Do you see your podcast guests as people or just content providers? If it's the latter, you are missing a big opportunity! In this episode, Paul Granger shares how your perspective on guests shapes the quality of your conversations. Learn how to engage guests with authenticity, create meaningful dialogue, and make every guest feel valued. Get ready to elevate the success of every interview on your podcast!

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Chapters

00:00 The Value of Guests in Podcasting
02:56 Understanding Guest Engagement
05:51 Creating Authentic Conversations
08:45 Seeing Beyond Labels
12:09 Honoring Guests and Their Stories

Takeaways

Guests are not things to be used, but people with stories.
How you see your guest shapes the conversation.
Engagement should go beyond just content generation.
Authenticity in conversation leads to deeper connections.
Hosts should facilitate rather than dominate the dialogue.
Seeing guests as individuals enhances the podcast experience.
Avoid relying solely on stock questions during interviews.
Creating a comfortable space encourages guest openness.
Recognizing the value of each guest enriches the podcast.
Hosts have a responsibility to serve their guests. 

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