If you're considering making the move to self-employment from a traditional job, this episode is going to help you de-risk the move to full time entrepreneurship! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/039 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Matt Baker discuss how to de-risk the move to self-employment. They go over different kinds of barriers that people have to get through or get over in order to make the move to self-employment. They also discuss the 7 Financial Disciplines and why ...
Mar 24, 2020•37 min•Ep. 39
If you want to unleash the superpower of sales and marketing into your business, you need to create fandom around your product or service. Here's how you create fans! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/038 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews David Meerman Scott on his book Fanocracy. What is fanocracy? An organization that inspires incredible passion for a brand or idea, by putting the customer's needs above everything else. It’s the idea of true human connection. When an or...
Mar 17, 2020•37 min•Ep. 38
This podcast episode is about investing in yourself. It's about renewing life and restoring order. These are the rhythms of renewal for living successfully! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/037 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Rebekah Lyons discuss 4 ways to feel less stressed and anxious. Rebekah talks about her book Rhythms of Renewals and gives us an overview: Rest & Restore – input rhythms connect create – output rhythms I’ve learned from coming out of panic disorder. ...
Mar 10, 2020•34 min•Ep. 37
This podcast episode contains a proven method for creating a website that makes money. If you want to earn an income with a website, here's how! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/036 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Jim Harmer and Ricky Kesler about building a website that makes money! Jim and Ricky answer these questions: What is Project 24? How much content should people be producing? What is your secret sauce? How do you find the right topics? How do you stay discipli...
Mar 03, 2020•39 min•Ep. 36
Are you living your most ideal life? This podcast episode explains how to live your cloud nine life and improve yourself to living the most successful version of yourself. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/035 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Jordan Gross talk about how to uncover your cloud nine life! Jordan talks about what inspired him to write the book "The Journey to Cloud Nine" and went over the 9 different clouds. 1. Play 2. Comradery 3. Love 4. Responsibility 5. Benevol...
Feb 25, 2020•34 min•Ep. 35
Building a million dollar business is possible. This podcast episode contains the steps entrepreneurs need to take to build a million dollar business for themselves! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/034 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo speaks with Kelly Roach on how to build a million-dollar business. Kelly speaks about her book Unstoppable. The points in the book that they focus on are: Part 1 financial abundance – Shifting your mindset and setting yourself up for success. Part 2...
Feb 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 34
If you want to grow personally and professionally, you need to gain clarity. It's one of the most powerful things you can do as an entrepreneur; clarify your message! In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Paul J Daly talk about Clarity and why it matters. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/033 Alex and Paul go over what business clarity is and they answer these questions: How did you figure out how to get that clarity for your business? How do you get clarity into your messaging? Pau...
Feb 11, 2020•31 min•Ep. 33
If you're part of a startup or even just have a side hustle, you may be missing out on these tax-saving benefits for entrepreneurs! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/032 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Chris Kolnicky (CPA on the Go) about Tax-saving tips for entrepreneurs. Alex and Chris answer these questions: When should you start working with a CPA? How much does it cost to work with a CPA? What separates a business from a hobby? What are some of the best ways to man...
Feb 04, 2020•32 min•Ep. 32
Podcasting is the trend right now. This episode contains everything you need to know about podcasting. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/031 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo talks with Alban Brooke and Travis Albritton from Buzzsprout about everything you need to know about podcasting. Here are some of the questions they answer: Is it too late to start a new podcast? Apple owns the majority of the market; do you think this will change? How much does it cost to get started? How does...
Jan 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 31
Successful entrepreneurs get things done. This episode walks through 10 productivity tips that will help you get more accomplished than ever before! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/030 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Crystal Paine discuss 10 ways to boost productivity and get more out of your day. Crystal shares her day to day schedule and gives us all the tools she uses to get the most out of her day. Some key takeaways from this conversation: 1. Know your priorities for yo...
Jan 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 30
Are you wanting to start something in your life or business? This episode is about the power of starting ugly, then perfecting over time. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/029 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Chris Krimitsos talk through the idea of starting ugly when you're launching a product or service. If you're looking to get into business and want to launch the proper way, this episode explains how you can make this happen! Alex and Chris talk to entrepreneurs about the 7...
Jan 14, 2020•31 min•Ep. 29
Resolutions don't work, goals without a plan are just dreams. This episode is about how to set achievable goals and how to think bigger when setting goals. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/028 Paul Tompkins answers questions about setting goals and thinking bigger for your life. Below are the three main questions that Alex Sanfilippo asks Paul during this episode: 1. What is your day to day action that gets you closer to your lifelong goals/ purpose? 2. How do you discover your go...
Jan 07, 2020•34 min•Ep. 28
Practical tips for get the most out of life and business so you enjoy it more. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/027 Getting More out of Life and Business with Nathan Ingram Almost every business owner has this same struggle in common. It’s an ongoing battle between execution and strategy. Execution is the business that needs to be done to keep things moving. Strategy is how you grow your business. In business, execution always wins because (simply put) things always need to get do...
Dec 17, 2019•40 min•Ep. 27
Ready to start video marketing? Learn how to create the ideal video and the five videos every brand needs. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/026 How do you get started sharing yourself in a video? How important is it for us to be transparent when sharing our story? 5 types of video 1. Positioning Video 2. Personality Video 3. Product Video 4. Promotional Video 5. Proof Video MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/026 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our vir...
Dec 10, 2019•37 min•Ep. 26
If you want to grow in your leadership abilities, you have to overcome your management mess. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/025 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Scott Miller on his book Management Mess to Leadership Success! Lead Yourself Demonstrate Humility – Humility has nothing to do with charisma or tone. “Humble people are more concerned with what is right than being right.” – Dr. Covey Everyone has a mess - “Acknowledge your messes, show some humility and then ...
Dec 03, 2019•35 min•Ep. 25
How does spending less time on social media but still posting sound? This episode covers how to automate your social media posts! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/024 In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Alex Sanfilippo talks with Kevan Lee. Kevan Lee is the VP of marketing at Buffer. Throughout this episode, Kevan answers the following questions: What are some ways that you continue to grow your engagement? What are some of the best ways to engage with your audience? ...
Nov 26, 2019•38 min•Ep. 24
The future of connection online is not what you may think. It's going to be created by niche online communities. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/023 The Future of Online Community and Why it Matters with Gina Bianchini Throughout history all progress has come through the collaboration of small groups of people that are going deep to master something interesting together. This is the definition of community. The way things are today with big social media, this will no longer happ...
Nov 19, 2019•31 min•Ep. 23
Looking for investors? This serial-entrepreneur explains how to attract and land investors. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/022 4-Part Framework for Landing Investors with Entrepreneur Investor Ben Chatraw Throughout this entire episode, Ben shares his 4-part framework that he uses when looking at potential investments. The first and most important part of this is the person they are investing in, not just the product or service. (People make up more than 51% of the value.) As a...
Nov 12, 2019•35 min•Ep. 22
Entrepreneurs need more sleep - This episode explains how sleep helps you succeed more. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/021 The Importance of Sleep and Why You Need More of It – with Drew King Sleep matters because it’s 1/3rd of our lives. We should take sleep VERY seriously. It’s 1/3rd of our lives. When most people think about a healthy lifestyle, they think about eating healthy foods and exercise. What may surprise people is that sleep is equivalent to the other two. The thre...
Nov 05, 2019•33 min•Ep. 21
Do you have a blog that you want to monetize? Here's how to turn your blog into a profitable business! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/020 Turning Your Blog into a Profitable Business with Elaine Rau This episode covers many questions on the topic of turning your blog into a business. Here is a list of the questions that Elaine and I cover in this episode. Is blogging dead? Should every business have a blog? What does it take to be a successful blogger? (What does it COST you?) ...
Oct 29, 2019•38 min•Ep. 20
How to learn and grow more, personally and professionally so you can succeed more. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/019 How Millionaires Learn, Grow and Achieve More with Steve Cunningham The goal of reading books is not just to read the book. It’s to learn something from it. In order to learn it – You have to pull actionable steps out of the book and apply them to your life/business. Putting what you learn into ACTION is the most important part of reading and learning. Just expa...
Oct 22, 2019•40 min•Ep. 19
If you want to keep your customers and grow your business, you need to create loyal fans. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/018 Designing the Ultimate Customer Experience with Jesse Cole Jesse Cole is the owner of a baseball team. He and his team sell out 4000+ seats to every single game and there is even a waiting list to get tickets. But Jesse started his first season by selling only ONE ticket. He learned a lot about designing the ultimate customer experience that helped him be...
Oct 15, 2019•42 min•Ep. 18
Many entrepreneurs skip setting up the legal side of their businesses which is a huge mistake. Here's how to protect your brand from a legal perspective! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/017 How to Protect Your Brand – Legal Advice from Business Lawyer Salma Benkabbou How much time have you spent focus on the legal side of your brand? Most people answer the same way, not much or not at all. I speak from experience; this can cause serious problems for you in the future if you don’t...
Oct 08, 2019•39 min•Ep. 17
If you want to grow more personally and professionally, you need to join a mastermind; here's why! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/016 If you want to grow more personally and professionally, you need to join (or start) a mastermind. Aaron Walker explains the never-ending power of a mastermind group in this episode. The Never-Ending Power of a Mastermind with Aaron Walker Aaron said a lot about the never-ending power of a mastermind in this episode, here are a few of the key quest...
Oct 01, 2019•41 min•Ep. 16
Want to become a better public speaker? Here are public speaking tips that will help you! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/015 Want to become a better public speaker? Here are public speaking tips that will help you! In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast Alex Sanfilippo interviews professional public speaker, Clay Baird. We'll start off with how he got his start with public speaking. Clay goes on to share 13 game-changing public speaking tips that you're not going to wan...
Sep 24, 2019•41 min•Ep. 15
Achieving balance in your life (personally and professionally) will lead to living a more fulfilled life. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/014 I struggled with work-life balance because of this podcast. My wife is the one who brought it to my attention. Work-life balance is a struggle that the majority of us share. We can get hyper-focused on what we’re doing; which happens when we’re excited about something or have something that we want to accomplish. But here’s the deal, we ne...
Sep 17, 2019•40 min•Ep. 14
Driving your life and business forward toward the success you've always wanted. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/013 In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, we get the opportunity to hear from Air Force veteran, Sean Douglas. Sean is an extremely successful entrepreneur! He travels the country speaking; he hosts a live podcast, and he's an author. How did he accomplish all of this? How Air Force Veteran Sean Douglas Became a Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author Sean Douglas ...
Sep 10, 2019•41 min•Ep. 13
Replace bad habits with good habits intentionally to become a better leader that people want to follow. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/012 We all have habits. It’s one thing each of us has in common. Some people have bad habits, but they still have habits. If you want to lead well, you need to develop healthy habits that lead to success. Why Developing Habits Matters for Every Leader In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Andy Uprichard discusses why developing habits ...
Sep 03, 2019•45 min•Ep. 12
Explore your passions, enjoy your journey, use both to grow your brand and love your life. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/011 Turning your passions and journey into skills that grow your brand is something that Jess Catorc has genuinely lived. Her passions have all led her closer to where she is today. Turning Your Passions and Journey into Skills That Grow Your Brand In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Jess Catorc shares how her life’s journey and passions have hel...
Aug 27, 2019•43 min•Ep. 11
Living a life of interdependence with others will cause your business to grow and your life to improve. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/010 Without other people, it's tough to get things done in life. In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Maxwell Ivey talks about the vital role that interdependence plays in your business and your life. If you want to succeed more, you need more people (a team) around you. The Vital Role That Interdependence Plays in Your Business Maxwe...
Aug 20, 2019•38 min•Ep. 10
