In this episode of "How to Start, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast", James Burtt and Alex Chisnall dive into the art of pitching your podcast to dream guests. From booking high-profile names like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes to leveraging strategic timing and personalized outreach, they share actionable strategies to elevate your guest roster.

Learn how to use voice notes, social media, and credibility-boosting tactics to secure influential guests, maximize their promotion efforts, and build long-term relationships. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale your show, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you grow your audience and create a lasting impact.

This show is sponsored by Pod School - your hub for information, education and expert support on starting, growing, scaling, monetizing and optimising your podcast to generate more reach, more impact and more revenue

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to craft the perfect pitch for dream podcast guests.

• The importance of timing your outreach to align with guests’ promotions.

• Using voice notes and social media to personalize your guest invitations.

• Building long-term, value-driven relationships with your podcast guests.

• Strategies for maximizing guest promotion to increase downloads and reach.

Key Takeaways:

1. Personalized outreach is key—tailor your pitch to the guest's work and interests.

2. Strategic timing, like book launches or product promotions, can boost your chances.

3. Voice notes add a personal touch that emails often lack.

4. Not all guests with large followings drive massive engagement—focus on niche relevance.

5. Building credibility through screenshots and testimonials can make your pitch stand out.

Recommended Tools & Resources:

• Otter.ai: To transcribe podcast episodes for content repurposing.

• Canva: For creating professional-looking promotional assets for your guests.

• LinkedIn: A powerful platform for connecting with high-profile guests.

• Pod School: Free resources and training for growing your podcast.

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In this show, we discuss:

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