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The Podcast Authority System

How to Turn One Interview Into Months of Visibility, Credibility, and New Opportunities

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Susan Friedmann
Jul 16, 2026
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In Monday’s article, Do Podcast Interviews Actually Sell Books? You're Asking the Wrong Question, I challenged the idea that podcast interviews should be judged by the number of books they sell.

If that’s the only measure of success, you’re likely to be disappointed.

The real value of a podcast interview lies in the opportunities it creates.

Now let’s talk about how to make that happen.

After coaching hundreds of nonfiction authors over the years, I’ve found that the most successful podcast guests don’t necessarily appear on the biggest shows. They approach every interview with a strategy. They know why they’re there, who they want to reach, and what they want listeners to remember.

That’s what I call the Podcast Authority System.

It isn’t about collecting interviews.

It’s about building authority, one conversation at a time.

To discover the 7 steps included in the Podcast Authority System so you can make the most of your next podcast interview…

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