The Pitching Fix That Gets More Collaborators Saying Yes to You

22:36 – How to Turn One Small Collaboration Into Ongoing Listener Growth

Episode Links:

• Rephonic.com/graph
• Meet Lauren Passell: Website | LinkedIn
• Read Lauren’s Podcast The Newsletter

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• 3 Low-Lift Ways to Get New Listeners Without Living on Social Media
• One Surprising Way to Reach New Listeners Without Guesting or Social Media

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Should you put episode numbers in your podcast titles? Some podcasters swear it makes episodes easier to find. Others argue it kills discoverability. And turns out, this one simple choice could shape how listeners see your entire show.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of episode numbers and showing you the simplest way to help listeners navigate your show without wasting valuable title space or hurting your podcast search rankings. So if you want listeners to discover more of your episodes (and see your podcast as professional and worth binging), hit play and let's dive in.

1:02 – Do Episode Numbers Really Help Listeners?

4:11 – The Surprising Pros and Hidden Cons of Episode Numbers

8:39 – How Episode Numbers Affect SEO and Discoverability

13:56 – 2 Smart Ways to Help Listeners Find Old Episodes

18:42 – The Simple Test to Know if Episode Numbers Are Right for Your Show

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• The Exact Strategy Behind 15M Podcast Downloads a Month with Jordan Harbinger

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

What happens when you’re doing everything “right” (publishing weekly, emailing your list, sharing your episodes) but your podcast still isn’t growing? After a year of following the industry’s “just stay consistent” advice, Anne Rajoo was still trapped in 100-download jail no matter how many posts or promos she put out. With limited time and zero desire to live on social media, she needed a smarter path to podcast growth.

In this Fix My Pod session, you'll learn how to test whether your podcast can actually pull in strangers who don’t already know you, plus 3 high-leverage marketing moves you can start using today to get in front of fresh audiences already searching for your message.

Ready for your podcast to finally grow beyond the same handful of followers before you waste another year creating episodes no one new ever hears? Hit play and let’s dive in.

2:41 – Why Consistency Alone Keeps Podcasters Stuck in 100-Download Jail

7:55 – A Simple Test to See If Your Show Can Attract Strangers

12:03 – The Biggest Mistake Podcasters Make With Promotion (and What to Do Instead)

14:18 – 3 Smarter Growth Plays That Don’t Require Social Media

27:31 – The Overlooked Collaboration Strategy That Gets You in Front of New Listeners

Episode Links:

• Listen to Anne’s Podcast: The Productivity Sweet Spot

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• Why Your Podcast Isn’t Getting Found (and How to Fix It)
• Why Your Social Posts Aren’t Driving Podcast Growth

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.