There is Only One Issue - I Do a Solo Show - Ralph Estep Jr.

## The Content Creator's Accountant Ralph Estep Jr. joins me to talk about one of the biggest challenges in podcasting: getting booked as a guest. We break down why so many podcast pitches fail and share real examples of outreach that completely misses the mark. ## Find All of Ralph's Shows You can find all of Ralph's shows at www.askralph.com ## So Many Bad Pitches As the host of Financially Confident Christian and Content Creators Accountant, Ralph has seen just about every type of pitch imaginable. He explains what podcast hosts are really looking for and why taking the time to personalize your message can make all the difference. Ralph also shares the importance of researching a podcast before reaching out. A pitch that shows you understand the show's audience and explains why you're a good fit stands out far more than a generic email sent to hundreds of hosts. ## Step One: Does the Show Do Interviews? Ralph shares how the same people keep pitching a show **that doesn't do interviews.** This just proves (along with "I hope this finds you well") that the agencies pitching these guests have done zero investigation. ## Want to Keep Your Money? Beyond pitching, Ralph shares advice for content creators about managing their finances. He explains why it's important to have a plan for your money and how working with an accountant can help creators keep more of what they earn as their businesses grow. If you want to become a better podcast guest, write pitches that get responses, and build your podcasting business more strategically, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice. ## Dave's Favorite CRM If you're looking for CRM not so much to have funnels and track sales, but save information about your contact, and create a task list of follow ups, then check out (and this is the real name) Less Annoying CRM. It's $15/month per person. I love it. ## Takeaways: - In this episode, Ralph Estep Jr. elucidates the intricacies of effectively pitching a podcast. - We engage in a critical examination of various podcast pitches, identifying deficiencies and areas for enhancement. - Listeners are provided with tangible examples and constructive feedback to refine their podcasting outreach strategies. - Ralph emphasizes the importance of delivering **genuine value** to podcast audiences through thoughtful guest selections. - We discuss the phenomenon of automated pitches and the lack of **authentic engagement** from some outreach attempts. - The episode highlights the necessity for podcast hosts to **critically evaluate** the relevance of potential guests to their specific audience. Mentioned in this episode: **We Need Your Stories - Help Guests Find You** We'd love to hear your bad (or good) pitch you've received (as we can learn from both). While you're sharing your pitch story, tell us a little bit about your show, and who your perfect guest would be (if you do interviews). Go to pitchapodcast.com/story Pitch Your Story