| A little known secret about business growth finds its | | | | listeners and they will follow you if the content is good. |
| genesis in receiving good exposure. What do I mean | | | | For example, earlier this year I interviewed Chris |
| by this? I am glad you asked. After seven years of | | | | Gardner, of The Pursuit of Happyness fame, his new |
| speaking to diverse audiences throughout the U.S. and | | | | book, Start Where You Are was being promoted and |
| Canada, I started researching ways to get my | | | | I was one of the first radio shows to interview him |
| message to more people. | | | | about his new book. |
| I initially looked at hosting a local radio show in | | | | After interviewing Chris Gardner, I was able to contact |
| Washington, DC, however it was limiting in that it would | | | | and host other amazing guest because I became the |
| only allow 30 minutes for the show. I looked and | | | | go to talk radio host. What did this do for my |
| looked and looked some more and finally while | | | | business? |
| conducting a search, Blog Talk Radio appeared before | | | | Today entrepreneurial experts, self-help gurus, actors, |
| my very eyes. | | | | best-selling authors, opera singers, reality show winners |
| After looking at the Blog Talk Radio website, I decided | | | | and people with amazing rags to riches stories contact |
| to produce and host my own live talk radio show. The | | | | my show for me to interview them because my |
| only thing you need to host a live talk radio show is to | | | | listeners want to here what they have to say and |
| register for an account, have a phone and internet | | | | they purchase their books and other products. |
| connection so listeners can participate on the web | | | | My business has increased because I have |
| chat. | | | | connections with the guest. The end result is that I |
| My first live radio show was on December 3, 2007 | | | | have been able to joint venture, partner and |
| and since that time I have hosted over 220 shows. So | | | | collaborate with millionaires. |
| how does one achieve fame and fortune hosting a | | | | People new to talk radio can jump start their business |
| talk radio show? | | | | by hosting a live talk radio show.People with extensive |
| One of the first things you should do when deciding on | | | | business experience can grow their business by |
| the type of show you want to host is to determine the | | | | hosting a live talk radio show. Interviewing other |
| category. For example, if you are a financial expert | | | | experts is a great way to leverage the power of the |
| your category will be finance. | | | | media and generate more revenue as well. |
| If your expertise is in the self-help arena, your category | | | | Being a talk radio show host has increased visibility for |
| will be self-help. This determines who your target | | | | my company and led to monthly appearances on |
| audience and or listenership will be, thus its an | | | | television in Washington, DC. If you have a dream of |
| important decision you must make. | | | | achieving fame and fortune, hosting your own talk |
| Perhaps your platform is to interview a guest expert, | | | | radio show should be factored into your plan. |
| this is the best format because it creates dialogue with | | | | |