The Podcast Pitching Strategy That Leads to More Yeses
Episode 332 | Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast | Courtney Elmer
Alice Draper is the founder of Hustling Writers and host of the award-winning podcast My Rejection Story. She helps under-recognized entrepreneurs land high-profile podcast features and media opportunities through strategic publicity and pitching. Originally from South Africa, Alice has secured clients placements on top-ranked podcasts while building a location-independent business around the world.
Still waiting to feel “ready” before you start pitching that big guest or sponsor? HuffPost contributor and media expert Alice Draper is about to show you the exact process she uses to turn ignored and rejected pitches into bigger opportunities for your podcast. You’ll learn how to build your rejection muscle, set rejection goals that lead to more yeses, and use data from ignored or declined pitches to refine your messaging and land bigger and better opportunities.
If you’re ready to become the kind of show people say "YES!" to without a moment's hesitation, hit play and let’s dive in.
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1:08 – Why You Should Treat Rejection as a Podcasting Strategy, Not a Setback
6:24 – How to Use Pitch Rejections to Improve Your Podcast Messaging
9:17 – Use This Simple Formula to Make Your Pitches More Specific (and Stand Out)
12:24 – What Silence After a Pitch Actually Means (and What to Do Next)
14:15 – How to Take the Pressure Off When Sending a Pitch Feels Intimidating
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Episode Links:
- Steal Alice’s pitch templates—the same ones that have helped her clients land interviews on 500+ top shows like WorkLife with Adam Grant.
- Listen to Alice Draper’s Podcast: My Rejection Story
- Connect with Alice: hustlingwriters.com
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