Tips for Pitching Yourself To Be a Guest on Other Podcasts

An old friend just asked me for tips for pitching himself to be a guest on other podcasts.

I responded…

*But first – do you have any additional advice to add?? Comment below.

Tips for Pitching Yourself To Be a Guest on Other Podcasts:

OK, here are a few ideas for when you initially approach them…

• If you can listen to a bit of their show before approaching them, that’s optimal. Then you can open communication with them by complimenting their show with one or two specific compliments. Maybe say something like, “The episode you did with Joe Guest two months ago was particularly excellent.” And/or, “Your audio quality is great compared to other podcasts.” Etc.
• Offer yourself as a guest and list 4-5 relevant topics that you could discuss with them that may be valuable to their listeners.
• Mention that you will be happy to share and promote the episode with all of your audiences.
• State that you already have a good audio setup. (And if you don’t yet have a good audio setup, get one!)
• Also, having a flexible schedule with lots of availability would be great to mention, if that’s true.

If you are a good fit for their show and provide all this info, your chances of getting booked are very high.

Also, another key is to reach out to as many shows as possible. Don’t just try for 2-3 shows; go for like 20-30 shows at least, if there are that many shows in your specific genre.

Hope this helps!

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