What's another tip to get on a talk show? Get the producer's contact information! One of my clients, inspirational humorist, sales trainer and author of Forget Perfect, Lisa Earl McLeod, missed out on an opportunity because she didn't gather all the producer's contact information during the initial call. She had interest from a top talk show that is no longer on the air. "I got the call while I was in an airport. The producer said, `Tell me your address and fax and I'll get back to you tonight.' I wrote up a pitch right then and wanted to get it to her right away. I gave her my web site address. She probably got all of what she needed from there, which was a mistake on my part. She was so excited at that moment, but then she never called back!

I had gotten her direct number, but didn't have her address or fax number. I would have over-nighted a package to her with five different ideas. I let it get away from me because I wasn't sure what to do." Get the producer's direct dial, fax number, cell phone, everything. Opportunities like this are often never repeated. Timing and timeliness are two key factors to keep in mind at all times. Sometimes time dictates the final outcome in that the person who responds first gets the gig.

For more great tips on how to make sure that you're the one being interviewed on a TV talk show, read "Secrets to Get TV Talk Show Hosts to Book You As Their Guest."