FAQ

Questions, answered.

The things people most often ask us before getting started. Don't see yours? Email bookings@pod-forward.com.

We're a done-for-you podcast booking agency. We find the right shows for you, write and send the pitches, follow up, lock in the dates, prepare you for each interview, and help promote the finished episodes. You approve the shows and show up to record - we handle everything else.

It starts with your goals and your audience. We map your expertise and story to shows whose listeners are the people you actually want to reach, then check that each show is active and reputable before pitching. You see and approve the target list before anything goes out - we never pitch you somewhere you wouldn't want to be.

Our promise is to target shows ranked in the top 5% or better. In practice, we regularly land clients on podcasts ranked in the top 0.01-1% globally. You can hear real examples on our Featured Appearances page.

Automated tools blast generic pitches, which hosts ignore and which can damage your reputation. We write every pitch by hand, tailored to the show, and we lean on real relationships with hosts. It's slower and more deliberate - and it's why we get booked on shows that don't accept cold, templated requests.

We structure campaigns around a set number of quality placements, and we're upfront about what's realistic for your topic and profile. What we won't do is promise a specific big-name show or inflate numbers - the value is in landing you on the right shows with engaged audiences. We'll walk you through exactly how it works on your discovery call.

It varies by topic and how quickly we align on your target list, but many clients see their first bookings within the first few weeks of a campaign. Podcast scheduling runs on the host's calendar, so some recordings are booked further out - we manage all of that for you.

Not at all. Plenty of our clients are first-time guests. We provide talking points, story framing, and prep for each show so you walk in confident. If it's your first time behind a mic, we'll make sure you're ready.

This is where a lot of agencies stop and we don't. Once an episode is published, we help make sure it reaches the right audiences and gets cross-promoted, so each appearance keeps building your authority instead of disappearing. The recording becomes a lasting asset you can use everywhere.

Founders, executives, authors, investors, and subject-matter experts across finance, real estate, tech, wellness, and more. If you have a story and a point of view worth sharing, there's likely an audience for you. See our Who We Work With page for the segments we serve.

Book a free discovery call. We'll learn about your goals, talk through the shows that could fit, and explain how a campaign would work for you. No pressure - just a conversation to see if we're the right partner.

Still have questions?

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