{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/69987daa68ec8626d20b1a9c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"207: How to Be a Better Podcast Host (Without Burning Bridges)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/1775422588830-5a85298a-1c6f-4e1f-8e2c-60dc6b77deeb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Are you being the best podcast host you can be? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top tips for selecting, pitching, and communicating with guests in a way that protects your reputation, relationships, and audience. Because how you host is a reflection of how you lead.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-production/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffin Creative</a>, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffincreative.com</a>, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find It Quickly:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Get clear on the actual goal of your podcast (2:07)</p><p>Guest selection is a leadership responsibility (3:06)</p><p>Pitch with context, not just credentials (3:51)</p><p>Confirm the topic before you hit record (4:58)</p><p>Host the conversation - even if it’s not perfect (6:05)</p><p>If you mess up, repair the relationship (8:55)</p><p>The Podcast Guest Research Assistant (9:48)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><p>Podcast Guest Research Assistant: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.thrivecart.com/customgpt-podcast-ci/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://gaffincreative.thrivecart.com/customgpt-podcast-ci/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Haylee:</strong></p><p>Soundboard Society: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/soundboard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/soundboard</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hayleegaffin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/hayleegaffin</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Review the transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/zgXXT6WlsAE</p>","author_name":"Haylee Gaffin, Growth Strategist for Podcast Hosts"}