Mastering the Art of Podcast Guesting and Show Hosting

This chapter explores the key strategies for becoming a successful podcast guest and the art of effective self-pitching. It introduces Podpitch, a tool designed to simplify the podcast selection process and emphasizes the creation of valuable, impactful content for lasting relationships in the podcasting space.

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#589 Want to land more podcast interviews and pitch like a pro? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Parker Olson, co-founder of PodPitch, to explore the intersection of automation, podcasting, and entrepreneurship. Parker shares how his tool helps experts and businesses get booked on the right shows through AI-powered outreach — and reveals the common mistakes people make when trying to pitch themselves. They also dive into why starting with a clear “listener promise” is essential for any new podcast, how to validate your business idea by asking the hard questions early, and why making your first dollar fast can be the best product development strategy of all!

What we discuss with Parker:

+ What makes a great podcast pitch

+ Common mistakes when pitching shows

+ Importance of a clear listener promise

+ How PodPitch automates outreach

+ Vetting active vs. inactive podcasts

+ Why value > self-promotion on interviews

+ ROI of podcast guest appearances

+ Validating ideas by asking for payment

+ B2B vs. B2C sales psychology

+ Building simple tools before scaling

Thank you, Parker!