Does it cost anything?

No. There is no fee to be a guest.

Do I need to prepare?

We'll send you what to expect ahead of time. Come ready to talk about what you've built and what you've learned along the way.

Be a Guest on the Inspired Stories Podcast

Every episode is a conversation with a business leader about the decisions, setbacks and turning points behind their work. We explore successes and challenges alike. We've published more than 600 episodes and counting. If you lead a company or advise the people who do, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply to Be a Guest

Who we talk to

Business owners, founders, C-suite executives, and directors
Leaders in restaurants, hospitality, staffing, retail, healthcare, senior care, construction, manufacturing, logistics, and more
CPAs, exit planners, fractional CFOs, financial advisors and insurance professionals who work with business owners

You don't need a polished story. Anthony has hosted hundreds of these conversations and will help you find and tell yours. Some of our best interviews have been with people who were convinced they had nothing special to share.

How it works

Apply. Tell us a little about you and your work. It takes about two minutes.
Pick a time. If it's a fit, we'll send a link to book your recording.
Record from anywhere. We record remotely in Riverside. You'll need a computer, a headset or decent mic, and a quiet room.
Review before it airs. You'll go over the episode materials with Anthony on a short call before anything is published.
Share it. When your episode goes live, we send you a guest kit with video clips and quote graphics formatted for social media.

What you get

A full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms
Your own episode page with a full transcript that search engines can find
Short video clips shared across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube Shorts
Links back to your website or LinkedIn profile

About your host

Anthony V. Codispoti has owned and run businesses since the mid-1990s, across consumer products, software, real estate and sourcing. He now owns and operates AddBack Benefits Agency, which sponsors the show.

Questions

Does it cost anything?: No. There is no fee to be a guest.
Do I need to prepare?: We'll send you what to expect ahead of time. Come ready to talk about what you've built and what you've learned along the way.
Can I see the episode before it's published?: Yes.

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