292 - Creating Stronger Guest Intros to Keep Your Audience Hooked

Have you ever listened to a podcast where the host gives too much away in the intro? Could this be putting a wall between you and your audience, or will listeners stick around after a heavy intro? Today we explore this idea through Mel Robbins’ introduction of Jay Shetty and what indie podcasters can learn from it. We also examine an intro from Jay Clouse where opinions were mixed, and share tips for making your own intros stronger and more inviting.Episode Highlights: [03:31] Jonathan’s Convention Experience[07:23] Empowered Podcasting Conference Announcement[10:21] Icebreaker Question: What five words describe your podcast?[20:58] Guest Intros: Dos and Don'ts[30:41] Corporate vs. Independent Podcasting[33:47] Strategies and Opinions[41:58] Balancing Content Length and Quality[45:47] Intro Example with Jay Clouse ​​Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Empowered Podcasting Speaker Application: www.empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersThe Mel Robbins Podcast: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast/Creator Science with Jay Clouse:https://creatorscience.com/author/jayclouse/Jay Shetty:https://www.jayshetty.me/Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠⁠Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠