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Extreme Podcast Makeover™

You’ve been podcasting for over a year.

You've bought the mic. Published the episodes. Stayed consistent. But, 

Your podcast still isn’t growing the way it should.

 Extreme Podcast Makeover™ is a new podcast makeover series from PodLaunch® documenting real podcast rebuilds, where selected podcasters receive a behind-the-scenes overhaul of the strategy, messaging, positioning, retention, SEO, and growth systems shaping their show.

 

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What is Extreme Podcast Makeover™?

Extreme Podcast Makeover™ is a behind-the-scenes podcast transformation series from PodLaunch® that documents the real process of rebuilding podcasts that have strong potential, but aren’t getting results that reflect the effort behind them.

Selected podcasters will work directly with our team to rebuild the parts of their show that are unknowingly costing them listeners.

From messaging and positioning to retention, discoverability, marketing, and monetization, each selected podcast goes through a real strategic overhaul designed to help turn overlooked shows into podcasts listeners can’t ignore.

Selected makeovers may be featured publicly across YouTube, podcast, email, social, and other PodLaunch® content channels as the transformation unfolds.

9 out of 10 podcasts don't fail in their
first year from lack of effort.

They fail because the industry never taught you how to:
  • Position your podcast so it stands out in a sea of lookalike shows
  • Create bingeworthy messaging listeners instantly connect with
  • Structure episodes to increase listener retention and completion rates
  • Sequence calls-to-action based on listener attention and behavior
  • Diagnose the hidden bottlenecks slowing your podcast’s growth
  • Identify the exact moments listeners are dropping off (and why)
  • Optimize your podcast for discoverability and Podcast SEO
  • Build a podcast marketing engine that consistently attracts new listeners
  • Turn audience attention into leads, clients, and revenue
Apply for Extreme Podcast Makeover

What You'll Get:

Selected podcasts receive a behind-the-scenes strategic overhaul designed to identify and rebuild the parts of the show limiting growth, retention, discoverability, and conversion.

Depending on the needs of the podcast, makeovers may include:

  • Podcast positioning and differentiation strategy
  • Bingeworthy messaging refinement
  • Podcast SEO and discoverability optimization
  • Episode title and description optimization
  • Listener retention and drop-off analysis
  • Episode structure and engagement improvements
  • CTA sequencing and conversion optimization
  • Audience growth and marketing strategy
  • Podcast monetization and conversion recommendations
  • Podcast Health Score diagnostics and analytics review
  • Strategic feedback and implementation guidance from the PodLaunch® team

Who Should Apply?

Extreme Podcast Makeover™ is designed for podcasters who:

  • have published at least 50 podcast episodes over the past 12 months
  • release new episodes weekly (or more) and already have an established podcast workflow
  • are spending 5–10+ hours per week creating, recording, editing, promoting, or managing their podcast
  • are still averaging under 500 downloads per episode after a year or more of podcasting
  • have invested in coaching, production, equipment, branding, or marketing but still aren’t seeing meaningful audience growth
  • are publishing episodes regularly but not seeing increases in listeners, leads, clients, or sales from the show
  • notice listeners dropping off early, not finishing episodes, or not taking action on CTAs
  • are tired of guessing whether the problem is their messaging, discoverability, retention, positioning, content strategy, or conversion system
  • are willing to receive direct strategic feedback and make strategic changes to how their podcast is positioned, structured, marketed, and optimized
If your podcast feels like it should be performing better than it is, you’re probably right.

 

Apply now and let us help you build a top podcast that listeners can't wait to binge (and buy from)

Think your podcast deserves an Extreme Podcast Makeover?

Applications are now open for future makeover candidates:

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FAQ

Extreme Podcast Makeover™ is a podcast transformation initiative created by PodLaunch®.

Applications and waitlist submissions are currently open.

 

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Courtney Elmer is a Forbes-featured business consultant and host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast: Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast. She founded PodLaunch to help six and seven figure experts start a podcast that drives consistent traffic to their business while using their voice to create meaningful change in the world. PodLaunch is a subsidiary of The EffortLESS Life®.