I've noticed recently, both within Go Pitch Yourself and the Podwize Co-Op, that there's a lot of interest in virtual summits. What are they? And how do you go about effectively pitching yourself to speak at a virtual summit? Even though I've attended and guested on virtual summits in the past, I’ve noticed that the variety of online events has evolved since COVID. So, I invited Nicole Batey, an expert in virtual events, to come on the podcast and give us the lowdown.  Nicole Batey helps female online business coaches fill their high-ticket group coaching programs through virtual events that make attendees and clients say, "When can we do this again?"  Listen in to find out the kind of virtual visibility opportunities that are available, the kind of impact they can have on your business, and - of course - what to include in your pitches for them. Also, you'll notice that we’re trying a few different things with the podcast from now on, including our first sponsored ad! Make sure you take up the generous offer from Nikki Rausch for membership in her Sales Maven society. Topics covered include: How Angie and Nicole met, and how Nicole got into working in this space prior to COVID What are virtual events? What is the difference between a virtual summit and a virtual conference? The kind of impact that this kind of visibility opportunity can have on your profile and business Resources to help you identify virtual event opportunities, and ways you can show that you’re open to them, without having a complete website redesign How to vet events to which you've been invited, to ensure they're a good fit - do they align with your values? What you should include in your pitches for virtual events, to let the host have the clearest picture of what having you at their event would look like If you want to hold your own virtual event, or are now inspired to seek out this kind of visibility opportunity, let me know your takeaways on IG @angie_trueblood. Resources mentioned in this episode: Visit angietrueblood.training/coop to find out more about the podwize co-op Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Join Nikki Rausch's Sales Maven Society and get your first month free at yoursalesmaven.com/angie  Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 5: Generating Leads Through Podcast Interviews with Nikki Rausch Visit Nicole at Fempreneur Online Connect with Nicole on Instagram and Facebook, and check out her resources at fempreneuronline.com/downloads  Visit Tasha Booth's Agency Thrivemind Visit Virtual Summit Search  Visit Krista Miller's Summit in a Box website Listen to Angie on episode 150 of Carol Cox’s Speaking Your Brand podcast: Podcast Pitching and Guesting with Angie Trueblood  Visit Jessica Rodriguez's Freedom Driven Success website If you have a question or a comment, either email or leave a message for Angie at speakpipe.com/GPY Now it's time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>>Access the Pitch Like a Pro Masterclass Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I'd love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

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57. How to Pitch Virtual Summits with Nicole Batey

I’ve said many times before that podcast guesting is a gateway drug to starting your own podcast, but not every business warrants a long-running show. Sometimes, providing value in a short-form, bingeable series is the perfect choice. Enter today’s guest, my friend Betsy Wallace, who is the guru of the Capsule Podcast—a concept which I think is pure genius.  In 2018, Betsy and her sister launched their own podcast, Dinner Sisters. Today, almost thirteen thousand people tune in each month to hear what they’re making for dinner. Betsy launched her business, Capsule Podcast, to help brands, authors, speakers and coaches use a 6-episode podcast mini-series to grow their business. As I explain in the introduction, immediately after we finished recording, Betsy and I began planning how we are going to work together to help people explore the visibility benefits of capsule podcasts. Connect with us both on IG and DM us if you’re interested in working together - @angie_trueblood and @capsulepodcast. Topics covered include: Betsy’s own speakpipe question for Angie about podcast tours - what they are, and how they can help you to maintain podcast visibility Information and an update about the podwize co-op  An introduction to Betsy and her history with podcasts Why Betsy noticed a gap in the podcasting space - when maintaining a weekly show is too much pressure, but missing out on the visibility opportunities of podcasting isn’t an option The ways in which businesses of all sizes are using capsule podcasts  What people should consider when deciding if a capsule podcast is the right option for them Betsy’s most impactful podcast-guesting experience and how to connect with her So who else wants to start a capsule podcast?! If you’re inspired or are full of questions, connect with us both on IG - @angie_trueblood and @capsulepodcast. Resources mentioned in this episode: Don’t forget! Enrollment into the founders' round for the podwize co-op ends 30th September. Visit angietrueblood.training/coop Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 55: Announcing: the podwize Co-Op Visit The Dinner Sisters podcast  Listen to Betsy on episode 842 of Farnoosh Torabi’s So Money podcast: Is Grad School Worth It? Visit CapsulePodcast.com  Connect with Betsy on Instagram Listen to the capsule podcasts that Betsy mentions: The emPowered Author and The Cookbook Pantry Podcast Check out Brandi Mowles’ Beta To Biggie Acceleration Program, Melissa Corkum’s The Cork Board, and Kendra Hennessy’s Mother Like a Boss If you have a question or a comment, either email or leave a message for Angie at speakpipe.com/GPY Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

56. Capsule Podcasts with Betsy Wallace

I always love sharing solo episodes with you all, but this one is more special than usual. For years, I have noticed an unfilled need for those of us who use podcasting as an extension of our business, whether that's through guesting, hosting, or both. There have been times that I’ve actually craved a space and relevant resources for business owners who were using podcasts as their primary visibility and/or content marketing medium. And, as the result of a recent survey of the GPY audience, I know that many of you agree!  So, I've created that space! I’m pumped to announce that the podwize co-op will be launching in October 2021. As I share in this episode, the co-op has come to fruition very organically over the last few months after paying attention to Go Pitch Yourself students and how they are using our coaching time. Funny enough, our regular Q&As have evolved into more of a come-as-you-are mastermind format, where attendees support one another by sharing their experiences and expertise, rather than attendees asking a specific question and having me answer it. And, I've been getting more frequent inquiries from folks who want to connect about starting and growing their own show (remember… podcast guesting is a gateway drug!) So, I have created a space for small business owners who are leveraging the power of podcasts to grow their brand that offers  'choose-your-adventure' access to training, community, accountability, and coaching.   Visit angietrueblood.training/coop for more details. The co-op will go live on October 1st and the founding members' enrollment closes on September 30th. If you are committed to using podcasts as the primary visibility or content medium for your business, this just may be the perfect space for you! Topics covered include: Listener question: what to do when the podcast interview you recorded gets pushed back… and back… and back Why I've always felt that there was a community-shaped gap within the podcasting space that was waiting to be filled Findings from my recent survey of Go Pitch Yourself listeners and students and the ways I've noticed the podcasting space evolving What the podwize co-op is, who it's for, what will be included in the first month, and why it's a co-op, rather than a membership, guild, or group. Enrollment details and where to sign up If you have a burning question about pitching or the podwize co-op, leave a message for me at speakpipe.com/GPY and I could be featuring YOU on a future episode! I hope you're as excited as I am about the launch of the podwize co-op. Let me know if you have any questions on IG @angie_trueblood or visit angietrueblood.training/coop. Resources mentioned in this episode: Don’t forget! Enrollment into the founders' round for the podwize co-op ends 30th September. Visit angietrueblood.training/coop Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 54: PITCHED: Event Sponsors with Shannon Siriano Greenwood Visit RachealCook.com Visit Jane Carter coaching Visit C&Co Handcrafted Skincare  Visit Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe Thank you to Nancy Conway at nancyconway.com for her question. If you have a question or a comment, either email or leave a message for Angie at speakpipe.com/GPY Now it's time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>>Access the Pitch Like a Pro Masterclass Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I'd love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

55. Announcing: the podwize Co-Op

Welcome to the first episode in a new series we’ll be running over the coming months: PITCHED. In these episodes, I’ll be interviewing guests who have pitched themselves and their businesses for different types of opportunities so we can see the overlap in pitches of all types that work. My guest in this episode is Shannon Siriano Greenwood, the founder and CEO of the Rebelle brand, which supports working women in creating meaningful connections that will support them both professionally and personally. Although Shannon hosts her own podcast and has been a member of the GPY program, the pitching she talks about here isn’t about podcasts. Rather, it's about how she approaches businesses and organizations in regards to gaining event sponsors for the Rebelle conference. I hope that you'll see that the basics of a pitch don’t change, even when the ask does. And as we’ve mentioned many times here, the pitch and the 'get' aren’t the end of the story - the important part is creating a relationship that can be nurtured and grown over time. Topics covered include: What Shannon Siriano Greenwood does and how Rebelle and Rebelle Con have evolved The importance of sponsorship to Rebelle Con, how Shannon goes about identifying potential event sponsors, and - most importantly - how she gets them Why Shannon still gets 'sales anxiety' when pitching, and how having a plan helps to beat  it Why sponsorship is not a 'one and done' deal but the start of a mutually beneficial relationship that starts with the pitch - so, how do you maintain it?  How Shannon curates an incredible group of women for each Rebelle Con What to expect from the next Rebelle Con and where to get tickets from I hope you're beginning to see that the pitching skills you're learning with regards to podcast appearances can be applied to a range of visibility opportunities. If there are any particular ‘A-Ha!’ moments, take a screenshot of this episode in your podcast player and tag me and Shannon on IG @angie_trueblood and @ssiriano. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get immediate access to Angie’s Pitch Like a Pro masterclass and learn how to leverage podcast guest interviews as a way to connect with new audiences and grow your network.  Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 53: Following Up: Why, When and How Check out the details of the Rebelle Conference 2021 Visit ReadyToRebelle.com and follow the Ready To Rebelle community on Instagram Listen to the Rule Breaker by Rebelle podcast Follow Shannon on Instagram Visit Catherine Middlebrooks at brbyoga.com Visit banyanbridges.com Visit jessamynstanley.com Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

54. PITCHED: Event Sponsors with Shannon Siriano Greenwood

While planning future episodes of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, I realized that I’d never done an episode about following up on your pitches. Now, I know that people can struggle with feeling like they’re pestering the host or being annoying. But you have to remember that your expertise and unique perspective offer value to the host and their audience. That’s why you made the pitch in the first place, right?  In the coming months, we’re going to be expanding out from podcasts to pitching for visibility opportunities in a variety of areas. But the idea of a well-thought-out follow-up plan and script applies to any medium.   The important thing is getting your message out there. You’ve already identified the audience that you can help, and following up in a respectful way can be a key part of ensuring that you stand out, and increase the number of “yeses” that you get. Topics covered include: How to stop worrying about being annoying and have faith in the value of what you have to offer the audience Understanding that the purpose of the pitch isn’t to pester anyone, it’s to make sure that they don’t miss out on what you have to offer  Responses to some of our pitches and follow-ups - including one of our worst responses ever! How, when, and how often you should be following up - and why, if you don’t have a schedule, you shouldn’t even send the pitch Why having a schedule and templates will make your follow-up activities more effective and efficient  Different scenarios for following up after an event, a discovery call, and even when someone has already said “yes” to you! If you have a burning question about pitching, leave a message for me at speakpipe.com/GPY and I could be featuring YOU on a future episode! So what are you following up? A podcast pitch, a discovery call, or a new contact you made? Let me know on IG @angie_trueblood and I’ll share you and your business with my audience. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get immediate access to Angie’s Pitch Like a Pro masterclass and learn how to leverage podcast guest interviews as a way to connect with new audiences and grow your network.  Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Thank you to Bev Feldman at yourpersonaltechfairy.com for her question. If you have a question or a comment, leave a message for Angie at speakpipe.com/GPY Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>>Access the Pitch Like a Pro Masterclass Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

53. Following Up: Why, When and How

This week, I’m revisiting an episode from the start of 2020, which might have gotten lost in everything… well, 2020! But as things begin to look a little more normal, I wanted to revisit the idea of podcast pitching sprints. Because if you’re slowly reengaging with your podcast visibility work, a good pitching sprint can really kick things into gear. Although there are a few outdated references (iTunes, anyone?), the content is solid and the idea of pitching sprints is perfect if you’re adopting a more purposeful approach to your business’ visibility.  If you happen to be new to me (welcome!!) and want to learn more about leveraging the power of podcast guesting, you are invited to check out my on-demand Pitch Like a Pro masterclass. Topics covered include: Changes in the way that I measure the benefits of podcast visibility activities - including how to track hard-to-measure factors The logistics of pitching in sprints - and why you’re still in control of your interview schedule The real way that you can measure the impact of your pitching sprints An exciting announcement about this year’s She Podcasts Live event What a podcast pitching sprint is and what can be achieved by working in this way The long-term benefits of a sprint over just pitching yourself all the time The need to set measurable goals that are in your control Answers to questions from the Go Pitch Yourself community, including how to identify podcasts that complement your business, and how to set up systems to manage your sprints I hope that revisiting the topic of podcast pitching sprints will inspire you in your visibility planning! If you are planning, scheduling or executing a podcast pitching sprint (especially if you’re executing a pitching sprint!), tag me on IG @angie_trueblood. Also, DM me if you have any questions or you need any advice or support.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Get immediate access to Angie’s Pitch Like a Pro masterclass and learn how to leverage podcast guest interviews as a way to connect with new audiences and grow your network.  Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 11: Podcast Pitching Sprints | Q+A Visit angietrueblood.com/services and check out Angie’s Discovery Call form  Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 9: How to Plan Next Year’s Visibility Goals Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 7: How to Productively Pitch Yourself with Amber De La Garza Check out the page for She Podcasts Live 2021 Now it's time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>>Access the Pitch Like a Pro Masterclass Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

52. Updated: Podcast Pitching Sprints in 2021

In our last episode we talked about how, after a LONG time, real-life, in-person networking events are a thing once more. Some of you might be full of joy at the idea, but an equal number of you will be horrified that you’re going to have to get out there once again. So how can you make the best out of these opportunities and put yourself and your business out there in a way that still reflects your true, authentic self? To help you out, my guest today is Carrie Sharpe, a Communication Consultant, Speaker, and Co-Owner of He Says, She Says. She is also the co-host of the Speaking with Ryan & Carrie Sharpe podcast. With over twenty-five years of experience and training, Carrie coaches clients in communication and public speaking skills.  We talk about how in-person networking (and pitching) should be like courtship. And don’t worry, introverts - we’ve got your back! Topics covered include: The work that Carrie does alongside her husband, Ryan, and how they serve their clients What a networking plan is, and why you should be thinking about creating one How to approach planning for events of different sizes - from smaller in-person networking events, all the way up to multi-day conferences The way to build relationships at events without seeming gross - including how to create your ‘elevator pitch’, and the importance of leveraging referrals from the people you connect with How to navigate large in-person networking events if you’re an introvert - even down to where to stand in a large room Tactics to make the most out of the connections you make at events - making sure that we’re engaging in dialogue and conversation rather than word-vomiting Why Carrie doesn’t like to be pitched and prefers to be courted - with an example of what she means! I hope you found this episode useful and that it has given you some tactics which you can put into your next IRL events. And if you’re going to create your own networking plan, take a screenshot of this episode in your podcast player and tag me and Carrie on IG @angie_trueblood and @ryancarriesharpe. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get immediate access to Angie’s Pitch Like a Pro masterclass and learn how to leverage podcast guest interviews as a way to connect with new audiences and grow your network.  Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 50: Making Connections in Real Life… Again! Listen to episode 35 of the Speaking with Ryan & Carrie Sharpe podcast: Planning 2021 With Flexibility Visit RyanCarrieSharpe.com and check out the Speaking Society, with a FREE first month’s membership Follow Ryan and Carrie on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Listen to the Speaking with Ryan & Carrie Sharpe podcast Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

51. In-Person Networking as Courting with Carrie Sharpe

So, today we celebrate Episode 50 of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast! Thanks to those of you who've been listening for the last 2 years and welcome to those who've recently joined us. The idea for this episode, about meeting in real life, began a year and a half ago. But then 2020 happened and it was no longer relevant. Since then, it's fair to say that my online and virtual relationships have been critical in making connections and maintaining them, both personally and professionally. Now, though, as the world is gradually opening back up again, it seems like a good time to start looking at how we can begin making connections with people IRL again. Topics covered include: Go Pitch Yourself is 50! It's OK if you didn't get me a gift. All I ask is that you please leave a review wherever you're listening so that people will know that they're going to get value from the show. Thanks so much! Why making connections and meeting people IRL is so important, even if we're doing the majority of our business in the online space How you can connect with people IRL again The advantages of building relationships in your local area - and why I've started working out of a coworking space The benefits of attending conferences...and why I'm thinking about taking a break from them in the immediate future Why you should create your own events with like-minded friends - as formal or informal as you like! I hope you found this episode useful and that it has given you ideas about going into this reopening with intention. I want to hear from you: Are you meeting up with other business owners IN PERSON? Snap a pic and tag me on IG @angie_trueblood so I can get uber jealous! Resources mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Communities and Events: visit Rebelle, She Podcasts, Podcast Movement and PodFest Coworking spaces: visit InSpark and Gather Visit Elizabeth Hartke Visit Racheal Cook Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

50. Making Connections in Real Life… Again!

Today’s episode is a different type of interview than I normally share. After a recent podcast appearance of my own, I was approached by Danny Ozment, the host of ‘So You Want to Podcast?’, about appearing as a guest on his show. But rather than just a straight-up interview, he suggested we do a podcast swap. So, instead of recording an interview for each of our shows separately, we recorded one conversation that we both could use for each of our shows. I thought that was a really interesting idea, so that’s what you’re hearing now. Danny is a marketing consultant, brand strategist and podcast producer who helps entrepreneurs and businesses create podcasts that build brand loyalty and make their marketing efforts more effective. Danny is a classically trained musician who previously worked in arts and music and found he needed to work from home to support his family. He uses his skill set to help podcasters and other businesses deliver their message more effectively. As I mention in the episode, we’re both serving the same audience but in complementary ways, which makes for a great discussion and podcast swap. I’d love to hear your thoughts and takeaways from this one, for sure. Topics covered include: Our different approaches to opt-ins Danny’s work history and how he transitioned into the podcasting space What makes a guest stand out for Danny The kind of equipment you need, both to appear on other people’s podcasts and to start making your own The benefits of guesting on other people’s podcasts  When is a good time for people to start their own podcasts and not just guest on other peoples? Danny’s thoughts on pitching: What makes them stand out in a good way?  I hope you enjoyed this episode with two podcast nerds talking shop. And, I’d love to hear your thoughts as to whether or not you might consider the podcast swap approach for your podcast. Tag me on IG @angie_trueblood and let me know what you think.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Angie on episode 41 of Kate Kordsmeier’s Success with Soul podcast: How to be a Guest on Podcasts Visit Danny Ozment’s website and follow him on Instagram Visit the Emerald City Productions website Listen to Danny’s version of this conversation on episode 86 of So You Want To Podcast?: Go Pitch Yourself as a Podcast Guest with Angie Trueblood Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

49. Podcast Swaps, Pitching, & Producing with Danny Ozment

A question I often get from podcast hosts is, "Do the skills you teach around pitching also help in pitching high-profile guests for my own show?" To help answer that question, I'm excited to share this interview with my friend Kate Kordsmeier.  For nearly a decade, Kate was a full-time, freelance journalist before creating the Root + Revel wellness blog. This turned into an incredibly profitable, six-figure business - so successful, in fact, that she has grown that business into an asset that she's selling!  Over her career, Kate has handled pitches from all angles. As a freelance journalist, she pitched stories to editors, and now, as a podcaster herself Kate is on the receiving end of so.many.pitches. Since launching the Success with Soul podcast in April 2020, Kate has already attracted high-profile guests like Pat Flynn, Amy Porterfield and Tarzan Kay.  So how has she managed that? Tune in to find out! Topics covered include: The ways that Kate has followed her gut when pivoting in her career as a corporate copywriter to freelance journalist to blogger and podcaster, even as others had their own ideas regarding her 'dream jobs' How Kate successfully pitched high-profile guests on her show Why appearances on big podcasts might not necessarily convert as well as smaller, more niche shows. Bigger is not always better! The methods Kate used when she was searching for experts and sources for articles How Kate likes to be pitched for the Success with Soul podcast Share your top takeaway from this episode with and Kate and Angie on Instagram Resources mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Angie on episode 41 of the Success with Soul podcast: How to be a Guest on Podcasts Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 34: Racheal Cook’s Interview on Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn Listen to interviews with Pat Flynn, Tarzan Kay, and Amy Porterfield on the Success with Soul podcast Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 17: Using HARO to Pitch Media and Podcasts w/ Erin Ollila Listen to Kate Kordsmeier, guesting on Rebecca Minkoff’s Superwomen podcast: Email Over Social Media - How to Best Monetize Your Blog in 2021 Get Kate’s FREE 99-Step Roadmap to Profitable Blogging Visit KateKordsmeier.com and listen to the Success with Soul podcast Visit the Root + Revel website Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I'll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can't wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I'd love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

48. Pitching High-Profile Guests for YOUR Podcast with Kate Kordsmeier

I'm so excited that my guest today is Kate Doster, a current client of ours.  She is here to share all of her wisdom in the email marketing space, which is closely connected to the world of podcast pitching.   Kate is the host of the Inbox Besties Podcast, creator of the Love Your List 2.0 email marketing mega course and is dangerously obsessed with helping ethical entrepreneurs carve out their slice of the interwebs. She helps her students woo open the hearts (and wallets) of their small but mighty audiences thanks to fun email marketing and easy yes mini-offers. In this episode, we go ALL IN on a conversation around freebies and opt-ins that lead people to join your email list in a way that feels authentic AND is profitable. We also talked about how much you should actually  ‘give away’ in your opt-in freebies, what format you should use, and we even nerded out on metrics a little bit!. I hope you find this episode helpful and uber-actionable. I would love to hear from you what your favorite takeaway is. And with that in mind… Are you our Action-Taker of the Month? If you’re using anything from this episode in your visibility work, whether pitching yourself, changing up your topic list, or appearing on shows, tag me on Instagram and share what you’re doing. I’d love to choose you and your business to feature on the podcast, in my email newsletter, and on Instagram! Topics covered include: What is the purpose of an opt-in? And how much should you give away? Who do you want on your email list? Where in your customer journey you should offer a freebie Different ways of tracking the ROI  How to decide the best opt-in to offer: which format, what type of content, and which problem it should solve  The things that need to happen AFTER people opt-in to your email list Resources mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info on Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program Check out Kate’s Freebies That Serve and Sell mini-course and get Two Years’ Worth of Emails [affiliate links] Visit Kate Doster’s website and connect with her on Instagram Listen to the Inbox Besties podcast Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

47. Opt-Ins That Serve and Sell with Kate Doster

My guest today is Amy Feierman, who you might remember as our first Action-Taker of the Month. Amy is a client experience strategist and a student in the Go Pitch Yourself program. Her experience might seem like a bit of a stretch in terms of its relevance to ‘visibility’ at first glance. But, since I’ve always maintained that the key to podcast pitching is building and maximizing relationships, with both the host and audience, having Amy on as a guest was a no-brainer.  In this conversation, Amy and I chat about the ideal client experience as a two-way street, relating to both the potential guest and the podcast host. Listen in to find out what a client experience strategist does, how Amy’s work relates to podcasting, and why losing her job when six months pregnant was one of the greatest things to ever happen to her. Reminder:  the doors for the Go Pitch Yourself program are opening back up very soon. So make sure to sign up for the ‘Pitch like a Pro’ masterclass if you’re ready to take your visibility game to the next level. Are you our Action-Taker of the Month? If you’re using strategies from this episode in your visibility work, whether pitching yourself, changing up your topic list, or appearing on shows, tag me on Instagram and share what you’re doing. I’d love to choose you and your business to feature on the podcast, in my email newsletter, and on Instagram! Topics covered include: NEW Pitch Like A Pro masterclass in May 2021 - reserve your spot at angietrueblood.training/pitchlikeapro How Amy transitioned into client experience after 10 years in eCommerce  Why Amy’s genius for systems is only there to help with maximizing relationships and create better experiences for clients Why the various touchpoints in any client experience system have to be intentional, clear and action-oriented  How thinking about the client experience relates to podcasts - whether you’re a host accepting pitches or a potential guest Why Amy wanted to join the Go Pitch Yourself program, despite her experiences in the podcast space - and what she has learned Resources mentioned in this episode: Reserve your space for the May 2021 Pitch Like A Pro masterclass at angietrueblood.training/pitchlikeapro  Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info on Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program  Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 13: How to be a Gracious Podcast Guest and Host Brandi Mowles’ Beta to Biggie Accelerator Program Listen to Angie on Melissa Guller’s Wit & Wire podcast: Podcast interviewing tips & the power of being a podcast guest with Angie Trueblood Visit AmyFeierman.com Connect with Amy on Instagram Take Amy’s quiz: “Do your clients have a reason to tag you?” Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!

46. Building the Ideal Client Experience for Podcast Hosts & Guests with Amy Feierman

My aim is always to create a safe space where women can feel confident and supported to transform the way they approach visibility and show up boldly as their true selves. Following a coaching call with the members of the Go Pitch Yourself program, I felt something nagging at me to share a bit about our conversations with you. Each time we welcome new students into the program, I’m humbled at the opportunity I’ve earned to support these incredible women in sharing their voices and gifts with the world. As these women are working through how to show up boldly as their true selves, I thought it only fitting for me to do the same. So, in this episode, I also share with you some ideas and topics that I’m considering sharing in a bigger way but have been hesitant to put out there. If you listen to this episode and recognize that you’ve had a block preventing you from showing up boldly, I’d love to hear from you. Bonus, if you’re deciding to push through that fear and do it anyway, share THAT in your IG story and tag me on Instagram, and I’ll take action myself! Spoiler:  the doors for the Go Pitch Yourself program are opening back up very soon. So make sure to sign up for the waitlist if you want to take your visibility game to the next level. Are you our Action-Taker of the Month? If you’re using anything from this episode in your visibility work, whether pitching yourself, changing up your topic list, or appearing on shows, tag me on Instagram and share what you’re doing. I’d love to choose you and your business to feature on the podcast, in my email newsletter, and on Instagram! Topics covered include: Examples of the conversations we’ve been having in the Go Pitch Yourself program  Why overthinking and overpreparing are holding some people back. What is your hesitation to show up boldly as yourself? If a fear of rejection is stopping you from pitching yourself, what’s the worst that can happen? The things I’m afraid to try - and how you can help! Examples of things in the podcasting space that really grind my gears Resources mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info on Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program  Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success   Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

45. Show Up Boldly as YOU

Writing the classic elevator pitch, similar to podcast pitching, involves telling a story that makes a connection between what you have to offer and what the other person (or their audience) wants. But when it comes to writing your own pitches, or an “about” page for your website, do you struggle to use storytelling in a relevant way that can convince and convert? My guest today, Kim Wensel, is a messaging consultant who sees herself as a personal journalist for her clients by helping them tease out the stories that get to the heart of what makes them unique.  I loved chatting with Kim because what she’s talking about absolutely relates to crafting killer podcast pitches. Having a nuanced shift in how you tell your story can help you position yourself as a thought leader and broaden the range of people who get value from your work! Kim Wensel is a strategic communications consultant and writer with nearly 15 years of experience leading nonprofit and small business messaging. At her firm, Pattern Of Purpose, she uses storytelling techniques to help the leaders behind the brands develop their voice and make sense of their varied experiences. She is also the host of the Pattern Of Purpose podcast. Are you our Action-Taker of the Month? If you’re using anything from this episode in your visibility work, whether pitching yourself, changing up your topic list, or appearing on shows, tag me on Instagram and share what you’re doing. I’d love to choose you and your business to feature on the podcast, in my email newsletter, and on Instagram! Topics covered include: The identity of the first Go Pitch Yourself Action-Taker of the Month!  Follow Amy Feierman, a Client Experience Strategist at https://www.instagram.com/amyfeierman/.  Why Kim doesn’t like to call the business leaders she works with CEOs, preferring the term “Founders” instead How - as the person whose story it is - do you recognize what might be of the most interest or value to people looking in?  Why thinking about your ideal client and what they really want - in a story or a pitch - will enable you to get specific and make connection points for the podcast host How can people pull out the pivotal moments of their story and put them in a pitch email? Kim’s experiences of podcast guesting and pitching - and why she doesn’t have a freebie giveaway! Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info on Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program  Listen to Nikki Rausch on Episode 91 of the Pattern Of Purpose podcast: Storytelling x Sales Listen to Angie on Episode 529 of The Shameless Mom Academy podcast:  How To Share Your Stories With The World Visit PatternOfPurpose.com and listen to the Pattern Of Purpose podcast Follow Kim on Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success   Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

44. Storytelling as the Heart of All Pitches with Kim Wensel

If you have a brick-and-mortar business and are trying to grow your visibility, how should your strategy differ from that of an online business?  My guest today, Stacy Tuschl, has successfully founded and grown both brick-and-mortar businesses and online businesses. Stacy started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a multi-million dollar dance studio that she still runs today. She is a bestselling author, the host of The Foot Traffic Podcast, and the founder of the Foot Traffic Formula, which helps small businesses around the world get more customers in the door.  On today’s show, we talk about the differences and similarities of building visibility for both of her businesses, so that you can know if podcast guesting is a good fit for your business.  We also go behind the scenes of Stacy’s own podcast pitching strategy and the role her team plays in supporting her.  As the host of The Foot Traffic Podcast, Stacy’s team both pitches her for podcast interviews and helps manage the incoming pitches that she receives. We chat about what that looks like, and what it means for you when the pitches you send go to a “gatekeeper’ rather than the host. Are you our Action-Taker of the Month? If you’re using anything from this episode in your visibility work - whether pitching yourself, changing up your topic list, or appearing on shows - tag me on Instagram and describe what you’re doing. And if I choose you, you and your business will be featured on the podcast, in my email newsletter, and on Instagram! Topics covered include: The story of how Stacy built her brick-and-mortar business following her experiences in dance How to recognize when you are “expert enough” relative to the people that you’re serving How her experience of setting up a number of dance studio locations led to her advising small businesses, eventually becoming a paid consultant - and moving into the online world The differences and similarities of working on visibility for brick and mortar businesses versus online services and programs - particularly with regards to social media When Stacy first became aware of the value of podcast guesting How Stacy likes to be pitched for The Foot Traffic Podcast, and how the fact that she has a team working for her on this changes things Get a free copy of Stacy’s book, The Implementation Code Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info on Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program  Listen to episode 490 of The Foot Traffic Podcast: Stacy Takes The Hot Seat: Team FTF Interviews Stacy Get your free copy of Stacy’s book, The Implementation Code, at www.implementationcode.co/freebook (you’ll only pay for the shipping and handling) Visit Stacy’s website and listen to The Foot Traffic Podcast Check out Stacy’s Foot Traffic Formula program Follow Stacy on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success   Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

43. Visibility for Brick-and-Mortar vs. Online Businesses with Stacy Tuschl

Angie Trueblood is a self-made visibility strategist who is determined to inspire and equip mission-driven entrepreneurs to start putting their hard-earned expertise to good work. Discover how to connect with audiences of your ideal clients through podcast interviews, online publications, speaking opportunities and more, in a way that feels authentic and moves your business forward. If you're tired of doing #allthethings to get known in your niche, it's probably time to get more strategic and focused. Not only will Angie help you develop a strategy that is do-able and effective, but she'll also share behind-the-scenes secrets on what industry experts love (and hate) to see in the pitches they receive.

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