MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: H TTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/069 Work-Life balance has been called unobtainable, or even a myth by many business professionals. But Dr. Travis Parry has a different perspective. According to Dr. Travis and his 10+ years of research, achieving balance is possible, and should be pursued by every entrepreneur. Dr. Travis Parry is the creator of the Make Time Method and is the author of Achieving Balance. In this episode, you'll learn how to begin achieving work-life balance in o...
Oct 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 69
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/068 Sales is a topic that I consider to be a lost art. Being a great salesman or saleswoman is a rare skill to find in today’s world. We prefer to hide behind our marketing and funnels. But the ability to sell is a skill that leads to success. In this episode, I talk to the most ideal person to talk about becoming a successful salesperson. Bob Burg. He is the author of the global bestseller, The Go-Giver. In this episode, Bob Burg walks us through ...
Oct 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 68
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/067 Have you ever considered hiring a Virtual Assistant? There are many entrepreneurs who take full advantage of the benefits that VAs have to offer, while others have never explored what a VA can do for them. In this episode, Nathan Hirsch shares a 4-part system for hiring a great VA. Additionally, Nathan is going to be answering the most submitted VA related questions. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/067 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcas...
Oct 06, 2020•38 min•Ep. 67
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/066 Do you know what you are meant to do with your life and work? Is what you’re currently doing what you know you are meant to do? In this episode, Jeff Goins shares his story of leaving a comfortable life to step into what he was made to do which, ultimately, led him to a life of purpose. In this episode, Jeff shares with us the 7 elements found on the path of discovering your calling from his book, The Art of Work. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS:...
Sep 29, 2020•35 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Chandler Bolt on his book "Published". MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/065 Here are a few points they cover. (See full show notes at our blog link at the bottom.) Looking for Your Why You need to define “why” from a reader’s perspective and “why” from the writer’s perspective. This is where you need to focus on why are you writing this book and how is it going to fit in with what you are doing. The 3 main reasons for writing are Impact,...
Sep 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Michelle Tillis Lederman on her latest book the Connectors Advantage. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/064 They highlight 3 points from the book. 1. Connectors are open and accepting . 2. Connectors believe in abundance. 3. Connectors have a generous spirit. Michelle Tillis Lederman's final thought: There is no natural tendency to be a connector it is all learned behaviors it is all things that anybody can infuse into their interactions....
Sep 15, 2020•28 min•Ep. 64
Many entrepreneurs wonder how to land speaking engagements; especially paid speaking gigs! In this episode, we cover 4 steps for becoming a successful public speaker. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/063 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo talks with Grant Baldwin about his book The Successful Speaker and how to land speaking engagements! They discuss the acronym S.P.E.A.K. S – Select a problem to solve. P – Prepare your talk. E – Establish yourself as the expert. A – Acquire paid sp...
Sep 08, 2020•27 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Joey Coleman on the 8 phases of customer experience. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/062 The 8 phases of the customer experience: · Phase 1: Assess · Phase 2: Admit · Phase 3: Affirm · Phase 4: Activate · Phase 5: Acclimate · Phase 6: Accomplish · Phase 7: Adopt · Phase 8: Advocate MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/062 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the ...
Sep 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Vanessa Van Edwards on becoming the most captivating person in the room. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/061 Vanessa answer's the following questions. What is the best way to work a room? How do you make a great impression? How should we position ourselves socially? How can you be the most memorable person in the room? MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/061 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event ...
Aug 25, 2020•30 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Alan Stein Jr. talk about Alan's book "Raise Your Game" and self-care as an entrepreneur. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: H TTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/060 "Success is what you do all the time" What does this mean? Whatever you are trying to achieve will be a direct result of your habits, which are what you do unconsciously and consistently. We get to choose our habits and our habits dictate the finish line, the success, the happiness, the fulfillment. The best way to cro...
Aug 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Dr. Ivan Misner on his book "Who's in Your Room?" MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/059 “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with - Jim Rhone?” Dr. Ivan Misner, what is the metaphorical room? Imagine, you spend your whole life in one room and that one room has only one door. That one door is an enter only door. So when people come in they are there forever and you can never get them out! - If this were real and not...
Aug 11, 2020•25 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo is interviewing Brant Pinvidic on his book "The 3 Minute Rule". MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/058 Brant will answer these questions for us: What is the 3 minute rule? How do we use the 3 minute rule? Why should we use the negative? MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/058 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event . Enter code PMLIVE for ...
Aug 04, 2020•36 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Shasta Nelson on building friendships that last and why they matter. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/057 Shasta will cover the following points: 3 things come up in all of our relationship studies that show how we feel more connected to people: 1. Positivity ➕ – feeling more happy feelings when you’re around certain people. We need 5 positive emotions for every 1 negative emotion. 2. Consistency 🔆 – where we log the hours and create a...
Jul 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Jay Baer on Hugging your Haters! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/056 They go over 2 different types of complaints: 1. On-stage 2. Off-stage They also speak about the Playbook for handling on-stage complaints: 1. Listen Harder – You have to find where the complaints are, most of the time they are in-direct and may not reach out to you or tag you in their social media post. 2. Be Quick – the expectation for response time is fast. 3. Resp...
Jul 21, 2020•29 min•Ep. 56
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo is talking with Steve Gutzler about how to lead during uncertain times. They go over 3 points from Steve's new book. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/055 Shift 1 – From Victim to Leader👨💼👩💼 Shift 3 – From Black and White to High Definition📺 Shift 5 – From Activity to Accomplishment 🏆 MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/055 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the ...
Jul 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 55
In episode 054, we are celebrating the first anniversary of the Creating a Brand Podcast! With this celebration we have Alecia Sanfilippo interviewing Alex Sanfilippo on the top 7 steps to building a successful online business. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/054 #1. PURPOSE “When you know your WHY you will know your WAY.” - Michael Hyatt #2. CLARITY "All organizations start with WHY but only the great ones keep their why clear year after year." - Simon Sinek #3. FOCUS “Follow o...
Jul 07, 2020•19 min•Ep. 54
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/053 Have you ever felt buried or paralyzed by the work you have to do on a daily basis? Or have you ever been unsure of what your next move should be in order to continue to grow your business? Mike Michalowicz is going to help us understand where to focus our attention and what move to make that will cause our businesses to grow faster. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/053 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtu...
Jun 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 53
Are you easily distracted? Do you start your day with an idea of how it’s going to go but by the end of it realize you didn’t get everything accomplished? Do you ever wonder where the time goes? If you answer yes to these questions, Nir Eyal has a solution for you. Here's a 4 step methodology that will teach you how to control your attention and choose your life. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE : HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/052 What does indistractable mean? It is a made-up word. I wanted it to sound like a ...
Jun 23, 2020•40 min•Ep. 52
Discovering purpose and meaning for your life relates to your brand more than you may think. Many people have no idea where to begin and I’ll admit, this is a topic that often-entire books cannot even capture. Today we learn from Sho. He is a man who truly lives a life of meaning and walks in his purpose. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/051 Alex and Sho go over these questions: * What is purpose? * Are passion and purpose the same thing? * Do you believe that most people are walk...
Jun 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 51
What Jeff Bezos has accomplished with Amazon is one of the greatest entrepreneurial accomplishments. This episode explores how he made it happen. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/050 Alex and Steve discuss the 4 cycles that Steve has found in the Bezos Letters. 1. Test 2. Build 3. Accelerate 4. Scale They also discuss how these things can help anyone grow their business and how to keep the day 1 mentality that has made Amazon what it is today. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMA...
Jun 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 50
Effectively raising capital for a business start up and (or) finding donors to fund a meaningful nonprofit is often what will make or break a new project or business. Kara Logan Berlin explains the three most important things we can do to become an effective fundraiser. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/049 Kara tells us that fundraising is not just for Non-profits. If you want people to do the thing you want them to do, there are lots of ways to get there. A lot of it is the relat...
Jun 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 49
Do you want to start a business that makes money? Or do you want to make more money with your business? I believe you’d answer this question the same way I do, which is YES. Dane Maxwell explains how we can achieve this. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/048 In this episode, Alex is talking to Dane Maxwell on how to start a business that makes money! Dane started out with less than $200 in his bank account and now how multiple successful businesses! Dane started the interview by te...
May 26, 2020•26 min•Ep. 48
If you want to live a successful and fulfilled life, these 4 distinctions between millionaires and the middle class are for you! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/047 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo discusses the book "The 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class" with the author Keith Cameron Smith. They focus on 5 of the distinctions: - Distinction 10 – Millionaires think long term the middle class think short terms - Distinction 9 - Millionaires talk about idea...
May 19, 2020•28 min•Ep. 47
Do you want to live a more successful life? This scientifically proven 12-minute-a-day mental technique will improve your outcomes in life and business. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/046 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and John Mitchell discuss his 12-minute a day methodology that will help you create an exceptional life of success! The central concept of this methodology is “what you envision in detail on a daily basis is what shows up in your life”. John saw that this was a ...
May 12, 2020•33 min•Ep. 46
Your long-term success in life and business will depend on your ability to adapt and adjust. Here's how to effectively pivot your business! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/045 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Jenny Blake talk about how to effectively pivot your business in 4 steps. Overview of the 4 stages of the pivot method: If you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of making a major change or adjustment in your business, just break your goal down into these small simple s...
May 05, 2020•30 min•Ep. 45
Discovering your voice as a creator is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself and for your business. This episode explores how to find your voice and to grow in it. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/044 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Dan Cumberland about discovering your voice. Discovering your voice is an action, it’s not something that is done once and it's done, but it happens every time you go to create something. It is a perpetual act of choosing to be...
Apr 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 44
Learn how to get more accomplished while stressing less. These five steps will teach you how to achieve stress-free productivity! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/043 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews David Allen on his Getting Things Done Methodology and the Art of Stress-Free Productivity. They go over the 5 steps of Getting Things Done. The Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology consist of 5 steps: Capture Clarify Organize Reflect Engage MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS:/...
Apr 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 43
Devinsupertramp is one of the most successful YouTube channels. Today, Devin shares his journey with us for going from ZERO to 6 million subscribers! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/042 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Devin Graham talk about how Devinsupertramp went from zero subscribers to 6 million on YouTube. These are the questions they discuss: Do you have any tips for turning a hobby into an actual career? Did you make money right away with extreme sports YouTube video...
Apr 14, 2020•28 min•Ep. 42
To be a successful entrepreneur in today's world, you must commit to three main things: productivity, discipline, and focus. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/041 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo asks John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire, what it takes to become successful. #1. Productive #2. Disciplined #3. Focused He also talks about how important a morning routine can be! John's truth bomb: “Try not to become a person of success but a person of value” – Albert Einstein MORE F...
Apr 07, 2020•19 min•Ep. 41
Looking for more exposure for your product or service? Start being a guest on podcasts! Podcast guesting is the #1 marketing tactic in 2020. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/040 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Jessica Rhodes talk about why you should be a guest on a podcast. Here are some of the questions Jessica answers in the episode. Is being on a podcast the best way to promote your product or service? What are some ways that you’ve been able to train people to become a b...
Mar 31, 2020•34 min•Ep. 40
