Thank you for your interest in being a guest on the Focal Points Podcast.
I am so glad that you are going to come on and share some of your awesome knowledge with our audience.
This page is going to answer many of your questions on what comes next and how your can prepare for a great episode. Hold on to it as you might have some of these questions pop up in the future as you think about your guest spot.
I am a big believer in having NO surprises for these kinds of things so many of them might seem obvious but if at anytime you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]
I am so glad you are going to be a guest on the podcast and cannot wait for our conversation very soon!!! Let's get started.
First things First
Set up your date and time
Please follow this link to reserve your recording time. I record the episodes on Tuesdays for the most part. I also ask that allow for an hour so we can make sure we get a great episode.
Fill Out this Form
Head over to this Google Form where you can submit all the important information that we need to know about you. Like your topic, social media accounts, bio, and headshot.
Note that the legal name of Dorie's Company is DHLH Solutions, LLC so if you see that name anywhere, don't be worried, you are in the right place.
Tips for looking and sounding your best
Focal Points is an audio and video podcast. Your episode will be indexed on all the main podcast channels as well as shared on Youtube and Social Media channels. Here are some tips for you to look and sound your best.
#1 Find a quiet, well lit, non-cluttered space to record
#2 Use a microphone that will feature your voice best. I use a Yeti Microphone or the mic that is a part of my Sony A7iii camera for all my podcasts and online appearances
We recommend the types of mics in the following order:
- An external microphone (not your computer mic)
- Wired Headphones
- earbuds as a last resort, if you need to use these make sure your connections is strong without interference from other sources
#3 Come camera ready. Whatever that means for you to present your best self.
Recording Information
I record the podcast on a platform called Riverside. They make it things very easy.
Closer to your podcast date you will receive an email from Riverside giving you the link and information you need to join at our scheduled recording time.
The subject of the email will be:
"Dorie Howell invited you to their show"
That email will give you all the information you need so you can sound your best.
You must use a CHROME Browser that is up to date in order to login and record.
The email will say that you can log in from your phone but I ask that you do not use your phone for our podcast as we want you to look and sound your very best.
Content
In the form you filled out I asked you to provide a brief outline of what you wanted to talk about and also to tell me a couple questions that you want me to ask you about what you are sharing.
I don't want there to be any surprises about what we talk about.
Because this podcast is hosted by nPhoto, if we are discussing products, we will not be mentioning any competitors as a courtesy to our sponsor.
Promotion
We ask that all our guest promote their appearance on the podcast on their social media channels, email newsletters, and other promotional areas.
Before your release date you will receive some episode artwork that you can easily share of feel free to make your own.
We appreciate you spreading the word of your appearance and we will be promoting you appearance on the nPHoto social media as well as Dorie Howell's social media accounts.
If you aren't following them already you can find them easily:
nPhoto
IG - @nPhotolab
FB - nPhotolab
Dorie Howell
IG - @thedoriehowell
FB - Harmony Hangout
