#17 - Discover the best ways to connect with engaging podcast guests

In this engaging episode of "Lessons from a Podcaster," Tiago chats with Debbie, the host of Dream Power Radio. Debbie shares her passion for empowering listeners through interviews with experts and personal insights. She reveals how she sources fascinating guests and how she ensures her podcast provides value without feeling like a hard sell. Debbie also discusses the pros and cons of podcast networks, the importance of loving your craft, and offers advice for new podcasters. Tune in to learn from Debbie's five years of podcasting experience and get inspired by her episode with Swami Ananda on Awake Yoga.Try Podsqueeze for free Links & ResourcesPod Match: https://podmatch.com/Calendly: https://calendly.com/frZoom: https://zoom.us/frDescript: https://www.descript.com/Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/Podsqueeze: Get 20% discount for a period of 3 months - Use coupon code: PODCASTERS at checkout.LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedreamcoach/School of Podcasting: https://schoolofpodcasting.com/YouTube Dream Power Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@thedreampowerexperienceSiteweb : https://thedreamcoach.net/TimestampsDebbie's Podcast Pitch (00:00:24) Debbie introduces her podcast, Dream Power Radio, as a place for empowerment and practical ideas for living a fulfilling life.Finding Interesting Guests (00:01:16) Debbie shares her journey in finding guests, including using a promotional service and Pod Match to connect with diverse and interesting individuals.Using Pod Match Tool (00:02:22) Debbie explains how Pod Match works, matching guests with podcasters, and the benefits of the service in finding relevant and interesting guests.Balancing Promotion and Authenticity (00:03:42) Debbie discusses her approach to sharing unique services and ideas of guests without compromising the authenticity and mission of her podcast.Starting the Podcast Journey (00:04:36) Debbie recounts the self-limiting belief she overcame to start her podcast and how it has become a therapeutic learning experience for her.Solo Episodes and Personal Growth (00:06:24) Debbie reflects on the introspective nature of solo episodes and shares a powerful message from her spiritual journey.Preparing for Interviews (00:08:16) Debbie describes her preparation process, including reading the guest's book and having a set of questions as a safety net for the interview.Managing Interview Flow (00:10:04) Debbie discusses how she navigates back to the main storyline during interviews and the types of questions she asks in the pre-call to get to know her guests.Scheduling and Tools Used (00:11:54) Debbie shares her use of Calendly for scheduling interviews and her podcasting process, including recording on Zoom and using PodSqueeze for editing and transcripts.The power of podcasting networks (00:16:32) Debbie discusses her experience with a podcasting network, highlighting the pros and cons of being part of one.Considerations for joining a network (00:18:22) Debbie shares her perspective on whether it's beneficial for new podcasters to join a network and what to look for in a good network.The importance of loving what you do (00:20:24) Debbie emphasizes the significance of passion and love for podcasting, offering advice for those starting out in the industry.Finding inspiration in podcast episodes (00:21:45) Debbie recommends an episode of her podcast, "Dream Power Radio," that inspired her and discusses the impact it had on her and her audience.