Famous Guests are Overrated (Big Podcast Insider Issue 151)


Topics covered in this episode:​

  • The importance of focusing on growing your podcast and building an audience.
  • The value of creating a message that resonates with listeners and has the potential to make an impact.
  • The potential drawbacks of seeking famous guests for your podcast.
  • Tips for conducting successful interviews, including how to make the most of limited time with a guest.
  • Stretching a short interview to create a longer, more valuable episode.
  • Strategies for asking for what you want during an interview.
  • The significance of providing helpful content that is unique and interesting to your audience.

Episode Timestamps:​

[00:01:23] Remote podcasting with great technology available for all.

[00:04:54] Tips for successful short interviews in podcasts.

[00:08:43] Clever party ideas for podcast events.

[00:10:57] Love him or hate him? Nobody is in the middle ...

[00:15:39] Self-editing helps podcasters hire, host better.

[00:17:40] Costs rise as production expands. How to make money podcasting.

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 151 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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