I love all of Courtney’s advice for my podcast- so helpful !

There’s a lot of podcasts and podcasters out there who say they can help you, but Courtney and Podcast Bestie are one of the few who do it right. She get great guests, she asks great questions and really delves into what it makes to create, maintain and build a successful podcast. Thank you, Courtney!

Podcast Bestie from Courtney Kocak is so incredibly helpful! I recently appreciated the episode with Danielle Desir Corbett as a new podcaster myself. The tips given are incredible, practical, and most important: attainable. Courtney, your questions of guests (and guest selection to begin with!) are spot-on and so useful. Recommend for newbies just starting out, and podcast hosts of any tenure who want to learn from the best!

I was thrilled to learn about Andreea's background and her work in Romania. She possesses impressive knowledge about audience growth and is a skilled community builder as well. It's also great that Matt Gilhooly contributed to the episode, as I'm a fan of his Lift Shift Podcast too! Podcasting swaps are the way to go! Reena Friedman Watts Host of The Better Call Daddy Show

A great podcast that delves into What it takes to make a great podcast. Courtney always brings on informative and knowledgeable guests and has the ability to make it all sound fun.

Loved a few of your episodes, specially the one about growing queens podcast. Gabrielena Alcala Podcast: A Cada Paso . Thanks

I discovered Courtney’s podcast a few months ago and am officially obsessed. As a newbie podcaster, I’ve learned so much! She interviews expert guests who deliver so much value and cover all the questions that come to mind. Several of her eps have been bookmarked so I can come back and reference later. Thanks a ton Courtney for the helpful content that’s also entertaining to listen to. Keep it up!🥂

I love Courtney’s enthusiasm and willingness to try all the suggestions given. She and her fabulous guests make this sometimes lonely and mysterious podcasting world approachable and fun. Thank you for the show!

I learned about this show through a cross-promotion and then after catching up with just a few back episodes and keeping up with new releases, dozens of questions I had for my podcast’s business plan were answered and a new marketing strategy came to me, and I found several new helpful collaborating shows as well! This is an invaluable resource!

As a fellow podcaster, I really appreciate the helpful advice, tips, and tricks that are shared on Podcast Bestie to help start, grow, and monetize an incredible podcast!

I love this entertaining and incredibly useful podcast. The practical takeaways from industry professionals, especially those who understand the ever-evolving world of audience development, are actionable immediately. I find myself returning to the transcripts to make sure I don’t lose any great tips!

I can’t get enough of this new podcast. As an indie podcaster the information shared here is gold. Her guests are high quality and not afraid to share details. Looking forward to many more episodes.

Podcast Bestie is full of useful tips about how to survive in the great wilderness of podcasting. I've really enjoyed all of the guests so far and Courtney does a wonderful job gently pushing her interviewees to give specific advice with examples so we can all learn and take action! The Podcast Bestie substack is also a great resource and I love the partnership with Michael Castañeda who gives great audio engineering tips!

Thank you so much for this pod! As a newbie podcaster, I feel like there is so much to know, and it’s hard to know where to begin or who to listen to. This show curates the best in the business and I’ve learned a ton so far. Looking forward to being besties for a long time! Maria co-host, Pure Cringe Podcast

I was just turned on to this show and listened to the most recent episode, which had a ton of information about ad buys and other audience growth strategies. I’m streaming another one now and look forward to catching up with the feed.

I love this show! It helps you learn tangible ways for you to grow and perfect your podcast. I highly recommend! - Andi Smiley, The Friendly Podcast Guide

Podcast Bestie is a fantastic resource for both podcasters just starting out and those that have been around for a bit! Courtney does a great job of taking the insights and knowledge from industry experts and really distilling the parts that indie podcasters can use to move the needle on their shows. Not to mention, the guests are a who’s who of experts and thought leaders all indie podcasters should know, so it’s a great way to learn more about those really driving podcasting if you’re new to the space.

Every episode of this show leaves me with something I’m inspired to do to optimize my own podcast. I also love that Courtney’s interview questions often seem to come from her own personal desire to improve her shows rather than talking points designed to make the guest look good, and that makes the answers incredibly valuable to her audience, who’s in the same boat she is. Doesn’t hurt that Courtney has a killer radio voice!

I love this new podcast! Courtney is so fun and engaging, and as a new podcast host I find the interviews inspiring! I love that Courtney has edited the podcasts in such a way that pauses for her to explain something a guest has said that a wider audience may not know what it is - such an additional pro move!! I also love that Courtney’s bright personality shines through, she really does feel like your bestie and that she wants you to succeed as a podcaster. Thank you and excited for what this is to become! Nicole, from the Multitudes Podcast

The podcast space is really unique and it’s not always as simple as having a microphone and a message! I’m excited to continue to learn about the art and craft of podcasting from Podcast Bestie. I’ve already gotten great tips and ideas right off the start with episode 1. I’m looking forward to more!

As someone starting out in the field of podcasting, I’ve found Courtney’s podcast and newsletter to be incredibly helpful. Keep up the good work, looking forward to hearing more!!

It’s evident in all that Courtney does that she strives for excellence! Her thoughtfulness in prepping for her interviews and producing in a way that keeps her audience engaged is no easy feat, and she nails it every time. Excited to see where she continues to take this show… the sky is the limit!

I listen to a lot of podcasts and I love this one. I love Courtney's approach, voice and her knowledge.

I just listened to episode 1 and really enjoyed the way Courtney went about her interview of James. The podcast really does have a welcoming feel, much like chatting with your bestie would. I’ve not yet read the corresponding newsletter, but do think I’ll continue listening to this podcast.

Just listened to the James Cridland episode about podcasts dos and dont’s. I can’t get enough of Courtney’s laugh!

If you know Courtney from her previous shows, you’re already familiar with her narrative abilities, which she now leverages to help fellow podcasters succeed! Every episode provides actionable advice about production, marketing, or another part of the podcasting process.

I learned so much in the first episode alone! Can’t wait to hear more

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Loved this, please keep them coming

This is my podcast and I’m obviously a big ol’ fan! James was the perfect first guest, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon!

I’m a huge fan of everything Courtney does. She makes potentially confusing things clear in an approachable, fun way. This is a can’t-miss show for people in podcasting. It’s mandatory! But I promise that it will feel like a party.

Courtney’s mission is clear: To make us better at podcasting. She does that by interviewing the top people in the field with humor and grace. She is a natural at interviewing. You need to check this show out cuz y’all gonna love it.

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Wow! I felt like I was sitting with my best friends having a conversation about the business of podcasting. Easy to listen to with actionable advice, it’s Podcast Besties brand—I’ve been a huge fan of their newsletter and a new subscriber to this pod!

I’ve been a subscriber to the pod bestie newsletter which has been incredibly helpful, but this companion podcast is NEXT LEVEL. As a novice podcaster who is bootstrapping, I’m grateful for the resources being offered along with a bit of cheeky good humor. Highly recommend!

Love the energy of this podcast! The first episode with James was super helpful for those of us who are creatives, and know how to make a great show, but are clueless about the marketing, SEO, important behind-the-scenes stuff etc. This pod manages to cover the less sexy part of making a podcast without being dry! Well done!

As an indie podcaster, I’m stoked to continue listening to this show. Many people will understand that it can be hard to do “everything right” as an indie podcaster. So I’m glad Courtney Kocak created her newsletter and now this podcast! So much to gain from the first episode, so I can’t wait for more. Thank you for this! Matt Gilhooly, host of The Life Shift podcast