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One of the things I love the most about podcasting is that it is a great way to learn new things — whether you are the listening or the one creating the podcast.
Today is an example of that for me. Since I’m just starting this podcast, and since I plan to do a lot of interviews, I decided to focus my first interview on the topic of interviews, and grilled my guest, Phyllis Nichols, on the topic of interviews. The bottom line was that this was my first interview EVER, and she has done many interviews, so this was a great way for me to learn!
How to Conduct Great Interviews
In this episode we talked about how to conduct great interviews. Here are some of the things we covered:
- Phyllis’ experience with interviews — both as an interviewer and as someone who has been interviewed
- Different ways to conduct podcast interviews and the pros and cons of each way
- How to come up with questions for interviews
- What criteria to use when selecting someone to interview for your podcast
- How much talking the interviewer should do, compared to how much talking the interviewee should do
- How to prepare your podcast interviewee for the interview so that you can maximize the effectiveness of the interview
- What types of technologies and services to use for interviews — even if you’re tech-phobic
- The benefits of both being interviewed and interviewing others
- What to do if you’re nervous about conducting interviews or being interviewed
Things Mentioned on This Episode
- Blog Talk Radio
- Skype
- Podcast Answer Man
- FreeConferenceCallHD.com
- Audacity
- Sound Advice Sales and Marketing
Phyllis Nichols
You can learn more about Phyllis Nichols by visiting her website, Sound Advice Sales and Marketing.
Click here for the transcript.
Hi Rebecca,
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast with Phyllis. You have such a warm and inviting, professional yet personal style. I know you’ll do extremely well and I’m looking forward to hearing more from you.
I have subscribed in iTunes via the Podcast App and give you a 5-Star rating!
One tip I’m just discovering for my own interview show is to do an advanced call with your interviewee before the actual podcast is recorded. I did this the other day with someone I’m interviewing next week. It was a great way to share my vision for the topic and show and to get to know the other person. I know this isn’t always possible with every guest, but a huge advantage if you can make it happen!
Best,
Greg
Hi Greg,
Thanks so much for stopping by, listening to the podcast, leaving a comment, subscribing in iTunes, and leaving me a 5-star rating! Wow!
That’s a great tip to have the call before the podcast is recorded. I haven’t done that yet, but do spend some time at the beginning of the call, before the interview begins, just chatting a bit and letting them know what to expect (even though I’ve tried to do that in written form before). I can see how a call specifically dedicated to that prior to the podcast interview would be really helpful. Thanks for sharing that tip and your experience!
Best,
Rebecca
Rebecca,
Thanks again for the opportunity to be part of your podcast. I enjoyed the interview and one of these days I think we should turn the tables and let me interview you!
You have so much to share and I know it’d be fun – always enjoy hearing and reading what you have to say!
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You’re very welcome, Phyllis. I totally enjoyed the interview. You did a fabulous job and it was a true pleasure! I’d be happy to have you turn the tables!
Hope you have a great week, and that it is warmer in Nashville than it is in Denver!
Rebecca