132. Build Your Network and Influence through Podcast Guesting with Julie Fry

Have you ever thought about becoming a podcast guest to boost your reach and credibility?

In this episode April Roberts sits down with Julie Fry, founder of Your Expert Guest, a podcast booking agency for women who want to make a big impact without the social media grind. Julie reveals how guesting on podcasts can be a game-changer for your business and shares her tips on building valuable connections, preparing for guest appearances, and making every interview count.

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Key Takeaways:

Julie’s Journey and Founding Your Expert Guest: Discover how Julie turned her talent for connecting people into a thriving business that helps women amplify their voices on podcasts.
The “Heck Yes or Heck No” Decision-Making Tool: Julie explains her unique approach to choosing the right opportunities, helping her clients and team stay aligned and focused.
Guesting vs. Hosting – Which Path to Take? Julie and April dive into the pros and cons of guesting versus hosting a podcast, with practical advice on how to determine which approach suits your goals best.
Making the Most of Podcast Guesting: From preparation to follow-up, Julie shares her proven tips for maximizing each guest appearance, building lasting connections with hosts, and increasing visibility.
Maintaining Consistent Marketing: Julie opens up about how she navigated a slower season and emphasizes the importance of continuous marketing to keep momentum.

Mic Drop Moments:

“If it’s not a ‘heck yes,’ it’s a ‘heck no.’ I really try to use that as a guiding principle in my life and business.” – Julie Fry

“So many of us have lived enough life by now to know what we want and what we don’t want. I love working with women who bring that depth and clarity.” – April Roberts

“Podcast guesting is a powerful way to build relationships, grow your network, and make an impact without spending hours on social media.” – Julie Fry

“The time you spend on a podcast goes beyond the interview—it’s an intimate way to build trust and real relationships with people you’d never meet at a networking event.” – April Roberts

“Having community as a business owner is essential. There are things we can’t just share with anyone, and that support makes all the difference, in the good times and the hard times.” – Julie Fry

Who is Julie Fry?

Julie Fry is the Founder of Your Expert Guest, a podcast guest booking agency for women making an impact who want to be heard by their ideal client without spending HOURS on social media. She and her team book interviews for their clients on top ranking podcasts, helping them reach new audiences, build credibility, grow their referral networks and reach thousands of listeners. When she’s not working with her amazing team of guest and host matchmakers, she loves spending time with her family, cold plunging, kayaking, laughing hysterically at SNL sketches and of course, listening to podcasts.