How to Ensure Your Podcast Guests Shine: Understanding your audience is non-negotiable when crafting an exceptional podcast. All good podcasters start by clearly identifying their audience. Are you catering to 24-year-old women or 59-year-old women? Knowing your audience is essential to producing content that resonates. This involves diligent research to understand your listeners' preferences and needs. Today, we're talking about how to do ENGAGING interviews as well as how to GET MORE INTERVIEWS.  Thinking of Starting a Podcast? Are you considering diving into the dynamic world of podcasting? Look no further! Join the School of Podcasting community today and unlock a wealth of knowledge and support tailored just for you. As someone with decades of life experience, your voice is invaluable, and podcasting offers a unique platform to share your wisdom, stories, and passions with the world. With our step-by-step guidance and personalized approach, you'll navigate your podcasting journey with ease, turning your ideas into captivating audio experiences. Plus, as a special bonus, use the coupon code "listener" to embark on your podcasting adventure with exclusive savings. Don't the voice in your head hold you back – embrace the power of podcasting and join us at the School of Podcasting today! Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/listener Got Feedback On This Episode? I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode. If you have a minute or two, it's less than 5 questions and works great on your phone or computer.  Share Your Thoughts   Mentioned In This Episode Join the School of Podcasting Community Profit From Your Podcast Book Power of Podcasting Network Dave's YouTube Channel Dave's Podcasting Newsletter Buy Dave a Coffee Put Dave In Your Pocket Where Will Dave Be? Question of the Month Podcast Rodeo Show Podcast Hot Seat Your Podcast Website Tidycal Acuity Scheduling Calendly Podmatch and Podcastguests This is episode 938 of the School of Podcasting CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Based on Feedback 00:00:22 - Opening 00:01:14 - Conducting Interviews 00:01:40 - Where Do You Start? 00:03:19 - Your Podcast Is Your Home 00:07:18 - How to Avoid Guests With Terrible Audio 00:11:25 - Telling a Guest Their Audio Isn't Good Enough 00:12:58 - Get a Scheduling Tool 00:14:39 - Send Reminders 00:15:24 - Your Checklist 00:17:36 - How to Ask Questions 00:19:30 - My Interview Setup 00:21:01 - LISTEN 00:21:43 - No Active Listening 00:22:25 - Worst Question Ever 00:24:19 - Scheduling Nightmares 00:24:54 - Double-Intro 00:25:29 - Let them Think 00:26:15 - No Value Answers 00:27:55 - Share Your Insights Last 00:29:56 - EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT 00:32:53 - Make It Easy to Share 00:33:37 - Why Guests Don't Share Their Appearance 00:34:24 - A Greatest hits Interview 00:34:56 - The Biggest Benefit of interviews 00:38:11 - What Do I Do With a Bad Interview? 00:38:50 - The Awkward Conversation 00:40:28 - Rearrange The Content