Ep254 – The Real Strategy Behind Podcast Guesting (It’s Not Just Getting Booked) with Lyndsay Phillips

Podcasting has quickly become one of the most powerful visibility platforms available to entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and experts today. Whether you're hosting your own show or appearing as a guest, podcasts create a stage where your voice, message, and story can reach audiences all over the world. But simply showing up on podcasts isn’t enough — there’s a strategy behind turning those conversations into real connection, credibility, and business growth. When done right, podcasting can become a powerful extension of your brand and your storytelling. In this episode of The Inside Story Podcast, I sit down with podcast strategist and agency owner Lyndsay Phillips, CEO of Smooth Business Podcasting. Lyndsay shares her journey into the podcasting world and pulls back the curtain on what actually works when it comes to podcast guesting, visibility, and leveraging podcasts as a marketing tool. Listen in as Lyndsay and I talk about: Why podcast guesting doesn’t automatically lead to clients (and what most people get wrong) The surprising reason being on the wrong podcasts can actually hurt your visibility How to approach podcast guesting with a clear strategy instead of just “getting booked” The behind-the-scenes reality of what podcast hosts and audiences actually respond to Why storytelling is the secret ingredient that makes podcast interviews unforgettable The key shift from promotion to connection that makes listeners want to work with you How to turn a single podcast appearance into long-term authority and opportunities If you want your voice to stand out on podcasts, storytelling is the skill that makes the difference. When you learn how to share meaningful stories instead of just information, you create the kind of connection that keeps listeners engaged and coming back for more. And if podcasting is part of your visibility strategy, this episode will help you think more intentionally about how you show up and where you share your voice. Tune in to hear the full episode and start approaching podcast guesting with a strategy that actually supports your message and your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep254 – The Real Strategy Behind Podcast Guesting (It’s Not Just Getting Booked) with Lyndsay Phillips is an episode from The Inside Story Podcast with April Adams Pertuis by April Adams Pertuis.

This episode is 58:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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