61 - How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest w/ Kelly Glover

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this week’s episode of the Instant Impact podcast, Elyse is sitting down with Kelly Glover. Kelly specializes in booking podcast tours for entrepreneurs. She has a 19-year track record working in media, which includes starting in podcasting in 2007 and hosting her own syndicated radio show. She’s here today to share how you can use podcast guesting as a vehicle to strengthen your personal brand and gain credibility, authority, and influence.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a lot of confusion surrounding how we can stand out from the crowd when we’re trying to get booked on a podcast. Kelly’s strategy is grounded in expectation versus reality. Sometimes people are looking to land themselves in a top-level podcast or bust. Being self-aware of the level you’re at is a good place to keep that in check. It doesn’t mean you won’t be on one of those shows at some point, but getting there is a process! Elyse adds that it’s crucial that you think about what shows you’re going on from a lead-generating perspective. You won’t get in front of people that make sense for your industry. By leveraging the influence of the host, you are able to establish yourself in a niche market as an expert. With podcasts, though, it’s important to remember that there aren’t analytics that can tell you a traditional ROI. Know that podcasts turn into social media posts, they turn into conversations, and they turn into thoughts and ideas--sometimes it can be hardly to measure directly.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are a few things to think about and give attention to before you decide to pitch yourself as a guest. The first thing you need, Kelly says, is a one-pager that has your headshot, name, bio, talking point, sample questions, and a way for them to contact you. This won’t get you booked off the bat, but it is a great way to build credibility. On top of that, your pitch needs to be on point. Know who the audience, listen to the show itself,