Dreaming of launching a Top 100 podcast? There are three things you absolutely need (and no, millions of downloads isn’t one of them). Funny enough, ranking your podcast has nothing to do with audio quality, audience size, or being the biggest expert in the room.Before we dive into what it really takes to consistently rank your show, we’ve got to look at the mistakes most podcasters make that keep them from ever reaching the charts.By the end of this episode, you’ll know why podcasts often blow short form content out of the water — and the exact mistakes you need to avoid if you want your show to get in front of the right listeners who need your help. Ready to get off the short form content hamster wheel and attract some of the best leads you’ll ever find? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.0:03 - Why Short Form Content Isn’t Growing Your Audience5:54 - How Podcasts Build Trust and Shorten the Sales Cycle9:29 - Why Consistency Alone Won’t Grow Your Podcast16:47 - Why Most Experts Remain the Best Kept Secret in Their Industry18:04 - How Your Podcast Can Glue Together Your Entire Marketing Strategy -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at hello@podlaunchhq.com to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.