How to Get Booked on Podcasts or Find the Perfect Guest

Podcast Nest
General
July 1, 2025

Podcasting is way more fun when you’re not scrambling at the last minute to find a guest or sending 20 emails hoping someone will book you.

Whether you’re trying to get featured on shows or looking for guests for your own podcast, here’s what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in real life.

Want to Be a Guest?

Here’s what actually works:

1. Get Clear on What You Offer
You don’t need to be a celebrity. You just need a clear angle.
Instead of “I can talk about marketing,” try “I help coaches grow on LinkedIn without running ads.”
That kind of clarity helps hosts find you.

2. Be Discoverable
Fill out your Podcast Nest profile like it’s your intro on a first date.
Say who you are, what you can talk about, and who you’d love to talk to.
Add a photo. A website. Maybe a short clip if you have one but it’s okay if you don’t.

3. Submit a Collab (It’s Like Raising Your Hand)
Don’t wait around. On Podcast Nest, you can submit a Collab, which is basically your pitch for a conversation.
Think of it like saying, “Here’s who I am, here’s what I’d love to talk about, and here’s who I want to connect with.”
It shows up to all the right hosts who are browsing for their next guest.

4. Don’t Wait for messages
Scroll through open hosts requests on Podcast Nest. If you see a show you vibe with, just message right there. No weird emails. No back-and-forth. Just click and connect.

Hosting a Podcast and Looking for Guests?

We’ve been there. Booking can be a full-time job.

1. Define Your Guest Type
Before you post, ask: Who do I actually want on my show?

  • Founders with bootstrapped success?
  • Experts who keep it real (not robotic)?
  • People with stories that haven’t been told a hundred times?

2. Submit Once, Get Real Matches
Create a host request on Podcast Nest. Be specific, but chill. Mention your audience, vibe, and the kind of person you’re looking for.
The right people will find you. No chasing.

3. Skip the Scheduling Headaches
Once someone reaches out, you can check out their profile, message them, and book a call, all in one place.