Setting Expectations With Remote Guests

Fact: Many remote guests have no idea how to connect online to record a podcast episode. They need guidance.

It is extremely helpful to communicate with the guest in advance to set the expectations for the recording session in terms of:

• Day, time and length of the recording session
• Preferred microphone and headphones, etc. (also give them options in case they don’t have a real microphone, etc.)
• Internet connection speed best practices
• Link to join the recording session
• A phone number to call in case they aren’t able to connect online

You may feel like you’re going to overwhelm them by sending them all this information, but it must be done.

Oh, and by the way, I wish I didn’t have to tell you this but — many of the guests won’t even read all the information you send them in advance; they will just attempt to join you at showtime, so you will have to go over some of the preparatory information with them once they connect.

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