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The Guest Collaboration Effect — How Guests Help Each Other Grow
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Hi Newsletter Subscribers,
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Guesting doesn't have to be a solo grind.
Most people think success comes from being on more shows — but in practice, it comes from staying connected with other guests.
When guests share each other's audiences, swap stories, and create together, everything moves faster — from bookings to reach to trust.
Here's how to make that happen, step by step.
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🎙️ 1️⃣ Co-pitch together (but make it useful)
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You and another guest can pitch a show together, but don't stop at “we should do an episode.”
Give the host something ready to use.
Examples:
- “We can share two perspectives on [topic] — mine from strategy, theirs from execution.”
- “We've each tested this idea with different audiences and can compare results.”
- “We'd love to record one joint episode, then each do a short solo follow-up.”
This saves the host planning time and shows you understand how to make a conversation dynamic.
Simple start:
Find one person you like or respect from a show you've both guested on.
Send them this note:
“Hey, I think our topics overlap really well. Want to pitch a host together with a clear two-angle episode? I can write a short outline if you're game.”
If they say yes, build a short shared outline — three bullet points max — and send it to two or three target shows.
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🧠 2️⃣ Keep the conversation going after the mic
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Most guests disappear once an episode drops.
The ones who grow treat every guest appearance as the start of a small community.
Things that actually work:
- Repost another guest's clip and add your take: “Loved this point from [Name] — here's what it made me think about.”
- Record a 60-second reaction to their episode and tag them.
- Add one or two other guests from the same show to a group chat or thread where you share what's working with pitching or prep.
It's a small habit, but over time, hosts start to see you as part of a network they want back.
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🎬 3️⃣ Create something small together
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Collaboration doesn't have to mean another episode.
It can be a short, useful thing that takes an hour or less.
Examples:
- A shared checklist or template (“Here's how we each prep for interviews”).
- A short video conversation where you each answer one question.
- A simple email swap — a paragraph in each other's newsletters about what you learned from your latest podcast appearance.
These projects remind people you exist between episodes — and they keep your names appearing in each other's circles naturally.
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💡 4️⃣ Make introductions, not transactions
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You'll get more out of podcasting when you introduce other guests to hosts or showrunners who fit them.
It sounds small, but it builds long-term reciprocity and trust.
How to do it right:
- Only introduce if you genuinely believe the fit is good.
- Always check with both sides first (“Would you like an intro to [Host]?”).
- Add one line of context so they can pick up the thread easily.
People remember who helps them get booked.
And when those same people later have a slot open, guess who they call first.
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🧩 5️⃣ Build visibility habits with other guests
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If you're appearing in similar spaces, treat it like teamwork.
- Tag each other when new episodes go live.
- Share one another's best clips once a week.
- Mention past guests by name when their point fits your next interview (“As [Name] said when they were on this show…”).
That level of generosity doesn't just feel good — it makes you part of the community hosts talk about when planning their next lineup.
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Pick one other guest from a show you've appeared on.
Send them a short message offering one of these:
- a shared post or clip,
- a joint pitch, or
- an introduction to a host you know.
Do it this week.
Then track whether it leads to new bookings, shares, or relationships. It almost always does.
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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.
How do you approach guest to guest collaborations? We didn't mention the ultimate question, when does a guest turn into a host? But that's for another week.
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
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