Podcasting Made Simple
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)
Episodes
334 episodes
Crafting a Podcast Pitch That Gets a Yes | Suzanne Culberg
Most pitches from podcast guests wanting to be interviewed get ignored by hosts. Thankfully, there is a way you can create a pitch that gets hosts to say "yes" to having you on the show! In this episode, Suzanne Culberg shares how to personaliz...
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Episode 333
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12:36
How Do You Really See Your Guests? | Paul Granger
Do you see your podcast guests as people or just content providers? If it's the latter, you are missing a big opportunity! In this episode, Paul Granger shares how your perspective on guests shapes the quality of your conversations. Learn how t...
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Episode 332
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15:26
Turn Podcast Listeners Into Clients | Ina Coveney
Landing a spot as a podcast guest to be interviewed is exciting, but what happens after? Most guests walk away with nothing. But that doesn't have to be the case for you! In this episode, Ina Coveney shares how to turn every guest appearance in...
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Episode 331
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12:54
Rank Higher on Apple and Spotify | Anthony Nwaneri
Want more podcast listeners without paid ads or constant promotion? Podcast SEO is the key. In this episode, Anthony Nwaneri shares how to rank higher on Apple and Spotify so new listeners can find you organically. Learn how to optimize your po...
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Episode 330
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15:53
The Smart Way to Stay Ahead in Podcasting | Seth Silvers
The podcasting industry is changing fast; what worked just one year ago won't cut it today! Thankfully, there's a smart approach you can take to stay ahead. In this episode, Seth Silvers and Alex Sanfilippo explain how to position for future su...
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Episode 329
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29:40
The Reason for Podcasting | Alex Sanfilippo
Do you remember the reason you got into podcasting as a host or guest? Over time, it's easy to lose sight of why we got into being a podcast host or guest in the first place. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo (along with the help of some friends...
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Episode 328
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14:50
From Frustration to Podcasting Success | Julie Solomon
Podcasting can be frustrating. Whether you're a podcast host or guest, it can feel like a constant struggle that doesn't meet expectations. If this is you, you're probably closer than you think to reaching a higher level of success! In this epi...
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Episode 327
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31:39
Promote and Sell Your Book Through Podcasting | Rodney Miles
Many authors have turned to podcast guesting to promote and sell their books. Sadly, most see little to no book sales from their guesting efforts. But, this doesn't have to be the case for you! In this episode, Rodney Miles shares 7 strategies ...
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Episode 326
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12:57
Grow Your Show by Repurposing Podcast Content | Aubrey Paris
Getting your podcast discovered can be challenging due to the number of podcasts with similar focuses and the many available episodes on podcast players. Thankfully, there is something you can do to get your podcast in front of listeners faster...
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Episode 325
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13:24
3 Must-Share Facebook Posts for Podcast Guests | Deirdre Tshien
As podcast guests, most of us like the idea of sharing past episodes that we were featured on. But, figuring out how to do this effectively can be a challenge. Thankfully, there's a formula that you can follow that yields results! In this episo...
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Episode 324
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13:54
Grow Loyal Podcast Listeners Fast | Katherine Beck
Did you know that it takes just 6 seconds for a listener to decide if they want to be a loyal listener of your podcast? As a podcast host, your voice is your greatest asset! Sadly, most hosts don't know how to effectively use their voice to cre...
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Episode 323
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15:00
How to Earn Clients from Podcast Guesting | Lyndsay Phillips
Every podcast guest has had this happen: You have a great conversation with a podcast host on their show, the episode comes out, and you don't hear anything from listeners. Thankfully, this frustrating experience doesn't have to be your reality...
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Episode 322
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13:52
Get More Podcast Downloads Via Your Community | Megan Smolen
Getting more podcast downloads is on every show host's mind. Many of us look to social media and paid options to grow our listenership, which can be frustrating, expensive, and lacking results. Thankfully, there's a free alternative to these ta...
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Episode 321
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11:42
From Fear to Confidence as a Podcast Guest | Evgeniy Kharam
As podcast guesting increases in popularity, more trained public speakers and former radio experts enter the space. It can be intimidating hearing the caliper of guests going before you on podcasts. But this doesn't have to stop you! In this ep...
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Episode 320
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11:27
Affordable Quality Audio for Your Home Podcast Studio | Joe Eftihiou
As the standard expectation of the audio quality of podcasts continues to climb, many independent podcast hosts feel hopeless due to the high costs of microphones and studio equipment. Thankfully, there are budget-friendly options available tha...
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Episode 319
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15:11
Using Your Personal Brand to Book More Podcasts | Isaac Mashman
Podcast guesting has become a hyper-competitive space. With a large percentage of the active podcasts being interview-based shows releasing weekly episodes or more, standing out as a guest takes more work than ever before. Thankfully, there's s...
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Episode 318
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10:49
Getting Podcast Guests to Share Their Episodes | Karen Roberts
If you're a podcast host with an interview-based podcast, you've felt the pain I'm about to mention. You have a great interview with a guest, the episode comes out, you send them the links and some assets to share, then crickets. Thankfully, th...
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Episode 317
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15:33
Podcasting's Future | Courtney Elmer, Joe Casabona, Vinnie Potestivo
Although podcasts have been around since 2003, in many ways, the podcasting industry is still in its infancy, and we're yet to understand what's coming next. Thankfully, there are signs of what's to come! In this episode, 3 leading experts in t...
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Episode 316
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34:25
The Truth About Becoming a Successful Podcaster | Alex Sanfilippo
In podcasting, there are 4 main questions asked among podcast guests and hosts. The problem is that these are the wrong questions to ask. As a result, podcasters are being misguided. Thankfully, podcast hosts and guests are just one mindset shi...
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Episode 315
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16:26
The Shift that Makes Podcasting Click | Jasmine Star
As podcast hosts and guests, we're told that we need to hustle and work harder to reach more listeners and get more opportunities. But this is a lie that has trapped most of us. The solution is to instead seek clarity. In this episode, Alex San...
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Episode 314
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36:47
Getting Your Intended Message to Podcast Listeners | Doug Downs
Podcast guests often have a specific message they want to convey to listeners, but the host takes the conversation in a different direction, so the desired message does not reach the audience. There's a way to ensure that you can work in your i...
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Episode 313
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14:32
Grow Your Podcast Using Facebook Ads | Megan Shields
As podcast hosts, we want our audience and downloads to increase. But this has proven to be difficult to do. Even paid growth options are expensive and yield little results. Thankfully, there's a paid growth opportunity that works and is more a...
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Episode 312
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14:37
How to Make a Good Podcast Guest Bio | Emily Aborn
Many podcast listeners are turned off by guests before the guest even says their first word on a podcast. This is because podcast hosts share long-winded, repetitive, and boring details about the guest in the introduction. But it shouldn't be t...
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Episode 311
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11:21
Getting the Best Audio Quality from Your Guests | Mathew Passy
One of the main reasons podcast episodes are not published by podcast hosts is because, after the recording, they begin editing and quickly realize that there's no way they'll be able to use the guest's audio because of its poor quality. Hosts ...
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Episode 310
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15:49
The Art of Relatable Storytelling on Podcasts | Kieron James
Every podcast guest is told that they need to speak in story form. The framework for storytelling is no secret at this point. However, good storytelling, and even powerful stories, do not move an audience. To truly resonate, the story must be r...
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Episode 309
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