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26-Point Podcast Interview Checklist – Episode 142

Before we can create a powerful interview, we need to properly prepare. Great interviews do not simply happen. Engaging discussions rise from amazing preparation.

To help you prepare for your next podcast interview, I have created a 26-Point podcast intervew checklist for you. In this episode, I explain the importance of each step on the checklist.

• Know your guest and what makes them tick
• Communicate expectations to your guest
• Send a prep sheet to the guest
  • Web address – both your site and their site
  • Time and time zone
  • Who initiates the call
  • How will it be conducted
  • Length
  • Focus & goal
  • Emergency back-up number
  • Outline of the interview
  • Target audience
  • Is profanity allowed?
  • When should they pitch their product?
• Send reminders – 3 days, 1 day, 90 minutes
• Know more than your guest’s bio – find interesting questions
• Immediately notify your guest if the schedule changes
• Be on time
• Work weeks ahead, not the week the book is released
• Create relationships before they are needed
• Stick to the allotted time
• Know pronunciations
• Have web addresses and other info on hand
• If you have prep info left over, you have done your job
• Use the best parts of the interview
• Record more than you need

How can I further help you with your podcast interviews? E-mail me at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com. I will help you any way I can.

You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.

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