If you are looking for advice on how to start a podcast, what type of show you want, how to find guests, how to pitch yourself as a guest, what to do and what not to do.
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Why a guest based show?
Initially, I decided to have a guest based show, as I
wanted to inspire other women to think about
starting a business.
Also I thought it would be a great way to get
content for the show!
8. Cons
You are promoting
other peoples
businesses
Pros and Cons
Pros
I get to meet lots of
really fascinating
women and hear about
their businesses plus
grow a fantastic online
network!
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How Do I find Guests?
Initially, I looked for guests who I had
connections with, and who were easy
to ask
Then I went through a period of
accepting requests..
Now a little more strategic
10. Podcasting
Services
I receive an email once a week
from PodcastGuests.com
I choose interesting sounding
potential guests from the list and
email them
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12.
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Depending on how
many I have on my list
if I get an email from
someone pitching me
for a guest spot, I will
read through and
decide if they are
suitable.
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If you pitch a podcast
1. Have listened to their show before
2. If it is an interview show, what is your
story?
3. Make your pitch nice and short
4. BE polite!
5. It wont hurt to have been in contact
with the host on
Twitter/Instagram/FB before you
pitch
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What not to do
Keep changing your timeslot
Sell sell sell
Not sending through your
images/bio
Not sharing the episode once it
goes live
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What about Solo Episodes
Having a solo episode gives you
time to shine
Pick topics relevant to your
business
Have a goal in mind!
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Examples
I recently ran an online summit
called Raising Your Visibility
This gave me a chance to host
asolo episode on what it means to
raise your visibility, and then
follow up with an episode on how
to run an online summit..
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Guest-watch
I also then invited my summit
hosts to come onto my podcast to
talk about their businesses win-
win!
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Guest-watch
I keep my eyes open for
interesting business women
inside Facebook groups, on
Twitter chats and on LinkedIn..
You never know when a podcaster
is scouting for guests!
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What makes a good guest?
Ideally someone who is not new to
podcasting!
Someone who has a story to tell
Something to share with your
audience
Someone who lets the interviewer
get a word in edgeways ;)
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What about a freebie?
The best guests are those who
have something to offer your
audience!
A freebie pdf, a free email series,
a mini training
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What guests should not do
If you are going to be a guest on a
podcast, this is an opportunity to
raise your profile
HOWEVER
You want to give value to the
audience and the host
You are not there simply to self-
promote
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So your podcast is live..
What next?
How do you promote your
podcast?
Ask your guests to share it with
their audience
Tweet, Facebook,
Instagramwherever your ideal
listener hangs out
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Share share share
There are specific groups online
for podcast sharing
E.g. Help A Podcaster Out,
ShePodcasts, PodernFamily
Use podcasting hashtags
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Email your list
Send your podcast episode out
weekly to your list
Ask your listeners to share it with
one other person who may be
interested in listening
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Press
Reach out to journalists my
podcast was mentioned in The
Guardian as I tweeted the
journalist who runs the podcasting
column, and sent her a nice email
asking her to have a listen.
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Guest Appearances
Appear on other peoples blogs,
podcasts and memberships to
raise awareness of your podcast!
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