Why Waiting to Interview BIG Guests Pays Off ⏳ Q: If I’m launching a podcast, should I delay bring on a guest that will be a “heavy hitter”/ give an awesome episode until I’ve built up an audience?  A: 25-50 episodes so you can improve as a host and maximize it’s reach. 🎤 Early Episodes: Use your first 25-50 episodes to refine your hosting skills. Focus on mastering smooth conversation flow and building confidence. 📈 Audience Development: Aim to establish a solid listener base. Influential guests prefer platforms that ensure their appearance reaches many ears. Generally, hitting the 50-episode mark signals a mature, reliable podcast. 🤝 Using Your Network: If you have connections who are influencers, you might be able to invite them a bit earlier. Personal contacts might agree to join you as early as episode 10, but remember—the larger your audience, the bigger the impact. 🚀 Maximizing Impact: Waiting until your audience is substantial means any high-profile guest’s appearance will generate more shares and greater traction. This not only boosts your podcast’s visibility but also enhances the value you offer to your guests. Patience Pays Off: Resist the rush to feature big names too soon. Building your skills and audience first maximizes the benefits when you finally host industry leaders. Head over to Spencer's LinkedIn where you can submit a question on any of his posts - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3zlEnVb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.outlieraudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outlier Audio Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outlieraudio/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Personal Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spencercarpenter/⁠