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Many have been asking to see sample Need a Topic emails. This is a service where I send topics, tips, and techniques on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for only $7.

Here’s a sample Blog Topics email. Over the next two weeks I’ll also share a tips email as well as a techniques email. Check out Need a Topic for free for the first seven days.

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As you probably know, I do at least one interview each week and I call it Your Story. I started it for a number of reasons and it’s grown far beyond what I ever dreamed it could be.

No matter your line of work or your blog’s background I encourage you to consider doing interviews. Stick with me on this because they don’t need to be done in audio like I do.

A few weeks ago I interviewed an interesting couple in Berlin. Between the sharing they did, and the re-sharing from their friends, I estimate the show could have been in front of 200,000+ people. Only a fraction of those listened of course, but it was neat to see the show spread around the world.

In the gather/warm/close marketing cycle, most people neglect gathering new people. When the people I interview spread the show to their community I’m always in front of a new audience.

Who to interview

  • Manufacturers in your line of work. Mommy bloggers can interview a host of companies making speciality products.
  • Authors. Sometimes I have them on my regular show but if they have an interesting story I interview them for that series.
  • People you want to build a relationship with. Many people are flattered to be interviewed. I’m always honored to do it and I’ve never turned anyone down. This is a great way to get to know someone and then guest post for them.
  • People with big followings. Some interview shows are built around this idea but I rarely look at how influential a person is. It’s great when a show is shared but I’m more concerned about talking to interesting people.

How to interview

  • Audio. Every interview I’ve ever done has been by audio. I got my start on an AM radio station in 2008 and I love the format.
  • Video. My friend David had a similar start in TV. Here’s a video interview I did with him a while back.
  • Written. Some people don’t like to listen or watch; they’d rather read. Consult any issue of Rolling Stone for great interview examples.
However you choose to interview, there’s no denying the power of sharing new people with your audience and watching the word spread as you get introduced to a new community.

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Posted on February 10, 2012