<!--

#outlook a { padding: 0; }
.ReadMsgBody { width: 100%; }
.ExternalClass { width: 100%; }
.ExternalClass * { line-height:100%; }
body { margin: 0; padding: 0; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
table, td { border-collapse:collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; }
img { border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; outline: none; text-decoration: none; -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; }
p { display: block; margin: 13px 0; }

@media only screen and (max-width:480px) {
@-ms-viewport { width:320px; }
@viewport { width:320px; }
}

<!--

96

.outlook-group-fix {
width:100% !important;
}

<!--
*,
*::before,
*::after {
box-sizing: border-box;
}
body {
-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
p,
.mj-page p{
margin: 0;
margin-block-start: 0;
margin-block-end: 0;
margin-inline-start: 0;
margin-inline-end: 0;
}
.mj-page a{
color: #b78300;
text-decoration: none;
}
.is-underlined a{
text-decoration: underline;
text-underline-position: under;
text-underline-offset: calc(2px - 0.1em);
}
.mj-page a:hover{
color: #b78300;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 479px) {
.footer-center{
border: none !important;
}
}

@media only screen and (min-width:480px) {
.mj-column-per-100 { width:100%!important; }
}

.mj-column-padding--top-0 {padding-top: 0px;}
.mj-column-padding--bottom-0 {padding-bottom: 0px;}
.mj-column-padding--left-0 {padding-left: 0px;}
.mj-column-padding--right-0 {padding-right: 0px;}

kills you've built as a guest are exactly what make hosting easier - here's how to start  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

✉️ From Guest to Host — The Natural Next Step   Hi Newsletter Subscribers, A funny thing happens once you've been a guest a few times: you start hearing questions you wish you could ask.   That's usually the first sign you're ready for the next step — not necessarily launching a full podcast, but learning to think like a host.   Because the best guests aren't just great talkers. They understand what hosts need, how to guide a story, and how to make a conversation land.   This week, let's look at what that shift really means — and how you can try it out without building a studio or a production schedule. 🎙️ 1️⃣ You Already Know 80% of Hosting If you've guested even a few times, you've done the hardest parts of hosting already: You prepare fast. You know how to enter a topic midstream and keep it engaging. You adapt to tone. You've matched dozens of hosts' styles — energy, humor, flow. You think in takeaways. You've learned to close loops and leave listeners with something useful. Hosting is just doing those things — but from the other side of the table.   Action this week: Pick one question you get asked a lot in interviews. Instead of answering it again, ask it to three people in your network. See what happens when you hold the mic, even casually in a voice note or Zoom chat. 🧠 2️⃣ Try “Micro Hosting” You don't need to start a podcast to build host habits. You just need to practice guiding conversations.   Low-lift ways to start: Run a 10-minute co-interview on LinkedIn or Instagram Live with another guest (“Let's unpack one question we both get”). Host a member table during the next virtual mixer and lead a mini discussion. Record a short audio note where you introduce a clip or explain what someone else taught you — practice framing, not performing. It's about direction, not control. Good hosts know how to set context and let others shine. 🧩 3️⃣ Think Like a Host Even When You're a Guest This one's simple: next time you're invited to a show, show up like a co-host.   That means: Have one question you'd love to ask the host about their audience. Offer one segment idea (“Want me to share a short listener story to close the loop?”). Guide the flow when it drifts — gently, like you're steering a conversation, not waiting to be rescued.   Hosts notice that kind of presence. They'll trust you faster — and they'll often invite you back or refer you as “someone who could carry their own show.” 🧰 For Our Valued Subscribers Here's a short exercise to try this week: “Host-in-a-Guest-Chair” Drill Pick one of your past episodes (or a show you love). Listen again — but this time, note what the host did, not what they said: How did they open? When did they change gears? How did they hand control back to the guest? Write down what you'd do differently or keep the same. If you start noticing the architecture of an episode, you're already thinking like a host. 🎯 Challenge of the Week Send a message to someone you've guested alongside and say:   “You know, we could actually host a short chat on [topic]. No show, just a live 15-minute conversation — want to try?”   You'll learn more about hosting in that one session than in ten theory videos. <!--[if mso | IE]> <![endif]--> Last, but not least, let's highlight this week's featured episodes: Episode Promotion – Find & Be a Guest! 🎙️ 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 🔗 Apply Here 📢 Tags: #beaguest   🎙️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!   <!--[if mso | IE]> <![endif]--> 🤝 It's All About CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and GROW! 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?   🎟️ Join the Podcast Collab Club for $14.99/month Speaking of connecting—if you're not in our Facebook group yet, join the conversation: 👉 Podcast Guest Collaboration – Find a Guest, Be a Guest   💛 Thanks for being part of this growing creative movement. Keep learning, keep showing up, and keep your mic on.   With excitement, The Podcast Collaborative Team  P.S. A lot of members are already starting to explore that next step — using their guest experience to host micro-interviews, roundtables, or series without committing to a full podcast. Maybe we'll dig into how to build that kind of lightweight show format next. 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! Ready to start taking the guesswork out of finding great guests and the legwork out of landing aligned interviews? Come check out the Podcast Collab Club! The Podcast Collaborative Mansfield, CT 06268, USA Unsubscribe