Influential Voices of Authority 7 of the Most Powerful Interview Questions Ever – Episode 189
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How do you make your podcast unique when every interview asks the same questions and sounds the same? Use storytelling.
Storytelling can transform your podcast.
People do business with those they know, like and trust. Stories let people get to know you through the things you reveal in your stories. Listeners learn what you like, value and believe. Your stories help develop that likability and trust.
Stories help you connect, motivate and inspire.
They do the same for your guests. If you would like to get unique answers from your guests and create powerful podcast interviews, download my 17 of the Most Powerful Interview Questions Ever. They are free for you at PodcastTalentCoach.com.
AVOID THESE
There are a few questions you should avoid.
"Tell me a little bit about yourself." This questions is a time waster. It also tells the audience and your guest you didn't do your homework. You should know your guest and provide the important background information necessary for this episode.
"Did you enjoy (blank)?" Yes/no questions receive yes/no answers. Find ways to turn yes/no questions into open-ended questions.
"Was it A or B?" Questions that require one word answers do the same as yes/no questions. There is nowhere for the guest to go with the answer.
POWERFUL QUESTIONS
Here are 7 of the Most Powerful Interview Questions ever from that list. Use these to generate fantastic stories.
1. Tell me about a time you _______.
This question generates great stories. It is also personal and helps your guest reveal things about themselves.
2. How did all of this get started?
This question generates great stories. It is also personal. This question can provide inspiration to your audience.
3. What is the craziest thing you've seen in this business?
This story creates some amazement.
4. When did you realize you had a passion for ______?
This questions makes a personal connection between your guest and listener. It also provides inspiration for your listeners.
5. What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome to ______?
This questions provides inspiration for your listener. It also gives them advice to tackle their own problems.
6. What did it feel like when you ______?
This question allows your guest to connect emotionally with your audience.
7. If you could do it over again, what is the first thing you would do?
This is a great question to help your audience learn where to start. This question also helps your audience take action.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
If you interview guests on your podcast, I want to help you transform those interviews into powerful conversations. I want to help you create unique content that will stand out from all other podcasts in your niche.
I am putting together a workshop for a small group of podcasters. This workshop will teach you the intricacies, tips and tricks to create powerful podcast interviews.
This process was developed over my 30 years of radio.
Whether you are brand new to podcasting or have been creating podcast interviews for years, this workshop will be the place to be. It will be the place to gain confidence in yourself, defeat the impostor syndrome, look smarter by surrounding yourself with smart people, and avoid making a fool of yourself by developing powerful podcast interviews.
You will learn how to create amazing content using powerful podcast interviews.
This isn't just theory. I have been in radio for 30 years and teaching broadcasters and podcasters for over 20 years. I have interviewed some of the biggest artists in music, including Lady Gaga, Blake Shelton, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Eric Church, Mariah Carey, the Samples, Big & Rich, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Dave Mustane of Megadeth, Nelly and others.
Stations I have programmed have dominated the market. My own show has been top of the ratings for years straight. Podcasters I have coached have used my training to drive their shows to new heights.
I am now combining all of that interviewing knowledge into a workshop. This will be a small group of a couple dozen dedicated podcasters who want to learn what took me 30 years to perfect.
I'm really excited to get it started. The workshop will be ready in a couple weeks.
In the meantime, download my 17 of the Most Powerful Interview Questions Ever. They are free for you at PodcastTalentCoach.com.
Do you need help with your podcast? E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's see what we can do.
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Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.