When I had the chance to interview Dorien Morin-van Dam about her podcasting strategies I KNEW that one of my questions was going to be "How do you continue to find amazing guests to be on your show week after week?"

I've been managing podcasts for almost three years now and I have seen the hurdles that comes when hosts are facing down a week without a guest ready to go. So what was the secret to her success?

She shares with me her strategies in the episode but I dive deeper into them here and offer my own insights into how I have been sourcing guests for my show as well.

I'll cover how to leverage your intake form, in-person networking, and cold outreach to fill your calendar with intentional and exciting guests. And we’ll discuss how to make it easy for potential guests to say yes to your invitation.

Let me know if any of these methods have worked for you! And if you have a different way of finding guests for your podcast, let me know I would love to share them!

Let's dive in!

[01:50] How To Leverage Your Current Guests to Find New Ones!

[03:30] In-Person Networking Strategies

[06:15] Cold Networking Tactics

[07:41] Reaching Back Out to Previous Guests

[08:24] Crafting the Perfect Guest Pitch

[11:38] Give Guests A Longer Time to Book With You

[13:13] Final Tips and Encouragement

Get all of the details in the show notes on my website at https://sarahscottstudios.com/004-effortless-strategies-for-finding-podcast-guests-with-sarah-scott/

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of live podcasting with Dorien, host of 'Strategy Talks.' We explore her unique approach to going live every week, the benefits she reaps from it, and how it adds accountability and consistency to her schedule. Dorien shares insights into her show's format, her guest selection process, and the tools she uses to run her live broadcasts smoothly. We also discuss the ROI of her podcast and how it has helped her secure speaking engagements and build visibility in her industry. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable tips and strategies to enhance your podcasting journey.

[00:42] Dorien's Unique Live Show Approach

[02:24] The Benefits of Going Live

[04:20] Handling Live Show Challenges

[05:39] Guest Preparation and Authentic Conversations

[09:11] Professional Impact and ROI

[09:49] Leveraging Social Media for Visibility

[16:41] How to Source Brilliant Guests

[22:52] Tools for Going Live, Scheduling and Content Repurposing

[27:53] The Importance of Consistency and Accountability

[32:12] Leveraging Live Shows for Visibility and Speaking Opportunities

[34:50] Advice for Starting Your Own Live Show

Get all of the resources in the show notes at https://sarahscottstudios.com/003-the-live-show-podcast-advantage-dorien-morin-van-dam-on-real-time-podcasting/

After speaking with Diann Wingert (host of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast), it occurred to me that one of the hardest parts of getting started with a podcast is coming up with format and content ideas for those initial episodes. And I had a few thoughts about how I think you can overcome them easily, and more importantly, quickly so you can stop overthinking your show and get started today!

[00:00] Overcoming Podcast Planning Paralysis: Tips to Get Started

[00:48] Overcoming the Planning Hurdle

[02:36] Deciding Your Content Style (Solo or Interview)

[04:26] Content Ideas for Solo Shows

[12:34] If we have to talk about interview styles - consider this first

[16:57] Blending Solo and Interview Formats

[18:24] Final Thoughts and Encouragement