Lessons from the Worst Guest Pitches

Have you ever received a guest pitch so bad it made you want to crawl under your desk? In today's Podcasting Morning Chat, the Empowered community discusses guest pitches—the good, the bad, and the downright cringeworthy. We're not just here to swap horror stories. We explore the art of crafting winning pitches and handling those awkward moments with finesse. We cover everything from essential prep work before you hit "send" to the nuances of email pitching and even how to write subject lines that get noticed. And for those times when a potential guest just isn't the right fit, we've got you covered on how to say "thanks, but no thanks" without burning bridges. Episode Highlights: [6:08] Icebreaker Question: What's the most awkward guest pitch you've ever received? [8:22] Bad Guest Pitches [17:12] Hosting and Rejection Stories [20:27] The Importance of Researching the Show Before Reaching Out [27:10] Booking Agencies and Their Effectiveness in Providing Quality Guests [31:29] Guest Etiquette and Pitching [48:23] Affiliate Marketing [53:34] Email Pitching Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc/ Vote for 'The Podcasting Morning Chat' for the Podcast People’s Choice Podcast Awards: www.podcastawards.com/ Continue the conversation in our Facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting/posts/674425544891117/ Find a guest or be a guest with PodMatch  www.podmatch.com/ Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and continue to 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-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ Please 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]