How To Get The Interview You Actually Want As A Guest

You landed a podcast interview but do you really want it? Often guests want to land a show without first considering if it will drive the results they are looking for. Too often, guests show up, share in their expertise, and walk away with no leads, no traction, and no ROI. The problem isn’t the podcast itself; it’s that they didn’t get the right interview, only the one that was offered.

Host Tom Schwab talks with Interview Valet’s Senior Client Account Manager and PR expert Liz Brooks about how guests can flip the script and take control of their interviews. Together, they discuss the importance of choosing shows where your ideal audience is listening, defining a flagship topic that makes your expertise stand out, and preparing clear calls-to-action that connect with listeners. They also explain how to use green room time and pre-show prep to align with the host, how to bring compelling stories that make your message resonate, and why every interview should be treated as the beginning of a long-term relationship rather than a one-time conversation. If you’ve ever walked away from a podcast thinking, “I wish we had talked about this,” this episode will show you how to ensure that never happens again so you can stop taking just any interview and start getting the ones that truly drive results.

Timestamps From This Episode

[02:10] The Two-Step Process: Targeting and Delivery

[09:01] Using your greenroom time effectively

[18:53] Optimizing for results, not appearances

[22:15] Defining and measuring success from podcast appearances

Resources From This Episode

InterviewValet.com/Liz

PodcastInterviewMarketing.com

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