If you’re just starting out as a new podcaster or have been in the game for some time, it’s okay for you to stop and re-evaluate how and what you can do to become a better podcaster. Sometimes we lose the little things and neglect our shortcomings instead of looking for solutions to strengthen them. More than trying to plug in a mic and hit the record button, being a successful podcaster demands a lot more. You have to understand your speaking style, master the art of being a good host, and always put yourself in different situations to test your skills and help you constantly learn. Here are some things you can do that will improve your experience level.

1. Try interviewing experts in your niche

There are over a million podcasters on Apple Podcasts (with more being added every day). One must gain a deeper knowledge base than your target competition or a much deeper (and authentic) interest in your podcast so that you can stand out, but ideally both. Focus primarily on having the best guests related to the topic of your podcast.

By having well-known expert guests on your podcast, your audience reacts positively and when they share your interviews, your stats will constantly increase. Even if possible, try to conduct your most important interviews in person. Although today Zoom or other online platforms make conducting distance interviews much easier, in-person interviews will also increase your networking ability. You could possibly create a new contact that will pay dividends later!

2. Share your interview with the experts to gain more followers

It’s probably a technique you’re familiar with. There’s a reason the interview style model is based on so many podcasts. Interviewing someone with an audience brings the material in front of new faces. It is one of the most common ways to expand your subscriber base. The key to working with influencers in your niche is making sure they have an engaged audience. If someone has 10,000 social media followers that they can connect their interview with and you see that their posts are gaining 500-1000 comments on average, they are a very good person to work with.

If they have an incredibly active audience (5-10 percent), this could indicate an opportunity for you to have a high conversion rate for your episode. When this expert tells his followers about his interview, some of those followers must also visit his website and his services. Some of them might reach out to you too, interested in being on your podcast! However, let’s make this clear … because of your listeners, you’re not just interviewing people. You want to add decision makers based on the topic you are talking about on your show.

4. Provide quality interviews and get quality results.

Make your interviews something your guests are proud of. You should take the time to research your guest and prepare for a great interview. This preparation will not only reflect well on your show, but it will also inspire your guests to share the episode with your audience. The main advantage you will get from rolling out the red carpet for influencers in your niche is gaining access to your audience, which could become your new listeners.

Conclution:

Increasing the number of audience and subscribers will increase your level of experience in the eyes of other people who search and review your shows in your niche. By interviewing other invited experts, you will also increase your position as an expert in the minds of your followers.