Overcoming Fears: Reaching Out to Podcast Guests
We chatted last week about being a podcast guest but what happens when you need guests on your podcast? Once you get started it can seem a little daunting to find guests for your show whether that be from personal fears or not knowing where to look. It can be intimating to know how to reach out or if they will even say yes. But the benefits of having guests on your show can be huge from building your network to bringing knowledge to your audience you just can’t provide.But getting over the fears of reaching to potential podcast guests can be scary, so stay tuned for our tips to help!
Come to Grips with the Fear
One of the hardest parts of overcoming your fears is acknowledging that they are there. It can be hard to get over sending emails when you don’t even know what’s stopping you.
So, sit down and think about what are you afraid of…
The fear of rejection?
Maybe as seen as an imposter/not the real deal?
That you don’t feel you have enough to offer or a big enough following?
Whatever it may be identify what is stopping you from reaching to your potential guests.
Reframing Your Mindset
Once you’ve figured out what’s stopping you, it’s time to take it head on and reframe your mindset of this task to being an opportunity to grow and bring you to new heights vs a burden.
So, instead of thinking of all the things that could go wrong as we listed above, think about the benefits that you can gain from expanding your network and your audience’s potential reach.
For example, the fear of rejection – think about the opportunity of that being a yes, a new connection forming and topic for the show. Or for imposter syndrome, think on the flip side maybe they are feeling the same way and are thankful someone reached out! Don’t get caught up in all the looks and social numbers because we are all still trying to figure it out.
Plus, remember getting a few nos in the bunch is part of the process of sending emails and pitching for your show. It will happen but that has nothing to do with your worth as a podcaster, there are a lot of reasons why someone may not be able to fit guest podcasting in their calendar. That doesn’t mean your show isn’t worthy and try too not take it too personally! It happens to all of us for many reasons and it’s a great way to learn and improve on your pitching process.
Just don’t give up – you got this and your perfect guests are out there!
Preparing Your Pitch
Once you’ve figured out what your concerns are and worked on your mindset, the other thing that can help make a big difference in preparing your pitch. This will help you feel good about what you are saying and to help personalize it to make it special. This will help you stand out and show your show value to them and why they should be on your show.
You want to prepare a pitch that you can have as an ongoing template but that you can also personalize to your guests’ needs and how you can help them answer those needs through your show. Of course, you need them to help benefit you but you also need to be there for them.
What can you provide your guests that other shows can’t and what could they gain from appearing on yours? Then as you get going and get responses you can take that feedback and make adjustments to your pitch.
Mic Check, Guests Set!
Getting over your fears can be difficult but if you take the leap your future self will thank you for it. Once you’ve come to grips with your fear, changed your mindset, and prepared your pitch, make a plan and just do it!
Whether that is just once a week, sending 5 emails, and following up as long as you are taking the baby steps you will begin to turn over guest podcast stones and grow your network.
Stay consistent with sending reachouts and improving your mindset to set you up for success.
If you need any help reaching out to guests for your show, send us a message, and let’s chat on how we can help!
Aleea
