Key Takeaways
- To appear as a guest on a podcast with minimal preparation, an experienced speaker may only need to spend time on the recording itself, along with some administrative tasks.
- For those who are just starting their journey or prefer to prepare, spending around 2 hours on preparation, including listening to a podcast episode and researching the host, can help increase comfort and confidence.
- Whether preparing extensively or lightly, the goal is to find an approach that suits the individual's current level of experience and comfort.
How much time does it take to appear on podcasts as a guest?
Well, it depends on how well prepared you want to be.
On one hand, you can just show up and talk.
That’s it.
No prep.
This usually works well if you’re an experienced speaker, if you know the questions beforehand or if you talk about this topic very often.
By doing this, the time investment will be pretty much just the recording itself.
(And some admin, such as ‘thank you’ emails, etc.)
But if you’re just starting your journey, want to improve, or get nervous easily, you must prepare.
That means listening to an episode of a podcast you’re about to appear on, come up with a few stories or anecdotes, and maybe learn a thing or two about the host.
This way, you might spend 2 hours just preparing BUT you’ll be way more comfortable.
Neither approach is wrong.
But it really depends where you are on your journey.
