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Learn How To Prepare, Pitch & Become A TV Guest
Share Your Expertise, Generate Leads, Grow Your Income & Credibility With TV Guest Appearances
by Bart Smith
Calling All Experts, Authors, Storytellers & Professionals! Local, national and international TV shows need you to come on to their show as a TV guest to tell your story, help set the record straight, comment on what’s happening in the news and current events, entertain audiences, talk about your new book, and … so much more!
The PROBLEM most potential TV guests have is they don’t know how to get on TV; they don’t get enough exposure to be seen by TV show personnel who are looking for TV guests; they don’t know what to do before/during/after being on a TV show as a TV guest; let alone how to maximize their time on TV shows; how to get more TV show coverage, and … so much more!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
After reading this book, here's what you’ll walk away with:
1. You’ll learn that getting on TV is not just about fame — it’s about using television exposure to share your message, promote your book, explain your expertise, build credibility, generate leads, and create new opportunities.
2. You’ll learn that you don’t have to be a celebrity to become a TV guest; you need to be relevant, useful, interesting, credible, and able to offer something the show’s audience cares about.
3. You’ll learn what makes someone “bookable” in the eyes of a TV producer, including having a clear topic, a useful angle, credibility, simple talking points, a strong online presence, and a professional attitude.
4. You’ll learn the P.R.E.P. process for getting TV-ready: Prepare, Research / Role Play / Review, Exposure, and Pitch / Placement.
5. You’ll learn how to prepare your website, Interview Me page, media kit, book page, offer, follow-up system, sample questions, talking points, and call-to-action before a TV opportunity shows up.
6. You’ll learn how to pitch yourself properly by offering a clear segment idea instead of simply asking for publicity or telling a producer your whole life story.
7. You’ll learn how AI can help you prepare faster by organizing your ideas, sharpening your pitch, researching shows, creating media materials, practicing answers, brainstorming segment ideas, and making you easier to understand and book.
PREVIEW THIS BOOK
Take a peek inside this amazing book on how to prepare, pitch and become a TV guest on a TV show. There’s no book like it! See for yourself and then order the paperback to be mailed to you or order the online version, which lets you read and listen to the entire book on any device.
BOOK CONTENTS
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MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR
Getting Started: Why Become A TV Guest?
QUESTION #1
What are 10 reasons why you should get on TV as a TV guest to promote your business, what you do, share your story/experience, share your expertise and more?
QUESTION #2
What should be your goal(s) for being a guest on a TV show?
QUESTION #3
What kind of people get asked to become TV guests on TV shows?
QUESTION #4
What makes you a bookable TV guest in today’s modern media world?
QUESTION #5
Is it hard to get on TV as a TV guest? What is the actual process to become a TV guest? Well, I call it P.R.E.P.
QUESTION #6
How can AI help you prepare, pitch and become a better TV guest?
QUESTION #7
What are your chances of getting on a TV show as a TV guest?
QUESTION #8
Is TV even relevant anymore in the age of YouTube, social media, smartphones and the Internet?
The TV Opportunity
& TV Market
QUESTION #9
How many TV talk shows, news programs, and other TV programs are there where guests are needed on a regular basis?
QUESTION #10
How many TV guests are needed every day to fill TV show slots?
QUESTION #11
What are 10 reasons why people get asked to be a TV guest on a TV show?
QUESTION #12
What are 5 ways you can become a TV guest on a TV show?
QUESTION #13
When do TV shows need and start looking for TV guests to be on their shows?
Getting Ready To
Be Found / Chosen
Question #14
Is your website, Interview Me page and online profile ready to impress a TV producer?
Question #15
Do you have your book, offer, website and follow-up system ready before you get TV exposure?
Question #16
Should you have video clips, sample interviews or a media reel ready before you pitch yourself?
Question #17
What can you do to help increase your chances of getting on TV as a TV guest and how long does the process take?
Question #18
How much does it typically cost to have someone or an agency help you get on a TV show as a TV guest and how many shows do they usually place you on?
Research / Pitch / Placement
Question #19
Have you researched TV stations and shows in your area to learn how they elect guests?
Question #20
What are 10+1 ways TV people find TV guests for their TV shows?
Question #21
Why would TV personnel prefer to look through categories on a website, such as TVGuest.com, to find potential TV guests to be on their TV show, instead of just searching for them, asking around or consulting other websites that help reporters and such?
Question #22
What do TV personnel look for when they come across a profile of someone potentially perfect to be a TV guest on their TV show?
Question #23
Have you prepared a TV media tour for yourself where you book guest appearances on two or more TV shows close together on the calendar?
Booking / Show Logistics
Question #24
When you’re chosen to be a TV guest on a TV show, what questions should you ask prior to appearing on their show?
Question #25
What’s the average time you’ll be on a TV show as a TV guest?
Question #26
What kind of notice do TV shows give you if you’re selected to be on their TV show?
Question #27
What’s a typical show schedule when asked to be a TV guest on a TV show?
Question #28
How do you prepare for remote, Zoom, livestream or virtual TV interviews?
Performance / Before, During, After
Question #29
Past TV guests: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
Question #30
What should you do BEFORE your TV appearance as a TV guest? How should you prepare?
Question #31
What should you do DURING the TV show as a TV guest?
Question #32
What should you do AFTER the TV show you were on as a TV guest?
Question #33
How do you turn one TV appearance into more interviews, clips, credibility and future bookings?
Question #34
How do you get asked back on a TV show as a future TV guest?
Question #35
How do you get passed around to other TV shows if your TV guest appearance on one show was successful and well-received by the audience and the host of a show you were on?
SUMMARY & WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BOOK EXCERPTS
To pique your curiosity about this book, check out these hand-picked excerpts that come right out of the book. If you like what you read, then you'll definitely love the book or perhaps the audiobook version.
AUDIO EXCERPTS
The audio version of this book is over-the-top educational and can totally prepare you for any TV guest interview, large or small. Check out these audio samples below. If you like what you hear, you can listen to the audio book version for FREE on my YouTube Channel. Just subscribe (for FREE) and start listening!
RAVE REVIEWS
“This book helped me understand that getting on TV is not some mysterious, impossible thing reserved only for famous people. It showed me how important it is to have a clear topic, a strong angle, a prepared website, sample questions, and a simple next step for viewers. I also appreciated the reminders about what to do before, during, and after an appearance so you don’t waste the opportunity once you get it.” — Robert T., Denver, CO
“Before reading this book, I honestly thought getting on TV was only for celebrities, politicians, or people with huge followings. This book helped me see that being a strong TV guest is really about having a clear message, a useful angle, and being prepared before the opportunity shows up. I especially liked the P.R.E.P. process because it gave me a simple way to think about preparing, researching, getting exposure, and pitching myself properly.” — Melissa R., Phoenix, AZ
“This book made the whole idea of becoming a TV guest feel much less intimidating. I liked how it explained what producers are looking for, how to create better interview topics, and why your website, media page, offer, and follow-up system need to be ready before you ever get booked. It’s not just about getting on camera — it’s about being professional, useful, and ready to turn one appearance into more opportunities.” — David K., Nashville, TN
“What I appreciated most was how practical this book is. It doesn’t just say, ‘Go get on TV.’ It walks you through why TV exposure matters, what makes someone bookable, how to prepare your talking points, how to pitch a segment idea, and how AI can help you get organized faster. I finished the book with a much clearer idea of what I need to fix, build, write, rehearse, and prepare before reaching out to shows.” — Angela M., Tampa, FL
AUTHOR MESSAGE
It’s interesting how this book came together. Instead of writing it in the usual chapter-by-chapter format, I thought it would be more helpful to organize it around the questions people actually have — or forget to ask — when they start thinking about becoming a TV guest.
Inside, I cover how to prepare yourself for TV, what producers and shows may look for in a strong guest, how to position yourself as someone worth interviewing, how to make the most of your time on camera, and what to do before, during, and after your appearance.
In my own way, with my experience, observations, marketing background, and practical “let’s get this done” approach, I answer the questions I believe can help you become more prepared, more confident, and more media-ready. Read through them carefully, take notes, and think about your own story, message, expertise, book, business, product, service, cause, or point of view.
The goal is simple: help you better understand how to prepare, pitch, and position yourself as a TV guest so shows can see why you might be a good fit for their audience.
So, check it out. I hope this book helps you as much as it has helped me think through the process of becoming a stronger, sharper, better-prepared TV guest.
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