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Red Flags for Podcast Guests: How to Spot 'Em

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Let's chat about the biggest red flag when it comes to podcast guests: the obsession with audience size.

Seriously, if the first thing a potential guest wants to know is how many downloads your show gets, it’s a major warning sign. It’s like they’re only interested in what they can milk out of your audience, rather than the value they can bring.

Today I look at why that’s a total turn-off and how the best guests focus on delivering value instead of just self-promotion. We also share some hilarious stories about awkward guest interactions, and trust me, you’ll be cringing and laughing at the same time. It’s a wild ride through the absurdity of podcasting dynamics that’ll have you shaking your head in disbelief.

Takeaways:

  • Bad podcast guests often only care about their own promotion and not yours.
  • When looking for podcast guests, focus on whether they can add value to your audience.
  • The first question from a guest shouldn't be about your audience size, it's a huge red flag.
  • A good guest will want to know about your audience, not just how big it is.
  • Building relationships after interviews is key; don’t let it be a one-off thing.
  • Grow your influence through solo shows and your network through interviews, that’s the game.

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Is Your Podcast Not Growing?

Struggling to grow your podcast beyond friends and family? You're not alone. I've been there too. That's why I created "10 Proven Strategies to Grow Your Podcast Audience" - a free guide packed with actionable techniques that have helped countless podcasters expand their reach and build loyal listener communities. Stop guessing what works. These are battle-tested methods used by top podcasters who speak to engaged audiences every week. Head to schoolofpodcasting.com/10tips now and download the free guide because your podcast deserves to be heard.

10 Tips


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Let's chat about the biggest red flag when it comes to podcast guests: the obsession with audience size.

Seriously, if the first thing a potential guest wants to know is how many downloads your show gets, it’s a major warning sign. It’s like they’re only interested in what they can milk out of your audience, rather than the value they can bring.

Today I look at why that’s a total turn-off and how the best guests focus on delivering value instead of just self-promotion. We also share some hilarious stories about awkward guest interactions, and trust me, you’ll be cringing and laughing at the same time. It’s a wild ride through the absurdity of podcasting dynamics that’ll have you shaking your head in disbelief.

Takeaways:

  • Bad podcast guests often only care about their own promotion and not yours.
  • When looking for podcast guests, focus on whether they can add value to your audience.
  • The first question from a guest shouldn't be about your audience size, it's a huge red flag.
  • A good guest will want to know about your audience, not just how big it is.
  • Building relationships after interviews is key; don’t let it be a one-off thing.
  • Grow your influence through solo shows and your network through interviews, that’s the game.

Links referenced in this episode:


Mentioned in this episode:

Is Your Podcast Not Growing?

Struggling to grow your podcast beyond friends and family? You're not alone. I've been there too. That's why I created "10 Proven Strategies to Grow Your Podcast Audience" - a free guide packed with actionable techniques that have helped countless podcasters expand their reach and build loyal listener communities. Stop guessing what works. These are battle-tested methods used by top podcasters who speak to engaged audiences every week. Head to schoolofpodcasting.com/10tips now and download the free guide because your podcast deserves to be heard.

10 Tips


This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
  continue reading

195 episodes

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