Kelly Glover: How to Get Booked on Podcasts

On this week's episode, I speak with Kelly Glover, the Founder of The Talent Squad. We focus the show on podcasting, specifically addressing if you are a company or individual that is trying to get booked onto podcasts. We talk about how to get booked on podcasts, the perfect elements for a "perfect" pitch, and how great podcasts grow their audience. Episode Highlights: Kelly's background in media and "talk show host" influence.Key differences between Australian and American schools.Internships that began to shape Kelly's career and her unique career path.Major differences between radio and podcasting.How the number of current podcasts affects the quality of content.The key factors for podcasting's rapid growth.Podcast's multi-faceted purposes and potential for even greater reach.Why you should "not" have a podcast.The 2 ways of approaching podcasting to be successful.The first step before attempting to pitch your brand.The key foundational elements to a great pitch.The "secret sauce" for getting a response from a pitch.The process for improving how you communicate your value.What should be on your "one-sheet" to peak the greatest interest?Key elements to have in your online press kit.How the ROI of podcasting stacks up vs. the ROI of a conference circuit.Strategies for preparing for your interview.Techniques for finding the "right" shows for you.The 1 strategy to take you to the "top tier" of pitches.Foundational steps to grow your podcast from "ground zero."Kelly's definition of "ROI" for podcasts.Key factors for shows attracting the right guests.Lessons to learn from podcasts that are growing well. 3 Key Points:Podcasting has been one of the fastest growing mediums in the last few years and companies are realizing it's incredible potential.You don't have to have a show to succeed and/or benefit from podcasts.Being successful in podcasting is knowing how to track ROI correctly and presenting yourself and your content effectively to the right audience. Quotes:“People are starting to realize that sometimes the audience isn't actually the target of a podcast, it can actually be the guest on a show.” – Kelly Glover“You need to think of it in a different, more than just as questions and answers with commercials." – Kelly Glover"Do you want to throw 1 party a year, or be a guest at 50 parties a year.” – Kelly Glover"No one really cares about the person unless you're a start in your field, they actually care about the content and what you're going to teach the audience." - Kelly Glover"Treat yourself as a brand and as a media expert, and then your opportunities will be more frequent and bigger." - Kelly Glover Resources Mentioned: The Talent SquadKelly Glover on LinkedIn