Podcast Guest Proposal

As of March 2019, new episodes get 150+ unique downloads in their initial week. And over 17,000 episodes have been downloaded total since launching in January 2018. The episodes are evergreen and continue to be promoted regularly through social media and other marketing efforts, so those downloads continue to grow month-over-month!

I like to keep things casual and have a fairly organic conversation... as if we were having coffee together and I wanted to know more about your story. That being said, I do like to have some recommended questions to ask which you provide, so that I can ensure you highlight the parts of your story that are most important to you, and I have some canned questions I'll likely ask, such as "What is your number one tip for parent entrepreneurs" and/or "What is your best piece of advise for raising a child with an entrepreneurial mindset."

Typically 30 minutes but please block out one hour just in case!

As of August 2019, all interviews are conducted via Facebook Live using Zoom, which is very user friendly and works really well. You'll receive the Zoom link upon scheduling and in a reminder email the day before your scheduled recording. After the live video is recorded, the audio will be edited and released across all podcasting platforms, and the video will be reposted to YouTube as well.

If you plan to join me from a computer (recommended), then you don't need to do anything ahead of time! You'll simply click the zoom link I send you shortly before our scheduled time and you'll go right to the zoom room to join me. You should plan on using an external mic for the best sound quality - remember that sound quality really does matter. A USB mic is preferred, but headphones or earbuds that work for your cell phone are acceptable in a pinch. We can provide guidance if needed.

Try to refrain if you can. I like for kids to be able to enjoy the episodes too. If something slips I can always edit it out on the backend 🙂

Yes, I always edit every episode before it's syndicated across podcast platforms, however the live video within the Facebook Group remains unedited. Barking dogs, ringing cell phones, computer alerts, and crying babies are NOT easy to edit out and can disrupt the quality of the interview - and for that reason, I do recommend scheduling during a time when minimal distractions are likely, turning off your cell phone, and turning off all computer alerts.

I'll introduce myself first and make sure you don't have any other questions before we get started. When we're both ready, I'll countdown to when I start recording. After the recording ends, you may remain on the line for a formal "good bye."

We publish our program via a podcast because podcasting provides significant advantages over traditional radio broadcasting. When we feature a guest on our program (that’s YOU), that episode is saved as a digital media file (mp3). Each audio file lives permanently on our server and can be found on our website, through search engines and via Social Media as well as through our iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play podcast feeds. Each time a new listener subscribes to our podcast, your episode gets downloaded to their device or iTunes account. That means that your episode remains evergreen and more and more people will hear your message as we continue to build our audience. That is a huge benefit over what an old-school radio show can generate because once a live radio program has aired… it’s over, dead, done forever. Podcasts are growing in popularity and “with 7% of Americans 12+ now owning smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google home products, this represents an extraordinary opportunity for increased consumption of internet radio in the home,” said John Rosso, President of Market Development at Triton Digital. “Content producers would be wise to pay close attention to this growing segment of the market.”

Your episode is syndicated (distributed) to top-ranking websites and platforms around the world including:

• iTunes
• Google Podcasts
• Stitcher
• iHeartRadio
• Google Play
• Pinterest
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Tumbler
• Email syndication to our subscribers
• RSS feed distribution to leading podcast directories
• MegBrunson.com

PLUS, at your request, we'll provide you with hyperlinks to your episode so that you can share your recording with your own network and audience, and HTML code that will allow you to easily embed your episode on your own website where your visitors can play and replay your episode.

I "batch record" my podcast episodes, which means that I typically record large numbers of podcast episodes at one time, then schedule them to release up to 3-6 months in advance.

Meg Brunson is a former Facebook employee who left the 9-5 to be the mom she wanted to be to her 4 young daughters. She believes that everyone should be pursuing and monetizing their passions, and that parents can find a unique family-entrepreneur balance by involving their kids in the business. She is on a mission to support other parent entrepreneurs with figuring out how to not only balance work & family – but combine them! Meg is also a certified storyteller and draws on podcast experience from Pat Flynn and his Power-Up Podcasting group, of which she is an active member.

One of the most fun things about being a guest on the podcast is you'll get invited to my "FamilyPreneurs" group on Facebook. It's a fun way to extend your reach by engaging with our biggest fans the week your episode launches. It's definitely not a requirement, but we'd love to have you, and would benefit from your insights! To access the community now, visit FamilyPreneurCommunity.com