Send us a text Guesting on other people’s podcasts is THE BEST way to grow your own show. But before you start pitching yourself, there’s 4 things I want you to do first to get the best return on your time invested in podcast guesting. Tune in today and get all the scoop. RELATED EPISODES: Why Guest on Podcasts? Here’s 9 Ways It Builds Your Author Platform 7 Ways to Share Your Interviews as a Podcast Guest Pitching Only When You Launch a Book? Common Podcast Pitching Mistake #8 (and How to Fix I...
Feb 23, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hey friend, welcome to Book Marketing Mania! I'm your host Kim Stewart, a book marketing strategist for nonfiction authors. I know firsthand that books change lives and that you’d rather spend your time writing than marketing. God never intended for it to feel frustrating or yucky when getting your message out there. He simply wants you to serve those He called you to, and share how you can help them. Here on the podcast you’ll learn strategies to grow your author platform, m...
Feb 20, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Book Marketing doesn't come easy for any of us, and that’s why I invited my friend, Amy Wicks, to be my guest this week. Amy is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, author of "Should Christians Use the Enneagram?" and host of the Simply Wholehearted Podcast. Amy gives a quick overview of the Enneagram, and how each of the nine types can overcome their book marketing fears. Should Christians Use the Enneagram ? by Amy Wicks Amy's website ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST C...
Feb 16, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Want to outsource or hire help to do your book marketing but not sure how you'd pay for it? Today on Book Marketing Mania, my guest Becky Kopitzke is sharing how you can earn book marketing money by selling digital products. Becky is a nonfiction author, hosts The Inspired Business podcast, and coaches Christian communicators to earn an income to help get their God-given messages out into the world. Becky's Website The Inspired Business podcast ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCA...
Feb 09, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text It's our series finale! Are you keeping track of what podcast you pitch, when you pitched, what topic, when you followed up, etc? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #9 and I'm sharing how you can fix or avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram L...
Feb 02, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text What’s wrong with pitching podcasts only when we’re launching a book? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #8 and I'm sharing how you can fix or avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share prod...
Jan 26, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Have you been a guest on podcasts before or have other speaking experience? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #7, not sharing your speaking experience with your host, and how you can fix that even if you have no experience today! ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Ins...
Jan 19, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text When a podcast host receives your guest pitch and checks you out online, what will they find? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #6, your brand is confusing to the host, how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links m...
Jan 12, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #5, your pitch is all about you, and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Jan 05, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #4: sending cookie cutter pitches and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Dec 29, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #3: cold pitching the masses and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Dec 22, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #2: pitching without a plan and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Dec 15, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Not seeing the results you want from podcast pitching? Thinking maybe it’s not worth your time? I’m kicking off a new series with the most common mistakes I see authors making when pitching podcasts…and sharing how to fix them. RELATED EPISODE: #34 How to Pitch a Podcast ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET&a...
Dec 08, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Do you sometimes struggle with who your specific target readers are and how to stay on track with what God’s calling you to do? Are you constantly hearing from others “you SHOULD be doing this or you SHOULD be doing that” when it comes to marketing your books? Today my guest is my friend, Anne Watson, an incredible business strategy coach, and host of the new Swayology podcast, and I can’t wait for you to hear what she has to share to help you stop “shoulding” on yourself, beat im...
Dec 01, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text A quick message of thanks to you and the importance of "thinking of all the wonderful things He has done for you" (1 Samuel 12:24) to share with your readers. Happy Thanksgiving! ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only sh...
Nov 24, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text With podcast interviews lasting 30-45 minutes, you’ll share so many incredible things from your book and want to use that content again. Here’s six ways you can repurpose your interviews as a podcast guest. SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/52 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S ...
Nov 17, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text One of the biggest pet peeves I hear from podcast hosts is that their guests don’t share their interviews. Book marketing and podcast guesting are all about relationships and helping others, and that includes sharing your interview when it airs. Sharing just once isn’t enough. The more you share your interviews, the more people that will have the opportunity to listen and be blessed, and the faster you will meet your podcast guesting goals. So push play to learn 7 ways you can sha...
Nov 10, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Whether you’re building your author platform or marketing your book, Instagram is a great place to connect with your target readers and build relationships with podcast hosts that you might pitch to be a guest one day. Today I'm asking my friend and fave Instagram coach, Ruthie Gray, her best tips to help us focus on engagement when spending time on the platform. Ruthie's Authentic Online Marketing Podcast RuthieGray.Mom ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A ...
Nov 03, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text If you ever think "marketing feels sleazy", this quickie episode is for you! ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Oct 27, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text There’s nothing like a podcast host saying yes to your guest pitch, right? So once you receive their invitation to be on their show, then what? How can you surprise and delight your host (and listeners) by being a great podcast guest? Here are tips to help you before, during, and after your interview so you can show up and be the best podcast guest that everyone wants to have on their show. SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/48 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHE...
Oct 20, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text When a podcast host receives your pitch email and vets you as a guest, will they like what they see? Will they know instantly that you are the next best guest to help their listeners? Let's look at three areas of your online presence from a podcast host’s perspective and make sure you're showing them you are who your guest pitch says you are. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprou...
Oct 13, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text What's the fuss all about with podcast guesting and why should you start guesting before your Christian book launches? SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/46 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share pr...
Oct 06, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Want the scoop from Podcast Movement? What a blessing to get to hear from my favorite Christian podcasters and also the latest industry trends and tips. Whether you are a Christian author hosting a podcast or guesting on podcasts (or both), these takeaways will be super valuable to you! SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/45 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ R...
Sep 29, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text There’s nothing like pushing play on a podcast and hearing an author share their God-given message and the lessons they learned and how you too can live out your faith in every area of your life. Do you also want to build your author platform and market your book by guesting on podcasts? Before you can be a guest, you need to send a pitch email to the host making the ask. So should you connect with podcast hosts BEFORE you send your pitch? My answer is yes and I’m sharing 12 diffe...
Sep 22, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Have you been a Christian blogger for a while and now you're thinking about starting a podcast? Don't let all those blog posts go to waste. Repurpose them by creating podcast episodes. My guest this week is my friend Alana Dawson, podcasting coach and host of the Podcasting Party podcast. She's sharing: 6 steps to create podcast episodes from blog posts How to be consistent in podcasting How collaborating with others helps you grow your show How to flesh out book id...
Sep 15, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We want the message of our books to go far and reach all the women God meant it for, right? Today I'm sharing 7 ways to market your book through collaborations so you can reach readers you wouldn’t otherwise be able to. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affili...
Sep 08, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Everyone seems to be jumping on LinkedIn lately to market their products and services. So I invited my friend, Heather Heuman, author of The Golden Rules of Social Media Marketing , and host of the Infinitely More podcast (formerly known as Business, Jesus and Sweet Tea), to share how authors can use LinkedIn to make connections and grow their platforms. Heather shares: How to showcase your book in your LinkedIn profile How authors can make genuine connections with target readers,...
Sep 01, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text You know that feeling that there's too much to do to market your book and not enough time to do it? We can get so overwhelmed by all our ideas and start spinning our wheels on all the things yet get nowhere near achieving our marketing goals. Today I’m re-airing an interview from my very first podcast guest, my friend and amazing accountability coach, Christa Hutchins. Christa shares how to: Capture and prioritize all your marketing ideas Evaluate your ideas against your pain...
Aug 18, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Want to be a guest on podcasts, publications, and TV but don’t have the budget for a PR firm? You’re in for a treat today! My guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, host of the I Choose My Best Life podcast, award-winning author of Sacred Rest, and well-known speaker and author coach. Saundra shares: -- The difference in self-promotion vs. marketing evangelism -- How to pitch yourself to the media on an ongoing basis -- Why you should focus on building your email list vs. selling book...
Aug 04, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text I can't believe it's been a year already since I launched this podcast and today I'm sharing 7 lessons learned that I hope will help you on your journey (even if you're in the ' thinking about it ' stage). Spark Media Christian Podcasters on Facebook Christian Podcasters Association on Facebook ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Des...
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