208 Eric Hunley - Honoring and Respecting Your Guests

01:25 – This episode is sponsored by Focusrite 2i2 07:08 – We learn how Eric got involved in the podcast industry 22:33 – What is Eric shares his unique approach to finding and attracting guests to his podcast 26:40 – The biggest fears Eric had overcame as a podcast host 27:25 – How Eric prepares for his guest and other secret tactics he utilizes 29:29 – Eric walks us through a typical interview flow 34:15 – Why researching your guest is so critical as a podcast host 43:50 – The important of building relationships with your audience and guests 45:14 – Eric’s motivation to continue his podcast and how he’s grown as a host 52:18 – Eric talks about his second podcast, Portmanteau 1:07:38 – How listeners can connect with EricTWEETABLES “I finally got motivated enough [to start a podcast] because I got annoyed with somebody.” (19:28) “I almost was ok if he [Jordan Harbinger] never came on because just the fact that he was going to come on gave me the confidence, gave me the courage to go after other people.” (26:05) “A lot of it is I have a hook, ya know. I’m trying to find a way to get to the guest. And by that I mean not to irritate them necessarily, but if I can get them to either laugh, startle them, confuse them, or do something I will have engagement.” (31:45) “While I want to ask a probing question or a difficult question, it is always in the service of the overall interview.” (44:09) “I would like this [podcasting] to become my actual gig. I love it that much. I love the communication. Every interview is a dance. Every interview is also uncomfortable. But that’s good.” (45:33) “Ironically, I enjoy talking to somebody in a pub equally as much as an interview.” (48:39)THANK YOU SPONSORS! Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2 Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast SummitLINKS MENTIONED Focusrite Website Eric’s Instagram – @hunleyeric Eric’s LinkedIn Eric’s Twitter – @hunleyeric Eric’s Unstructured Podcast Eric’s Portmanteau Podcast Podfest Website Podcast Movement WebsiteBOOKS MENTIONED Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It