Pitched: Real Stories of Pitching Bold Ideas

Now, more than ever, is likely the time to be prioritizing your visibility and pitching yourself for podcast appearances. With that in mind, I answer some of your questions about podcast pitching, guesting, and the Go Pitch Yourself program . And, true to form, I've included some actionable takeaways that you can implement now to really up your visibility game. Topics covered include: How the Go P...

Should we give up on podcast guesting when everyone is home? Many of us are experiencing an abundance of humans being home with us, needing our attention, and using our internet. ;) In times like this, whether it's summer break, the holidays, or yes, a global pandemic, it might seem like the best solution is to nix pitching yourself for visibility opportunities and to let your business take a seat...

Help A Reporter Out (HARO) is a service which connects journalists and bloggers with relevant expert sources. But, HARO can be really useful for increasing your visibility, both in the media and on podcasts.   How? First, mentions in traditional media sources can increase your authority and credibility. And, until recently, HARO has been most relevant for traditional news sources and written media...

Are you a female entrepreneur who is ready to start pitching but you worry that you're not EXPERT enough? Tune in as Sara Dean and I chat about taking up space, sharing our gifts, and the importance of not shrinking in both our personal and work lives.  Sara is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the top-rated Shameless Mom Academy Podcast (over 2 million downloads). Sh...

If you're new to pitching yourself for podcast appearances, you're probably going all out pitching to as many outlets as you can brainstorm. But as we've all heard, the riches are in the niches, and that's true of podcast guesting, as well.  Listen in today as I offer some insider info on crafting your pitches in a way that helps you stand out more to podcast hosts and listeners. Sounds like a lot...

When you're pitching yourself for podcast appearances, you might wonder just what the Podcast Producer is looking for. Well, if that's you, listen up! In this conversation with podcast strategist and producer Lauren Wrighton we show you the flip-side of the podcast pitching process and her inside perspective to help make your pitches more impactful. Lauren helps business coaches launch and grow po...

Web and email copy? Why is that important to consider when you're a podcast guest? Well, as of January 2020, Apple estimates that there are over 550,000 podcasts in existence. You can imagine, then, that there will be a lot of folks in the same niche as you, appearing as guest experts on those shows. So how do you stand out once people discover you on someone else's podcast?  In this conversation...

I've talked in the past that appearing on a podcast, if done right, can be the start of an incredible business relationship between guest and host. In this episode, I talk about all the ways you can help ensure that happens long before the 'record' button is hit.  Yes, the way you pitch can create a lasting first impression. By the same token, the way a podcast host accepts (or rejects) pitches ca...

With everything I've talked about so far on the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, it's obvious that I think podcasts should be a key part of your visibility plans. But what about traditional media? In this funny (and frank!) conversation with my friend Christina Nicholson, we'll talk about the similarities and differences between podcasts and traditional media, as well as the best ways to use your pitchi...

If you're looking to add podcast guesting to your marketing plans in the New Year, you might be wondering how you can fit it into your already packed schedule.  That's okay, because in this episode I talk about podcast pitching sprints and how they can be a really effective way to kickstart your visibility on podcasts.  Topics covered include: What is a Podcast Pitching Sprint? What can you achiev...

Brandi Mowles is a Facebook Ad Strategist and the host of the Serve, Scale, Soar membership community where she helps service providers scale to 10K months. Brandi has grown from being pitched as a podcast guest expert (by me!) to hosting her own podcast - and being pitched to herself! In this episode, we dive into why Brandi identified podcasts as a key marketing channel for both arms of her busi...

In this episode I'm going to share my own visibility planning for the New Year - as well as my wins and failures in 2019. After sharing a few of my own recent favorite podcast episodes, I dig into how I've mapped out my own visibility goals. Topics covered include: My favorite recent podcast episodes  What went well in my business this year - and what didn't  How I used this knowledge to plan my b...

I've mentioned in previous episodes the general mistakes that people can make when pitching themselves for visibility opportunities. So this time, I'm going to dig a little deeper and share what a real-life bad pitch can look like! Please note that it is NOT my intention to mock the work of other people. Each of the mistakes I cover here is incredibly common - and in some cases, I've made them mys...

In previous episodes of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, I've mentioned the importance of making every podcast pitch unique to the person you're trying to connect with. Now this might lead you to think that templates should be avoided at all costs. Well, I'm here to tell you that this is not the case. At all! My guest today is Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist and host of the Productivi...

Today, I'm spilling the beans on the roadmap I follow with each and every client my team and I pitch, including myself. Listen to my six-step process to podcast-pitching success - and follow a link below to grab a downloadable copy which also includes the five mistakes you should avoid! Topics covered include: The importance of thinking about what will make your ideal client hire you What talk top...

By now you should be used to the idea of pitching yourself for podcast interviews by focusing on the value of your content. But did you know that the same content, if presented correctly, can enable you to generate sales leads? Nikki Rausch is the Founder and CEO of Sales Maven , an organization dedicated to authentic selling. Nikki has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of...

Are you wondering when the right time is to start pitching yourself? Or are you waiting until you have the perfect brand and website, with an army of thousands of followers? Well, in this episode I'll tell you the things you need to have lined up before you get started. And, I share the things you shouldn't worry about at all! Topics covered include: When pitching yourself for podcast opportunitie...

If you've ever wondered how podcast hosts decide what type of guests to accept for their show, then this episode is for you. I sit down with Kendra Hennessy, a friend and former client, to chat through why she doesn't accept many of the podcast pitches that land in her inbox and how she decides the topics that she'll say yes to. As the gatekeeper for her audience, Kendra shares what she's looking...

Are you interested in starting to pitch yourself for visibility opportunities? Not sure where to start? Should you pitch for speaking opportunities, guest posts, podcast interviews, or local media? There are soooo many options! Spoiler: podcasts are the best place to start dipping your toe in the visibility waters.  Join me as we chat through the 5 reasons you should start with podcast pitching an...

I am on a mission to help you grow your business through the power of podcasts and other visibility opportunities! In this first episode, I talk about how I was able to turn my love of podcasts into a successful business. In future episodes, I'll share the strategies I use to position my own clients in front of audiences of their ideal client, chat with other influencers to hear what they love (an...

Angie Trueblood is a self-made podcast visibility strategist who is determined to inspire and equip mission-driven entrepreneurs to start putting their hard-earned expertise to good work. Discover how to connect with audiences of your ideal clients through podcast interviews, online publications, speaking opportunities and more, in a way that feels authentic and moves your business forward. If you...