Are you having a guest on your podcast for the first time or just wondering how you can give your guests the best possible podcast-recording experience?
We got you. Here is 5-step guide to getting the most out of your interview with a guest…
Step 1: Establish a relationship
Building a rapport with your podcast guest before they appear on your show can be hugely beneficial. Establishing this relationship will make your discussions flow naturally during recording, and perhaps even allow for them to provide you with more intimate details.
How can you do this? Have a few meetings beforehand, where nothing is recorded, to eliminate any first-encounter nerves!
Step 2: Ensure you are representing your guest responsibly
It’s important you are aware of your responsibility as the host of your podcast, especially in representing your guest.
This can be ensured by first following Step 1 and then making sure you let your guest correct themselves if they wish to do so. You want to create an open and welcoming environment so more guests want to take part in your podcast!
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Step 3: Provide an opportunity for self-promotion
As a show of thanks for having an individual come and feature on your podcast, giving them an opportunity to promote their own current endeavours is a great way to show your gratitude. It’s simple — this way, you are both benefiting from the arrangement!
Also, your guest will then also be more likely to spend their time recording with you, if they get to say their piece, too.
Step 4: Utilise open questions, and let your guest use them too
Open questions allow for a much smoother conversation and can prevent any discomfort when recording. So, questions that will only give you a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ response should be avoided; your listener will be able to tell if you have had to edit a lot out.
Depending on the theme of your podcast, having a guest speaker on will either take the form of an interview or a casual conversation. If yours is the latter, let your guest ask you questions too! Your listeners will only appreciate a greater understanding of their favourite podcast host.
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Step 5: Promote, promote, promote
With the added influence of your guest, this provides an opportunity for a larger audience to be at the receiving end of your promotion. Furthering your reach in this way will help grow your podcast. If your guest has a different kind of audience to your podcast’s listenership, optimising your guest’s capabilities could expose your show to an entirely new demographic, too!
Think big and feature your guest heavily in all of your promotion, including tagging them on social media where their fanbase might see them.
