Dec 23, 2023
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:34 Process for Interviews
01:28 Pre-Interview Conversation
02:27 Researching the Guest
03:25 Listening to the Guest's Catalog
03:55 Online Research
05:23 Selecting Questions
06:19 Reading for Inspiration
07:46 Art and Science of Questioning
08:47 Building Connection and Maximizing Engagement
09:45 Customized Questions
10:15 Example of Question Selection
11:13 Conclusion and Well Wishes
Summary
In this episode, Craig Garber answers questions about his process for conducting interviews on his show, Everyone Loves Guitar. He explains the extensive preparation he does before each interview, including pre-meeting conversations with guests, listening to their music, and conducting online research. Craig emphasizes the importance of connecting with guests and asking questions that they are passionate about. He also discusses the art and science of question selection, highlighting the need for interesting and engaging questions. The episode concludes with well wishes for the New Year.
Takeaways
Preparing for interviews takes an average of eight hours, including pre-meeting conversations, listening to the guest's music, and conducting online research.
Craig focuses on building a connection with guests and making them feel comfortable during the interview.
He customizes questions based on the guest's interests and current projects.
Question selection is a combination of art and science, with Craig constantly reviewing and updating his list of questions.