Episode description

In this episode, we’re uncovering the secrets to becoming a standout host for business or tech podcasts. Albert and I share our top three tips for new hosts, drawing on our experience from interviewing thousands of founders and F1000 executives. These strategies have been our go-to for successful interviews with top leaders.

And if you’re seriously interested in launching your podcast hosting career, stay tuned until the end—we’ve got an exciting opportunity at Mission that you won’t want to miss!

Key Moments

0:00 Intro

2:00 How Steph and Albert Got Started Hosting

5:10 Tip #1 - Be Authentic

8:42 Establish a Point of View 

11:52 Have Strong Opinions, Weakly Held

13:12 Tip #2 - Prep and Research

14:30 Ask How/Why Questions

16:58 Practice Transitions Between Questions

19:27 Plant a "No" or a "Yes"

23:45 Listen for the Things YOU Are Curious About

25:15 Ask "Dumb" Questions

28:28 Tip #3 - Professionalism

31:30 Why Your Mic and Camera Matter

34:00 Nurture Lasting Relationships

37:40 Mission is Hiring Hosts!

46:53 How to Apply to Be a Host

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