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C O U R S E C O M P L E T I O N C H A L L E N G Ekickoff checklistPrint this guide before getting started. Save it in an easy place to access. Check off each task below asyou complete them. (It can also be filled out digitally.) Although it is a thorough list, many of the items can be completed quite quickly. If you are not ready to get started or cannot finish the list, schedule a time in your calendar tocomplete the tasks. Or for a quicker, more basic way to start, check out the 'Start Here' tab at topmenu of the membership.

LOG IN TO THE MEMBERSHIP

https://www.thepodcastcollaborative.com/login/You will have received an email with your login credentials. Save these in a convenientlocation. Having this prepared ahead of time saves you time during your dedicated workwindows and makes it that much easier to get started. You may want to create an emailfolder exclusively for the club to keep it handy. Bookmark the login page. Remain loggedin to complete the steps below.

Guest List - contains member profiles of those who would like to be a guestHost List - contains member listings from podcasters who are looking for guestsPodcast Discovery Database - contains a growing list of close to 2000 podcaststhat are currently active and accept guests - a great resource for findingadditional pitching opportunities!

TAKE A TOUR OF THE WEBSITE

Once logged in to the membership, take a moment to familiarize yourself with thefeatures and layout. Visit each of the Quick Links on the first page upon logging in tosee what is available.

The membership has three different directory lists:

These three directories are available by accessing the 'Find a Guest' and 'Be a Guest'buttons of the Quick Links (or the tabs in the menu at the top of the membership).Spend some time reading each page introduction and browsing through the listings.Take a moment to do a quick search of a relevant keyword so that you can test out thesearch function.

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DOWNLOAD THE GUIDES

There are more PDFs available on the page upon logging in (also at the QuickLinks in the top menu of the membership).

1) The Podcast Guest Success Blueprint is a step-by-step guide to becoming the bestguest possible. The guide walks you through how to become a guest, how to createyour listing, how to pitch yourself, how to be a great guest, and how to make themost of your guest appearances. This guide works alongside the directory andassists you with the process.

2) The Podcast Episode Planning Guide consists of a guide to hosting guests, anepisode planner and a tracking system. These two sections combined are designedto help podcasters curate their perfect podcast episodes with intention anddirection.

Take a look through the applicable guides to get an idea of what they entail asthey are helpful for making the most of your membership and for creating yourlisting(s). Print or save them in a handy location. They can also be filled outdigitally. When recording your goals below, consider adding the completion of theguide(s) as goals to accomplish.

If you do not want to make use of the guides thoroughly, we do ask that you atleast scan through them to get a sense of how the community flows best.

PREPARE TO MAKE CONNECTIONS If you do not already have a system in place to track your pitches and/or guestoutreach, please see the Tracking Tools in the Quick Links of the membership menu.You can make copies of these to use or you may set up your own system on adifferent platform using the headings given. (The Podcast Episode Planning Guidementioned below also contains a tracking system for podcasters.)

Another great tool to utilize is the Boomerange Chrome extension. This tool can helpwith follow-up communication. You can schedule it to send your email back to you ifit has not been opened or responded to by the recipient after a certain amount oftime. This serves as a reminder that it is time to follow-up with that person (helpingyou land that interview or guest). Here's a video I found to help get started withthis.

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JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP

The link to join the Podcast Collab Club FB group is available here as well as at the Quick Links. This private group is for Club members only. This is a great place toconnect with other members for the purpose of networking, sharing wins,accountability, etc. When answering the entry question, please use the email addressyou used for your subscription. (Please also note that as with the free FB group,there is no self-promo, seeking clients, or affiliate links permitted.) Upon joining, feelfree to turn on the notifications for the group so that you don't miss a thing. Wehope to see you there!

REGISTER FOR & ADD THE VIRTUAL MEETING TO YOUR CALENDAR

The membership includes virtual networking mixers. The event dates are posted 3 to4 weeks in advance. Take a look at the 'Virtual Meetings' tab at the top menu whenlogged in to find out more information. Register for the next event and mark it onyour calendar.

Depending on how much information you have on hand already, filling out theform(s) will take roughly 20 to 30 minutes. The more thorough and intentionalyou are with creating your listing(s), the more valuable your listing(s) will be. If you are not ready to fill out your listing(s) but would like to see whatinformation is required, feel free to click on the listing forms (available uponthe first page upon login) so that you can take some time to browse throughthe required fields beforehand. You may also want to take some time to browse through the other listings asyou prepare to create your own. Please note: The guides mentioned above are designed to help you make themost of your membership. They will also be a great resource to use if you wouldlike assistance and guidance in filling out your listings. If you do not have time to create your listings now, set a date to complete themby and set a reminder/add it to your calendar. You can also include thecompletion of this task as a goal in the goal section below.

CREATE YOUR LISTING(S)

When logged into the membership, scroll down on the first page to see theinstructions to add your listing.

C O U R S E C O M P L E T I O N C H A L L E N G EPREPARE FOR MEMBERSHIP EMAIL COMMUNICATION

If you haven't already done so, add hello@thepodcastcollaborative to yourcontacts in your email account so that they don't go to spam/junk. If using Gmail,move emails to your Inbox so future emails don't land in your Promotions tab.Create a folder for the membership so that you can keep all important emails in aneasy to access location. You will be receiving a series of introduction emails, as wellas regular Member News emails.

CHECK OUT THE MEMBERSHIP FAQS

Please note that in the footer menu of the website, you will be able to find acomprehensive list of FAQs. (Also available here.) These cover questions related tomanaging your account, how to join the virtual mixers, how to make the most of themembership, how to edit your listing(s) and more! Bookmark the FAQ page.

SET & SCHEDULE YOUR GOALS

To ensure you are using the membership to its fullest potential, work through theGoal Planner on the following pages to develop a plan for reaching your goalsand for staying motivated.

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Write down your end goals. What are you hoping to get out of the membership? What do you would you like to achieve? What do you want your long-term results to be?

GOAL PLANNING STEPS

Using the "Goals" page of this guide, take some time to writedown your weekly or monthly collaboration goals.

Each box is for one week but can be used for a month.

Plan weekly, dedicated, distraction-free times to work on thesegoals. Record them in your paper and/or digital calendar. Setreminders for yourself on your phone. Blocking off set timeseach week leads to success!

Notes: 1) If you prefer not to use a paper planner, the Goals and Wins tracking sections further below can be easily replicated using a digital system of your choice. (e.g. a spreadsheet with the appropriate column headings.)

2) This section is designed to be a minimum of 4 weeks. It can be extended to your desired length of time by printing extra Goals and Wins pages and continuing with the habits you have developed along the way.

On your regular calendar, record the goal due dates you havedecided upon.

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Set aside one designated hour each week to research and pitchComplete your host listing Complete your guest listingWork through pages __ of the Podcast Guest Success BlueprintWork through page __ Podcast Episode Planning GuideCreate a one-sheetPrepare a pitch letter templateResearch 5 podcasts to pitch toListen to 5 podcasts to consider pitching toSend pitches to 5 podcastsFind and research 5 potential guests Reach out to 5 potential guestsSpend 2-3 hours per week researching and pitching to podcastsSpend 1-2 hours per week finding and researching potential guestsRegister for and join the virtual mixerFollow up with contacts made at the virtual mixer Record 2 episodes with guestsPublish 1 guest episodeFind 2 other hosts in the directory to cross-promo with Share episodes you have appeared onSend episode promo materials to your guests Etc....

If you are using the Host or Guest PDF guides (available at theQuick Links of the membership), a great place to start is to creategoals for when you will complete each section (or the entire guide).Once you have completed the guide, you can then create some newgoals according to what you have learned and what next steps youwould like to take.If you are ready to dive in to the directory listings, record the stepsyou will take to create collaborations. (e.g. find 10 podcasts to pitchto, find and connect with 3 guests, etc.)Alternatively, if you prefer to dedicate a certain number of hoursper week to work on your goals then write down your time goals inhours instead. Make sure they are reasonable goals; set the pace according toyour schedule. Print as many copies of the Goals page as you need in order toaccommodate all your goals.

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If you are not sure of what goals to set, consider some of the examples below (if they are relevant to you):

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As you complete each task, make sure to check it off on the weekly goal list youhave created.

At the end of each week/month, write down some wins on the Wins page of thisguide. Consider recording some highlights of what you have accomplished. Thisstep is important to help keep your momentum going. Print more pages as needed.Share your wins in the Podcast Collab Club FB group in the #winswednesdaysthread. We would love to celebrate with you!

STEPS TO TAKE AFTER YOU HAVE SET YOUR GOALS

Make sure to open each weekly update email I send to members. This is essential forstaying informed and involved. You will receive notices and reminders of the virtualmeetings, learn what's new, stay accountable and receive some bonus opportunities!

Every Monday in the Podcast Collab Club Facebook group, I create a post askingwhat your weekly goals are. It can be found by searching '#goals'. Take some timeto comment under that post. I will check back with you on Friday. By consistentlyparticipating in the community in this way, you will enhance your experience andreceive accountability. (Turning on the notifications for the group can be a greatway to be reminded about this post.)

WAYS TO STAY ACCOUNTABLE

If you haven't already, set regular reminders on your phone or calendar for whenyou are going to work on your tasks and for when your tasks are due.

Sign up for the four week accountability emails available here.

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."

- Jim Ryun

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