{"id":6810,"date":"2023-06-06T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elizabethmccravy.com\/?p=6810"},"modified":"2024-08-26T19:02:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T19:02:02","slug":"podcast-guest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elizabethmccravy.com\/podcast-guest\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Expert Tips for Becoming an Unforgettable Podcast Guest in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\t

I’ve been a guest on MANY podcasts at this point over the last 7 years of owning my business<\/a>. I still remember being absolutely terrified before my first interview. I came prepared with about 4 pages of outlined notes and had literally rehearsed answers to the questions I knew I’d be asked! Not kidding! Who can relate?<\/p>\n

Now, YEARS later, I can go on a show and feel confident in my answers with very little preparation (in comparison, anyway!). But I still so make sure I’m always showing up for interviews prepared and trying to be a good podcast guest because truly, it matters<\/i>. This person (the podcast host – whomever it is!) is allowing you to be in front of their <\/i>people with your message. It’s worth thinking about ahead of time, and coming to the conversation energized and ready to SERVE!\u00a0<\/p>\n

With that in mind, today I want to share 5 strategies to help you prepare for podcast episodes (whether it’s your first interview or you just know there is always room to improve!). If you have your own show, I also share some insights into how you can HELP your guests prepare better. Stay tuned because I’m planning to do some more episodes about how to interview well too!<\/p>\n\t

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Before I dive in, make sure you check out my new website template add-on: The Speaker Template<\/a><\/h2>\n

Before we get to the 1st tip, I wanted to tell you that today in my website template shop, there’s a NEW template (actually, there are a couple of new templates<\/a>) but the one I want to talk about today is the new Speaker template!<\/a> This is an add on Showit template<\/i> for speakers (and people who want to go on podcasts!), so if you are in a season of business where you are pitching yourself for podcast interviews, speaking gigs, summits, and more – this template is going to help you tremendously<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are two speaker page designs made for pitching yourself again for podcasts or speaking gigs and there’s even a media kit design included for you to send to people once you’ve been booked. I know this is something I’ve needed in my own business so many times, so I created it with you (and me!) in mind. Check it out here!<\/a><\/p>\n\t

1. Know exactly <\/i>who you’re talking to prior to starting the interview.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

I don’t mean the hosts or the show –\u00a0 I mean the listeners! When I think about podcast interviews, I think about it as the host and their guest having a conversation, and you want to sort of “bring the listeners of the podcast in” to the conversation. Don’t be afraid to ask the host if you are unsure about their listener profile either – while they may not always know (especially if it’s a newer podcast), do your best to get as familiar as possible<\/i>. You don’t want to be uncertain about who you’re talking to and who the audience is.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0I know I personally always send a listener profile ahead of time to our guests on the podcast because I WANT them to know who we have listening to the show so that they can tailor their responses for you guys! Quick tip for my hosts tuning in: add this to your workflow because it really does help guests prepare!<\/b><\/p>\n

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For example, if I’m going on a podcast to talk about productivity when you work from home (like I did recently on the Girl’s Night Out podcast<\/a>!), I want to know:<\/p>\n