How to Fix the 3 Biggest Podcast Growth Bottlenecks
Episode 377 | Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast | Courtney Elmer
If your podcast isn’t growing, the problem usually isn’t that you need to publish more often or make better content. It’s that listeners are getting stuck at one of three key points in your podcast funnel, and most hosts never realize which one is slowing down their podcast growth.
I’m breaking down the three listener decisions that determine whether someone clicks on your show, keeps listening, or takes action after the episode ends, plus how to tell which bottleneck is slowing your growth right now so you can fix the leaks in your podcast funnel fast.
If you want a clear, data-backed way to get more listeners clicking, staying, and taking action, hit play and let's dive in.
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5:22 – What Your Retention Rate Actually Tells You About Your Episodes
9:36 – The Podcast Messaging 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
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