One practical fix that makes pitching easier 🎙️

One practical fix that makes pitching easier 🎙️

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Hi Newsletter Subscribers,

 

Alright — we're officially back to practical podcasting.
 
Instead of big plans or sweeping changes, let's start January with something that improves results immediately — whether you're a host, a guest, or both.
 

🎯 This week's focus: clarity + context (without friction)

 
Most podcast pitches don't fail because they're bad.
They fail because they're unclear or because the host has to do extra work to understand the person behind them.
 
Hosts skim quickly.
Guests assume context.
Nobody wants to Google someone just to decide if a conversation might work.
 
So the goal is simple:
 
👉 Be clear in the pitch
👉 Make extra context easy — but optional

✍️ The 3-line clarity check (why this works)

Before any links, pitches need to answer three questions fast:
 
1. Who is this for?
“This is for ___ who want to ___.”
 
2. What problem or tension does it address?
“They usually struggle with ___.”
 
3. What changes after the conversation?
“After this episode, they'll ___.”
 
Hosts are subconsciously scanning for these anyway.
Putting them front and centre reduces decision fatigue and speeds up “yes / no / maybe later.”

🎙️ Guest: Simple pitch template (with optional link)

Hi (Host Name),
 
I'd love to be considered as a guest on (Podcast Name).
I work with [specific audience] who are dealing with [specific problem or tension].
On your show, I could help listeners understand [clear outcome or shift], using real examples rather than theory.
 
If helpful, here's a one-page overview with topics and background:
(single link)
 
Happy to share more details if useful.
 
Thanks,
(Your Name)

Why this works:

  • The pitch stands on its own
  • The host isn't forced to click
  • Extra context is there if they want it
  • No Googling required

🎧 Host: Quick guest evaluation checklist

When reading pitches, ask:
  • Do I understand this person in under 30 seconds?
  • Is the topic specific, not generic?
  • Can I see what listeners would leave with?
  • Is the link (if included) clean and easy to scan?
If the answers are mostly “yes,” the pitch did its job.

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This week, you don't need to change everything.
Just tighten clarity and remove friction — it pays off fast.
 
Happy Collaborating,
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The Podcast Collaborative Team 
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