The Best Guest

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Sales SEO and Social Media expert Kaylene Grieve. We talk about: How social media helps with SEO Why SEO is important for small businesses How to generate leads with LinkedIn About Kaylene Grieve Kaylene Grieve is the Managing Director of Sales, SEO and Social Media, (SSSM) a marketing services agency based in Sydney Australia. With over 25+ year...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're celebrating the launch of The Most Amazing Marketing Book... Ever by Mark Schaefer and friends. I'm thrilled to welcome three of the book's amazing co-authors, Ian Anderson Gray, Laura Dorman and Lisa Apolinski. They generously share their marketing expertise and insights into their chapters on Live Streaming, Video and Customer Experience. Key Takeaw...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about some of the different ways you can leverage social media to promote your podcast appearances. Key Takeaways Connect with the host before the interview: Building rapport and a relationship with the host through social media engagement helps create a positive impression and boosts your confidence during the recording. It also positions you...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we are joined by world-renowned digital transformation and social media influencer Vladimer Botsvadze who talks about how to build a successful personal brand through social media. About Vladimer Botsvadze Ranked as the No. 1 Global Marketing, Social Media and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360 in 2023 with over 130,000 followers across his social media p...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome Master Networker and author of The Quality Connector, Barry Kopulos, to the podcast. We talk about: Techniques to use when networking The benefits of networking Saying Yes to opportunities About Barry Barry is the President of Prairie multimedia productions and author of Make Quality Connections - How to up your networking game and was given the...

Following on from episode 80, in today's episode of The Best Guest we are answering your questions about being a podcast guest. If you've ever wondered about any of the following then listen in: How do I promote my appearance on a podcast to my followers or audience? Can I use the podcast recording for my own marketing or content purposes? What equipment do I need to ensure a high-quality audio re...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we welcome author, voice actor and coach Nic Redman to the podcast. We talk about: How to warm up for a podcast interview Nerves, breathing and umms and ahs Nic's set up for podcasting and voice overs About Nic Redman Nic helps professional voice users explore their vocal potential so they can reach their speaking, recording and performance goals. She’s tau...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we are answering your questions about being a podcast guest. If you've ever wondered about any of the following then listen in: What do I need to prepare before appearing on a podcast as a guest? How do I find podcasts that are relevant to my industry or expertise? What should I wear during the podcast recording? How long does a typical podcast recording se...

In episode 79 of The Best Guest we welcome email marketing expert Hillel Berg. We talk about: The common mistakes people make with their email marketing Ways to grow your email list The typical ways people leave money on the table with their email marketing About Hillel Berg is an Email Marketing Expert. His self-titled company provides email marketing services to e-commerce companies to help them...

In this podcast episode we discuss how business owners can deal with criticism without letting it derail their efforts to grow their business and increase visibility: Key Takeaways Criticism is inevitable when you are a business owner and is a sign of growth. It is important to stay calm and objective when receiving criticism, as it is feedback about your business and not a personal attack on you....

In episode 77 of the podcast we welcome Enneagram expert Ali Dunn. We talk about: The nine types of the enneagram How the enneagram can help you understand yourself and others Using the enneagram with individuals and teams About Ali Dunn Ali Dunn is a San Francisco Bay Area facilitator, speaker, and leadership coach for creative and ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs. Mother of two and form...

As I return from Social Media Marketing World 2023 I share my top takeaways from the event: Key Takeaways Attending events can be beneficial for learning about industry trends and best practices, networking, and personal development. AI was a hugely popular topic at the Social Media Marketing World conference, which indicates how popular and embraced it is right now. Jade Beason recommended nurtur...

This week the tables are turned as Victoria Bennion is interviewed by Badass Life & Leadership coach, Elen Sentier for her Power-Full Woman series on the Soul in Your Business podcast. Elen and Victoria talk about: The importance of nature The power of making a real connection The Best Guest Programme Being a Great Guest on Podcasts Chat GPT Mentioned in This Episode Jammy Digital Connect with...

In this week's episode of The Best Guest we're talking about why consistency with podcast interviews matters. We're looking at the different benefits you'll get from being a podcast guest when you commit rather than dabble. Key Takeaways Consistent podcast interviews can establish you as an expert in your field, help increase brand awareness, and build trust with your audience. Podcast interviews...

In episode 73 of The Best Guest Victoria Bennion discusses the differences between podcasts and radio. While radio is traditionally broadcast over the airwaves and distributed at specific times, podcasts are typically distributed through the internet and can be listened to on demand. Radio programs are more structured, whereas podcasts are more flexible with their structure and content. Radio show...

What kind of results are you getting from your podcast interviews? If you're not getting great results yet then the problem is rarely the size of the shows. In today's episode we talk about 8 reasons your podcast interviews may not be working for you. Key Takeaways Poor audio quality can negatively impact your interview, so using an external microphone and wearing headphones can improve sound qual...

In this episode we consider if ChatGPT is the new secret weapon of successful podcast guests. We talk about: How ChatGPT can support you with preparation for your conversations on podcasts The ways ChatGPT can help you with repurposing your podcast interviews ChatGPT's limitations Key Takeaways ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI that can provide information and answer questions If you need t...

A question we're frequently asked is, Will podcast interviews help me to sell copies of my book? If you lean into the strategy of being a guest we've seen this work really well. We look at: The importance of setting clear goals Having a good call to action Making your interviews work hard for you Key Takeaways Before you begin booking podcast interviews be clear on your goals as a guest Consider t...

Today we welcome the founder of the Poet Life, Christoph Jenkins to the podcast. We talk about: How to use poetry for team building Why poets don't need to be starving artists Poet Life's work to help young people express themselves Key Takeaways Keynote poets can engage your audience with word play Poetry has taught all of us to read We can use poetry as a tool to flush out your emotions and expr...

A strong one sheet will help you book more podcasts. This week on The Best Guest we're talking about: How to create a one sheet that stands out Why a strong one sheet is helpful to a podcast host Setting up a media kit Key Takeaways Your one sheet will give hosts a picture of what an interview with you could sound like Your one sheet is the place to show what's unique about you, how you're differe...

Today Jake Thomas joins us to talk about How to Create You Tube titles that people click. Jake is the author of the popular Creator Hooks newsletter. We talk about: Finding title inspiration from other industries The difference between writing titles for Google and YouTube Split testing your titles How to create curiosity The importance of modelling titles that work Key Takeaways If you don't have...

Today I want to encourage you to be more visible this year. Grab that imposter syndrome by the horns and wrestle it to the ground. We reflect on wisdom shared by some of our wonderful guests over the last year and talk about: The witch wound The importance of self-belief How to reframe the idea of self-promotion Why you should show your face Not worrying about bothering people by emailing them Men...

In episode 65 we welcome 100k+ Creator, Keynote Speaker & Coach, Travis Brown to the podcast. We talk about: The most important part of video creation (not what you think) How to make videos 5 times as fast How to get viewers with the sound off to engage! About Travis Brown Travis Brown is a 100k+ Creator, Keynote Speaker & Coach taking hundreds of creators to 10,000+ Followers, Millions o...

As 2023 approaches and you're considering your goals for the coming year I'd urge you to consider a podcast interview strategy if you really want to make an impact. With that in mind this week I share five tips for getting booked as a guest on podcasts. We look at: Auditing your Online Presence Putting Together a one sheet Making a List of Potential Podcasts Evaluating the Podcasts you find How to...

Do you want to increase your domain authority? Are you looking to build backlinks to improve your SEO and drive more traffic to your website? Did you know that podcast interviews are a top way to do this? On this week's episode we talk about: What are backlinks and why do we need them? How podcast interviews help you to build backlinks How to get maximum SEO benefits from your podcast interviews K...