Guest Appearances: Should You Ever Pay to Play?

Dustin is discussing an increasingly popular topic of whether you should pay to be a guest on someone else's podcast. While many shows are starting to charge fees, he shares why he believes this is usually not a good idea. From his own experiences and insights from hundreds of clients, Dustin discusses how podcast guesting should be a win-win-win relationship between the guest, host, and audience, and how introducing fees can undermine this dynamic. I explore practical considerations and potential exceptions, but for most entrepreneurs, the answer is simple: Don’t pay to play.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Introduction: Navigating the Ethics of Paid Podcast Appearances
• 00:00:44 - The Trend Everyone’s Talking About: Paid Guest Spots on Podcasts
• 00:01:34 - Why Paying to Be a Podcast Guest Could Backfire for Your Business
• 00:03:50 - The Triple Win Strategy: Guest, Host, and Audience Thrive Together
• 00:07:03 - Real Talk: The Hidden Pitfalls of Paying for Podcast Features
• 00:10:17 - The Fine Line: When Money Complicates the Guest-Host Relationship
• 00:13:31 - When it’s Worth It: Smart Exceptions to the No-Pay Rule
• 00:16:02 - Closing Thoughts: Debate, Dilemmas, and an Invitation to Weigh In

Links And Resources:

• Dustin on LinkedIn
• Simple Success Coaching
• Engaged Marriage
• 7 Figure Leap
• FireCreek Snacks

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