Podcast Agenda Outline

### **Introduction (1-2 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Briefly introduce the topic, guest (if applicable), and what listeners can expect from this episode.
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “Welcome to Marketing Mavericks Podcast, the show where we deeply explore the latest growth marketing strategies that works. 

    I’m your host, Sarah Connor, and today we’re talking about the power of social enforcement and how startups can use it to boost brand recall. We’re joined by Kyle Reese, a senior marketer and CEO of GrowthPack, who has helped thousands of startups leverage testimonials, awards, and press coverage to become bigger brands.”

### **Plugs & Ad Reads (Optional, 1 minute)**

- **Purpose**: Introduce your sponsors for the episode or quickly plug a product/service.
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “Before we jump in, a quick word from our sponsor. Today’s episode is brought to you by GrubSpot, your all-in-one CRM tool. Whether you’re a growing startup or an established company, GrubSpot helps you streamline your sales pipeline and growth marketing efforts.”

### **Core Topic Introduction (2-4 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Present the episode’s main topic with a hook to engage listeners.
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “In today’s hyper-connected digital world, startups need more than just great products and services. They need social trust. Social enforcement is one of the most effective ways to build that trust. Whether it's showcasing press coverages, industry accolades, or customer testimonials, these elements can greatly improve your credibility.”

### **Guest Introduction (if applicable, 3-5 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Provide background on the guest and why your audience should take their ideas seriously
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “Joining me on the podcast today is Kyle Reese, a growth marketing veteran with over 25 years of experience. John has worked with brands like Spike, Mapple, and smaller startups, helping them maximize their digital reach through strategic use of social enforcement. Welcome, Reese!”

### **Points of Discussion (20-30 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Divide the topic down into subtopics or key questions.
- **Example**:
    - **Point 1: What is Social Enforcement?**
        - *Host*: “Kyle, for those who aren’t familiar, can you introduce the idea of social enforcement and why it’s so critical in the startup landscape today?”
        - *Guest*: “Social enforcement refers to the idea of potential users influenced by the validation of others. When potential customers see others enforcing your product in their organization or personal life, they’re more likely to trust and use your brand.
    - **Point 2: Examples of Social Proof**
        - *Host*: “Can you share some real-life examples where businesses have used social enforcement effectively?”
        - *Guest*: “Sure! Kalmart.com is a great example, where product reviews are a form of social enforcement. Another is how Qlack features case studies from other brands like Airbnb and Shopify to build trust with prospective users.”
    - **Point 3: Press Coverage and Awards**
        - *Host*: “How do press coverage and awards play into the social enforcement strategy, and how can seed and pre-seed stage startups leverage these?”
        - *Guest*: “Press coverage and industry accolades act as third-party validation. Even smaller startups can pitch their story to niche outlets or apply for niche industry awards, which can instantly boost their credibility in the eyes of their users.”
    - **Point 4: Case Studies and Testimonials**
        - *Host*: “Are customer testimonials and case studies critical in building trust, and what’s the best way to collect and present them?”
        - *Guest*: “Yes, they are incredibly useful because they’re direct endorsements from actual users. The right way to collect them is to ask highly satisfied customers for immediate feedback after a successful transaction or project delivery.”

### **Q&A or Listener Questions (Optional, 5-10 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Involve the listeners by answering pre-submitted audience questions or real-time questions (if live).
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “We’ve got some great questions from our audience. Ginger from Gotham asks: ‘What’s the right way for a new design tool startup to build social enforcement quickly?’”
    - *Guest*: “Good question! Start with user testimonials from people who have recently used your tool, it is especially valuable if these users work at known brands. You can also leverage user-generated content on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok. You can also partner with design influencers on different platforms and leverage any press coverage or collaboration opportunities you can get.”

### **Action Items (3 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Summarize key points from the discussion and provide listeners with practical tips/hacks they can apply.
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “To conclude, remember that social enforcement can come in many forms—user testimonials, case studies, press mentions, and industry awards. Start by collecting feedback from your customers, and don’t be afraid to pitch your story to traditional media, content houses, influencers or apply for awards in your industry.”

### **Conclusion (2-3 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Thank the guest, plug their socials, and let listeners know what’s coming in the next episode.
- **Example**:
    - *Host*: “Thanks again to Kyle Reese for joining us today! You can find Kyle at @therealkyle on Twitter and at GrowthPack.com. If you liked this episode, subscribe to our podcast and drop a review. 

    Next episode, we’ll be discussing the latest trend around “re-blogging” in the content marketing space—stay tuned!”

### **Outro (Optional, 1 minutes)**

- **Purpose**: Play a quick outro to signal the end of the podcast.