Podcast Guesting 360 | From Getting Booked to Getting Results

Do you cringe when you hear the words cold or pitch emails?

Do you naturally think of stagnant, dry salesy emails?

I chat with cold email and pitch expert Laura Lopuch who will change your mind.

Whether you are pitching to gain guests for your podcast, pitching to be a guest or even collaborating or connecting, you'll want the skills and tactics that Laura shares on this episode.

Chris Williams is the founder of Group Coach Nation and an expert in building high-ticket masterminds. He's also a podcast guest who gets results. Listen to learn about what you should focus on as a podcast guest and how building relationships can lead to you actually turning podcast hosts – and not just listeners – into clients.

You've guested on podcasts but are left wondering where all the leads and clients are… Maybe it could be your call to action and your lead generation plan. I interview Content Strategist Sarah Noel Block (and host of Tiny Marketing Show) to share her Lead Generation Strategy and email marketing tips to convert your listeners to leads.

A lot of work goes into producing a podcast, but the work isn't done once it goes live! You have to LEVERAGE the heck out of the content to boost visibility, build your authority, grow your listeners, your podcast and biz.

I've interviewed a ton of amazing experts on the Leverage Your Podcast Show and today I want to share some top tips that will help you with your podcast promotion. I even share a few tools that will make it easier!

Let's cut to the chase and share my fave podcast promotion tips!

So you are looking at launching a podcast (or maybe even rebranding your current one) but have a ton of questions about podcast art. Do you REALLY need it? What kind of art, what sizing and how should you design it to boost your visibility and grab listeners attention when scrolling through iTunes or other apps?

I cover the 411 on podcast art so you know the best practices, what to avoid and what to consider when creating or rebranding your podcast art work.

What if there was a way you can create podcast episodes, video and content that your audience is DYING to consume…. ideas for podcast topics that you KNOW your avatar (ideal prospect or client) IS in fact searching for.

I am sharing today a strategy I use for myself and clients when planning out content so that podcast topics, blogs and videos are more likely to get 'found', clicked, read, listened to, and consumed.

HOW? Being intentional with your podcast topics and doing some back end research…

• Discover HOW to be more intentional with your podcast (or content) topics.
• I'll share HOW to find out WHAT your audience is searching for so you can deliver podcasts they are waiting for.
• I'll share how to see what is resonating and performing well for your competitors, so that you too can rank for those topics.

Why throw spaghetti on a wall and create solo podcast episodes on topics that no one wants to hear. You THINK they want to - but what if they don't. What a waste of time!

How do you get your podcast out there and get more listeners? The first step is making sure you are distributing and promoting EVERYWHERE. And that includes LinkedIn! There are 380 million users on the platform so now is the time to optimize your profile and how you are promoting your podcast. Let me share my best tips!

Mike Kadin is the founder and CEO of RedCircle, a podcast hosting platform that provides podcasters with hosting, growth and monetization opportunities. Listen to learn about how independent podcasters can tap into cross promotion as a strategy to grow their show, where to place your ad spots, and what elements make up a high-converting one.

Dr. Christine Li is a former clinical psychologist, now known online as the "Procrastination Coach". The author of 5-Minute Self-Discipline Exercises: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Goals, and the host of Make Time for Success, she helps people get to high levels of productivity. Listen to learn about why we procrastinate, what happens when you do, and practical steps that will help you be more efficient in podcasting, business, and in life.

Jodi Krangle is a Toronto-based voice over actor who works with major brands all over the world, including Dell, BBVA, and Nespresso. Listen to learn about why audio branding is key, how to weave it into your podcast and how to create a better listening experience for your audience.