Mark Herschberg, a tech startup veteran, author of the book , and MIT professor, set a goal of appearing on 150 podcasts. He pitched over 2000 shows and ended up on close to 350 shows. Mark did it through volume, which is a different strategy than Dave typically preaches. Dave and Mark get together to share their insights to discuss the pet peeves of guests and hosts to uncover the most efficient way to pitch yourself to shows.  "Focus on how you're delivering value to the audience. If your pitch starts out with the word 'I' too many times in the first paragraph, know what you offer and get to the point - delivering value to the audience is key!" JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING COMMUNITY Are you looking to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Look no further than the . Our comprehensive online courses and one-on-one coaching will teach you everything you need to know, from equipment and editing to marketing and monetization. With our proven methods and expert instructors, you'll be creating high-quality, engaging content in no time. Say goodbye to the frustration and uncertainty, and hello to a successful podcasting career with the School of Podcasting. Join worry-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee. Save using this link    What You Will Learn Today The strategies that Mark uses to make it easy to say YES to having him on your show. How letting your guest know who they are talking to always leads to a better interview. Make your guest comfortable by letting them know what to expect (audio, video, both?). How having example questions makes connecting your expertise to your audience easier. The two questions every guest should ask at the end of the interview What a guest needs to make it easy to share Mark (and Dave) use , PodcastGuest and other resources. For a full list, get the . QUESTION OF THE MONTH This month's question is from Jacob from the . When a host has English as a second language and may occasionally mess up a word or two, Is that a no go? Do you listen, or immediately back out? Leave Your Answer at  Deadline is 2/24/23  Where I Will Be? I look forward to seeing you all; please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to Become a School of Podcasting Affiliate Go to and sign up. When someone signs up using your link, you earn a commission. That commission is paid every month they stay subscribed.   Follow the Show and Never Miss an Episode on: - - - Check out for apps to stream bitcoin to podcasters. Did You Get Value From This Episode? Enjoy the Show? and give some of that value back.