Why Your Podcast Guest Appearances Aren’t Leaving an Impression (And How To Fix It Fast)

Why Your Podcast Guest Appearances Aren’t Leaving an Impression (And How To Fix It Fast)

Know why people forget you so quickly when you guest or co-host? It has nothing to do with your mic, your makeup, or your follower count. Becoming unforgettable has everything to do with your presence.  The kind of presence that changes rooms. Not fake confidence. Not polished-to-death talking points. Not the weird habit of dragging every conversation back to your offer like a greased-up sales eel. I’m talking about the kind of preparation that makes people remember you long after the live ends. I’m not talking about being “nice.” Nice is forgettable. Nice gets smiled at and scrolled past. I want you to become memorable, referable, and profitable. Inside this issue of the Mic Drop Mastery Newsletter, I walk through what it looks like to show up as a fully present co-host or guest, why most people ask painfully boring questions, and how one live conversation with Orel from Writestack [https://www.writestack.io/?via=jen] turned into something much bigger than “good engagement.” I also take you inside what’s happening in the Substack Podcast Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/studiomember] during launch month: · why the room is getting stronger as more experts gather · what makes a room profitable beyond just “having a good offer” · how referability deepens when people start connecting purposefully · and why your yes and your no both have a price tag, whether you want to admit it or not If you’ve been hovering… tweaking… waiting… making seventeen more edits in Descript instead of making a move… This episode is your call to profits through presence. Listen for: · the kind of questions that make hosts and audiences perk up on interviews · why referrals get easier when the right people are in the right room · what happened when I filled my founding member spots · and what blurry boundaries, undercharging, and capacity have to do with profitability If your podcast has been feeling more like a weekly act of hope than a business asset, press play now. You don’t need more how-tos. You need sharper presence. Clearer positioning. And one brave next move [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/studiomember].Curious about opening Substack paid tiers? Listen to #11 [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/011substackpodcaststudio] Jump in before July 1st - Substack Podcast Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe] - to get all the June goodies! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

How to Know If You’re Ready to Open Paid Tiers on Substack | #11

Wondering if it’s time to open your paid tiers on Substack? After opening paid tiers inside the Substack Podcast Studio, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about resistance, capacity, naming, paid subscribers, and whether paid tiers belong in your business plan. Paid tiers are not automatically the right move for everyone. What works for one business owner may not fit another. Your tiers need to match your audience, your offer, your capacity, your podcast strategy, and the way you want to serve. You’ll also hear why you do not need paid tiers to earn income on Substack, plus how to think through whether they support your bigger podcast growth strategy. Lean in to hear about: Fake scarcity vs. real capacity Whether you’re fighting confusion or resistance What 25 paid subscribers revealed about overall capacity Why unclear offers make you work harder than necessary How naming your publication can impact your Substack success How to respond when subscribers don’t use a feature the way you expected Why paid tiers must match your overall business plan and podcast growth strategy   Join us inside the Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/studiomember] to get all the goodies from June.  All June replays are only available to paid subscribers [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/studiomember] who enroll during the month of June.  Go here to claim one of the final founding member spots before the price goes up: thevirtualpodcastschool.com/substack [https://thevirtualpodcastschool.com/substack] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Substack Podcast Notes That Get Clicks, Shares, and Clients

Most podcasters treat their Substack Notes like little promotional flyers: “New episode is up!” “Here are three takeaways!” “Listen here!” Listen, I love a good announcement, but announcements are rarely good invitations. If you want people to click, listen, and share, you have to tune in to the WIIFM Radio Dial—the What’s In It For Me? station. In this episode, I’m showing you how to quit the flyer-style announcements and start writing Substack Notes that resonate and convert. What we’re covering: The “Minute 14” Gold: Why your best content is getting buried in your transcripts and how to dig it out. The WIIFM Dial: How to stop writing to everyone and start writing specifically for the client scrolling on her phone who needs to name what she’s feeling. Why this one Special CTA is Profitable: Stop chasing “everyone” and start asking your listeners to do this one thing instead. The Mirror Test: Turning your Notes into a mirror, not a flyer, so your audience sees themselves in your work. Listen to #9 Substack Podcast Studio [https://open.substack.com/pub/thejenrogers/p/009substackpodcaststudio1?r=7udws4&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]: Substack Podcast Calls To Action That Convert | #9 Want the direct, 1:1 strategy that actually converts? There are only 2 spots left for my 3-pack private coaching sessions. We’ll light a fire under your podcast strategy so you can stop circling and start earning. 👉 Grab the 3-pack and save $400 here: https://thevirtualpodcastschool.com/podcastcoaching [https://thevirtualpodcastschool.com/podcastcoaching](Use code: birthdaycoaching before June 21st at 1:00 PM Eastern.) Don’t stay in the thick of the ick. Book your private coaching and let’s make your podcast earn its keep. Hey you! Yes, you! Get your sweet self inside the Substack Podcast Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe] before the next sweet bonuses for paid members. Plenty of goodness all month long. Plus, you're not too late whatever month it is! Come join us as soon as you hear this episode [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe]! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Get Better Client Testimonials Without Awkward Follow-Up | #10

Stop Asking for Testimonials the Awkward Way You know that squirmy feeling when you know you need a testimonial, but too much time has passed? The client had a great experience. You know they did. They said kind things in Voxer, on Zoom, in a DM, maybe even through tears after a breakthrough. But then life happened. You forgot to ask right away. They forgot to send it. Now you’re staring at the message thread wondering if following up makes you sound needy, pushy, or mildly unhinged. I’ve been there. In this episode of The Substack Podcast Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/podcast], I’m talking about why strong testimonials do not magically appear just because someone loved working with you. You have to ask well. You have to remove the friction. You have to give people a clear lane so they know what kind of testimonial would be most helpful. And yes, vague testimonial requests create vague testimonials. A sweet “Jen is great” is kind, but it does not help a future client, event planner, collaborator, or buyer make a decision. In this episode, I’m sharing a recent testimonial I received from Remi Roy, founder of Podground.io [http://Podground.io], after I asked her for a speaker testimonial. I share the exact kind of request I sent her, then I break down why her response worked so well. Not because it was polished or fancy. Not because we overproduced it.  Because it was specific. Remi’s testimonial touched on the things event planners care about but do not always say out loud: · Will the content be useful? · Will they show up prepared? · Can this speaker hold the room? · Will they understand the mission? · Will this person be easy to work with? · Will they respect the people in the room? That is the kind of testimonial that builds trust before you ever get on a call. In this episode… · Why testimonials get awkward when you wait too long · Why asking “Can you send me a testimonial?” creates too much friction · How to guide someone without scripting their words · Why different testimonials need different prompts · What made Remi’s testimonial strong · The difference between a kind compliment and a useful business asset · How testimonials can help future clients feel safer saying yes · Why clarity always beats vague praise · How testimonials can give you language for future marketing · Why testimonials are assets you intentionally steward   I also break down the key pieces of a strong testimonial: Context | Credibility | Specifics | Experience | Outcome | Recommendation If your testimonials are missing those pieces, they may sound nice, but they won't do the heavy lifting you need them to do. 🎂A little birthday-week invitation This episode is landing during my birthday week, and through June 21st at 1:00 PM Eastern, I have some birthday goodies waiting inside the paid tiers of The Substack Podcast Studio. If you’ve been circling the Studio, this is a beautiful time to come in. Right now, the annual promo is $99 for the year [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/studiomember], which includes 24 opportunities to connect with me inside the Studio, plus templates, strategy, behind-the-scenes support, and practical resources to help you turn your voice, your podcast, your Substack, and your client experience into profitable business assets. We are not letting your testimonials sit in awkward land anymore. We are turning them into profitable assets. Your Next Step: Step inside the Substack Podcast Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/p/studiomember] as a paid subscriber if you are ready to stop creating episodes that sound good but go nowhere. Inside, we are actively building your podcast pipeline, strengthening your positioning, and dialing in messaging that moves people directly toward your offers. Go here to claim one of the final founding member spots before the price goes up: thevirtualpodcastschool.com/substack [https://thevirtualpodcastschool.com/substack] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Make Money Using Substack Podcasting, Better CTAs, and Strategic Collaborations

She nods. She clicks your profile. And then your bio just… blinks at her. No grip. No pull. No reason to stay. That tiny moment says more about your podcast strategy than most people realize. That's why this week's newsletter is a walkthrough of what I’m seeing on Substack right now, why I consider it a blue ocean for podcasters, and why so many smart entrepreneurs are still building like they’re trapped in the red ocean with the sharks. I’m also breaking down the three ways you can improve your podcast like I do in every newsletter. Become Memorable. Referable. Profitable. Because your show does not become valuable just because you published again. It becomes valuable when people remember your ideas, know who to send you to, and have a clear next step when they’re ready for more. I’m sharing what curated collaboration is teaching me inside Substack Podcast Studio, why Lives can either strengthen your brand or cheapen it, and the reason so many podcasts sound helpful but never make any money. If your podcast is creating noise but not momentum, this episode will show you where I’d look first. In this episode, I’m talking about: why Substack feels like a blue ocean for podcasters the three qualities every business-building podcast needs what makes a show memorable beyond “good content” how collaboration can sharpen your message, not dilute it why referability matters more than random visibility the difference between a default CTA and a real next step what has to shift if you want your podcast to support revenue Hit play to uplevel your Substack and your Podcast. Then get your sweet self inside the Substack Podcast Studio [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe] before this coming week's birthday-only celebration week with sweet bonuses for paid members. Plenty of goodness all month long. Plus, you're not too late whatever month it is! Come join us as soon as you hear this episode! [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe] Listen to #9 Substack Podcast Studio here [https://open.substack.com/pub/thejenrogers/p/009substackpodcaststudio1?r=7udws4&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe [https://thejenrogers.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]