Podcast guesting when everyone is home? That might seem like a recipe for destruction, but the reality is, it can be done successfully with a bit of planning and preparation. This episode was recorded during the COVID-19 global pandemic, while many of us are experiencing an abundance of humans being home with us, needing our attention, and using our internet. 😉 In times like this, whether it’s summer break, the holidays, or yes, a global pandemic, it might seem like the best solution is to nix podcast guesting as a visibility opportunities and to let your business take a seat on the back burner for a bit.
In this conversation with Melissa Corkum, we discuss why now, more than ever, is the ideal time for you to leverage podcast guesting as a way to increase your visibility.
Melissa is a writer, speaker, life coach and Empowered to Connect Parent Trainer. She is also a student on the Go Pitch Yourself training program, who used what she has learned to pitch herself to me!
As someone who has, at times, home-schooled her six children, she offers some great tips which have enabled her to carry on her business alongside running a busy family home. Plus she also talks about her most important take-aways from the Go Pitch Yourself program.
Podcast Guesting When Everyone is Home with Melissa Corkum
Topics covered include:
- How Melissa pivoted her business offer, using what she learned in the Go Pitch Yourself program, to pitch herself to me to serve my audience
- Melissa’s wisdom on the mindset we should consider adopting as we look to thrive in this new ‘normal.’
- Melissa’s experiences of home-schooling her family and tips and tricks that can help you to maintain your business when your house is suddenly full of people!
- The reasons why you should still be pitching yourself and leveraging podcast guesting as a visibility strategy.
- The benefits Melissa has gained through being part of the Go Pitch Yourself program
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Register for Angie’s Free Masterclass ‘Why (and How) to Prioritize Your Visibility through Podcast Guesting
- 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 at Angie’s website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program and her upcoming FREE masterclass
- Visit The Cork Board and get the FREE Parent Success Plan video training
- Listen to Melissa’s podcast, The Adoption Connection
- Melissa on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
- Visit The Cork Board Facebook page
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
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