{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/679ebb85c4b7d8845bad0795?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"158: How to Handle Guest Communication as a Podcast Host","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/1739147491180-6e1c7d93-3707-4da9-8f0c-9933bfd00f62.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Do you know how to efficiently and professionally handle podcast guest communication? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my advice for managing pitches, handling rejections, and communicating with your guests both before and after your show.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This episode originally aired as <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-pitches-and-guest-communication/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode 54</a> on March 21st, 2022.</p><p><br></p><p>Today's episode is brought to you by<a href=\"http://micchecksociety.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Mic Check Society</a>, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at<a href=\"http://micchecksociety.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> micchecksociety.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Grab Our Email Templates:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/product/podcast-guest-communication-email-templates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Guest Copy &amp; Paste Email Templates</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/product/podcast-pitch-rejection-email-templates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Pitch Rejection Email Templates</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/product/email-templates-for-asking-your-podcast-guest-to-re-record/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email Templates for Asking Your Podcast Guest to Re-record</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/product/bundle-podcast-email-templates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bundle: Podcast Email Templates</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Time-stamps:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Managing Pitches (2:49)</p><p>Podcast Application Forms (3:06)</p><p>What Should You Include on Your Podcast Application Form? (3:22)</p><p>Rejection Emails (4:52)</p><p>Why Do I Think This is Important? (7:04)</p><p>“I can talk anything about business!” (8:02)</p><p>How I Got The Idea (8:54)</p><p>Guest Communication after the Pitch (10:14)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in This Episode:</strong></p><p>How To Schedule Interviews with Your Podcast Guests:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/how-to-schedule-interviews-with-your-podcast-guests/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/how-to-schedule-interviews-with-your-podcast-guests</a></p><p>Calendy: <a href=\"https://calendly.com/?gspk=aGF5bGVlZ2FmZmluODY1Mw&amp;gsxid=OhrpZbt9jCQ3&amp;utm_source=bronzepartner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">calendly.com</a></p><p>Mic Check Society: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/mcs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/mcs</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Haylee:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hayleegaffin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/hayleegaffin</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Gaffincreative.com</u></a></p><p><a href=\"http://micchecksociety.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>micchecksociety.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Review the Transcript: <a href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/Y1iZ5ZGnczx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://share.descript.com/view/Y1iZ5ZGnczx</a></p>","author_name":"Haylee Gaffin, Growth Strategist for Podcast Hosts"}