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Hello, Podcast Guest! Thank you for your interest to inspire others by sharing your story and experience.
For a smooth interview, please review the tips below and notify me with questions and concerns before we meet.
Before the Interview
Days prior
- Add your appointment & reminder date/time to your calendar.
- Make sure your website(s) and social media(s) are working.
- Be sure and send me your 50-word Bio right away.
Prep your recording “studio”
- Select your recording space, make sure you will be in a quiet place where you will be uninterrupted.
- I record through GoTo Meeting and recommend a quality microphone and headset such as the Logitech ClearChat Comfort/USB H390 [Click Here] which can be purchased at Amazon for about $23. Another great option is the highly affordable MAONO USB lavalier microphone at just $15.
- Note: If you get on the interview with us and your sound quality is not good, we may cancel the interview until you can upgrade your sound quality.
- Join the interview at the appointed time by connecting with us for an audio-only session.
Hours prior
- Text me at (786) 709-0479 if you’re running late.
- Be in a quiet place for the interview, no background noise.
- Turn off your mobile phone, if calling in via your computer. Even a “silent” phone can buzz on your desk
- Silence your computer’s notifications
- Put up a “Recording – Do Not Disturb” on your door
- Tell others nearby that you’re recording to minimize their interruptions
- If using a computer,
- Use a hardwire internet instead of a Wi-Fi connection, if possible.
- Use the recommended USB headset, lavalier mic, or better.
- Be ready to talk about how you help your clients/customers, your backstory, and experience when we connect at the scheduled time.
During the Interview
Show Sequence – (the interview should take about 30 minutes)
Note: These are sample questions which we may use during the interview.
DO NOT write out answers for these, but merely read through them and formalize answers in your head. It is always better to answer unscripted during the interview. And, we are never sure where the show flow will take us.
Opening / Intro (30 seconds – 1 minute)
Why the guest is on the show and how it relates to:
- Recent news
- The show theme and topic
- How it can help the listener and the benefits
- Short bio and what this guest will help us understand
WHO Question
The WHO question sets the stage for the rest of the interview by establishing who you are, who you help and what you help them accomplish.
Q: Tell us about [Name of Business] and how you are helping your [Clients / Patients / Term used to refer to customers].
- Describe at least one big problem you specialize in solving.
- Describe the outcome the outcome that can be achieved by working with you.
- Describe the difference achieving this outcome can make in their life.
WHY Question
The WHY question establishes the benefits of achieving the Desired Outcome.
Q: What are the advantages of [Interview Topic – What they help clients accomplish] for [Addicts in Recovery – Other Addiction Professionals – Target Audience]?
MFUP Questions
The Misconceptions, Fears & Unknown Pitfalls questions will produce the core content of the chapter.
Q: What do you feel are the biggest myths out there when it comes to [Interview Topic – What they help clients accomplish]?
Q: What are some common misconceptions around the [Addiction Recovery – Guest’s Industry] Industry?
Q: What are some of the most common fears about [Interview Topic – What they help clients accomplish]?
- Beyond their ability?
- What if it doesn’t work?
- What others would think?
- Damaging side effects?
- Personal risk?
Q: How can they get past these fears?
Q: What other perceived obstacles do you see that might be preventing [Addicts in Recovery – Other Addiction Professionals – Target Audience] from seeking the help of a [Guest’s Profession]?
- Cost too much?
- Takes too much time?
- Not going to work for them?
Q: What are some of the little-known pitfalls or common mistakes you see [Addicts in Recovery – Other Addiction Professionals – Target Audience] make on the road to [Interview Topic – What they help clients accomplish]?
Q: How can these pitfalls/mistakes be avoided?
CASE STUDY Question
Q: Can you share an example of how you have helped your [Clients / Patients / Term used to refer to customers] overcome these obstacles and succeed in [Interview Topic – What they help clients accomplish]?
BACKSTORY Questions
The BACKSTORY questions allow you to provide as much or little information about what led you do what you do and help the people you help.
Q: What inspired you to become a [Guest’s Profession]?
- Include a short story about a specific time or event when you caught the bug to do what you do.
- This might include a book, movie, person that inspired you.
- Describe what drives you and your passion to do what you do and help the people you help.
Q: Can you share a lesson you learned early on, that still impacts how you do business today?
- Mistake you made?
- Overcoming your own obstacles & misconceptions?
EDUCATOR / ADVOCATE Questions
Q: What’s the most important question [Addicts in Recovery – Other Addiction Professionals – Target Audience] should ask themselves as they consider [Interview Topic – What they help clients accomplish]?
Q: What’s the most important thing [Addicts in Recovery – Other Addiction Professionals – Target Audience] should consider when evaluating a [Guest’s Profession]?
CALL TO ACTION Question
Q: How can someone find out more about [Jane Smith] and [Name of Business] and how you can help?
After the Interview
- You will receive all the details when the show is live, including links to the show, templates of social media share messages, custom shareable images, instructions on how to embed the player into your own site, and more.
- Please recommend other Guests who are as awesome as you are for us to interview.
** I will call you via GoTo Meeting at the appointed time. After booking the interview, I will send you the GoTo Meeting
meeting id and instructions on how to access it.
This is an audio-only interview.
Recording
By participating in the Unpause Your Life Podcast interview with Dr. Cali Estes, you agree to the following:
General
- You agree to participate as an expert in one 30-minute interview on the subject area we discussed.
The interview will be recorded by Dr. Cali Estes. - Dr. Cali Estes will provide the interview call line, recording, and email reminders.
Intellectual Property
- Dr. Cali Estes owns the recording and may re-purpose, resell, distribute and disseminate the recording in the future, without compensation to you.
- You agree to allow Dr. Cali Estes to retain rights to the produced media for potential future use in speeches, books, and in all other public distribution.
Marketing Commitment
- You agree to send your entire community two emails and provide social media support for the podcast episode.
Sample post copy and share images/assets will be provided. - If for some reason you’re unable to make the above marketing commitments, you agree to contact Dr. Cali Estes at info@theaddictionscoach.com to make an alternate arrangement.
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