Saying yes to every guest pitch can dilute your message and confuse your listeners. It might feel polite, but it's holding your podcast back from real impact! In this episode, Suzanne Culberg shares four clear filters that help you decide who actually belongs on your show and how to say no without guilt. Get ready to protect your time, serve your audience better, and grow a show that stays aligned with your purpose!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/351Chapters00:00 The Importance of Saying No in Podcasting02:54 Finding the Right Fit: Audience Overlap05:45 Choosing Topics Wisely09:05 Building Rapport with Guests12:01 Aligning Promotional StrategiesTakeawaysSaying no is often the best thing you can do for your audience.It's a triple win for everyone involved.You want to ensure that there is some level of audience overlap.Sometimes it's the topic that leads to a no.If you have no rapport with your guest, your listeners will pick up on that.You can just tell that there's no chemistry.What is your overarching bigger thing for your podcast?You decide for your requirements for your show.Clear is kind, whichever ones of these you choose to take.Podcasting is incredible, it's valuable.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/351PodMatch has officially launched a podcast network for independent interview-based podcasts! To apply to be part of the network, please visit https://PodMatch.com/network and press the "Join Network" button in the top center of the screen. While you're there, be sure to check out some of the incredible shows in the network!
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