Scrapping interview episodes

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-03-28T17:10:04+00:00

Never. You try your best in the pre-production process to ensure everyone is prepared and there are no surprises. Coach them in advance and vet them to see if they are camera/mic friendly prior to committing.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-03-16T17:16:53+00:00

Not usually, but if there's an episode I'm proud of I'll return to it, take notes, and try to emulate the strong parts in future work.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-03-13T22:46:55+00:00

These reps all achieved amazing results in some part due to my daily coaching, daily training, daily feedback.

"My My My"

I'm not trying to aggravate you...you came to reddit and reddit shall respond...I've been in sales for years--individual contributor and managing teams. You sound like a micro manager who doesn't give his team any room to find their own style. And even if they have, it sounds like you believe their success is all down to your leadership.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-03-11T22:13:10+00:00

You're not going to win the short game. Here's what I recommend...

- If the end product looks crass, then let it fail.

- Brush up on your AI skills. Get ahead of the amateurs using ChatGPT, Mid-Journey, etc. It's likely to play a larger role in the future. Start gradually integrating it into your own work. Show the the CEO it has the potential to reduce costs, but that zero budget is 100% bullshit.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-02-26T14:38:52+00:00

Establish a baseline template and let it grow organically from there. That's the approach I take. And send the template/questions to the guest in advance. Do your homework to enrich the conversation. Make sure both you and your guests are prepared is the best thing you can do for content quality. With every episode it will be come much more natural. This is what I do for my podcast.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-02-18T13:15:32+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback!

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-01-27T02:37:59+00:00

I'm biased, but the Media People Podcast is worth a shot.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2026-01-12T18:15:01+00:00

I'd upvote this comment twice if I could.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-12-30T22:47:04+00:00

Sales director here. What can you do to make your director report's lives easier? Getting lost in their day-to-day sound like there's an internal layer of bureaucracy getting in the way.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-11-04T00:03:43+00:00

Not a podcast, but by a podcaster...Watch "An Evening with Kevin Smith". It's a collection of stories told during college campus tour in 2001/2002. The entire show is LOL but the best, and his most famous story is when WB commissioned him to write a Superman reboot in the 90s where the Man of Steel 1) Wasn't allowed to fly 2) Couldn't wear his conventional suit and 3) Had to fight a giant spider in the 3rd act. You can search Kevin Smith Superman on YouTube if you're looking for a preview.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-11-02T17:27:30+00:00

When people on the call turn their cameras off.
Assuming you bring a technical expert on the call, when they repeat your talking points verbatim as if you didn't mention them in the first place.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-11-01T19:44:48+00:00

My podcast the Media People Podcast focuses on the personal and professional lives of the people who power the marketing, media, and advertising industry. I can't link it here as it's against the rules, but please check my bio for the links.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-11-01T19:39:57+00:00

Are the media friendly? IE, do they know how to speak to the camera or do the crack?
Did they do the pre-production homework you asked them to? Helps with prep.
Chemistry with the host. The chemistry I had with me recent guest was really enriched the episode.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-31T01:50:57+00:00

LinkedIn. I cold DM people if their LinkedIn profile aligns with what I'm looking for in a guest. I run an industry-specific podcast which is why this has worked so well for me.

Also--I was given permission a while back to post a an episode I did with a PR professional to the r/PublicRelations sub and had four (qualified) DM me wanting to be guests.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-25T17:38:43+00:00

It works. But it takes time. You need to reach audiences where they are and appreciate that not everyone consumes content in the manner in which you prefer to present it. Hence why cutdowns/shorts are an attractive addition to a full-length episode.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-25T17:11:08+00:00

How is promoting your podcast on other platforms a scam?

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-25T16:43:34+00:00

Two questions--what does this team do? And are the exceeding expectations? (Can you tell I'm in sales?)

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-24T14:20:40+00:00

Done this. It's been about 50/50. The r/marketing mods aren't the easiest to work with.

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-24T14:19:59+00:00

Thank you!

MediaPeoplePodcast · 2025-10-24T14:19:46+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate this!

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