Why Don't Podcast Guests Share Their Episodes?

Of all the podcasting advice out there, one particular piece irks me the most: that you should host guests on your show to help you grow, because they’re going to promote the episode that they joined you for. A lot of the time that doesn’t happen, and it can be really frustrating if that’s something you’ve been counting on as a growth strategy. It’s not the only way to grow your podcast, and it’s definitely not the only reason to have guests on your show. 

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Why guests may not share your episode: “It’s just the reality of a situation that isn’t necessarily personal.” [1:39] 

How you should be looking at guests: “Who you know matters a lot more than how often they tweeted about you.” [4:52] 

Good podcast-hosting practice: swipe kits. [6:07] 

“A guest sharing your episodes is a great thing, but it is very much a bonus of the situation.” [7:07]