If you’re a mission-driven expert, author, consultant, or executive who wants to become the known authority in your industry in 2026, this bonus Think Like a Producer episode is your roadmap.
Hosted by Jamie Maglietta — veteran CNN/Fox News show producer and creator of the (ON CAM) Ready Visibility Program. In this episode: your first 10 seconds on camera decide everything.
I’m Jamie Maglietta, a former CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel producer. After 20 years in live TV, I can tell you this: Producers decide if you’re “good” before you even finish your first sentence. Whether you’re hosting a YouTube show, recording a podcast, or appearing on TV — those opening seconds are your audition for your audience.
In this episode I share:
What producers look for in your first 10 seconds
- How to hook your audience with energy, clarity, or emotion How I use ChatGPT to research guests and craft strong questions
- Tips for choosing your soundbite and building the flow of your show
- Why preparation and delivery matter more than credentials If you want to make every appearance count, start with how you open.
Related videos: • Don’t Chase Perfect, Chase Prepared • When Guests Freeze on Camera — What to Do • Why I Say “Pick Up” When I Mess Up
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Why First Impressions Matter
00:30 What Producers Look for in the First 10 Seconds
01:15 How to Prepare Before Any Interview
02:10 Hooks: Energy, Clarity, and Emotion
03:00 Podcast vs. YouTube vs. TV Openings
04:15 How I Research Guests Using ChatGPT
05:30 Crafting Your Flow and Hook Soundbite
06:45 Setting Guests Up for a Strong Start
07:30 Bringing the Right Energy On Camera
08:20 Final
Comments to Listen for:
- “Producers decide if you’re good in the first 10 seconds.”
- “Your energy tells us who you are before your words do.”
- “Every platform—TV, YouTube, podcasts—needs a hook.”
- “Don’t start with your résumé. Start with emotion, clarity, or energy.”
- “The first 10 seconds aren’t just your introduction—they’re your audition.”