97. How I Escaped A Podcast Sales Funnel

We've likely heard of sales funnels, but did you know there are podcast sales funnels, too? Candidly, if you have a podcast and are using it to grow a business, it should have some elements of an effective funnel in place. Lately, though, I've seen an interesting twist on how hosts are using podcasts, which includes them hosting interviews so they can invite 'guests' on who they would love to work with. Basically, they're using the show as a way to get time with someone who would otherwise not spend 30 minutes talking to them. I don't have any issue with using this as a strategy. In fact, I've advocated for some podcasters using it. What I DO have an issue with is using your show as a way to funnel people closer to working with you and not truly being interested in showcasing their expertise or story for your audience. And, I have an issue with it because I was recently stuck in a podcast sales funnel. Luckily, I managed to escape and am sharing all the ins and outs of my experience with you. In this episode, I show you how to recognize when you've stumbled into a podcast sales funnel. I also explain how to evaluate if the guest visibility opportunity is still a good use of your time. Topics covered include: My recent experiences with podcast sales funnels and how I managed to escape them Why the audience is of little or no importance if a podcast host's primary goal is to convert guests into clients The red flags to be on the lookout for if you think you're in a podcast sales funnel How to tell if the visibility opportunity on offer is still worth your time   Full show notes and resources: https://www.thepodwizegroup.com/escape-podcast-sales-funnel