SOLO | Make Money with Podcast Guesting

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down the current state of podcast guesting and whether it’s still worth your time as a marketing strategy in 2026. Drawing from his experience hosting more than 1,700 podcast episodes, appearing on 500+ shows himself, and building a multi-million dollar podcast booking agency and software company, Travis shares the real pros and cons of podcast guesting today. He explains why the strategy has evolved, how entrepreneurs can use podcast appearances to build authority and relationships, and why even smaller niche shows can create massive business opportunities. On this episode we talk about: Why podcast guesting has become more competitive over the last few years The difference between “needle-moving” podcasts and niche audience podcasts How podcast appearances improve search visibility and AI discoverability Building relationships and networking through podcast interviews Using podcast guest appearances as a scalable content creation strategy Top 3 Takeaways Podcast guesting is still valuable, but not always for direct lead generation — authority, search presence, and relationships may be even more important. Smaller niche podcasts can often outperform large shows when it comes to conversions and highly targeted audiences. Podcast interviews can become a powerful content engine, allowing entrepreneurs to create clips, blogs, newsletters, and social posts without constantly creating content from scratch. Notable Quotes “The demand for podcast guests has only decreased while the supply has increased dramatically.” “It’s way more about audience crossover than it is about audience size.” “Podcasting creates more room for engineering serendipity in your life.” Connect with Travis Chappell: Website: TravisChappell.com Instagram: @travischappell A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit Fanvue today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to Mode Mobile Investments Travis Makes Money is made possible by HighLevel – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial today. gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices