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Podcasting Made Simple

Alex Sanfilippo, PodMatch.compodmatch.com

Podcasting Made Simple is the premier podcast about podcasting! We’re here to help podcast guests and podcast hosts reach more listeners and grow their income so they can change more lives! Join Alex Sanfilippo and other podcasting industry experts as they share how you can level up on either side of the mic! (Show notes and resources: https://PodMatch.com/episodes)

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Episodes

Using Press Releases to Boost Your Podcast’s Visibility | Tori Shirah

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/219 Press releases are an underutilized marketing tactic in the podcast industry. They can help launch your podcast into the media spotlight without spending a dime! In this episode, Tori Shirah shares how to write a press release, but more importantly, WHO to send a press release to, and how to get your podcast featured on media channels! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/219 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtu...

Mar 21, 202315 minEp. 219

Making a Month of Content from 1 Podcast Guest Appearance | Mark Firth

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/218 In this episode, Mark Firth explains how he transformed his business when he began leveraging each podcast interview properly. Mark describes how he utilizes PodMatch to get booked as a guest on podcasts regularly, then how he turns each interview into one month of content for his social media. Mark explains that podcast guests miss a massive opportunity if they don't take this simple, affordable action to create this additional content. Becaus...

Mar 14, 202312 minEp. 218

How to Create Content That Captivates Your Listeners | Jason Cercone

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/217 Are you looking to take your podcast to the next level? One key factor can make all the difference: creating compelling, engaging content. With a focus on this aspect of your show, you can attract new listeners and keep them coming back for more. And the best part? It's completely free to implement! In this episode, Jason Cercone shares tips and strategies for maximizing the impact of your podcast content! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMAT...

Mar 07, 202313 minEp. 217

Discover and Develop Your Unique Speaking Voice | Natasha Bazilevych

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/216 You have a unique speaking energy. It's time to stop copying other speakers and develop your own style of presenting. Natasha Bazilevych discovered four types of different energies people speak with. In this episode, she shares how to define, develop and demonstrate your unique speaking energy so you can speak with power! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/216 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for p...

Feb 28, 202311 minEp. 216

How to Systematize Your Podcast Production | Angela Kelly Smith

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/215 Are you tired of feeling burnt out, struggling with podfade, and embarrassing yourself by forgetting to include the audio player on your podcast blog posts? Having a system in place is crucial for staying organized, motivated, and on top of all the various tasks involved in podcasting. In this episode, Angela Kelly Smith explains how implementing systems and a standard operating procedure (SOP) for your podcast can help you stay on track while ...

Feb 21, 202313 minEp. 215

Generating 6 Figures in Sales Via Podcast Guesting | Dustin Riechmann

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/214 Podcast guesting can be a frustrating experience when you're not generating consistent sales for your online business or building meaningful relationships. The good news is the right strategy can make podcast guest appearances highly profitable, personally rewarding, and fun! Dustin Riechmann details a proven 5-step framework and real-world case studies that you can use to generate 6-7 figures in sales in 12 months, leveraging podcast guesting ...

Feb 14, 202315 minEp. 214

How to Make $37,000 with Only 28 Listeners | Michael Whitehouse

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/213 In this episode, Michael Whitehouse explains how he generated $37,000.00 in sales through his podcast, that only had 28 listeners! Join us as Michael shares the framework for how podcasters can turn a show with a small audience into a lucrative revenue source without spending any money beyond the cost of hosting the podcast. Get ready to learn how to attract high-quality leads and convert them into paying clients using only your podcast! MORE F...

Feb 07, 202316 minEp. 213

Thriving in The New World of Podcasting | Tracy Hazzard

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/212 Listen in as Alex Sanfilippo and Tracy Hazzard, Founder of Podetize, as they discuss how Tracy turned her podcast into a major success and how she was able to generate millions of dollars through podcast guesting appearances. Tracy shares her insights on the evolving landscape of podcasting and the strategies that are essential for hosts and guests to thrive in this rapidly evolving industry. Get ready to learn more about the future of podcasti...

Jan 31, 202326 minEp. 212

3 Things Every Podcaster Should Do Right Now | Alex Sanfilippo

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/211 Discoverability is essential for any podcast to become successful, but many hosts struggle to get it right. There are three basic things that every podcast host needs to be doing if they want their show to grow organically. These three points also matter for podcast guests because guests should only be on podcasts that are discoverable by listeners. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo shares the three key actions every podcast host should take to ...

Jan 24, 202316 minEp. 211

Turning Podcast Listeners Into Superfans | Pat Flynn

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/210 In this keynote episode, Pat Flynn shares how he’s been able to build the Smart Passive Income empire and beyond through one simple focus: Turn your podcast listeners into superfans. Join as Pat explains how to take listeners through the 4 phases of the Pyramid of Fandom. Take listeners (Whether they’re listening to your podcast or if you’re a podcast guest) from casual interactions all the way to superfans! Spoiler: Everything Pat Flynn shares...

Jan 17, 202335 minEp. 210

How Podcast Guests Can Turn Downloads Into Dollars | Kelly Mosser

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/209 We all intuitively understand the value of being a podcast guest, but without a strategic plan in place that intentionally transforms cold audiences into raving fans, and raving fans into premium buyers, this haphazard podcast guesting thing you're doing is a TOTAL waste of your time and energy! In this episode, Kelly Mosser will teach you exactly how to launch your strategic Podcast Tour that doesn't just get you booked onto great shows, but a...

Jan 10, 202313 minEp. 209

Use This Secret to Grow Your Podcast Listenership | Dan R Morris

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/208 There are people who already love your podcast; they just don't know it exists yet. Growing your podcast audience is hard if you just wait for them to find you. But when you control who learns about your podcast and are able to find the people who really want to share it, you change the narrative. In this episode, Dan R Morris shares his effective strategy for growing your audience by finding your future fans instead of waiting for them to come...

Jan 03, 202317 minEp. 208

How Podcast Guests Can Sell Without Sounding Salesy | Sara Lohse

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/207 Guesting on podcasts is an art and one that can boost your business if done well. In this episode, podcast executive producer Sara Lohse shares her best practices for selling yourself on podcasts without sounding like you're selling anything at all. You'll learn to become a better guest who shares valuable information instead of selling yourself. Get ready to learn to lead with value instead of a sales pitch! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://POD...

Dec 27, 202214 minEp. 207

3 Tactics Top Podcasters Attribute To Their Success | Deirdre Tshien

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/206 Based on a survey of 1,076 podcasters, there are 3 distinct marketing tactics higher-income podcasters are doing that lower-income podcasters are not. If you’re struggling to grow and monetize your show, these three marketing tactics are just what you’ll need! In this episode, Deirdre Tshien will share the 3 tactics you need to start implementing now (and they’re easier than you think) so you can begin exponentially growing your podcast! MORE F...

Dec 20, 202218 minEp. 206

Why You Need Good Media Approved Photos | Kendra Swalls

MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/205 In this episode, Kendra Swalls explains why you need to have great media-approved headshots and other marketing photos of yourself and how they will help set your brand apart. Whether you’re a podcast host or a podcast guest, having high-quality photos of yourself will immediately boost your legitimacy and set you apart from others in your space. Additionally, Kendra is going to share some simple ways to get great photos, so you won’t have to ...

Dec 13, 202219 minEp. 205

Consistently Creating Great Content For Your Podcast | Kate Erickson

MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/204 Do you ever feel like your podcast content suffers because you don't have the time to keep up with your production schedule? We've all been there: up until 2am working on an episode that is supposed to go live in just a few hours. What if it didn't have to be that way? In this episode, Kate Erickson explains how she breaks down the exact system you need to create consistent content for your podcast. MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.CO...

Dec 06, 202213 minEp. 204

How Podcasters Can Find and Book Paid Speaking Gigs | Grant Baldwin

MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/203 Want to learn how to grow your podcast and share your message with more people? You could be getting paid to speak — all while building your existing business and growing your podcast audience. In this episode, Grant Baldwin is here to share why you should consider becoming a paid speaker, how to get started, and plenty of tips and tricks he learned while earning over $2 million from 500+ paid speaking gigs worldwide. MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: ...

Nov 29, 202215 minEp. 203

Booking Celebrity and Influencer Guests On Your Podcast | Tamra Andress

MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/202 Influence and social authority are most visible with connective placement. Sharing the mic or stage (aka podcast platform) with people of name recognition can enhance your listenership, viewership, and personal branding recognition. But do you ever consider the connection between you and the guest themselves rather than just numbers, listens, and podcast growth? What if your show was one to be remembered? What if your show became an asset to t...

Nov 22, 202216 minEp. 202

How to Level Up Your Game As a Podcast Guest | Brenden Kumarasamy

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/201 Thousands of people do podcast interviews, but how do you stand out on a show from anyone else in your industry? How do you prioritize your ideas in a way that makes people feel like they have much to learn from you? In this episode, Brenden Kumarasamy covers how you can share unique ideas on a podcast to stand out from all a host's previous guests on their show. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/201 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting...

Nov 15, 202214 minEp. 201

How to Make Your Podcast a Top 1% Show | Melanie Benson

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/200 In this episode, Melanie Benson shares 5 strategic steps for how her podcast has been able to reach the top 1% of all podcasts on Apple. Melanie explains why getting your show into the top 1% matters as an authority builder and how it helps you break “the best-kept secret” syndrome that so many of us get trapped in. By following Melanie’s system, you’ll immediately begin seeing your show grow and reach the top 1% before you know it! MORE FROM T...

Nov 08, 202213 minEp. 200

Podcasting Stats and Facts You Never Knew | Tom Rossi

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/199 In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Tom Rossi talk through the current state of the podcasting industry. Get ready to learn some encouraging stats and facts about the podcasting industry that most podcast hosts (and guests) aren’t aware of. Get ready to learn more about where podcasting is heading and why it’s the best time ever to be involved in the space! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/199 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made...

Nov 01, 202230 minEp. 199

The Future of Podcast Listeners | Alex Sanfilippo

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/198 As the landscape for podcast hosts continues to evolve in change, are we keeping humans in mind? With all the tools and automations being used in the podcast industry, in many ways, we’re creating episodes for robots instead of for humans. When is the last time you asked yourself, “Would a human enjoy what I’ve created?” For many of us, we’ve forgotten the importance of the human touch. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo shares the future of podc...

Oct 25, 202230 minEp. 198

Jasmine Star's Journey As a Podcaster

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/197 Jasmine Star is one of the most successful podcasters in the world. But, she started with no listeners, just like the rest of us. In this episode, Jasmine shares her podcasting experience and how she's achieved so much success; both as a podcast guest and a podcast host. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/197 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://po...

Oct 18, 202239 minEp. 197

What Being a Podcast Guest Is Really About | Jem Fuller

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/196 In this episode, Jem Fuller dives deep into the idea that being a podcast guest is not about you. Although this sounds counter-intuitive, it's about getting out of your own way, to serve the greater good of the conversation. This understanding frees you up from any self-consciousness, to create a more free-flowing and engaging conversation. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/196 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our ...

Oct 11, 202211 minEp. 196

How to Utilize Live Streaming As A Podcaster | Ash Borland

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/195 In this episode, Ash Borland dives deep into how podcasts can use live streaming to their advantage. Not only as a time-saving production tool but also as a way to engage with and build a community around their podcast! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/195 🎟️ 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 free VIP ac...

Oct 04, 202216 minEp. 195

Converting Listeners Into Leads | Courtney Elmer

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/194 Feel like you’re giving away your best content inside every interview, but still not getting the ROI you want for your time invested? In this episode, Courtney Elmer helps us discover how to tap into the power of listener psychology and structure your content in a way that compels someone listening to take action, so you can convert more listeners into leads and get the most out of every interview. If you're ready to skyrocket listener engageme...

Sep 27, 202216 minEp. 194

Podcasting Return on Investment For You And Your Guest | Wade Galt

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/193 In this episode, Wade Galt shares what he’s learned about inspiring his podcast guests to share their interview episodes with Wade on their social media while he builds relationships with them. It can be very frustrating to invest hours of time and hundreds of dollars or more into an episode, only to have it receive little or no support from the person you interviewed. Wade shares how to create a promotional experience for your guests that goes...

Sep 20, 202219 minEp. 193

How to Engage Listeners and Influence Podcasters | Johnny Ball

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/192 One of the most useful and important books ever written on connecting and influencing people was Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People but it's old, the examples are old and even the modernized version is old. In this episode, Johnny Ball goes through key principles from How to Win Friends and Influence People that apply to us in the world of podcasting that we could be using to land more appearances and deeper networking conn...

Sep 13, 202217 minEp. 192

Becoming an Influential Local Podcaster | Mike Ham

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/191 What's your favorite coffee shop or your favorite restaurant? Where do you get your haircut? What nonprofit in your town do you support? Everyone has those places in their community but the stories of those people tend to get overlooked. In this episode, Mike Ham explains that as podcasters, we tend to chase the big-name guest or the national audience, but there is real power in being THE person in your community giving a voice to places in you...

Sep 06, 202218 minEp. 191

Selling to Podcast Hosts Instead of Listeners | Chris Williams

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/190 Deconstruct and reimagine the podcast marketing processes you think you understand. Podcasting profitably today is the opposite of everything you’ve ever learned. In this episode, Chris Williams challenges us to take a step back and see what’s really going on behind the microphones of the best high-ticket sales and lead gen hosts and guests in podcasting. MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/190 🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Si...

Aug 30, 202215 minEp. 190
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