Pitched: Real Stories of Pitching Bold Ideas
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsPitched shares the unfiltered stories of our guests as they take center stage and pitch their boldest ideas. Whether they sealed the deal or crashed and burned, our guests bear it all, offering valuable insights into the art of persuasion and resilience in the world of business and everyday life. Tune in for a raw and unscripted journey through the highs, lows, and lessons learned from people who dare to not only dream big but pitch big.
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Episodes
19. Q+A on Podcast Pitching + Guesting
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 38.7 MBNow, more than ever, is likely the time to be prioritizing your visibility and pitching yourself for podcast appearances. With that in mind, I answer some of your questions about podcast pitching, guesting, and the Go Pitch Yourself program. And, true to form, I’ve included some actionable takeaways that you can implement now to really up your visibility game. Topics covered include: How the Go Pitch Yourself course has evolved from its original launch to its current form (closes April ...
18. Podcast Guesting when Everyone is Home w/ Melissa Corkum
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 64.6 MBShould we give up on podcast guesting when everyone is home? Many of us are experiencing an abundance of humans being home with us, needing our attention, and using our internet. ;) In times like this, whether it’s summer break, the holidays, or yes, a global pandemic, it might seem like the best solution is to nix pitching yourself for visibility opportunities and to let your business take a seat on the backburner for a bit. In this conversation with Melissa Corkum, we discuss why now, mo...
17. Using HARO to Pitch Media and Podcasts with Erin Ollila
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 63.8 MBHelp A Reporter Out (HARO) is a service which connects journalists and bloggers with relevant expert sources. But, HARO can be really useful for increasing your visibility, both in the media and on podcasts. How? First, mentions in traditional media sources can increase your authority and credibility. And, until recently, HARO has been most relevant for traditional news sources and written media outlets. Increasingly, though, we’re seeing it being used to source expert guests for podcast...
16. Taking Up Space with Sara Dean
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 72.9 MBAre you a female entrepreneur who is ready to start pitching but you worry that you’re not EXPERT enough? Tune in as Sara Dean and I chat about taking up space, sharing our gifts, and the importance of not shrinking in both our personal and work lives. Sara is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the top-rated Shameless Mom Academy Podcast (over 2 million downloads). She left her successful career in the fitness sector when she recognized that it had the potent...
Bonus: Niche that Pitch
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 37.7 MBIf you're new to pitching yourself for podcast appearances, you’re probably going all out pitching to as many outlets as you can brainstorm. But as we’ve all heard, the riches are in the niches, and that’s true of podcast guesting, as well. Listen in today as I offer some insider info on crafting your pitches in a way that helps you stand out more to podcast hosts and listeners. Sounds like a lot of work, right? Well, I also cover how niching your pitches not only makes them more effect...
15. Real Talk with Podcast Producer Lauren Wrighton
March 03, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 45.3 MBWhen you’re pitching yourself for podcast appearances, you might wonder just what the Podcast Producer is looking for. Well, if that’s you, listen up! In this conversation with podcast strategist and producer Lauren Wrighton we show you the flip-side of the podcast pitching process and her inside perspective to help make your pitches more impactful. Lauren helps business coaches launch and grow podcasts that make an impact on their audience and their business. She also uses her expertise...
14. Web and Email Copy That Stands Out With Erika Holmes
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 53.8 MBWeb and email copy? Why is that important to consider when you’re a podcast guest? Well, as of January 2020, Apple estimates that there are over 550,000 podcasts in existence. You can imagine, then, that there will be a lot of folks in the same niche as you, appearing as guest experts on those shows. So how do you stand out once people discover you on someone else’s podcast? In this conversation with my friend and founding member of the Go Pitch Yourself program Erika Holmes, we talk abou...
13. How to be a Gracious Podcast Guest and Host
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 41.1 MBI’ve talked in the past that appearing on a podcast, if done right, can be the start of an incredible business relationship between guest and host. In this episode, I talk about all the ways you can help ensure that happens long before the ‘record’ button is hit. Yes, the way you pitch can create a lasting first impression. By the same token, the way a podcast host accepts (or rejects) pitches can be just as impactful. Listen as I lay out ways in which hosts and guests can make the pre-...
12. How Media And Podcasts Can Play Well Together With Christina Nicholson
January 21, 2020 11:29 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBWith everything I’ve talked about so far on the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, it’s obvious that I think podcasts should be a key part of your visibility plans. But what about traditional media? In this funny (and frank!) conversation with my friend Christina Nicholson, we’ll talk about the similarities and differences between podcasts and traditional media, as well as the best ways to use your pitching skills to maximize your visibility. With her agency Media Maven, and her podcast Become a...
11. Podcast Pitching Sprints | Q+A
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 47.3 MBIf you’re looking to add podcast guesting to your marketing plans in the New Year, you might be wondering how you can fit it into your already packed schedule. That’s okay, because in this episode I talk about podcast pitching sprints and how they can be a really effective way to kickstart your visibility on podcasts. Topics covered include: What is a Podcast Pitching Sprint? What can you achieve through a Podcast Pitching Sprint? What is the benefit of a sprint over just pitching...
10. A Tale Of Pitching Two Businesses With Brandi Mowles
December 31, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBBrandi Mowles is a Facebook Ad Strategist and the host of the Serve, Scale, Soar membership community where she helps service providers scale to 10K months. Brandi has grown from being pitched as a podcast guest expert (by me!) to hosting her own podcast - and being pitched to herself! In this episode, we dive into why Brandi identified podcasts as a key marketing channel for both arms of her business, her experiences as both a podcast guest and host, and the kind of things she likes to ...
09. How to Plan Next Year's Visibility Goals
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode I’m going to share my own visibility planning for the New Year - as well as my wins and failures in 2019. After sharing a few of my own recent favorite podcast episodes, I dig into how I’ve mapped out my own visibility goals. Topics covered include: My favorite recent podcast episodes What went well in my business this year - and what didn’t How I used this knowledge to plan my business goals for the next year What are the ways that the visibility part of my busi...
08. Pitch Review: How Not to Go Pitch Yourself
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 38.2 MBI’ve mentioned in previous episodes the general mistakes that people can make when pitching themselves for visibility opportunities. So this time, I’m going to dig a little deeper and share what a real-life bad pitch can look like! Please note that it is NOT my intention to mock the work of other people. Each of the mistakes I cover here is incredibly common - and in some cases, I’ve made them myself. All I want to do is give you the confidence to get out there and start pitching yourse...
07. How to Productively Pitch Yourself with Amber De La Garza
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 65.4 MBIn previous episodes of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, I’ve mentioned the importance of making every podcast pitch unique to the person you’re trying to connect with. Now this might lead you to think that templates should be avoided at all costs. Well, I’m here to tell you that this is not the case. At all! My guest today is Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, and speaker, and in this...
06. The Roadmap For Podcast Pitching Success
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 35 MBToday, I’m spilling the beans on the roadmap I follow with each and every client my team and I pitch, including myself. Listen to my six-step process to podcast-pitching success - and follow a link below to grab a downloadable copy which also includes the five mistakes you should avoid! Topics covered include: The importance of thinking about what will make your ideal client hire you What talk topics are you an expert in that are relevant to your ideal client? The importance of rese...
05. Generating Leads through Podcast Interviews with Nikki Rausch
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 51 MBBy now you should be used to the idea of pitching yourself for podcast interviews by focusing on the value of your content. But did you know that the same content, if presented correctly, can enable you to generate sales leads? Nikki Rausch is the Founder and CEO of Sales Maven, an organization dedicated to authentic selling. Nikki has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of "selling' into techniques, tools, and tips that can be successfully incorporated into a process...
04. When is the right time to start pitching?
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 37.1 MBAre you wondering when the right time is to start pitching yourself? Or are you waiting until you have the perfect brand and website, with an army of thousands of followers? Well, in this episode I'll tell you the things you need to have lined up before you get started. And, I share the things you shouldn't worry about at all! Topics covered include: When pitching yourself for podcast opportunities might not the best use of your time Pitching for visibility CAN be a long game, so don’t...
03. How To Approach A Mama Bear Podcast Host With Kendra Hennessy
September 23, 2019 15:30 - 48 minutes - 69 MBIf you’ve ever wondered how podcast hosts decide what type of guests to accept for their show, then this episode is for you. I sit down with Kendra Hennessy, a friend and former client, to chat through why she doesn’t accept many of the podcast pitches that land in her inbox and how she decides the topics that she’ll say yes to. As the gatekeeper for her audience, Kendra shares what she's looking for in podcast pitches - and what she hates. Kendra Hennessy is a home management expert, a ...
02. Why Podcast Interviews Should Be Your First Visibility Strategy
September 23, 2019 15:00 - 13 minutes - 20.8 MBAre you interested in starting to pitch yourself for visibility opportunities? Not sure where to start? Should you pitch for speaking opportunities, guest posts, podcast interviews, or local media? There are soooo many options! Spoiler: podcasts are the best place to start dipping your toe in the visibility waters. Join me as we chat through the 5 reasons you should start with podcast pitching and why pitching the right hosts in the right way can lead to opportunities far beyond a 30-mi...
01. Welcome to the Go Pitch Yourself Podcast with Angie Trueblood
September 23, 2019 14:30 - 22 minutes - 32.4 MBI am on a mission to help you grow your business through the power of podcasts and other visibility opportunities! In this first episode, I talk about how I was able to turn my love of podcasts into a successful business. In future episodes, I’ll share the strategies I use to position my own clients in front of audiences of their ideal client, chat with other influencers to hear what they love (and hate) to see in a pitch, and will interview folks who can help you maximize the visibility...
Go Pitch Yourself Trailer
September 17, 2019 14:27 - 1 minute - 4.1 MBAngie Trueblood is a self-made podcast visibility strategist who is determined to inspire and equip mission-driven entrepreneurs to start putting their hard-earned expertise to good work. Discover how to connect with audiences of your ideal clients through podcast interviews, online publications, speaking opportunities and more, in a way that feels authentic and moves your business forward. If you're tired of doing #allthethings to get known in your niche, it's probably time to get more ...