Do you want to be a guest on podcasts?
Match Me To Podcasts is here to help!
First and foremost, Match Me To Podcasts (MMTP) provides introductions to podcasters and ensures you are ready to be the best guest you can be. MMTP is all about Trust and Quality.
Both the podcaster and the podcast guest need to trust that the introductions made are focused on providing quality matches. No mass contacting as many podcasts as possible and hoping that some land. Instead, I use a combination of the information provided by guests and podcasters and research to identify suitable matches.
Second, it is not just about introductions. The goal is to help you be a confident and successful guest. Coaching and training is provided on different topics.
Third, making the most of being on a podcast is critical. Not only will you promote your appearance, so will MMTP. This will include a section in our monthly call for you to share any upcoming or newly released appearances, so your fellow MMTP members have the option to promote your episode if they wish. This amplifies your reach and the reach of the podcast overall.
What do you get?
How Does Match Me To Podcasts Work?
Using the Modus EvolvereTM Methodology, we get you started across a combination of group calls and a 121 session. First we Clear the Decks, Set Your Destination and Plan Your Route. Then we set sail for your destination! Once we set sail, you’ll have the option of joining regular group calls (Marina Evolvere – your yacht club!) which provide training and a chance to meet your fellow connectors.
The Modus EvolvereTM Methodology
Clearing the Decks
Clearing the decks is all about looking at what might be getting in your way of being a podcast guest. It may be that you just don’t have the time to research podcasts yourself, or perhaps you don’t know where to start looking. Alternatively, maybe you want to be a guest but aren’t sure what you’d talk about or if you’d be any good.
We also look at why you want to be a guest on a podcast. This is a bit of a brain dump of anything you’re thinking about and then we can decide what we should discard, what we take forward and where we need to do some more work!
Setting Your Destination
In setting your destination, we take your braindump from Clearing the Decks and begin to pull out what’s important, what does success look like for you. Remember for each of us it is different! It could be the number of podcasts, increased visibility, sharing your story, helping others. We investigate what you will actually get from being on podcasts and then set your individual destination.
Planning Your Route
Now that we know where you’re going, it’s time to plan your route. We look at what types of podcasts are going to help you reach your destination and develop mini-pitches for the different topics that you cover. These can be quite wide ranging as we look beyond the obvious!
Part of planning your route is looking at what areas you want to build your confidence in or what you need to put in place – e.g. your bio, how you will promote your episodes, making the most of your voice and so on.
Setting Sail
Now that we’ve planned your route, we start the trip! I start looking for podcasts that are a good match for you. This is a combination of looking at podcasts I already work with and researching other podcasts to find opportunities.
You will continue working on and building your pitches, attending the group calls which combine training and community to support you along your journey.
Arriving
Now, in reality you are going to stop at more than one port along the way to your ultimate destination! Each podcast introduction will allow you and the podcaster to decide if you are a good match.
Once you’ve set the date for recording and the podcaster lets you know the release date, we make sure we promote your episode for you as well as sharing it with your fellow members so that they can like and comment when appropriate!
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have two different introduction styles – Managed and Self Service.
Managed works with podcasters who are either already working with us or who we are able to contact and establish a direct connection with. In this case, once a possible match is identified, the podcaster is contacted and we let them know why you would be a good guest for them. It all remains anonymous at this point so there is no awkwardness if you happen to connect at a later point or already know one another! If they are interested, we then contact you to tell you a little about the podcast and see if you are interested. Once you’ve both agreed, the introduction is made and it’s over to you and the podcaster to take the next steps. We recommend having a call to ensure you’re a good fit. Some podcasters do this automatically while others just go straight to a booking.
We do recommend listening to at least one of their episodes and we send you links and information about the podcast once you’re introduced.
Self Service is a little different. The research to find the podcast is the same but it means we haven’t been able to directly contact the podcaster. This is generally because they have a process for applying to be on their podcast that doesn’t provide for a direct introduction or allow for a guest to be nominated. In this case, as we don’t want to spam them, we tell you about the podcast and, if you’re interested, provide links to the their request form so that you can provide them with all the relevant information.
If it helps, we can complete the request form together.
Like most things, we need to lay some ground work to establish what podcasts and topics are going to be a good fit for you. Combining this with lead times typically starting from 2 months plus to be booked on a podcast from the contact with the podcaster we estimate that it may be 3-4 months to start getting introductions. Prior to that we are researching and looking for opportunities which are a good match for you.
At the beginning, you will have your Embarkation Call. This is 121 and lasts 60 minutes. After that the regular Marina Evolvere calls commence. These are 50 minutes and provide a combination of training and support. You will also need to spend some time working on your pitches. Recording and promoting your episode will also need time set aside.
Typically you will get 2-3 introductions in the first 120 days. This can vary from person to person and also depends on what you are looking for. There is a balance between making the introductions, not overwhelming the podcaster with introductions and also ensuring that you have the capacity to not only be a guest but promote your episode so that you get the most from it.
There are monthly coaching calls to support you in being a good guest and you can also request topics if there is an area in which you would like to know more.
We will work with you on your Embarkation Call to identify your mini-pitches so that we have lots of different angles that we use in bringing you to the attention of podcasters. You can even use these for other purposes!
The group coaching calls cover a range of topics, all aimed to support you in being a good guest and making the most of your appearance. This includes promoting your appearance, making the most of your voice and much more!
All calls are recorded and I send out a link to you after the call. If there are specific actions I’d suggest you take, these are included in the email.
Well, no. When you meet the podcaster, you may decide it’s not a good fit for lots of reasons – perhaps there is no chemistry, or when you discuss topics further you decide it isn’t quite what you are looking for. Equally, the podcaster may also decide that it’s not a good fit. After all you both want to be getting the best out of any guest appearances!
You can always say no. I’ll tell you about the podcast before making an introduction – this is your first chance to decline. When you meet with the podcaster, you may decide that it’s not working for you – perhaps there’s no connection or you don’t like the style or any other reason. Either of you can decide not to proceed. This is fine. Again, we’re looking for quality and quality doesn’t mean that every introduction leads to a guest appearance.
No! We’ll talk about how to manage your environment and provide feedback if we think your sound may be difficult but you don’t need to go out and buy any expensive equipment.
Different podcasters use different software but you will not need to purchase software. They will send you links to whatever they are using for you to access.
You can be a member for as long as you want as we will continue looking for new opportunities for you and you can continue to build your pitches and adjust your focus areas as you need to.
While there isn’t a minimum term, we do recommend that you plan on being a member for at least 3 months. This gives time for us to work together to develop your pitches and start reaching out to podcasters. Some respond promptly, some take longer!
There is a 30 day notice from your renewal date. The notice period allows us to wrap any research and introductions that were in progress.
This can feel a little tricky so I’m glad you asked! Obviously, I’d love for them to be a Match Me To Podcasts member but it may not be right for them and I don’t want them or the podcaster to miss out, so go ahead and make the introduction. It would be great if you could connect them with me so we can have a chat about MMTP.