Interview Questions
9+ Questions to Ask Forbes Riley
Curated by PodPrepper's AI from real podcast prep sessions. Each question is scored on a viral-hook scale of 1-10. higher scores predict clip-worthy moments. Sample below; sign up free to generate the full brief for Forbes Riley or any guest.
Sample questions
#1
10.0
You sold 64,000 units in 24 hours and made $1.2 million in a single day. Walk me through what was actually happening behind the scenes that day, and what a listener selling their own product can steal from that playbook.
General Questions
#2
9.0
Here's an unpopular opinion. Most people think pitching is sleazy. You built a billion-dollar career on it. What do business owners fundamentally misunderstand about pitching, and how should they reframe it this week?
General Questions
#3
9.0
You've pitched everything from juicers to fitness devices. What's the one product you were handed that you thought was absolutely un-sellable, and what happened?
Quirky Questions
#4
9.0
You've coached over 42,000 students through the Ultimate Pitch Academy. Walk me through who it's actually built for, what the typical student walks away with, what it costs, and who should not sign up.
The Formula Questions
#5
9.0
This one's a little spicy. You've been called a $2.5 billion woman and a $2.6 billion woman. What's the real number, and what does the delta teach entrepreneurs about how to frame their own results without losing credibility?
#6
9.0
You created SpinGym and sold over 2 million units globally. Walk me through the margin structure of a physical product sold through infomercials versus direct-to-consumer, so listeners know what they're really signing up for.
#7
9.0
You've done 197 infomercials and now your TikTok clips are pulling 21 million views. Walk me through how live TV selling translates to social commerce, and where conversion rates are actually higher for business owners right now.
#8
9.0
Which business guru do you think is completely overrated?
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