According to Executive Communications Coach Karin Reed, "The thing that I see most often is people wanna just like show up and throw up." We're going to assume that the "show up / throw up method" is not the most effective. So then what are the most impactful tips for communication on podcasts? Let's find out! --- Karin Reed is the CEO of Speaker D…

Many Podcast Ally clients are authors, keynote speakers, entrepreneurs, or executives who share a common goal - to get on bigger stages, charge more, and share their message with more people. So how can podcast guesting be leveraged to build demand for your public speaking appearances? Today, host Dr. Sarah Glova is joined by Bobbie Carlton, and th…

In the summer of 2023, Teresa Spangler had been leveraging podcast guesting to amplify her objectives as the CEO of Plazabridge Group. But on August 18, 2023, everything changed as she was diagnosed with ALS. Today, Teresa is still using the power of storytelling and podcasting for a bigger cause - inspiring innovation and funding for ALS research.…

If you're looking to boost your digital marketing game, this episode is a must-listen. Indie Consulting CEO (and Name Drop Podcast host) Molly Baker joins Dr. Sarah Glova to share how podcasting has become a powerful part of Indie and its clients' marketing strategy. Sarah and Molly discuss: Aligning content with business values Using storytelling …

In leading the REVOLT Podcast Network, Akinwole Garrett has seen some of the biggest celebrities guest on his network's shows - Pinky Cole from Slutty Vegan, Rick Ross, and YG to name a few. And the podcasts he produces are some of the most popular in the world - Caresha Please for example is in the top .05% of all podcasts. But just because REVOLT…

The Peak-Pique End Method? The Flower Petal Technique? Listeners won't remember your name? Bri Williams is known as the Behavior Changer - she studies the when and why of individuals who are engaging in specific behaviors. So in today's episode, we discuss behavioral studies and podcast testing. What are rules or practices from behavioral science t…

Podcast guesting can help you build your personal brand - that's a given. But let's think about this for a minute - what does personal branding really mean? And as we're guesting on podcasts, how can we maximize the personal branding benefit? To get some answers, we welcome Brandon Birkmeyer, personal brand coach and podcast strategist, and host of…

Omawumi Ogbe is a PR expert, and in fact she has the 2023 Outstanding PR Personality of the Year Award to prove it. So she knows what it takes to position yourself to be seen, which is so important to podcast guesting. Today, Sarah and Omawumi share their advice on press kits, how we're measuring success of podcast interviews, why we can't rely on …

As the Founder of OSSA, Marla Isackson has worked with thousands of podcast hosts. From them, she hears all about what works in podcast guesting, and what guests do that frustrate hosts. Today she discusses the power of preparation, conciseness, self-promotion, audience consideration - and how to build an authentic connection to both the host and a…

As host of the CES Tech Talk Podcast, James Kotecki not only has to break down complex topics so the listeners can understand, he also has to guide the guests on simplifying what's complicated. So how does he do that? And how can we as podcast guests make what's complex in our niche relatable to all? Today, James and Sarah discuss the keys to succe…

How can you showcase your unique skills and stand out in a crowded job market? Today we’re with Erica Rooney, Chief People Officer at Blue Acorn iCi and host of the From Now to Next Podcast, about what she looks for when hiring - and yes, how podcast guesting can help a candidate stand out. But it’s not all about simply getting on a pod. You’ve got…

How can you be the best podcast guest? On this season of the Podcast Ally Podcast, Dr. Sarah Glova is on a mission to find out. So she's talking with podcast hosts, people who have been guests on hundreds of podcasts, and podcast network executives, to learn the good and bad, what works and what doesn’t, and how you can build your brand through pod…

As the Founder and CEO of LawPods, Robert Ingalls has seen thousands of guest pitches - and they're mostly a complete waste of his time. The potential guest or their publicist meant well, but too often the pitches are spray-and-pray, copy-and-paste, and TL;DR. So how can podcast guests create pitches that get podcast hosts' attention and get them b…

You’ve just had a podcast interview go live. Congrats! The race is over… right? Well, not entirely. While you might feel like you’ve crossed the finish line, if you stop now, you’re missing out on two of the biggest opportunities podcast interviews have to offer. In this episode of Podcast Ally, we’re answering the question, “How can I get more out…

Have you found a way to make social media marketing fun, without burning yourself out through an unsustainable posting schedule? If a great story just bubbled up in your memory, you just may be the perfect guest for the Savvy Social Podcast. Host Andréa Jones is a social media strategist whose audience is full of coaches and experts looking for a w…

Opening up to a therapist might sound tricky for some, but if you want to be a guest on Rebel Therapist, a podcast for therapists who want to create a phenomenal signature program, you better be prepared to spill the beans. We’re not talking about your feelings. No, instead, you have to be willing to talk about how you make money, how you’ve built …

As the popular saying goes “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” Well, if you plan on securing podcast interviews with the expectation that they will be published immediately, you can expect some heartache. That’s not to say that podcast episodes never go live swiftly after the interview takes place. There are exceptions, of course. But when …

Do you have actionable advice for business owners dealing with burnout, fatigue, or those who just aren’t getting the results they want? Do you have a story to tell about how you changed your mindset to clear your obstacles and achieve your dreams? Better yet, do you have both? If the answers are yes and yes, then Money Mindset is the perfect platf…

When you’re pitching yourself as a podcast guest, it’s not a question of whether you’ll be rejected but when. While it’s no fun to be turned down, it’s even worse if you let a, “No, thanks,” from a podcast host or producer keep you from pursuing more opportunities. Sam and Brigitte got together to normalize rejection as part of the podcast pitch pr…

If you’re looking to have a conversation about sex, bodies and confidence in the bedroom and beyond, Honeydew Me is your show! Hosts Emma Norman and Cass Anderson believe that everyone deserves to have great sex, feel good in their bodies and love themselves. They bring on experts and educators every week who teach step-by-step how to have amazing …

When you sign up for a podcast interview, there is a lot sitting with you in the recording booth – even when that “booth” is your kitchen table. On top of being excited and nervous all at once, there might also be a little voice warning you not to get too carried away. That voice may be reminding you of how embarrassed you were at 7, when you got t…

When you’re pitching yourself to a podcast host, there’s often an instinct to frame yourself in the best possible light, putting your accomplishments and impressive numbers like your revenue, social media following and launch numbers first. None of that interests this week’s guest, Laura Wallace (aka LauraAura), host of The Gutsty Podcast. The Guts…

You might believe that you have to be “connected” or have the right relationships to start booking podcast interviews for yourself. While we can’t deny that having a personal relationship with a host gets you to the front of the line, being a part of their inner circle isn’t a guarantee you’ll be invited as a guest. Nor is being a complete stranger…

Henry Lopez hosts The How of Business, one of the first podcasts focused on giving actionable advice for small businesses and not investor-backed startups. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, who’s been in the game for more than 35 years running businesses like pizza franchises and IT services. He currently runs Levante Business Group and offers busine…

Even the most seasoned guests can get interview jitters or feel like you’re not on their A-game. Maybe you’re thinking of a big meeting you have later in the day, or simply didn’t get enough sleep last night, and your mind is running in circles. Giving yourself the benefit of a quick 15-minute mediation practice can help you clear your mind of dist…

Let It Out is a podcast of long-form conversations about anything and everything in the life of a creative person. Host Katie Dalebout describes the show as a venue “for sharing [Soft Stories]–the stories that reveal our most tender selves.” Katie and her guests talk about body image, career transitions, staying inspired, nurturing your artistic se…

Being a podcast guest can be daunting when you first start out, but with a little preparation, you can not only manage your nerves but deliver an experience the host will remember. Why does this matter? When you take the time to make sure you deliver a great experience for the host and audience, you open the door for opportunities beyond the interv…

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we can't predict the future — not even the future of podcasting. But today’s guest believes that podcasting is more vital than ever as we think about how we can connect in the era of covid-19, and beyond. Rob Greenlee is a pioneer of the podcast space. He got his start in podcasting in 2004 with the first n…

Hosted by Dr. Michelle Mazur, the Rebel Uprising podcast helps passionate business owners, coaches and consultants become recognized leaders who make more money and impact the world by turning their messy, complicated ideas into thriving thought leadership businesses As a quick note before you listen to the episode, you may notice we call the show,…

What do you do when the podcast you built doesn't excite you anymore? When you haven't resonated with your own content in a while, and you just can't muster up the energy to push through the disconnect anymore? You could always rebrand your podcast and pivot to a topic that's more aligned with who you are now, but that would mean losing the audienc…

Tanya Geisler’s Ready Enough Podcast explores not only how the Imposter Complex gets in the way of achieving your dreams, but also how lived experiences of racism, sexism, colonialism, fat-phobia, micro-aggression, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, alcoholism, and more leave you questioning your capacity to move forward. Listen to this Podcast Ally mi…

Starting a podcast is hard enough, without intentionally pushing yourself well beyond the limits of your comfort zone. But that’s exactly what Tanya Geisler did when she launched the Ready Enough Podcast. As a certified Leadership Coach, TEDxWomen speaker and writer, Tanya is the pre-eminent authority on the Imposter Complex. Her clients include be…

On The Get Paid Podcast, Claire Pelletreau gives you an honest look at the reality of running an online business! She interviews entrepreneurs to find out how they get paid and what it costs them to bring in the money. Learn how to land a guest spot on The Get Paid Podcast in this Podcast Ally minisode! And don’t forget to listen to The Get Paid Po…

Remember when you got that perm that you'd been dreaming of and strutted around town proudly, even though it had more of a rat's nest vibe than a Madonna vibe? Or even better, remember when you got those parachute pants that you'd been eyeing at the mall and saved up all your babysitting money for? That hair and those pants were SO COOL to you at t…

Hosted by Tara McMullin, the What Works podcast goes behind the scenes with small business owners to discover what really works. In each interview, she deep dives with a small business owner and asks about how they manage their marketing, money, operations, team-building, growth, or personal leadership. Find out how you can become a guest on the Wh…

When podcasters decide to monetize their shows, usually they opt between advertising or community support models. Brand partnership is the road less traveled, but working with an established company who can support the podcast financially, provide production assistance and promote your content could be a dream-come-true for a podcaster looking for …

The Indie Hackers Podcast features raw conversations with the founders behind profitable online businesses. The vast majority of listeners are themselves indie hackers, who are turning their ideas and side projects into profitable online businesses. Find out what it takes to stand out among the 10 guest submissions Courtland gets each day. And don’…

Looking at the influence of Courtland Allen's thriving 18,000 member Indie Hackers community and wildly popular podcast, you might think success was inevitable. However, back when Courtland founded Indie Hackers, the concept of building a "lifestyle" business in tech carried a stigma. As a graduate of MIT and Y Combinator, Courtland spent 6 years t…

What if you could hang out with seriously talented copywriters and other experts; ask them about their successes and failures, their work processes and their habits; then steal an idea or two to inspire your own work? That’s what Kira Hug and Rob Marsh do every week at The Copywriter Club podcast. If you're in the copywriting business, or have some…

Have you ever considered bringing on a co-host for your podcast? Someone to riff off of and share the responsibility for producing content or to fill in the gaps when you blank out during an interview? Kira Hug and Rob Marsh have been co-hosting The Copywriter Club together since 2016, and they joined Podcast Ally to share how they got into a groov…

Explore Your Enthusiasm is a podcast that explores what it takes to craft a sustainable, profitable, FUN business, while staying enthusiastic and motivated. While Tara Swiger rarely brings guests onto the show, there are still some opportunities to be featured. Tune into this minisode with Tara Swiger to learn how to submit your book for a review! …

Tara Swiger is the host of the Explore Your Enthusiasm podcast—a show she’s hosted since 2014. Explore Your Enthusiasm recently celebrated its 300th episode, and I couldn’t think of a better candidate for our first guest than someone who not only has put out so much content — but the majority of those episodes have also been solo! I brought Tara on…

They say it's better not to see how the sausage is made ... but when it comes to podcasting, Brigitte Lyons heartily disagrees. The Podcast Ally podcast goes behind the curtain with your favorite podcasters, and uncovers how they found their voice, develop their best content, and built their masterful interview skills to create the shows you love m…