The Best Guest

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome actor and performance storyteller, Stacia Keogh. We talk about: Why storytelling is so important The three most important stories for business owners to share If you're new to speaking, how to find your voice About Stacia Keogh Stacia began working with businesses writing corporate training videos that were as entertaining as they were informativ...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome author of Twelve Doors Les Jones. We talk about: The 19,000 on call firefighters in the UK Weaving in different elements in your writing The journey to publication About Les Jones Les Jones got involved in firefighting in 1980 at 20 years old, and worked at a large chemical company. Due to its risk and hazards, the company had its own internal fi...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about podcast guest forms. If you've pitched to be a guest on a podcast, you've likely been ask to complete a form. We look at: Why it's important to complete the form Ways to streamline the process to save time Key Takeaways Completing podcast guest forms is necessary for maximising this strategy and building positive relationships with hosts...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome positioning and messaging expert Janine Coombes. We talk about: Pricing high ticket services Content marketing and selling How to overcome a fear of visibility About Janine Coombes Janine Coombes is an offer positioning and messaging expert who helps coaches and consultants to earn drastically more from their 1:1 services without slogging their g...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about if you can guest on podcasts using a pen name. Key Takeaways Pen names can be utilised to protect identity, maintain anonymity, or address legal and safety concerns during podcast appearances. Throughout history, well-known authors like JK Rowling, Agatha Christie, Stephen King, and Mark Twain have used pen names It is indeed feasible to...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome entrepreneur and speaker, Sabrina Victoria. We talk about: Sabrina's journey from abuse survivor to TEDx Speaker How to effectively manage your time as a business owner The personal development programs that transformed Sabrina's life Factors to consider before starting a new business venture About Sabrina Victoria Sabrina Victoria is a seasoned...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're looking at how you can enhance your personal brand as a guest on podcasts: Key Takeaways Brand Identity is so much more than fonts and logos Podcasts lend themselves well to story telling and this builds connection People will connect with you for things you share about yourself You can show lots of different aspects about yourself when you're a podca...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Podcast Host and Author, Tim Lewis. We talk about: Business Travel and Benefitting from Airline Schemes What Podcast Hosts Look for in Guests The Pros and Cons of Creating a Live Show vs a Recorded Show About Tim Lewis Tim has been self-employed since 2014, first writing science fiction and fantasy books, then the book Social Media Networking in...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome the founder & CEO of global marketing and branding firm Mavens & Moguls, Paige Arnof-Fenn. We talk about: The importance of establishing an online presence Effective strategies for building your brand Utilising LinkedIn About Paige Arnof-Fenn Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global marketing and branding firm Mavens & Mogu...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about the different ways being a guest on podcasts can help you win podcasts and what you need to pay attention to to achieve this. Key Takeaways Podcast Guesting and Client Attraction: Being a guest on podcasts offers an opportunity to tap into an engaged audience and establish trust and credibility. Sharing expertise and stories on podcasts...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Zack David aka Zack The Podcast Man to the Show. We talk about: The essential equipment you need to get started with podcasts What a sound check with Zack involves The key elements to a successful podcast About When Zack David, The Podcast Man, bought his first guitar at 13 years old for $27, little did he know this would be the start o...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome digital marketer Jessica Wikingellis to the show. We talk about: What we mean by brand and brand identity Why your brand identity is so important The importance of tailoring your brand message to your target audience About Jessica Jessica Wikingellis has 10 years' of marketing experience. She helps small serviced based businesses attract and land...

This week we're celebrating reaching our 100th episode where we're talking all about how to convince your boss to invest in a podcast interview strategy. Key Takeaways Highlight Positive Outcomes from Past Appearances: Use any previous podcast guest appearances by your boss as evidence of the positive outcomes and exposure gained from such opportunities. Emphasize the Multifaceted Benefits: Podcas...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome ClickUp expert Yvonne Heimann to the podcast We talk about: Mastering the Basics of ClickUp Establishing Processes in Your Business The Different Seasons of Running a Business About Yvonne Heimann Yvonne Heimann is the CEO & founder of AskYvi.com and the leading ClickUp evangelist, as well as a passionate Business Efficiency & Scalability...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome author and entrepreneur DaVon and Greene to the podcast. We talk about: The mindset and habits essential for success Overcoming rejection as a writer Balancing writing with running a business About DaVon and Greene DaVon and Greene (the pen name of Jonathan Greene) always knew writing was in his blood. He grew up as the son of author and composer...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're joined by Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers which is a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales and leads. We talk about: The importance of using the right keywords in your content The mistakes people are making with their SEO...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about what you need in place before you get started with a podcast interview strategy. Key Takeaways Established Business Identity: Before diving into podcast interview strategies, it's crucial to have a clear business identity, including a business name, mission, brand, and target audience. These elements provide a solid foundation for delive...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're looking at some of the differences and similarities between traditional media and a podcast interview strategy. Key Takeaways Podcasts have become more mainstream and continue to grow in popularity, with a dedicated and engaged audience. Traditional media outlets have a massive reach, attracting millions of viewers and readers, while podcasts usually...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome social media strategist, organic social media specialist, trainer, community manager, and keynote speaker, Dorien Morin-van Dam. We talk about: The Best Ways to Batch Content How to Repurpose Podcast Interviews What it Means to Agilify our Social Media Calendars Evergreen Content Ideas To Reignite our Social Media Conversations About Dorien Morin...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're answering more of your questions about being a podcast guest: How can I make sure that I'm effectively promoting myself or my business when I'm a podcast guest? Should I send a thank you note or follow up after the podcast interview? Should I provide any promotional materials or assets to the podcast host? Key Takeaways Tailor your message: Understand...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome marketing strategist, Nathan Yeung. We talk about: How to build a marketing team What marketing strategies are working right now Performance media buying and the level required to perform it well About Nathan Yeung Nathan Yeung is an experienced marketing strategist with over 10+ years of expertise in advising B2B businesses. Throughout his caree...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Marie-Louise O'Neill who specialises in branding, design and Canva for SMEs. We talk about: Do's and don'ts for creating branding Common mistakes people make with Canva How Canva can help you repurpose your podcast interviews About Marie-Louise specialises in branding, design and Canva for SMEs. She offers a range of logo and design 121 services,...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome personal and professional relationship coach Nicolas Rion. Nicolas focuses on making conflicts pain-free. We talk about: Ways to communicate to engage a team How to move through difficult situations calmly and with less stress If it's possible to re-learn how to relate to others About Nicolas Rion Nicolas Rion is a relationship coach who supports...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about the fact that it's almost quarter 3. We can start the year with ambitious goals such as getting on x number of podcasts to increase your visibility which is great. But if you've arrived mid-way through the year and you're yet to get started we have some tips to jump start your podcast interview plans. Connect with Victoria Bennion To lea...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Rebecca Kirk, the go-to career coach for people on a spiritual path and author of You’re Here For A Reason. We talk about: The ways spirituality can support you with your career challenge How can aligning with your true self help can help you If fear is stopping you from making a career change what you should do About Rebecca Kirk is the go-to ca...