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Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthQ + A | Should You Use PodPage or Add Your Podcast to Your Own Website Instead?Most podcasters know they need a website. But the wrong kind of site can bury your show in search and cost you the listeners, leads, and visibility you're working so hard to earn.In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about podcasting websites—from what to include (and what to avoid), to where it should live, to the one mistake that could be sending all your search traffic (and Google authority) to someone else’s site instead of yours.So if you’ve ever Googled...2025-04-2418 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHigh-Quality Audio is Overrated. Here's Why.If your podcast hasn’t shown significant audience growth in the last three months despite giving your best stuff away for free in every episode, it might have nothing to do with your content and everything to do with what your listeners are hearing in your voice when you share it.Believe it or not, it’s not what you say ~but how you say it~ that’ll make your listeners pay attention and want to work with you, or keep them from fully trusting you as the expert you are (and take zero action no matter how ma...2024-06-1417 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSteal This Simple System to Overcome Analysis Paralysis | Becca RibbingDo you know which business systems and processes you need to have in place when you’re feeling stuck and unclear? Do you have a productivity system to fall back to when life gets crazy?If you’re ready to finally break free from your cycle of uncertainty and indecision and say hello to mindfulness and fulfillment in your work again, listen closely.Today’s episode is chock-full of practical wisdom and advice to help you move forward with confidence in your life and business.Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal joins me tod...2021-11-2345 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Key Difference Between Stress and Burnout | Angela HendersonAre you struggling to see how you’re ever going to scale a business without constantly burning the candle at both ends?Are you worried that the stress you’re experiencing leads you to a place of burnout and affects your overall mental health and well-being?Are you ready to finally break free of the hamster wheel cycle of business owner burnout and create a sustainable work-life balance?If you answered “yes” to any (or all) of the above, today’s episode with guest expert Angela Henderson is for you.BY THE TIME Y...2021-11-1632 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth6 Proven Ways to Find Your Flow State Every Day | Niyc Pidgeon Are you struggling to prioritize your own wellness and needs in the midst of running your business day in and day out?Are you ready to get out of overwhelm so you can finally experience true joy and fulfillment, even in times of chaos and stress?If you want to know the secrets to finding your “flow state” every day so you can flourish as a visionary leader, today’s episode is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO MY CONVERSATION WITH NIYC PIDGEON, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How to create structure...2021-11-0940 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe #1 Reason You're Not Hitting Your Revenue Goals | Danielle HaydenTruth time: As you work to grow a business, are you afraid of looking at the numbers and diving into the financial side of entrepreneurship?Are you ready to finally demystify those numbers so you can implement the right business systems and processes, AND gain the confidence you need to create sustainable profits?Are you ready to not just account for your expenses and team pay, but ALSO to start paying yourself a REAL income?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO MY INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE HAYDEN, YOU’LL LEARN: Why ignoring you...2021-11-0243 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Stay Motivated Through Adversity in Business | Kristi BrocatoThere’s no sugar coating it...the last couple of years have been tough. And despite run-of-the-mill work life balance tips you’ve tried to implement, it can feel hard to stay motivated.So let me ask you... are you ready to learn the REAL work life balance tips you need to thrive — even in face of adversity?Are you craving business systems and processes that will actually help you lean into the growth that’s possible despite the world being turned upside down? (Instead of going through the motions as though it’s all “business as...2021-10-2646 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthOptimize Your Sales Process to Convert More Leads | Mark ColganDo terms like “customer journey” and “sales process” instantly give you a gnawing ache in your stomach?Are ready to finally understand how to get the RIGHT people on calls with you without feeling icky or salesy... and know how to sincerely convert those leads into loyal clients or customers?Today's guest and sales systems expert, Mark Colgan, is going to help you optimize your customer journey and simplify your sales process, and position yourself as the problem-solver within your ideal customer's world.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS INTERVIEW, YOU’LL WALK AW...2021-10-1955 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhere are the Time-Leaks in Your Business? | Michelle ThompsonAre you on the brink of burnout and KNOW you need to outsource...but deep down you kinda feel like it's cheating on your business?Do you struggle to identify where you should even begin when it comes to delegating and automating?Are you grappling to pin-point the specific tasks that are sucking so much of your time and energy as they pull you away from your true role as the visionary leader of your brand?Trust me, I’ve been there and my guest today, the amazing Michelle Thompson, is here to he...2021-10-1245 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat NOT to Outsource | Meredith McCartyAre you currently drowning in tasks for your business? So much so that you’re left feeling less like the Visionary Leader of your brand and more like the doer of #allofthethings? Are you ready to finally spend some quality time ON your business rather than focusing every spare moment IN your business? Do you know what to outsource and what not to outsource?Look, you KNOW it’s past time to outsource, but you still feel unclear about where to begin or what you can take off of your plate. Thankfully, that’s where my gues...2021-10-0541 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow NOT to Start Your Workday | John SherwinAs the CEO and visionary leader of your business, do you find it challenging to prioritize your own needs?Imagine what it would feel like to be as committed to caring for the human being behind your business as you are to your business itself.Building healthy rituals and healthy lifestyles into your day is one of the biggest secrets of highly successful entrepreneurs who are able to sustain their business, their well-being, and their sanity.This is something you can start today with the help of my guest, John Sherwin. He’s he...2021-09-2837 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth6 Reasons You Should Revamp Your Morning RitualHave you gotten so focused on your business that you’ve forgotten to prioritize your own needs along the way?Have you considered that the most important “system” in your business may be how you treat yourself — the visionary leader and driving force behind your company?Are you ready to revamp your morning routine so you can truly maintain and build your business momentum long-term?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL COME AWAY WITH: Some insight I gained through my own experience of neglecting myself and the detrimental effects it hadThe 6 wa...2021-09-2125 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Pay Your Team and Avoid Fees (Legally)Are you finally ready to make your first (or next) hire, but aren't sure how to distribute team pay without incurring fees?Maybe you already have a team in place, but you’re tired of paying every single person through different channels and you're still searching for the easiest way to quickly and legally pay your team each month.Don’t worry. I’ve got you! This week we’re keeping it fast, actionable, and 100% legit!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: My 3 best tips for paying your team and avoidin...2021-09-1410 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth3 Slack Hacks for Better Team CommunicationAre you beyond ready to simplify the way your team communicates day in and day out?Are you tired of bouncing between your inbox and your project management app and your DMs and your texts and... ?It’s time to rein it alllll in and get back valuable time and CLARITY for your team by adopting Slack for team communication! Seriously, it’s best and it’s almost exclusively how our team members at PodLaunch connect with me and with each other.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why Slack is...2021-09-0714 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe 4-Step Interview Process: How to Hire Right The First TimeYou know it’s time to grow your rockstar team, but you’re just a tad overwhelmed by the whole attracting, interviewing, vetting, and the entire hiring interview process. (Okay, maybe more than a *tad*.)Honestly, you’re worried you’ll go through all of the time, effort, and resources to bring someone on who seems like the perfect unicorn fit only to find out later that they were just a donkey with a fake, shiny horn.I get it! I’ve been there, done that, and gotten several t-shirts. Thankfully, you can learn from my company...2021-08-3116 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Pros & Cons of Hiring Locally vs. VirtuallyAre you overwhelmed by the idea of adding people to your team? I mean, you KNOW you need the help, but where should you even start in filling the role?!?Maybe you’re seriously wrestling with the idea of whether to hire someone locally versus filling the position with a freelance virtual assistant.There are obvious (and not so obvious) pros and cons to both, but which ones REALLY matter and what will work best for you and your business?What happens if you make a mistake and bring on the wrong person or...2021-08-2420 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSteal Our Weekly Social Media Content WorkflowFeeling exhausted from spreading yourself thin on social media out of fear of being outshined by your competition?Ready to stop sharing everything from your morning coffee to your work schedule to your kids’ bedtime antics on your stories?What if instead, you could get back HOURS in your week and finally use social media content how it is meant to be used for entrepreneurs (i.e. to enhance your business by giving you a platform to build relationships...NOT as your primary place to make sales)?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YO...2021-08-1713 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSave 20 Hours a Week With These 7 Free ToolsAs a business owner, you KNOW you’re the one holding it all together, and maybe even the idea of automating or delegating seems too daunting to fathom starting down that road... But what if you could start small?What if you could reclaim minutes (remember, we’re starting tiny!) in your day every single day?Trust me when I say these minutes add up to a LOT of the time you’re wasting in your business — an average of about 20 hours a week! Just imagine all you could do with that time instead!Even b...2021-08-1014 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthBuild Your Email List on Auto-PilotAfter last week’s episode on nurturing your email marketing list, you’re ready to simply and systematically educate and entertain the heck out of your subscribers. But now the question is... How do you actually BUILD that list of subscribers?What if I told you that building your business’s email marketing list doesn’t have to be the headache you’re currently experiencing? In fact, it can be surprisingly easy and actually kind of FUN!Aren’t you ready to stop spending all of your time creating lead magnet after lead magnet, trying to figure ou...2021-08-0317 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth4 Easy Steps to Automate Your Email MarketingWhat would it do for your business to finally nurture that email list you've worked so tirelessly to build instead of continuing to put it on the backburner of your to-do list?Now, imagine how it would feel to be able to do this email marketing nurturing on autopilot week after week?!?You and I both know that building an email list is only half the battle (and maybe not even the hardest half). Because what good is spending all that time building your list if you can’t keep people on it?Ev...2021-07-2722 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSave Time Replying to Emails with this Simple HackWish you could spend less time in your business replying to your never-ending emails, but still want every person who reaches out to feel supported and heard by you and your team?What if there was an easy way to save both your time in replying to all of those emails AND save your contacts' time in receiving a valuable response?Yep. We’re talking auto-responders and email automation this week, but not the annoying ones you hate that clog up your inbox without actually telling you anything. This simple business hack is going to bl...2021-07-2011 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth3 Easy Ways to Streamline Your Inbox (You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner)Have you ever caught yourself fantasizing about pausing your inbox so no one could bother you?Have you daydreamed about what it would be like to really free yourself from the distracting, time-suck that is all things email?Luckily, there IS a simple business system that can stop you from wasting so much valuable time on your email and keep you from being a slave to your notifications.Not only that but this easy way of systematizing and streamlining your inbox can give you back an extra 10 or more hours in your week...2021-07-1310 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthOverwhelmed by an Overbooked Calendar? Do ThisIf you run an online business and feel constantly overwhelmed by all you have to do when it comes to business growth strategies and like there’s never enough time to do it, today’s episode is for you!In this episode, you’ll learn step-by-step how to identify where the majority of your working hours are going on a daily basis in your online business, which is an essential step to reclaiming more time on your calendar for you.Plus, I’m going to give you the exact questions you need to be asking yourself...2021-07-0610 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat's an Operations Systems & Why Do I Need One?Wish you knew how to do a better job of streamlining your business operations?Tired of wasting time and money hiring and training help, only to wind up back at square one — doing it all yourself?Wish you could stop spending your time on annoying busywork that sucks your energy and keeps you out of your zone of genius?Did you know the degree to which you streamline your business operations is the degree to which you'll experience real freedom in your business? It’s true.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LIST...2021-06-2925 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat's a Deliverability System & Why Do I Need One?Do you have a deliverables system in place in your business?Many online business owners are great on the front end when it comes to sales and marketing. But unfortunately, few are as good on the back end when it comes to taking good care of their customers, which is costing them repeat business and referrals.Today on the Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, learn how to do a better job of delivering what you’ve promised so you can create a fiercely loyal community of satisfied customers who can’t help but tell all...2021-06-2228 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat's a Sales System and Why Do I Need One? | Amanda AbellaChances are, you know you need some sort of sales system in place if you want to keep the doors open to your business and generate any income.But is your current sales system actually scalable? Are your sales funnels generating revenue? Or are you bottlenecking your business by trading your time for dollars?High-ticket sales expert Amanda Abella is here today to help you fix your cash flow issues and optimize your sales system for sustainable, consistent growth.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why your sales funnels ar...2021-06-1539 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat's a Visibility System & Why Do I Need One?Have you struggled to gain brand recognition for your business?In today’s episode, we’re talking about what a visibility system is and why having one is so critical for brand building.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:What a visibility system is and why every visionary leader needs oneThe most common mistakes online business owners make when it comes to brand buildingThe difference between a visibility system and a marketing strategyPlus, an inside peek at our own visibility system and a step-by-step plan for creating your own -2021-06-0822 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe 4 Systems Every Online Business Owner NeedsIs the back end of your business a hot mess? (You’re not alone).Most online business owners lack one or more of the four business systems you need to scale beyond six figures.That’s why inside today’s episode, I’m revealing what these business systems and operations are, why you need them, and what it’s costing you not to have them in place within your business.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:The four business systems every digital entrepreneur needs (can you guess number one?)The key diff...2021-06-0126 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthIntroducing the Systems Made Simple Podcast!Chances are you already know that time, energy, and effort are limited resources. You can only expend so much of them before you max out, because action is the least scalable resource you have as an online business owner. The solution? Well-oiled business systems and processes behind the scenes to support you in doing what you do best as a visionary leader.Look, we get it. The back end of your business isn’t where you want to focus. Right now, it’s a hot mess — which you HATE, and organizing it doesn’t seem to come n...2021-06-0113 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhy Your Team Isn't Performing The Way You Want Them ToHave you ever experienced the excitement of hiring and onboarding a new team member, only to feel disappointed a few months later when it doesn't work out and frustrated that you have to start all over again? (If so, today's episode is for you!)If you're making any one of these four major hiring mistakes, then creating a team culture of accountability is going to feel next to impossible, and growing your team will feel more like babysitting vs. leading them to greatness (we've been there).That's why inside today's episode, we're breaking down what t...2021-05-2526 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthShould I Hire Overseas?Is outsourcing overseas the best option when it comes to building your team? It depends.Inside today's episode, you're going to discover the pros and cons of outsourcing overseas so you can make the decision that's best for your business long-term.Plus, I'm revealing the hiring process and interview process you need to have in place if you want to grow your own team of A-players and create an enviable team culture that people want to be a part of!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:The...2021-05-1826 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthBuild a $4MM Company From Your Kitchen Table | Wendy JordanovEver wonder why some entrepreneurs can scale a business so quickly, while for you it feels like a tirelessly slow process?Today’s guest on the podcast, Wendy Jordanov, built a $4MM company from her kitchen table in under 4 years, and she’s here to share her secrets to scaling a business and staying growth minded despite the obstacles that come your way.If you are a course creator, service provider, or a digital business owner who is looking to scale a business beyond six figures without sacrificing your family’s quality of life or hustli...2021-05-1134 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthGrowing Your Team 101Did you know there are four massive mistakes most online business owners and entrepreneurs make when it comes to building a team?If you’ve been in business for a while, chances are you’ve made some of these hiring and onboarding mistakes too without even realizing it. But not to worry.Inside today’s episode, I’m walking you through what you need to perfect your interview process, hiring process, and onboarding process so you know exactly what steps to take — and mistakes to avoid — when it comes to making your first (or next) hire....2021-05-0422 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthMindset or Strategy — Which is Better? | Jarrod HaningMindset and business strategy are both heralded as “keys to success” in the world of entrepreneurship, but is one more effective than the other?Which one will help you reach your goals, faster?Find out on today’s episode, where we sit down with performance expert, Jarrod Haning, who’s going to show you the surprising truth about mindset and business strategy and why they’re not all they’re cracked up to be.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How to shift your current mindset by training your mind to think...2021-04-2740 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth4 Reasons Why You Aren't Hitting Consistent $10K MonthsAre you embarrassed by how disorganized your business is on the back end?(Don't worry, you're not alone). It's not your fault if knowing the ins and outs of business structure and the systems you need to operate smoothly doesn't come naturally to you.This is why in today's episode, we're talking about the four key elements in your business structure that will move you beyond the six-figure mark so you can generate more revenue and create a bigger impact without so much hard work and hustle.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING...2021-04-2039 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthCan You REALLY Be Successful Without Working Hard? | Fabiola HesslienCan you really be successful without working hard?That depends. If you’re spending the vast majority of time in your zone of genius, is it really hard work?Our guest this week, Fabiola Hesslein, is here to help you reinvent the hustle and build an intentional life and business.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:The difference between working hard vs. intentionally What it means to be “in alignment” and how it can help you work smarterThe easiest way to avoid work burnout as an online business owner The power of...2021-04-1338 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Story Behind The EffortLESS Life®Imagine what your business could look like one year from today if you had the right business systems, standard operating procedures, and support in place!Not only would you finally experience what it’s like to have the time-freedom you started your business for in the first place, but you’d also be able to lead your team to greatness and grow your company sustainably without sacrificing the people you love in the process.The problem is, most entrepreneurs are so busy trying to perfect their marketing and messaging that they completely ignore the importance of g...2021-04-0627 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSteal These 5 Easy Secrets to Get Free Publicity for Your Biz | Kristin MarquetWish you knew how to get more visibility and build brand awareness, without forking over thousands of dollars on expensive advertising campaigns?Today’s guest on the show, Kristin Marquet, is the expert when it comes to PR marketing and getting media attention for your business.She’s going to reveal her 5 easy secrets to get your business noticed by the big media outlets you know and love, all for free.WHEN YOU WALK AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:The four misconceptions about building brand awareness through PR marketingHow to craft...2021-03-3033 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth7 Things You Need to Know Before Your Start OutsourcingMost entrepreneurs make the mistake of waiting too long to get the support in place they need to grow their company beyond their current limits.Don’t be like most entrepreneurs, who quickly become the bottleneck in their own business and stagnate their growth.In this episode, I’m going to give you the shortlist of the 7 things you need to know before you start outsourcing to create a virtual network, and how to get started if you’re ready to free up more time to do work you actually enjoy doing.BY THE TI...2021-03-2320 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthIs Online Networking a Waste of Your Time? | Liyani RodriguezIn a world post-COVID, people are scrambling to create virtual networking environments online through Facebook communities, Clubhouse rooms, and other means.But are these virtual networking platforms as effective for building business relationships as the in-person networking events of old? That depends.Today’s guest on the show, Liyani Rodriguez of Raddle, is here to show you a new way to network online — one that gives you the chance to build business relationships that last so you can get the most return for your time invested.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEA...2021-03-1635 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat it Means to be a Visionary LeaderIn today’s episode on Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, we're revealing the truth about visionary leadership and what it really means to be the visionary leader of your company.If you’re hovering around that six-figure mark and you're not sure how to break through to the next level because you can't work any harder than you already are, then this week's episode is for you, where you'll get a peek behind the scenes of our operations here at Team Podlaunch®.Even if you're not at this level yet in your business, you want...2021-03-0922 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Science Behind Building Influence | Tracy GoodwinWhat’s the secret to captivating your audience and mastering the science of persuasion?It doesn’t matter how good your product or service is, it won’t sell itself. You have to know how to talk about it in a way that stirs desire and creates demand for what you offer.Celebrity voice coach Tracy Goodwin joins us on the show today to show you how to communicate with clarity so you can build strong relationships, create an emotional connection with your audience and ultimately close more sales and help more people.WHEN Y...2021-03-0244 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth5 Things You Need to Know Before Launching a PodcastIf you have a message you want to share and you want to reach a wider audience with it, hosting a podcast of your own could be a great fit for you, but...There is a downside to podcasting. Sadly, I’ve watched hundreds of entrepreneurs spend countless hours creating their shows, only to launch to crickets and gain no traction.How do you keep that from happening to you? There are five things you need to know BEFORE launching a podcast, so that if you’re considering launching one for your business, you can make...2021-02-2336 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow this Course Creator Ranked #8 on the Podcasting ChartsIf you have a message to share but you’re frustrated by how long it takes to grow a following on social media and you’re not sure how to reach a wider audience without forking over thousands on Facebook ads, today’s episode is for you.Having a podcast of your own can be one of the fastest ways to build your authority without spending a dime on ads.But, if you don’t want your podcast to fade into obscurity never being heard by your ideal clients on Apple, you need to have the righ...2021-02-1638 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSo You Want to Launch a Podcast — Now What?If you listen to podcasts, then maybe you’ve considered hosting one of your own to help grow your business.Sadly, I’ve watched hundreds of entrepreneurs spend countless hours creating their shows, only to launch to crickets and gain no traction. And what good is a podcast if it doesn’t get you more sales and clients?You can't launch a podcast based on "hope." But you can build a highly successful show with the right strategy.Don't worry — I've got the strategy, and I want to show you how to create, launch...2021-02-0920 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthMy $23K Mistake, and What I Learned From ItI can’t begin to tell you the number of lessons learned during my time as an entrepreneur.What I can tell you is that the speed of your business growth — and your personal growth — depends on how well you learn these lessons.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a big lesson learned (and one I paid $23K for) that was necessary to propel me to my next level of growth.I’m sharing it with you so that hopefully, you can take this same lesson and apply it to your business, without the...2021-02-0218 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Best Way to Pivot Your Brand | Elaine RauIf you’re feeling called to do something different in your business but you’re afraid to make the leap because you have an established personal brand, then you need to listen to today’s episode.Elaine had been featured in Forbes, the Huffington Post, and over 500+ media sites, and had 300,000+ followers across her social media channels when she pivoted her business, and today, she’s sharing her secrets about pivoting in business and personal rebranding.Finding your purpose is something money can’t buy, and today, Elaine is going to show you how to pivot your...2021-01-2645 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthYour Ultimate Work-at-Home Survival Guide | Debbie ArcangelesHave you struggled to figure out how to navigate the ups, downs, and distractions of working at home and juggling your life and family?Whether you’ve recently transitioned to working from home or you’ve been at it for a while, you’re going to love these actionable takeaways to make working from home feel a little more effortless.Today’s guest, Debbie Arcangeles, is founder of The OffBeat Life: a company dedicated to helping remote workers succeed, and she’s here today to give you her ultimate work-at-home survival guide.BY THE TIME Y...2021-01-1934 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth10 Reasons Why You Should Boycott New Years ResolutionsHave you ever set New Years Resolutions that don’t last?Who are we kidding, chances are you definitely have! And there’s a surprising reason most New Years Resolutions don’t last beyond twelve days.Inside today’s episode, you’ll discover the secret to creating New Year Goals that stick, and the simple process that makes achieving goals easy and effortless.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:The surprising truth about why most new years resolutions don’t lastThe 10 reasons you should ditch new years resolu...2021-01-1218 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Future of EntrepreneurshipI've been reflecting a lot on how 2020 has changed the future of entrepreneurship.Throughout 2020, we've seen a huge shift in people moving their businesses online, but without the skills for entrepreneurship that they need to succeed.That’s why inside of today's episode, I’m making my predictions for the future of entrepreneurship. Is it for the better? Listen in and find out.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The shocking reason most entrepreneurs failThe four necessary skills for entrepreneurship (Bet you can’t guess number one!)The fu...2021-01-0518 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Episode Every Entrepreneur Needs to HearWhat is the true definition of success?If you’ve ever wondered what the meaning of success is, or how to define successful, today’s episode is for you.With the way the world has changed, my hope is that when you finish listening today, you’ll begin to recognize that the meaning of success is what you define it to be.Today’s episode is special, because of over 25+ guests who I had the pleasure of interviewing on the podcast this year, none of them had the same answer to the question I asked...2020-12-2931 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth5 Ways to Boost Your Energy as an Entrepreneur | Melissa EboliWouldn't you agree that having mental clarity and knowing how to increase energy levels is important when you’re an entrepreneur?If your answer is yes, but you’re not sure how to increase energy levels or increase productivity, then you’re in for a treat inside today’s episode.Melissa Eboli, our guest today, is a Dr. Oz-featured Culinary Nutrition Expert and certified wellness counselor who’s going to show you how to increase energy levels, enhance your mental clarity, and discover the nutrient-packed foods that reduce stress and increase productivity.Who knew getti...2020-12-2239 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Calculate Your Hourly Rate as an EntrepreneurKnowing how to calculate your hourly rate as an entrepreneur can feel tricky.But knowing how to calculate your hourly rate as an entrepreneur is critical if you're looking to make more money with less effort.Inside of today's episode, I'll walk you through a simple, step-by-step process so you can learn how to calculate your hourly rate and know where to spend time in your business to make more money (and kiss those useless strategies for time management goodbye!)WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why the strategies...2020-12-1522 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Fastest Way to Become a Thought Leader in Your Niche | Adrienne GarlandWish you knew how to do a better job of standing out among the crowd and establishing your thought leadership in your industry?Today’s guest is here to show you the surprising ways you can start speaking your truth and outshine your competition by using your unique voice to lead, persuade, and influence others.Adrienne Garland is not only a consultant to Fortune 1000 brands in the media, entertainment, and tech industries, she is an expert in digital marketing, business strategy, and relationship building.She has a passion for helping women entrepreneurs and fe...2020-12-0851 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthA Step-by-Step Guide to Sell More with Stories | Nick DemosWish you could convert more of your audience into paying clients simply by telling your brand story?Today’s guest is the amazing Nick Demos: a Tony-award-winning producer and filmmaker turned business coach who now helps entrepreneurs like you learn to master the art of storytelling and story selling, so you can scale your business by telling your personal brand story in a powerful and compelling way.Inside today’s episode, Nick shares why the art of storytelling is the quickest and most influential way to build instant know-like-and-trust with your audience and articulate the valu...2020-12-0138 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthAre You the Bottleneck in Your Business?Last week we talked about seven hacks you could steal right now to clear clutter, get organized, and streamline and simplify your digital workspaces. But...When you look deeper, the desire to clean and clear clutter is not just about increasing productivity and getting organized so you can focus better. It’s an attempt to fix what’s going on in your inner world that feels out of place and out of control.That’s why inside today’s episode, we’re talking about how to clear the three things that cause you to feel cluttered...2020-11-2231 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSteal These 7 Hacks to Streamline Your Digital WorkspaceWith more people working remotely now than ever, finding ways to get organized and increase productivity is top of mind for everyone.That's why I've put together an exclusive declutter challenge episode for you today, where I'm going to dish on seven of my favorite tools you can steal right now to get organized, increase productivity, and streamline and simplify your digital workspaces.As an entrepreneur, it’s important you know how to keep your digital workspaces clean and clutter-free so you can increase productivity, stay focused, and get real work done without all of th...2020-11-1727 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat it REALLY Means to be a Heart-Centered Entrepreneur | Anna FrandsenEver wonder what it really means to be a heart-centered entrepreneur? It boils down to one of the single most important characteristics of your entrepreneurial mindset: authenticity.My guest today, Anna Frandsen, teaches entrepreneurs like you how to work smart not hard, develop your entrepreneurial mindset, and enjoy your entrepreneur journey on a deeper level by running your business from your heart, not your head.Inside today’s episode, she’s going to show you how to work smart not hard by getting more visible, making more sales, and expressing the fullness of who you are...2020-11-1031 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthTwo Things Successful Visionary Leaders Do Every DayToday we’re talking about the two things you MUST learn how to do well if you want to achieve real entrepreneurial success.Inside today's episode, I’m going to show you what these two things are so you can work smarter not harder and take your business to the next level in less time, and with less effort.I’m also going to show you how to grow a business by mastering these two habits of entrepreneurial success, so they become second nature and so you can experience the freedom you started your business for in...2020-11-0320 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthEverything You Need to Know About Overcoming FearImagine if you had 10x the confidence, what’s the scariest thing you’d do differently in your business?If you’re an entrepreneur, chances are you’ve wondered how to conquer fear so that it no longer holds you back from doing the work you’ve been put on this earth to do.The truth is, fear will always be there. But the good news is that conquering fear isn't as hard as you might think. You can learn how to overcome fear so that it no longer has power over you.In today’s...2020-10-2736 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthNo Niche? No Problem. Do This to Build a Bigger AudienceDoes 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 can feel like one of the most challenging things you’ve ever done when it comes to building your busin...2020-10-2030 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe REAL Secret to Balancing Work & Family | Allison HardyDo 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 help entrepreneurs, especially busy moms, create thriving 6-figure businesses by teaching them online marketing strategies that help them simplify, automate, and streamline so they can...2020-10-1332 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhy Everybody is Wrong About Time ManagementAre 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 time management to throw out the window altogether!WHEN YOU WALK AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL ALSO DISCOVER:The TWO types of time, and how...2020-10-0622 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Build Your Business in Just 20 Hours a Week | Katie FlemingIf 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 business online that you run, not one that runs you.My special guest today, Katie Fleming, is going to give you her refr...2020-09-2929 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe 3 Key Activities That Drive Real RevenueDo 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 these three simple revenue generating activities each day.That's why inside today's episode, I’m going to reveal how to develop the entrepreneurial skills you need to get an edge on your co...2020-09-2223 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWant More Sales? Simplify Your Online Marketing Strategy | Jen CaseyDo 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 sales.Jen Casey, a brain-based business coach and expert in the psychology of sales, is going to help you cultivate one of th...2020-09-1557 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthUnlocking the DNA of a 7 Figure EntrepreneurDid 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 three characteristics of entrepreneurship you need to master in order to unlock the DNA of a 7 figure entrepreneur, and create the influence, income, and impact you deserve.B...2020-09-0820 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Do Less and Scale Your Business Faster | Kate NorthrupEver 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 supercharge your productivity in a way you’ve never experienced before.Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur, bestse...2020-09-0146 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhere Does Stress REALLY Come From?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 approaches for dealing with stress and anxiety, so you can put REAL tools in your toolbelt for dealing with stress and anxiety, and finally learn...2020-08-2554 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhen is the Right Time to Raise Your Rates?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 because you're not getting paid enough for it…Or if you’re worried that you’ll lose clients if you start charging too...2020-08-1820 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow This Author Doubled Her Visibility in Just 3 Months | Casey FerrandWhen 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 rely on the media to do it, either).Despite having worked hard in her career for 13+ years, once she discovered what was actually holding her back from c...2020-08-1134 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow Simplifying Your Workflows is the Secret to Visionary LeadershipIf 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 impact you deserve.This is something I’ve never shared here on the show before… and I’m revealing it because I believe you shouldn’t have to work this hard...2020-08-0428 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow This Nurse Paid off $1M in Debt in Just 2 Years | Naseema McElroyDid 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 why this topic needs to be talked about now more than ever.I can think of no one better to talk about it than Naseema McE...2020-07-2828 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThis FREE Tool Will Help You Close More SalesIf 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 speaking up so you can finally experience what it's like to say what you truly want to say.BY THE TIME YO...2020-07-2128 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Surprising Way to Build More Authority in Your Niche | Jess O'ConnellDo 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 to stand out from the rest so you can reach a wider audience and help more people.2020-07-1436 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWant to Overcome Self-Doubt? Listen Up!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 your self worth ever again.What would this make possible in your business?Today, I’m going to show yo...2020-07-0721 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhat to do When Your Partner Won't Grow With You | Janelle FraserHave 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 like you did when you said “I do.”BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:The cost of busy-ness and burnout on your personal partnerships and relatio...2020-06-3057 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Reach Any Goal You Ever Set, FASTOne 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?Inside today’s episode, I’m going to show you the shockingly simple steps to hit any goal...2020-06-2326 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthSteal These Targeted Marketing Strategies for Your Next Launch | Zach SpucklerFiguring 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 making 1.5 million dollars in online courses and coaching sales, Zach knows his way around Facebook Ads, marketing plans, and product launches.He's now the chief marketing extraordinaire at his Facebook Ads & Co...2020-06-1641 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Overcome Hardships in Business | Crystalyn AucoinOn 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 life.If you’re going through a tough time, this episode will help you learn how to build resilience, overcome hardship, and turn life’s challenges into your greate...2020-06-0946 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe 4 Major Lessons I Learned from Overcoming Cancer at 25Getting 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 positive attitude.Today I’m diving deep to show you the four, life-changing lessons I learned fr...2020-06-0234 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthPart 2: Inside the Mind of an 8-Figure Entrepreneur | James WedmoreWe’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 help you take a look under the hood at these subtle, sneaky things called limiting beliefs which are always at play in your li...2020-05-2635 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthPart 1: Inside the Mind of an 8-Figure Entrepreneur | James WedmoreYou’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 them, and what to do to reframe any that might be limiting you.If you don’t know James Wedmo...2020-05-191h 00Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthFeeling Unmotivated? Do THIS to Keep Making Forward ProgressHave 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 motivation at work or in any area of your life, it’ll never be a hindrance to you hitting your goals again.WHEN YO...2020-05-1222 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth5 Ways to Ask for Help Without Feeling GuiltyThinking 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 hone the skill of recognizing when you need help, then lear...2020-05-0526 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthBuilding Inner Confidence for Outer Success | Kate CroccoWish you knew how to build more confidence?Today’s guest on the show is the talented Kate Crocco, a psychotherapist, author, and confidence coach who specializes in teaching ambitious female leaders how to build confidence and navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.She’s here today to help you learn how to achieve success faster, simply by developing the positive mindset you need to succeed.Kate is on a mission to empower women to go after their dreams by first breaking down the walls and fears that hold them back from grea...2020-04-2842 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthPart 2: Finding Your New Normal in a Post-COVID WorldWelcome to Part II of this special two-part Episode series: healing from trauma and finding the new normal in a post-COVID world.If you jumped straight to this episode without listening to the one before this, I highly recommend you go back and listen to Episode 13 first, because that’s where we laid the foundation for what we’re diving into today on recovering from trauma.In order to find a new normal with any curveball life throws your way, it’s important to first understand what trauma is and what happens on an emotional level...2020-04-2124 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthPart 1: Finding Your New Normal in a Post-COVID WorldThe global COVID-19 outbreak has caused people to deal with uncertainty in ways they never have before.Life as we know it has been flipped on its head. If you’re like most, you’re ready for things to get back to normal and to heal from trauma this pandemic has caused.While it stirs up a lot of negative emotions like fear, anxiety, stress, overwhelm, desperation, frustration, even anger… it is possible to feel happy, deal with uncertainty, and heal from trauma in spite of it all, and inside of today’s episode, I’m going to...2020-04-1428 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Fast! | Hoan DoBuilding self-confidence is one of the most critical skills for success as an entrepreneur.But when self-doubt creeps in and undermines your progress, overcoming imposter syndrome can feel like an impossible challenge.Lucky for you, today’s special and award winning inspirational speaker, author, and American Ninja Warrior finalist, Hoan Do, is here to give you practical advice you can use right now to build self confidence so you can do what you’ve been put on this earth to do and leave your mark on the world.WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODA...2020-04-0732 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhy Self-Care Isn’t the Cure for BurnoutWhen you’re an entrepreneur, burnout is inevitable… unless you’re equipped to take care of yourself by understanding where burnout really comes from and why it happens at such a high rate among people who are working every day pursuing their passion and their dream. Don’t worry -- if you’re suffering from burnout, it’s easier to get your mojo back than you might think.As the CEO of a company focused on helping entrepreneurs scale their business without burning out, it *might* come as a surprise to learn that I have a HUGE proble...2020-03-3122 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthCan't Stay Focused? Boost Your Brain Power with this Simple HackHow many times have you ever struggled to know how to stay focused at work?...Googled “best productivity tips” in a futile attempt to improve your productivity?...Heard the stats on why multitasking is bad, but can’t seem to stop doing it?Lack of focus ranks among the most common complaints I hear from the busy entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders I work with.But I’m here today to tell you that it’s not a focus problem you have… it’s a clarity problem.Inside of today’s episode, you’r...2020-03-2419 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthFrom Zero to $3 Million in Sales in a Single Month | Christina Rusca Scaling a business based on the belief that you need to work harder and hustle more will only leave you frustrated, discouraged, and stuck.That’s because all the small business growth strategies in the world won’t fix a broken mindset.When Christina first came to me, she was struggling to grow her business like she wanted to, despite working at her max and applying all of the small business growth strategies her industry leaders told her to do.I remember Christina telling me, “It felt like there was a huge gap between...2020-03-1734 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhy the Fear You Feel is a GOOD ThingFear of failing is one of the biggest obstacles you face when it comes to entrepreneurship.For some, the fear of failing can feel so overwhelming at times that it paralyzes them and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, crushing their chances of success.For others, the fear of failing is a little thing that they’ve learned to live with, and learn from, which no longer holds them back (even though at times it may still try to creep in and undermine their progress).Yet imagine what would become possible for you if you kn...2020-03-1024 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth3 Words to Stop Using Right NowToday’s episode is all about getting into the right entrepreneurial mindset.Did you know the words you speak don’t only describe the world around you? They CREATE the world around you, which is why today, I’m going to reveal three words you need to stop saying right now to help you get into that right entrepreneurial mindset.If you want to have a bigger influence, reach the next level in your life and business, develop the mindset of an entrepreneur, this episode is for you.The words you think; the words...2020-03-0322 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth3 Foolproof Ways to Structure Your Day for Success | Melanie MitroIf you're like most, knowing how to structure your day for optimal success as an entrepreneur can be a challenge, can't it?How do you best utilize your time to get it all done? What are the successful habits you should be practicing each day?Our special guest today, Melanie Mitro, is going to teach you the essential successful habits of successful people and show you how to incorporate them into your daily routine so you can get more done, with less effort.Melanie also shares a raw and real look at her...2020-02-2539 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe #1 Best Way to Find Better Work-Life BalanceEver wonder why the "quick fix tips" for achieving work life balance don’t work?It’s estimated that entrepreneurial burnout costs the U.S. upwards of $300 BILLION annually due to business closures. As an entrepreneur, you’re under a lot of pressure when it comes to growing a successful business and balancing work and family.Even though achieving work life balance might feel next to impossible, there IS a way to find a better rhythm when balancing work and family, and inside of today’s episode, I’m going to show you how.WHEN YOU...2020-02-1823 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow NOT to Set GoalsHave you ever experienced the disappointment of setting a goal in life you didn’t hit?Unfortunately, most people are going about setting goals the wrong way. Worse, they don’t realize it, which is why they keep winding up with none of the results they want.The average New Year’s Resolution lasts a mere twelve days. So why is it that most people want to achieve their goals in life, but few actually do?Inside today’s episode, I’ll show you the shocking reason why most smart goals go unmet. HINT: It h...2020-02-1125 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Turn $5.25/hr Into a 7-figure Empire | Alon DavidWhen it comes to setting goals for growth and revenue in your business, what’s your strategy?You do have an effective strategy for smart goal setting, right?If not, every day you don’t have a specific method in place for setting goals that are clear and measurable (or if the smart goal setting methods you’ve tried haven’t worked), your business loses precious revenue and you lose precious time.When you implement the simple, 90x goal planner system you’ll discover inside of today’s episode, you’ll have the secret sauce f...2020-02-0430 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthWhich of These 3 Mistakes are Keeping You From Scaling as Fast as You Could Be?Wish you knew the secrets to work smarter not harder?HINT: It starts with cultivating a real entrepreneur mindset.To take your business to the next level, you must first cultivate a true growth mindset and let go of the belief that "hard work and hustle" are key ingredients for success.I’ve spent the last 6 years researching and discovering the answer behind why we believe that hard work is just what it takes to be successful. I've pushed the limits to see if it's really possible to work less and make more. Th...2020-02-0232 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthThe Secret to Spending More Time In Your Zone of GeniusDoes managing stress in your business feel virtually impossible?Have you ever wondered why most ways to relieve stress are so ineffective?Inside this episode of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, I’ll show you the counter-intuitive approach to navigating unexpected adversity in your business.That’s why Team Podlaunch® exists: to challenge the status quo and give you the perfect combination of mindset and strategy when it comes to stress management, so that managing stress in your business feels easy and -- well, effortless.When we say effortless, we liter...2020-02-0126 min