Podcast booking workflow

A podcast booking workflow is the operational path from a guest's positive reply to a confirmed interview on the calendar: scheduling link or concierge booking, confirmation, brief, and reminders. It is the handoff between outreach and the interview itself.

Why it matters

Positive replies are perishable: every day between 'yes' and a calendar slot leaks bookings. A tight workflow protects conversion you already paid for in list building and outreach, and it sets the professional tone the guest will assume carries through to your product.

How to do it well

• Reply to a yes within one business day, with the scheduling link in that reply, not after another round-trip.
• Offer concierge scheduling for C-suite guests (propose two or three concrete slots); executives forward scheduling links to assistants, and links without context die there.
• Confirm with a one-page brief: topic, format, length, tech, what happens with the recording.
• Automate reminders at booking, 48 hours, and 2 hours. No-show recovery starts before the no-show.

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