Is your impostor syndrome holding you back from having the show you have always wanted in your business?

What if instead of seeing imposter syndrome as a negative, we looked at the feelings of impostor syndrome as a signal that we are growing and taking on new challenges.

The trick then becomes not to let imposter syndrome prevent us from taking the opportunities that are presented to us (or making those opportunities for ourselves).

So today I wanted to share with you some ways that you can first identify if you have imposter syndrome and then some ideas on how you start to battle those feelings so that you can keep growing and moving forward.

So lets dive in!

[00:58] Identifying Imposter Syndrome

[01:25] Common Signs of Imposter Syndrome

[03:18] Coping with Imposter Syndrome

[04:48] Practical Tips to Beat Imposter Syndrome

[06:45] Idea #1: Work with People You Deeply Trust

[09:58] Idea #2: Reframe Your Thoughts and Celebrating Wins

[11:25] Idea #3: Get Out of Your Own Head

[12:11] Idea #4: Implement Strategies for Your Type of Imposter Syndrome

[14:14] Idea #5: Normalize Failure in Your Process

[16:05] Talk to Me About Your Show Idea

[16:39] A Message of Encouragement for You

When looking at ways to launch a podcast for your businesss many people will debate adding in a co-host to their show. So I just knew we needed to talk to Brooke Sellas of B Squared Media.

She has been the co-host of several successful shows (including Marketing Companion with Mark Schaefer) and was the solo host for Social Media Examiner’s Marketing Agency Show.

I knew I wanted to talk to her about her different roles to give you insiders look at what its like to have a co-host and what its like to host a show for someone else brand.

We dive into her experiences, her advice on how to get started, how to find and handle guest and even how to best pitch for a guest spot on bigger shows. You'll learn why she says "Don't be like me!" and what she would like to see you do instead!

Its all wrapped up with a lot of laughs, the way a podcast show should be (in my humble opinion!)

Let me know what your top takeaway was.

[00:00] Things that changed since the recording

[01:52] Meet Brooke Sellas

[03:07] Brooke talks about being a co-host

[19:18] Brooke talks about being a solo host for someone else’s podcast

[26:51] Given her experience, does Brooke recommend co-hosting or having a solo show?

[27:48] How does Brooke recommend getting pass impostor syndrome?

[33:19] Brooke's Tips for leading a great interview

[34:59] Don't be afraid to say no to guests

[37:52] Brooke talks about finding the right guests for your podcast

[40:48] Our advice for pitching to be a podcast guest

[43:43] Connect with Brooke

Get all of the details on our website at https://sarahscottstudios.com/which-podcast-hosting-style-should-you-use/

When I had the chance to interview Dorien Morin-van Dam about her podcasting strategies I KNEW that one of my questions was going to be "How do you continue to find amazing guests to be on your show week after week?"

I've been managing podcasts for almost three years now and I have seen the hurdles that comes when hosts are facing down a week without a guest ready to go. So what was the secret to her success?

She shares with me her strategies in the episode but I dive deeper into them here and offer my own insights into how I have been sourcing guests for my show as well.

I'll cover how to leverage your intake form, in-person networking, and cold outreach to fill your calendar with intentional and exciting guests. And we’ll discuss how to make it easy for potential guests to say yes to your invitation.

Let me know if any of these methods have worked for you! And if you have a different way of finding guests for your podcast, let me know I would love to share them!

Let's dive in!

[01:50] How To Leverage Your Current Guests to Find New Ones!

[03:30] In-Person Networking Strategies

[06:15] Cold Networking Tactics

[07:41] Reaching Back Out to Previous Guests

[08:24] Crafting the Perfect Guest Pitch

[11:38] Give Guests A Longer Time to Book With You

[13:13] Final Tips and Encouragement

Get all of the details in the show notes on my website at https://sarahscottstudios.com/004-effortless-strategies-for-finding-podcast-guests-with-sarah-scott/