Podcast Ally

As the popular saying goes “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” Well, if you plan on securing podcast interviews with the expectation that they will be published immediately, you can expect some heartache. That’s not to say that podcast episodes never go live swiftly after the interview takes place. There are exceptions, of course. But when you begin your podcast interview journey, it is im...

Do you have actionable advice for business owners dealing with burnout, fatigue, or those who just aren’t getting the results they want? Do you have a story to tell about how you changed your mindset to clear your obstacles and achieve your dreams? Better yet, do you have both? If the answers are yes and yes, then Money Mindset is the perfect platform to share your advice and stories. Host Gull Kh...

When you’re pitching yourself as a podcast guest, it’s not a question of whether you’ll be rejected but when . While it’s no fun to be turned down, it’s even worse if you let a, “No, thanks,” from a podcast host or producer keep you from pursuing more opportunities. Sam and Brigitte got together to normalize rejection as part of the podcast pitch process, as well as to give you a framework for und...

If you’re looking to have a conversation about sex, bodies and confidence in the bedroom and beyond, Honeydew Me is your show! Hosts  Emma Norman and Cass Anderson believe that everyone deserves to have great sex, feel good in their bodies and love themselves. They bring on experts and educators every week who teach step-by-step how to have amazing sex. When you're ready to bust through shame, lau...

When you sign up for a podcast interview, there is a lot sitting with you in the recording booth – even when that “booth” is your kitchen table. On top of being excited and nervous all at once, there might also be a little voice warning you not to get too carried away. That voice may be reminding you of how embarrassed you were at 7, when you got teased for being too loud. You want to avoid feelin...

When you’re pitching yourself to a podcast host, there’s often an instinct to frame yourself in the best possible light, putting your accomplishments and impressive numbers like your revenue, social media following and launch numbers first. None of that interests this week’s guest, Laura Wallace (aka LauraAura), host of The Gutsty Podcast. The Gutsy Podcast is a space for real, human conversations...

You might believe that you have to be “connected” or have the right relationships to start booking podcast interviews for yourself. While we can’t deny that having a personal relationship with a host gets you to the front of the line, being a part of their inner circle isn’t a guarantee you’ll be invited as a guest. Nor is being a complete stranger to the host and their team a deal-breaker! Relati...

Henry Lopez hosts The How of Business, one of the first podcasts focused on giving actionable advice for small businesses and not investor-backed startups. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, who’s been in the game for more than 35 years running businesses like pizza franchises and IT services. He currently runs Levante Business Group and offers business coaching and consulting. The How of Business po...

Even the most seasoned guests can get interview jitters or feel like you’re not on their A-game. Maybe you’re thinking of a big meeting you have later in the day, or simply didn’t get enough sleep last night, and your mind is running in circles. Giving yourself the benefit of a quick 15-minute mediation practice can help you clear your mind of distractions and center yourself, so you can show up w...

Let It Out is a podcast of long-form conversations about anything and everything in the life of a creative person.  Host Katie Dalebout describes the show as a venue “for sharing [Soft Stories]–the stories that reveal our most tender selves.” Katie and her guests talk about body image, career transitions, staying inspired, nurturing your artistic self, making connections, and a lot more. The show...

Being a podcast guest can be daunting when you first start out, but with a little preparation, you can not only manage your nerves but deliver an experience the host will remember. Why does this matter? When you take the time to make sure you deliver a great experience for the host and audience, you open the door for opportunities beyond the interview itself. Our clients have been hired by hosts w...

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we can't predict the future — not even the future of podcasting.   But today’s guest believes that podcasting is more vital than ever as we think about how we can connect in the era of covid-19, and beyond.   Rob Greenlee is a pioneer of the podcast space.   He got his start in podcasting in 2004 with the first nationally syndicated radio show "WebTalk Wor...

Hosted by Dr. Michelle Mazur, the Rebel Uprising podcast helps passionate business owners, coaches and consultants become recognized leaders who make more money and impact the world by turning their messy, complicated ideas into thriving thought leadership businesses   As a quick note before you listen to the episode, you may notice we call the show, "Rebel Rising." Michelle has since renamed the...

What do you do when the podcast you built doesn't excite you anymore?   When you haven't resonated with your own content in a while, and you just can't muster up the energy to push through the disconnect anymore?   You could always rebrand your podcast and pivot to a topic that's more aligned with who you are now, but that would mean losing the audience you worked so hard to grow!   .... Or does i...

Tanya Geisler’s Ready Enough Podcast explores not only how the Imposter Complex gets in the way of achieving your dreams, but also how lived experiences of racism, sexism, colonialism, fat-phobia, micro-aggression, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, alcoholism, and more leave you questioning your capacity to move forward.   Listen to this Podcast Ally minisode to find out how you can join Tanya on the...

Starting a podcast is hard enough, without intentionally pushing yourself well beyond the limits of your comfort zone.   But that’s exactly what Tanya Geisler did when she launched the Ready Enough Podcast .   As a certified Leadership Coach, TEDxWomen speaker and writer, Tanya is the pre-eminent authority on the Imposter Complex . Her clients include best-selling authors, public speakers, and roc...

On The Get Paid Podcast, Claire Pelletreau gives you an honest look at the reality of running an online business! She interviews entrepreneurs to find out how they get paid and what it costs them to bring in the money.    Learn how to land a guest spot on The Get Paid Podcast in this Podcast Ally minisode!   And don’t forget to listen to The Get Paid Podcast podcast before you pitch Claire.

Remember when you got that perm that you'd been dreaming of and strutted around town proudly, even though it had more of a rat's nest vibe than a Madonna vibe?   Or even better, remember when you got those parachute pants that you'd been eyeing at the mall and saved up all your babysitting money for?   That hair and those pants were SO COOL to you at the time, but now you look back at the old pict...

Hosted by Tara McMullin, the What Works podcast goes behind the scenes with small business owners to discover what really works. In each interview, she deep dives with a small business owner and asks about how they manage their marketing, money, operations, team-building, growth, or personal leadership.   Find out how you can become a guest on the What Works podcast in this Podcast Ally minisode!...

When podcasters decide to monetize their shows, usually they opt between advertising or community support models.   Brand partnership is the road less traveled, but working with an established company who can support the podcast financially, provide production assistance and promote your content could be a dream-come-true for a podcaster looking for more stability and to grow their own platform.  ...

The Indie Hackers Podcast features raw conversations with the founders behind profitable online businesses. The vast majority of listeners are themselves indie hackers, who are turning their ideas and side projects into profitable online businesses.   Find out what it takes to stand out among the 10 guest submissions Courtland gets each day.   And don’t forget to listen to The Indie Hackers Podcas...

Looking at the influence of Courtland Allen's thriving 18,000 member Indie Hackers community and wildly popular podcast, you might think success was inevitable.   However, back when Courtland founded Indie Hackers, the concept of building a "lifestyle" business in tech carried a stigma.   As a graduate of MIT and Y Combinator , Courtland spent 6 years trying to build the stereotypical high growth...

What if you could hang out with seriously talented copywriters and other experts; ask them about their successes and failures, their work processes and their habits; then steal an idea or two to inspire your own work?   That’s what Kira Hug and Rob Marsh do every week at The Copywriter Club podcast.   If you're in the copywriting business, or have something to offer Rob and Kira's audience, listen...

Have you ever considered bringing on a co-host for your podcast?   Someone to riff off of and share the responsibility for producing content or to fill in the gaps when you blank out during an interview?   Kira Hug and Rob Marsh have been co-hosting The Copywriter Club together since 2016, and they joined Podcast Ally to share how they got into a groove with their podcast and co-hosting abilities....

Explore Your Enthusiasm is a podcast that explores what it takes to craft a sustainable, profitable, FUN business, while staying enthusiastic and motivated.   While Tara Swiger rarely brings guests onto the show, there are still some opportunities to be featured.   Tune into this minisode with Tara Swiger to learn how to submit your book for a review!   And don’t forget to  listen to the Explore Y...