Pod Pro Author Coaching
Are you an author looking for ways to get word out about your work? Imagine captivating your audience beyond the written word—by tapping into one of the fastest-growing platforms available today: podcasts.
Podcasts offer you the opportunity to reach hundreds—even thousands—of readers and potential fans from the comfort of your home. They also enable you to tap into a community of influencers—your podcast hosts—who can open opportunities for you long after the interview is a wrap.
But stepping into the podcast spotlight can be daunting! That's why I've crafted a specialized coaching service to prepare you for success: Pod Pro Author Coaching.
As the host of The Indy Author Podcast, I’ve conducted hundreds of interviews; as part of both my non-fiction and fiction platforms, I’ve guested on dozens more. I also spent much of my corporate career coaching presenters, including executives, in how to convey their message and portray their persona most effectively.
I’ve collected some of my best practices tips in “The Indy Author’s Guide to Guesting Checklist,” which you can download by clicking here.
Now I’m making coaching available to my fellow authors through Pod Pro Author Coaching.
“Matty will encourage, not discourage you. Yes, it can be nerve racking to be evaluated on your performance. But Matty’s practical, actionable advice was offered in such an affirming way, I came away feeling excited about tackling my next online opportunity! If you’re on the fence about coaching, jump off. Matty’s a real pro.”
What You Receive
As a client of Pod Pro Author Coaching, you receive:
An ebook edition of my book The Podcast Guest Playbook, which I coauthored with Mark Leslie Lefebvre.
A 10–15-minute practice interview with me via Zoom, based on the format of my popular video series, WHAT I LEARNED. I will ask you two questions related to your book:
What did you learn from that book that you’d like to share with your fellow writers?
What did you learn from that book that you’d like to share with your fellow readers?
(Note that although this practice video follows the same format at WHAT I LEARNED video series, it will not be posted on my YouTube channel.)
Unedited and edited versions of the interview video – You’re free to use the edited version as you see fit.
Within a week of the recording, a follow-up ½ hour virtual meeting with me to discuss the interview and for me to provide coaching on:
Content
Persona
Technical aspects (e.g., audio and video quality, background, etc.)
Areas of Focus
How to ...
Get comfortable with a moment or two of silence.
Allow the conversation to evolve.
Avoid going into the interview with a pre-set agenda.
Gain maximum promotional benefit by letting your personality shine through (not by mentioning your book in every other sentence).
Best practices, tailored to you ...
Create the best possible audio and video environment through easy and inexpensive adjustments to your interview space.
Create a concise introduction that you feel comfortable saying.
Crisp closing – Establish one place—usually your website—to send listeners to connect with you (don’t try to list every platform you’re active on).
Pricing
The fee for Pod Pro Author Coaching is $145 and includes everything described above.
Ready to become a pod pro?
Use the scheduling link to book our 10-15 minute practice interview. After you've scheduled the practice interview, you'll be prompted to schedule our follow-up debrief, which should take place within a few days of the interview recording. (This second session is included in the engagement fee.)
“My meeting with Matty provided insight about where I currently stand and as well as suggestions on how to get to where I want to be. She provided concrete examples from her own career. Professional and friendly, I do not hesitate to recommend her if you need consulting on your author business.”