Why Podcast Pitches Fail (and What Actually Gets You Booked)

Podcast guesting, whether you’re hosting guests or being the guest yourself, is still one of the BEST ways to grow your audience, build brand traction, and grow your email list. But if you’re sending emails or DMs, you’re getting overlooked. 

Spray-and-pray messages, AI-written pitches, and misaligned PR requests are killing your chances, even though you’re (probably) not the culprit. Podcasters of every niche are sending guest email pitches straight to Trash and Spam without reading them because deciphering “guest fit” on 15+ AI emails a day isn’t worth the time – especially when 90% of those pitches are so obviously NOT a fit, it’s clear no one even evaluated the match. 

So, how do you get those hosts to actually see & read your pitch?  

How do you find aligned, perfect-fit guests for your show?  

 

Stop the Spam: How to Land Podcast Guest Spots Without Cold Pitching 

• Why cold-pitching podcast hosts by email is a waste of time in today’s inbox climate 
• The problem with free “guest lists” and why they don’t solve the real issue 
• How PodMatch streamlines the process of finding shows and guests that are truly aligned 
• Action steps for both podcast hosts and aspiring guests to define their “perfect fit” before reaching out or signing up for matching 
• How attending conferences and podcasting guesting strategies work together to build lasting relationships 

(00:03:06) "When you're the guest, you borrow the trust that the host has already built with their audience, and that shortcut is worth millions." - Virginia Elder 

 

How To Stand Out in the Podcast Guest Arena 

(00:03:06) Navigating Podcast Guesting Challenges Efficiently 

(00:09:10) Streamlining Guesting Process with PodMatch 

(00:14:24) Strategic Guest Selection for Podcast Success 

 

From Inbox Overload to Guesting Done Right: The Smarter Way to Get on Podcasts 

I found a guest-matching platform that removes email and DMs from the equation, housing all profiles, communication, pitching, scheduling, and even getting your waiver signed INSIDE the account. This has helped me establish barriers around when & how I’m working on guesting, cleared my inbox of random guest pitch emails, and created more traction more quickly than any other podcast guesting program, email list, or platform I’ve tried. 

 

Nurturing Lasting Professional Connections with Strategic Guesting and Follow-Up 

Building authority and expanding your reach through guesting doesn’t have to be overwhelming or a waste of energy. With the right strategy and tools, you can turn every guest interview into a powerful growth opportunity. PodMatch has been my go-to platform for making meaningful podcast connections, and the Conference Toolkit will give you the follow-up system you need to nurture those relationships long-term. 

 

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com   

     

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To become a guest or find other episodes of Podcasting for Financial Professionals (formerly known as Reaching Abundance), visit www.podcastingforfinancialprofessionals.com 

 

Resources:  

Conference Toolkit (Long-Term Relationship-Building Mastery Using Your Podcast): https://podcastabundance.com/conference-toolkit/ 

PodMatch Guest Placement Platform: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/virginia