Welcome to The Turning Point Podcast.
We’re excited to have you as guest. Let’s get you ready for your appearance.
What to Expect Before & After
Contact us at any time with questions, we’ll happily answer them. Other things you can expect leading up to your recording:
Easy automated reminders about your recording time
An outline of specific topics we’d like to discuss with you
Time to address any remaining questions or concerns before we hit record
Before Your Recording Session
We do everything we can to make sharing your episode of The Turning Point easy.
First, we produce your episode (we are not a live podcast)
Then, we’ll share the expected release date and a folder with show content, assets, and tools for promotion
Finally, we’ll post the episode and promote it with your help
After Your Recording Session
Here’s how to CRUSH your interview
Know the Show
Why we do this show:
Prepare Yourself
First, relax. We can edit anything, so just enjoy the conversation. We want to shine a light on your unique experiences and expertise to help others learn from you. Our general structure for the interview is:
The big issue or problem: What is the big issue or the specific problem you are addressing? What do you know about the problem that may not be widely understood?
Your unique insight or approach: How are you and your organization addressing this issue? How is your approach unique to the problem?
Your story: How did you end up here? Why does it matter to you personally?
Your wins and challenges: What big wins have you already achieved? What are the current obstacles? We want to know about both the individual and organizational aspects.
Big asks: We won’t scale solutions to global challenges alone. To end the interview, we give you the opportunity to speak directly to the listeners:
What is one resource or form of support that would help move the mission forward?
What is one thing you want people to know or do on their own that would make a difference?
Prepare Your Space
The Turning Point is an audio and video production. The best episodes offer a dynamic conversation in an engaging virtual environment. To help us produce the best episode possible for you, please:
Prepare to be on camera. Be mindful of your visual background. If you have a quality webcam, please use it. However, most newer desktop or laptop cameras are fine. The quality of the conversation is more important than perfect video quality!
Record in a quiet, private space. Please do your best to manage the sound environment. Please do not record in a public space. Limiting distractions during the interview helps listeners get the best experience, it also helps you get the best promotional materials.
Use a professional microphone. For the best audio, we recommend a simple USB microphone (like this) that plugs into your computer. A bluetooth microphone (i.e. AirPods, lapel mic, or headphones with integrated mic) work as well. Your computer’s built in microphone would be the last resort. Headphones can also be helpful to manage feedback and sound reception, but are not necessary.
Record using a desktop or laptop. Please do not record on your mobile device. This will result in buffering issues. Additionally, both audio and visual will be downgraded resulting in sub-optimal content quality.
Thanks & See You in the Studio!
We’re excited to offer you a chance to share your message and your work with our audience. If you haven’t already, be sure to:
