The SIGRUN Show · Episode 166

[On Air Coaching] How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest with Wiebke Wagner

Host SigrunPublished Updated 10 min listen1 min read

With the rise in popularity of podcasts, appearing as a guest on other business shows can be a great way to become known in your niche. In this On Air Coaching episode of The Sigrun Show, I welcome Wiebke Wagner to discuss how get booked as a podcast guest.

Wiebke is an equine assisted sales coach based in Klagenfurt, Austria. Equipped with a degree in business, she recently started her coaching business by combining her passion for horses with her love and knowledge of the sales industry to help female entrepreneurs grow their businesses and increase their revenue through authentic sales strategies.

In this On Air Coaching episode, Wiebke joins me to discuss strategies for attracting bookings as a featured podcast guest. We discuss the importance of crafting an interesting and exciting story about your business or career, and how to pitch to podcast hosts. We also review why you should consider creating a freebie to offer to podcast audiences. By introducing yourself to a new audience through podcasts, you can expand your audience and define your online business story.

There is always a story. - Sigrun

In This On Air Coaching Episode of The Sigrun Show:

  • Developing your core message and crafting your business story
  • How to pitch your story to podcast hosts
  • The importance of being consistent when pitching
  • Why you should offer a freebie to podcast audiences
  • Tracking strategies to help you learn which podcasts drove the most traffic to your website

Key Takeaways:

  1. Craft your business story. Refine your core message so you can deliver it authentically and confidently.
  2. Offer a freebie to podcast listeners to help you grow your list and track your interview progress.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get booked as a podcast guest?

Craft your business story and refine your core message so you can deliver it with confidence, then pitch that story to podcast hosts consistently.

Should I offer a freebie when I am a guest on a podcast?

Yes. A freebie for the listeners helps you grow your list and track which interviews drive traffic to your website.

Sigrun Gudjonsdottir

About the author

Sigrun Gudjonsdottir

Sigrun helps smart female entrepreneurs build AI-first companies. She has trained 229,426 women, worked with 10,000 clients and generated over €22M in revenue. In April 2026, she closed all her programs and is now turning 13 years of proven business methodology into AI agents. She is the host of The SIGRUN Show and the bestselling author of Kickstart Your Online Business.