Want More Guest Spots? Improve your posts! And a bit of news… 🎙️
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Hi Newsletter Subscribers,
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Hey there, and welcome to your quick podcast guest update! Below you'll find a bite of podcasting news from early September 2025 and a tip of the week to help you shine in the Podcast Guest Collaboration group.
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🎙️ Podcasting News: Keep Listeners Hooked from the Start
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A new industry survey of 1,200 podcast listeners reveals that the top reasons people stop listening are shows that “started with too much meaningless chat” or were “just boring” podnews.net. In fact, this study – presented at Podcast Movement – found that the first 60 seconds of an episode are critical to hook listeners and keep them tuned in podnews.net. The takeaway for us as podcast guests (and hosts): get to the good stuff quickly and make every moment count!
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💡 Tip of the Week: Stand Out with Your #BeAGuest Post
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If you're posting in the Podcast Guest Collaboration Facebook group, a strong #BeAGuest post can connect you with great hosts. Here's how to make it easy for podcast hosts to say “yes” to you:
Lead with a strong headline: Start your post with the title of what you do and include #beaguest at the very top. For example: “💼 Marketing Coach – #beaguest” as your opening line. This grabs attention and immediately shows your expertise.
Highlight your value for the audience: In a sentence or two, explain your expertise and how it helps the host's listeners. Make it about them – e.g., “I help busy entrepreneurs double their email list through productivity hacks”. Showing the benefit to the audience makes you a more appealing guest.
List clear conversation topics: Be specific about 2-3 topics you can speak on. For instance: “Topic 1: 5 Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs”, “Topic 2: How to Automate Your Marketing”. Clear topics let hosts instantly see the fit. (As a bonus, it proves you won't be a generic or boring guest!)
Make it effortless to book you: End your post with an inviting call-to-action. Encourage hosts to DM you for details or scheduling. You might also link to a one-pager with your intro, interview topics, and contact info for quick reference. Don't forget to include a friendly, professional photo of yourself in the post – it helps put a face to your pitch and builds trust.
Keep these tips in mind, and you'll make it super easy for hosts to imagine you on their show. Stay tuned for more insights next week. Until then, happy podcasting and good luck with your guest spots!
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Last, but not least, let's highlight this week's featured episodes:
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Episode Promotion – Find & Be a Guest! 🎙️
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Looking for a great podcast opportunity? Check out these featured episodes where hosts and guests are looking to connect right now!
🎙️ Wellness without the Overwhelm
👤 Kristen Herlihy Herlihy
🎙️ How to Make Confident Decisions: 5 Journal Prompts To Stop Overthinking👤 Samantha Hawley🔗 Apply Here📢 Tags: #beaguest, #collab, #findaguest, #podswap 💡 Want to be featured in an episode promotion? Start by creating your own episode listing inside the Podcast Collab Club!
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🤝 It's All About CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and GROW!
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If you want to go deeper, our Podcast Collab Club gives you:
- Access to podcast and episode listings
- Contact info to reach out directly
- Friday Frequency emails with opportunities
- Monthly mixers to network with members
- Tools to grow visibility and get discovered on Google
Ready to go from occasional poster to active collaborator?
With excitement,
The Podcast Collaborative Team
P.S. Sometimes data is counterintuitive, so I would say, connect what we said last week about those 15 minutes, but do find a way to hook in to that first minute of the podcast. Weird how it all works right?
Ready to ride the wave of podcasting's biggest year yet?
Come check out the Podcast Collab Club and connect with creators who are making it happen!
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Ready to start taking the guesswork out of finding great guests and the legwork out of landing aligned interviews?
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The Podcast Collaborative
Mansfield, CT 06268, USA
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