#16 - Handle Epic Embarrassing Fails Like a Veteran Podcaster!

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the wild world of podcasting with over 750 interviews to your name?In this episode join Tiago as he sits down with Eric Malzone, the mastermind behind over 750 interviews, and dives into the unpredictable world of podcasting. From a smoke alarm fiasco during a high-profile chat to handling technical hiccups with grace, Eric shares unbelievable podcast fails, his wealth of knowledge and hilarious anecdotes. As a fitness enthusiast turned entrepreneur and podcaster, he also reveals how his show " Future of Fitness " is shaping the conversation around the industry's evolution. Tune in for an episode brimming with stories, tips, and inspiration for podcasters at any level!Try Podsqueeze for free Links & ResourcesGoogle Drive : https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/my-driveInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/emalzone/Website : https://www.podcastcollective.io/Podsqueeze: Get 20% discount for a period of 3 months - Use coupon code: PODCASTERS at checkout.YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@futureofofitnesspodLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-malzone-8b452a3/TimestampsThe interview gone wrong (00:00:11) Eric shares a humorous story about a chaotic interview with the CEO of Bowflex, dealing with power glitches and a smoke alarm.Handling interview mishaps (00:01:39) Eric and Tiago discuss how to handle technical mishaps during interviews and how to make guests comfortable.Nervousness in interviews (00:04:11) Eric shares his experience of getting nervous in interviews, particularly during a significant podcast launch.Pitching a podcast (00:05:43) Eric talks about his flagship podcast, "The Future of Fitness," and its aim to inform and connect with industry leaders.Passion for fitness industry (00:06:31) Eric discusses his background as an athlete and his transition to entrepreneurship in the fitness and wellness industry.Starting a podcast (00:08:03) Eric shares his journey into podcasting, starting from a failed attempt due to a mute button mishap and later finding success while being nomadic.Monetizing the podcast (00:09:27) Eric explains direct and indirect methods of monetizing his podcast, including sponsorships, partnerships, and a media placement agency.Building a podcast community (00:11:19) Eric discusses his efforts to build a community of podcasters in the fitness industry and help them with discovery, audience building, and monetization.Impact of podcasting on business (00:12:57) Eric shares a success story of how podcasting and networking opportunities have significantly helped a technology founder grow his business.Approaching industry leaders for interviews (00:13:20) Eric details his approach to securing interviews with top industry figures, including leveraging relationships with PR agencies and using LinkedIn.Research and Personalized Outreach (00:16:03) Eric discusses the importance of personalized outreach and doing a little research before contacting potential podcast guests.Interview Flow and Post-Recording (00:17:48) Eric explains his interview flow with guests and discusses the value of post-recording conversations for networking and business development.Publishing and Repurposing Content (00:21:05) Eric shares his process of publishing interviews and how he repurposes content using tools like PodSqueeze for email newsletters.Starting and Growing a Podcast (00:22:26) Eric gives advice on getting started with a podcast and shares insights on growing a podcast, including getting on other podcasts for exposure.