Guest podcasting is one of the fastest ways to grow your audience because it puts you directly in front of engaged listeners who already love podcasts.
Why this works
Tip: Podcasts have higher engagement rates than social media, making guest appearances one of the most effective marketing strategies.
Not all podcasts will help you grow. You need to target shows with engaged, relevant audiences.
How to do it
Quick Win: Create a “Top 20 Podcasts to Guest On” list and start pitching this week.
Podcast hosts get tons of guest requests—so your pitch needs to stand out.
How to do it
Tip: Follow up one week later if you don’t get a response—many hosts are busy but open to good pitches.
A guest appearance shouldn’t just be a one-time traffic boost—you should strategically turn listeners into subscribers.
How to do it
Quick Win: Create a custom landing page for podcast listeners to track which guest appearances bring in the most leads.
Beyond guesting, collaborating with other podcasters can help both of you grow.
High-impact collaboration ideas
Tip: Look for podcasters who share a similar audience but aren’t direct competitors for the best collaboration results.
Growing your podcast doesn’t have to be slow. By guesting on other shows, pitching strategically, and leveraging collaborations, you can rapidly expand your reach, increase engagement, and attract more loyal listeners.
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Donna Kunde
Donna Kunde is a podcast host, radio personality (in 184 countries), and co-founder of IBGR.network. She's the co-author of THE INFLUENCERS FORMULA and has produced over 15,000 podcasts (with 1.3M+ downloads), several in the top 100. Donna is also a public speaker, one of Virginia's top 50 Women Leaders, and received the Lead and Lift Others Culture award from John Maxwell. From stages around the world, Donna has reached the ears of millions.
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