Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Jessica Rhodes, CEO and Founder of Interview Connections, to explore why podcast guesting only works when the right ingredients are in place, and how trust, relationships, and authentic storytelling can turn every interview into real business growth, visibility, and lasting impact.
In This Episode:
✨ Why leaving out just one ingredient of success can make podcast guesting seem like it does not work
✨ How trust and searchability turn every interview into a credibility builder for your business
✨ Why podcast guesting is a relationship first strategy and a premium form of networking
✨ How to play the long game and become a truly great guest through consistency and craft
✨ How your origin story, your confidence, and your authentic voice create connection and legacy
Key Takeaways:
📌 Podcast guesting is marketing, a strategy to grow your business and not just to chase the biggest audience
📌 Every interview is a trust checkbox you can share with prospects before a sales call
📌 Choose shows where a genuine relationship and future collaboration are possible
📌 Most people give up too soon, so consistency allows the compound effect to take place
📌 Build a story vault of repeatable stories that reveal your purpose
📌 Use the flavors of speech, including tempo, tone, and pauses, to hold attention
📌 Authenticity wins, because the real version of you is the most attractive one
Memorable Quotes:
"PR is visibility. It is not marketing." - Jessica Rhodes
"So podcasting and podcast guesting is marketing. It is a strategy to grow your business, not to try to just get the biggest audiences possible." - Jessica Rhodes
"The real version of you is so much way more attractive." - Julie Riga
Perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, and business leaders who want purpose-driven visibility that leads to real growth.
Connect with Jessica:
🌐 interviewconnections.com
🎙️ Podcast Booking and Guesting Strategy
📚 Free Podcast Guesting Masterclass
Connect with Julie:
🌐 https://stacklist.app/julieriga
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