On Sunday I was set to guest on blog talk radio, with host Jonathan Farrington in Paris France. His topic – Salesopedia.com. We had coordinated time zone differences, confirmed and tested phone connections, we were good to go, however …

I dialed in at the appointed time, was acknowledged and put on hold. While I waited, I could hear his show and my introduction, then a pause. The pause was probably 5 seconds but I bet it felt like 50 seconds to Jonathan.

I dialed in at the appointed time, was acknowledged and put on hold. While I waited, I could hear his show and my introduction, then a pause. The pause was probably 5 seconds but I bet it felt like 50 seconds to Jonathan. Apparently I wasn’t showing up on his call in panel to connect into the show. Fortunately he had provided me with a list of questions he was going to ask, and I had answered back so he would have an idea for timing of my segment. Being the quick thinker he is, Jonathan proceeded to interview me, asking … and answering the questions. Meanwhile I remained on hold, listening to the show and every once in a while saying “Jonathan, pick up, I’m here, I’m on the phone.” Soon all I could do was chuckle and think what a great improv job he did.

After the show ended, I called him back and explained I had been on hold. We had a good laugh, but I did feel for him. Sorry old chap for the technical glitch. Here is an edited version with me actually answering the questions. Isn’t technology a wonderful thing … when it works.