In this episode, I'm giving up the goods for one of my absolute favorite strategies for podcast growth: guest appearances. Whether you're just starting out or you're an established podcaster, guests are a powerful way to cross-pollinate and expand your reach. I’m spilling all the tea on how to find the right guests, how to pitch them, and why it’s crucial to maintain a meaningful connection long after the episode drops.
In This Episode:
- Why Guest Appearances Matter: Learn how guest spots can help you grow your audience and create networking opportunities, no matter the size of your show.
- Cross-Pollinating Your Niche: How to find guests who complement your niche and can expose you to new listeners without feeling like competition.
- The Importance of Authenticity: Don’t just invite people for their follower count—make sure you’re genuinely excited about the conversation.
- How to Pitch and Prepare for Guests: Practical tips on building relationships, vetting potential guests, and setting boundaries to ensure your show maintains its integrity.
- Creating Shareable Assets: Why sharing your episode with your guest (and vice versa!) is crucial for growing both audiences.
- Tracking Analytics: How to use episode analytics to measure the success of guest spots and decide whether to bring guests back.
Key Takeaways:
- Guest appearances are one of the easiest ways to grow your show, but the key is being intentional about who you invite and why.
- Establishing genuine relationships with your guests creates long-lasting collaboration opportunities.
- Sharing episode assets and encouraging guests to promote their appearance can lead to higher visibility and more downloads.
Connect with Rue:
- Instagram: @SoniviaStudios
- Email: rue.sonivia@gmail.com for any podcasting questions or to set up a consultation.
Free Consultation:
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Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence
Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.
