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207: How to Be a Better Podcast Host (Without Burning Bridges)

207: How to Be a Better Podcast Host (Without Burning Bridges)

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters · Haylee Gaffin

March 17, 202611m 33s

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Show Notes

Are you being the best podcast host you can be? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top tips for selecting, pitching, and communicating with guests in a way that protects your reputation, relationships, and audience. Because how you host is a reflection of how you lead. 


Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.


Find It Quickly: 

Get clear on the actual goal of your podcast (2:07)

Guest selection is a leadership responsibility (3:06)

Pitch with context, not just credentials (3:51)

Confirm the topic before you hit record (4:58)

Host the conversation - even if it’s not perfect (6:05)

If you mess up, repair the relationship (8:55)

The Podcast Guest Research Assistant (9:48)


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Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com



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