Episode 7

Are high-profile guests a good way to grow your podcast audience?

When you're wondering how to grow your podcast audience, high-profile guests can feel like a silver bullet. But while having successful, well-known people on your show is hugely advantageous, it’s no guarantee your podcast will go from 10 listeners to 10,000 overnight.


How effective a guest is at growing your podcast audience will depend on a bunch of factors that are entirely out of your control and in this episode I take you through them so you can make sure your expectations are realistic.


Resources...


Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/growing-your-audience-with-high-profile-guests/

My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/

My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/

The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/


About me...


My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.

I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.


I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.


So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.


Get in touch...


Twitter: @RachelCorbett

Facebook: @RachCorbett

Instagram: @_RachelCorbett

Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

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Rachel Corbett

Rachel Corbett is a podcasting expert, entrepreneur and media professional with over 20 years experience in television, radio, podcasting and print.

The first half of her career was spent as a breakfast and drive host working for some of the biggest radio stations in Australia before moving her focus to podcasting.

Over ten years Rachel has established herself as a leading expert in podcasting in Australia as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks – Mamamia and currently Nova Entertainment.

She’s also hosted over ten podcasts and is the Founder of the online podcasting course, PodSchool.

Rachel is currently a regular panellist and occasional host on Channel 10’s nightly news show, The Project and she’s worked as a TV presenter/panellist on shows including Q&A, Have You Been Paying Attention, The Morning Show, Weekend Sunrise, The Today Show, Weekend Today, Paul Murray Live and Studio 10.

She’s also worked as a writer and has been published in The Huffington Post, The Daily Telegraph, News.com.au, Mamamia, The Collective, and Body + Soul