She’s booked 30,000 podcast interviews, and the guests who actually made money all did one thing differently. In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte and Interview Connections founder Jessica Rhodes break down how to turn podcast guesting into real revenue instead of chasing vanity metrics.​

You’ll learn why building real relationships with hosts beats obsessing over audience size, how niche shows often convert better than “big name” podcasts, and what realistic download numbers look like even for established brands. Kandas and Jessica also unpack guesting strategies, audience–message fit, and why consistency matters more than any single “big break.”​

They share practical tactics like collaborating on YouTube, repurposing interviews across platforms, using email and playlists to warm up your own audience, and applying gratitude as a business strategy to stay top of mind for referrals. If you’re a Gen X woman solopreneur who wants podcast guesting to actually lead to clients, this conversation is your playbook.​

Link to the full show notes and resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/305​

Timestamps
00:00 The Evolution of Podcasting
02:23 Guesting Strategies for Success
04:30 The Importance of Engagement
07:02 Visibility and Audience Growth
09:46 The Value of Niche Targeting
12:34 Building Relationships with Hosts
15:31 Leveraging Social Proof
18:28 The Role of Consistency in Podcasting
20:08 Metrics and Engagement Strategies
24:25 Evaluating Podcast Metrics
26:28 The Importance of Relationships in Podcast Guesting
28:11 The Role of Authenticity in Podcast Pitches
29:27 Value in Storytelling and Lessons Learned
31:52 The Longevity of Podcasts
33:12 The Power of Collaboration in Podcasting
35:06 Ethics of Content Sharing and Credit
38:03 Gratitude as a Business Strategy

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