When To Jump Podcasts
Thank you for agreeing to serve as a guest for the When to Jump podcast! On this page, we’ll give you the quick scoop for what you’ll need to know before, during, and after the recording.
Interview Prep
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1) Decide on how you will record
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2) Share Assets
Complete this form to share your headshot, bio, and other assets with our marketing team, so we can prepare to promote your episode. |
3) Upload Audio File
After recording the interview you’ll upload your recorded audio file to this folder |
During the Interview
- Make sure whatever mic you use doesn't rub against or move on any fabrics or surfaces—you may not hear it but the mic sure does.
- Please don't wear any dangle-y, noisey, or otherwise loud jewelry
- Be aware of loud cars/sirens/crying babies/crying adults/dogs/etc. that may be in your space. If you hear them, the recorder will hear them. Move to the quietest location possible. We want to be sure we can hear you—speak slowly, clearly and naturally.
- Afterward, upload your recorded audio file to this folder and our producers will grab it!
Interview Best Practices
Our best podcast episodes comes from authentic, unscripted conversations with our guests. With that in mind, a few things to think about before you come on:
If you’ve taken a jump, retracing your steps in the experience to reflect on:
Our audience consists of folks who want to take jumps of all types, and most listeners are seeking real guidance, tips, and how-to’s. Without being too self-help-y or prescriptive, we’d love for you to come prepared to share:
Bottom line: be relaxed and be yourself, and we’ll have a hit episode on our hands.
If you’ve taken a jump, retracing your steps in the experience to reflect on:
- The hardest parts
- Your biggest fears
- What surprised you the most from the experience
- What you wish you knew at the time
- Your most valuable learnings
Our audience consists of folks who want to take jumps of all types, and most listeners are seeking real guidance, tips, and how-to’s. Without being too self-help-y or prescriptive, we’d love for you to come prepared to share:
- One nugget of wisdom you’d like to leave with listeners
- A real, tangible trick or tip anyone could use to get closer to making his/her jump (it can be big or as small - even the tiniest of tricks is still helpful!)
- What advice you would give others who are thinking of taking a jump
Bottom line: be relaxed and be yourself, and we’ll have a hit episode on our hands.
Interview Release
The success and popularity of an episode depends largely on sharing it across our combined communities. On the day the interview releases, please share the podcast link across your social channels (and your company’s, if applicable). Here’s some info and details you can use in your posts:
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Sample Text
Thrilled to be a guest on the @When to Jump podcast! It’s a show about when to take a risk to chase a passion, and I’ll be joining to share my experience jumping from __ to __. Go to whentojump.com/podcast and tune in! |
Sample post
Here’s what our first guest, Sheryl Sandberg, shared with her social audiences. Podcast URL: http://bit.ly/2yt6i27 Our social handle: @whentojump (also #whentojump) |
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About the WTJ Podcast (feel free to copy/paste)
Life is short. When to Jump is dedicated to exploring the fundamental question we all think about: When do you chase your dreams? Hosted by Mike Lewis, who left his comfortable job in finance to become a professional squash player, and featuring inspiring conversations with all sorts of "jumpers"--from entrepreneurs and athletes to artists and side hustlers. Half hour (ish), unscripted, real conversations around what it’s really like to chase a dream - featuring public figures to everyday folks, immigrants to single parents, millenials to baby boomers, and everyone in between. |
About When to Jump
When to Jump™ aims to connect, educate, and inspire people to pursue their passions. The global When to Jump community and platform features the individuals, stories, and ideas related to leaving something comfortable in order to do what they love. Since its launch in January of 2016, When to Jump has reached millions of impressions with daily participation from professionals, brands and organizations worldwide at in-person events and across print, digital, and social platforms. |
