Podcast Preparation Guide - Host & Guest
WOMEN TALK CONSTRUCTION
- HOST PREPARATION -
What do we do to prepare for your podcast?
Zoom is our platform to record, and it’s just like a conversation, other hosts have other platforms and they are similar to Zoom.
If you have a vendor/customer/friend/family who would like to add a commercial to your podcast, please let your host know so they can reach out. Our podcast sponsorship levels can be found Here. We can record the promotional ad with 60-75 words submitted to our team or the sponsor can record it and send us the audio. (other podcasts are different, just ask)
Most listened-to podcasts are approximately 20 minutes long. We like to keep our podcasts between 20-25 minutes so we request that you please keep your responses concise and to the point since we only have 25 minutes for our podcast episode. This will help ensure that we cover all the topics we want to discuss.
Audio and video recording.
Some recorded podcasts can remove your words/statements, just pause, say remove that, then start again with your sentence
Your podcast should be sent to you a few days before it is published - most hosts will not schedule a podcast until they have your guest information filled out
Using hand signals (if not using the video recording) is a great way to communicate with each other. On our show, we raise our hand ½ way through the podcast for a short pause (3 seconds) this just means finish your thought and take a breath
We also raise our hand with 5 minutes left so that we can wrap up the podcast and make sure our audience knows how to reach you if that’s something you would like to share.
- GUEST PREPARATION -
How can you prepare for your podcast?
Fill out your registration before our podcast, most hosts can’t publish your podcast without your bio, headshot, and logo here is our registration if you are scheduled to be on the show! Podcast Registration
Please use wired headphones
Please use a computer
Don't forget to turn off your phone notifications, or even better, set your phone to Do Not Disturb
Try to stay as still as possible and avoid wearing clothing that makes a lot of noise
Take a deep breath and have fun 😁
Quiet room (carpet and small space is always better)
Wifi is okay, but a wired connection is much better
If your voice, noise level, or connection is bad, most hosts will reschedule your podcast when you sound better.
Don't stress out if anything goes wrong, mistakes can be edited out!
Women Talk Construction Guests, please Sign up on our forum, we will direct our audience to find you here.
Introduce yourself and your business………..Breaking Barriers Forum
- PUBLISHED PODCAST -
What do you do after your podcast is published?
Share with your Friends and Family to listen.
Share on all the social media channels, tag all of your connections, organizations, workplaces, women and men you’d like to listen to, Angela, Christi, and Women Talk Construction (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram).
We would love for you to keep sharing long after we publish your podcast and I’m sure other podcast hosts would like that as well.
Add your podcast to your website or as a link on your signature on your email, etc.
Your company or vendors can sponsor your episode ~ ask one of our co-hosts about it.
Women Talk Construction Guests - Continue to monitor the FORUM for folks trying to reach you for business or questions.
Sharing your episode is a great way to market yourself, your company, or your product.
- OUR PODCAST QUESTIONS -
The following are some of the questions you might be asked during your podcast.
How did you get started in the construction industry?
How do you see your industry embracing diversity (encouraging more women and minorities to enter it)?
What do you think about Authenticity & vulnerability – the importance of it, saying what you need, finding your team to help you grow?
What was the biggest hurdle you faced through your journey?
Did you have mentors or mentees? If so, how did they impact your journey?
What advice would you give to the younger generation entering the industry? Girls and boys?
What would you say to men in the construction industry who may not be aware of the challenges that women face in this industry?
How can we work together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for women in construction?
What are some strategies that women can use to effectively communicate their experiences and concerns to men in the industry?\
How can men be better allies to women in construction? What specific actions can they take to support women and promote gender equality in the industry?
What are some common misconceptions that men may have about women in construction, and how can we address these misconceptions?
How can we ensure that women's voices are heard in decision-making processes within the industry?
What role can training and education play in promoting gender equality in the construction industry?
How can we create opportunities for women to take on leadership roles within the industry, and what benefits can this bring to the industry?
