Episode Summary

In this solo episode, Jessica Rhodes addresses a common question from Interview Connections clients: how often should you post about your podcast appearances? Discover the strategic reasons to post when you're booked, when you're recording, and when your episode goes live and why visibility is essential to growing your coaching business. Jessica also discusses the "upper limit problem" and why the voice in your head telling you to hold back might actually be limiting your growth and impact.

Key Takeaways

✅ Post at Three Strategic Moments:

• When you first get booked on a podcast
• The day of the recording (to share the excitement)
• When the episode is published

✅ Visibility Attracts Opportunities

One Interview Connections client, Christina L. Woods, landed a speaking opportunity at a retreat simply by posting about her podcast bookings. The retreat organizer saw her posts and reached out.

✅ Show Appreciation to Hosts

By tagging and sharing about the podcast with your audience, you're creating a two-way street—not just gaining access to their audience, but also introducing your community to their show.

✅ Overcome the Upper Limit Problem

That nagging voice telling you "this is too spammy" or "I'm being too much"? That's what Gay Hendricks calls the upper limit problem (your mind trying to hold you back as you expand). It's often a projection of others' insecurities, not a reflection of reality.

✅ Your Audience is Rooting for You

When you share your podcast appearances with excitement and authenticity, you're not being annoying. You're sharing value. Your audience wants to see you succeed.

Resources Mentioned

📚 The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

A transformational read on overcoming self-imposed limits and the "upper limit problem." Perfect for entrepreneurs questioning their visibility.

Call to Action

Ready to learn how to turn podcast interviews into dream coaching clients?

Reserve your spot in Jessica's FREE Podcast Guesting Masterclass:

• 🔗 Link: interviewconnections.com/masterclass

Financial Literacy for Business Owners: How to Know Your Numbers and Build a Financially Healthy Business with Dawnette Palmore

If you've ever avoided looking at your bank account because you were afraid of what you'd see, this episode is for you. Dawnette Palmore, host of Your Business on Purpose and a fractional CFO and money coach with 24 years of entrepreneurial experience, joins me to talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of running a successful coaching business: actually knowing your numbers.

Dawnette's origin story will feel familiar. She was making great money and still felt broke. That wake-up call sent her on a journey to understand business finances, fix her own mess, and then help other business owners do the same. Now she helps coaches and entrepreneurs go from financial chaos to clarity.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why so many business owners have no idea what their revenue is and the surprising root cause
• How your personal finance habits show up directly in your business finances
• The very first step to take if you want a financially healthy business (hint: it starts with your bank statements)
• Profit First vs. spreadsheet tracking and why the best system is the one you'll actually use
• Credit cards, debit cards, and self-awareness: how to choose the right spending tools for your personality
• How to navigate taking on business debt without the shame spiral
• Why Dawnette recommends bringing in a fractional CFO from day one, not just when you're making big money
• The difference between a money coach and a fractional CFO, and which one you might need

Guest Links:

• Free resource: Dawnette has a free Financial Literacy for Business Owners PDF download — a fillable workbook that walks you through the basics covered in this episode. Grab the PDF here: https://yourmoneyonpurpose.com/home-4419

Want to make smarter decisions about how you're growing your business through podcasting? Join me at the free Podcast Guesting Masterclass, where I walk you through exactly how coaches and thought leaders use podcast guesting to build authority, reach new audiences, and attract clients. Register here: interviewconnections.com/masterclass-2026

Episode Summary

Jessica Rhodes walks you through her complete preparation framework for recording podcast interviews at your best. Learn how to schedule strategically, research effectively, and optimize your technical setup so you can show up present, authentic, and ready to create meaningful connections with hosts and their audiences. This episode covers everything from calendar management to lighting and sound checks.

Key Takeaways

1. Schedule Interviews Strategically

Don't scatter podcast interviews throughout a day filled with other meetings and client calls. Instead, batch schedule your interviews on dedicated podcast days. This keeps you in "podcast mode" and prevents energy drain from context-switching between coaching calls, team meetings, sales calls, and other activities. When your brain is focused on one type of work, your performance and energy are both optimized.

2. Research the Host & Show

Before hitting record, do your homework:

• Listen to one or two episodes of their show
• Read the host's bio
• Understand their ideal client
• Learn about the services they provide

This preparation helps you connect authentically with the host and deliver stories and insights that resonate with their audience.

3. Physical & Environmental Prep

✅ Go to the bathroom beforehand

✅ Drink plenty of water

✅ Close all doors to reduce background noise

✅ Turn off all notifications

✅ Restart your computer before recording

✅ Close unnecessary applications and browser tabs to maximize bandwidth and strengthen your Wi-Fi connection

4. Technical Setup

• Lighting: Use a ring light or photography light for even, professional-looking lighting
• Microphone: Use an external microphone (don't rely on built-in audio)
• Sound Check: Verify your audio settings on Zoom or Riverside before starting
• Headphones/Earbuds: Wear them to reduce echo and improve audio quality
• Platform: Double-check your recording platform's audio settings

5. Mindset & Presence

✅ Take deep breaths before you start

✅ Be mindful and present

✅ Be yourself. You don't need to be scripted

✅ Have fun and enjoy the conversation

✅ Remember: This is your opportunity to connect authentically

The Full Preparation Checklist

• Batch schedule interviews on a dedicated podcast day
• Listen to 1-2 episodes of the show
• Research the host's bio and services
• Identify their ideal client
• Use the bathroom beforehand
• Hydrate well
• Close all doors and turn off notifications
• Restart your computer
• Close unnecessary apps and browser tabs
• Test your lighting setup
• Use an external microphone
• Check audio settings on your recording platform
• Put on headphones/earbuds
• Take deep breaths and ground yourself
• Lock in and be present

Why This Matters

Going into podcast interviews well prepared is key to:

• Performing at your best
• Creating genuine connections with hosts
• Sharing compelling stories that resonate
• Getting into the zone where authentic conversation flows naturally

Call to Action

Ready to learn how to turn podcast interviews into dream coaching clients?

Reserve your spot in Jess's FREE Podcast Guesting Masterclass:

• 🔗 Link: interviewconnections.com/masterclass