
How to Get Big-Name Guests
08/29/22 • 42 min
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Getting a big-name guest, whether it be a celebrity or industry expert, can seem impossible to an indie podcaster. Our guest, Angie Griffith, shares her top tips for landing the guest interview of your dreams!
Thanks to Jenna Duddleston for the question! You can find her podcast, Bar Talk with Jenna, here: https://bleav.com/shows/bar-talk-with-jenna
FIND ANGIE ONLINE:
Follow and listen to Podfluencer Society at: https://www.podfluencersociety.com Connect with Angie online at: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia
More Podcast Resources: https://podfluencerbrands.com
Angie's "3 P's" for getting big-name guests on your show:
1. PITCHING: Prepare a one-sheet or pitch deck for your podcast; find a direct representative of the celebrity; have a clear and informative subject line; say why this guest is important to you; describe what your podcast is about; tell them why they would be a good fit for your podcast; say what qualifies you to speak on the subject; give the invitation and what you intend to discuss in the interview; attach one-sheet/pitch deck; follow-up.
2. PREPPING: Request assets in advance: the official bio, talking points, preferred promo photo; ask if there are any topics to avoid.
3. PREVIEWING: Give your guest the chance to review all of the assets before they go live: final edited interview; promotional graphics; show notes with links; where to find contact information.
Have a question?
Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!
Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.
NOTE: Since recording this episode, Angie Griffith's podcast was rebranded to the new title: Podfluencer Society. As such, some links mentioned may have changed. Visit the contact form at podfluencersociety.com if you cannot find what you are looking for.
Getting a big-name guest, whether it be a celebrity or industry expert, can seem impossible to an indie podcaster. Our guest, Angie Griffith, shares her top tips for landing the guest interview of your dreams!
Thanks to Jenna Duddleston for the question! You can find her podcast, Bar Talk with Jenna, here: https://bleav.com/shows/bar-talk-with-jenna
FIND ANGIE ONLINE:
Follow and listen to Podfluencer Society at: https://www.podfluencersociety.com Connect with Angie online at: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia
More Podcast Resources: https://podfluencerbrands.com
Angie's "3 P's" for getting big-name guests on your show:
1. PITCHING: Prepare a one-sheet or pitch deck for your podcast; find a direct representative of the celebrity; have a clear and informative subject line; say why this guest is important to you; describe what your podcast is about; tell them why they would be a good fit for your podcast; say what qualifies you to speak on the subject; give the invitation and what you intend to discuss in the interview; attach one-sheet/pitch deck; follow-up.
2. PREPPING: Request assets in advance: the official bio, talking points, preferred promo photo; ask if there are any topics to avoid.
3. PREVIEWING: Give your guest the chance to review all of the assets before they go live: final edited interview; promotional graphics; show notes with links; where to find contact information.
Have a question?
Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!
Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.
NOTE: Since recording this episode, Angie Griffith's podcast was rebranded to the new title: Podfluencer Society. As such, some links mentioned may have changed. Visit the contact form at podfluencersociety.com if you cannot find what you are looking for.
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Thanks, Patricia, for the question! You can listen to her show, Preppy Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004692
Special thanks to our guest, Arielle Nissenblatt, for sharing her experiences and tips! Arielle is the founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective & Co-Host of Sounds Profitable. You can find Arielle on Twitter @arithisandthat and at https://www.ariellenissenblatt.com/
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- Podcast Movement
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- Podfest
- Podfest Origins
- ShePodcasts
- Podthon
- Radiodays Europe
- Radiodays Asia
- Radio Days Africa
- Podcast Show London
- Africa Podcast Festival
Have a question?
Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!
Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.
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Thanks for your question, Kelly! You can find Kelly's podcast, This vs. That: Wedding Decisions with Kelly McWilliams here: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog/this-vs-that-wedding-podcast
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WEIGHING OPTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE A NEW PODCAST CONCEPT:
- Start a second podcast
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Have a question?
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Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.
Podcasting Q&A - How to Get Big-Name Guests
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Some indie podcasters dream of landing a big name guests to come on the show. And it might be easier than you think. I'm Jordan host a podcast and q&a, where we answer your questions about how to start, grow and monetize a podcast.
JordanThis week's question is from Jenna.
JennaHi, my name is Jenna Duddleston, I am the host of Bar Talk with Jenna, how do yo
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