Information for Podcast Guests
Thank you for your interest in being on the Be Helpful Podcast! We look forward to hearing and sharing your story with our community of aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Please review the important information below will prepare you for our recording session.
Schedule Your Recording
Interviews will be video-recorded virtually. Click here for our recording guide and information about our recording platform.
Use the scheduler or click here to schedule your recording. We will record for 60-75 minutes, so please block 90 minute recording.
Information We Need From You
1) Business Website and Mission Statement
2) Short bio
3) Headshot(s) – these will be used for promotional assets and your featured guest page.
4) Preferred Social Media Links (i.e., LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
Don’t Forget Your Gift!
As a token of our appreciation, visit the Be Helpful Podcast Store and pick out your guest gift. Please use the promo code(s) provided to you via email. Below are some sample items, but you’re welcome to select anything item on the store.
• 85% organic cotton, 15% recycled polyester
• Ribbing: 97% organic cotton, 3% elastane
• Brushed fleece fabric inside
• Comfortable unisex fit
• Double-layered hood
• Flat drawcords with metal eyelets for a premium feel
• Kangaroo pocket
• Inside/outside label patch for branding
• Tear-away care label
• 100% organic cotton
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)
• 3/1 twill
• Unstructured
• 6 panel
• Matching sewn eyelets
• Self-fabric adjustable closure with a brass slider and hidden tuck-in
• Blank product sourced from China
• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan
• 100% cotton
• 6-panel unstructured cap with a low profile
• Soft crown
• 6 sewn eyelets
• 4 rows of visible stitching on the visor
• Adjustable strap
• Head circumference: 21.65″–25.19″ (55 cm–64 cm)
• Blank product sourced from China
Recording Guide
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Do: Put laptop on a stack of books to get the webcam to eye level. Seat yourself comfortably and not too close to the camera - ideally your entire head and 1/2 of your chest area should be visible on screen.
Do not: Position webcam low so it’s looking up at your face or ceiling lights.
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Do: Choose a background with minimal objects or light sources.
Do not: Have a window, lights, or lots of clutter behind you.
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Do: Place a lamp behind and to the side of your laptop so light is shining on your face. Your face should be fully illuminated but not overexposed.
Do not: Have a lamp or window behind you or too close to your face; avoid shadows so only part of your face is illuminated.
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I recommend using and external microphone (e.g., Bluetooth headphones, USB microphone). And recording in an area with limited ambient, echo, or background noise, allowing you to speak at a normal volume and tone.
If you’re using a desktop mic, place it as close as possible without being in shot.
If you’re using a clip-on mic, attach it to your collar or lapel at chest level to avoid interference from your hair.
If you’re using your laptop or desktop mic, test it first to ensure that the sound is clear and not echoing.
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If you plan to wear glasses, be aware that light sometimes causes distracting reflections or glare. Be sure to test the video before recording to ensure your glasses aren’t creating a distracting reflection or glare.
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Please remember to silence your cell phone and other devices
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The Be Helpful Podcast uses Riverside for podcast recordings. Before you start, here are some tips for a seamless recording experience with Riverside:
1. Use a computer with a Chrome browser that’s up-to-date.
2. Check your internet stability. Ethernet cable connections are preferred over Wi-Fi.
3. Use an external mic, if possible. Even the mic in your ear/headphones are better than nothing.
4. Use headphones/earphones to prevent echo and increase audio quality.
5. Close all other applications that don’t need to be open during the recording. This prevents CPU overload. Important: Please close all other programs that try to use your mic/camera.
More about Be Helpful Podcast Inc.
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The Be Helpful Podcast platform empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams by providing relatable stories from experienced business owners and resources to help them along the journey.
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The Be Helpful Podcast features business owners sharing their entrepreneurship journey and the skills developed along the way. Their relatable stories and experiences help demystify entrepreneurship and help our listeners better understand what it takes to launch their own successful businesses.
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Our audience is curious, open-minded, and seeking perspectives from experienced business owners who have gone through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. They value relatable stories and insights that help them better understand the challenges and opportunities of starting a business.
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Our interviews are broken up into 20-25-minute episodes. Episodes are released every Thursday across all major podcast platforms and YouTube.