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
360 episodes
How to Be the Podcast Guest Hosts Want Back | Chris Williams
Many podcast guests overcomplicate interviews and, as a result, end up falling flat. However, the most successful podcast guests use a 3-part framework to stand out from among the rest! In this episode, Chris Williams shares 3 steps for becomin...
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Episode 359
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8:34
Booking Podcast Guests That Add Real Value | Olajumoke Fatoki
Most podcast host pick their guests based on popularity alone. Sadly, most of the time, those guests disappoint on all levels, and it damages the show's credibility. Thankfully, there's a superior alternative approach you can take! In this epis...
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Episode 358
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10:38
Getting Your Studio Setup Right as a Guest | Junaid Ahmed
Most podcast guests are prepared to share their message on as many podcasts as possible. But trust is won or lost before the first word is ever spoken. Your video, audio, and environment matter! In this episode, Junaid Ahmed shares how to creat...
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Episode 357
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12:34
How to Stay Motivated in Podcasting | Shara Goswick
Most podcasters get discouraged when the results don't come fast. It causes many to question if podcasting is worth the effort, even though they know it would lead to good things. Thankfully, there's something you can do to stay motivated! In t...
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Episode 356
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12:46
Ensuring Success in Podcasting | Glenn Hebert, Jaime Legagneur, Rob Greenlee
There's a 94% failure rate among podcast hosts and podcast guests. Most people quit podcasting altogether before ever achieving any meaningful results. The reality is that it doesn't have to be this way! There's a way to ensure your success in ...
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Episode 355
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37:17
How Podcasters Can Stand Out in the World of AI | Alex Sanfilippo
AI has flooded the world of podcasting, making it more competitive and crowded than ever before. Thankfully, there's a way that podcasters can stand out by simply being themselves. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo shares that the best way to st...
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Episode 354
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16:46
Reclaiming Your Creative Power | Chase Jarvis
It's easy to lose your creativity trying to keep up with what the world expects from you. But staying safe can cost you your voice as a podcast host or podcast guest. In this episode, Chase Jarvis and Alex Sanfilippo explore how to reconnect wi...
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Episode 353
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34:21
How to Pitch to Be a Podcast Guest | Alice Draper
Most podcast pitches get ignored, and it's not because the guest isn't impressive. It's because the pitch isn't. Thankfully, getting your podcast guest pitch right is simple! In this episode, Alice Draper shares exactly what makes a podcast hos...
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Episode 352
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15:55
How Saying No Helps Your Show Grow | Suzanne Culberg
Saying yes to every guest pitch can dilute your message and confuse your listeners. It might feel polite, but it's holding your podcast back from real impact! In this episode, Suzanne Culberg shares four clear filters that help you decide who a...
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Episode 351
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13:39
Overcome Impostor Syndrome as a Podcast Guest | Marc Schmidt
Impostor syndrome makes too many podcast guests believe they don't belong. And that false belief keeps them silent. In this episode, Marc Schmidt shares his personal story of learning to speak up, despite years of insecurity and doubt, and how ...
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Episode 350
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16:06
How Pilots Lead to a Better Podcast | Vince Quinn
Too many podcasters rush out content without knowing if it lands with listeners. And when something flops, the damage is already done. Thankfully, there's an alternative way to test new content! In this episode, Vince Quinn shares how to test n...
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Episode 349
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14:34
Remove Filler Words to Sound More Confident | Shayna Davis
Most podcast guests want to build their credibility and display their expertise. However, many rely on filler words without even realizing it. These words make them sound unsure of what they're talking about. In this episode, Shayna Davis share...
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Episode 348
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7:30
How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book | Cori Wamsley
Most podcasters dream of doing more with their episode content but don’t know what to do next. One overlooked idea is turning your podcast episodes into a book to create deeper connection with listeners! In this episode, Cori Wamsley shares how...
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Episode 347
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13:08
Keeping Listeners Engaged as a Guest | Emily Aborn
Podcast listeners are already distracted, and most guests unintentionally make it worse. Rambling, filler phrases, and weak delivery cause people to tune out. In this episode, Emily Aborn shares five mistakes that lose listeners fast and five t...
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Episode 346
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12:21
The Systems Behind a Successful Podcast | Tanya Smith
Most podcasters don't quit because they run out of ideas. They quit because they can't keep up. But this doesn't have to be your reality! In this episode, Tanya Smith shares the exact systems that help you stay consistent, simplify your workflo...
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Episode 345
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12:03
Why Podcasters Want You as a Guest | Neeraja Ganesh
Most guests show up thinking about what they want to say instead of what the host and audience actually need. And that's the fastest way to get overlooked. In this episode, Neeraja Ganesh shares how to become the kind of guest podcasters rememb...
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Episode 344
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18:01
Focus on Who's Already Listening | Dave Campbell
When podcast hosts focus on who's missing, they overlook their existing audience and community. This causes podcasters to miss a big opportunity! In this episode, Dave Campbell encourages podcast hosts to stop chasing numbers and start building...
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Episode 343
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18:27
6 Steps to a Podcast CTA That Converts | Luis & Fonzi Camejo
Both podcast hosts and guests struggle to get listeners to take action after listening to episodes. This is because the call to action (CTA) is often unclear, scattered, or too complex. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo along with Luis and Fonzi...
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Episode 342
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35:27
The Role of Passion in Podcasting | Alex Sanfilippo
Most podcast hosts and podcast guests claim to be passionate about their work. But when faced with obstacles, they fade away. True passion demands more! In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo shares what it really means to be passionate and how to ke...
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Episode 341
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16:04
Billion-Dollar Podcasting Strategies | JCRON
Getting this whole podcasting thing to become a successful venture both for podcast hosts and guests can be challenging. Thankfully, we can follow clues from the world's biggest companies to uncover how to achieve our desired results in podcast...
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Episode 340
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32:54
Getting Invited to Guest on More Podcasts | Crissy Conner
Getting booked as a podcast guest can be a difficult grind. But this doesn't have to be the case for you! In this episode, Crissy Conner shares how showing up consistently, positioning yourself as an expert, and promoting past interviews make h...
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Episode 339
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14:36
How to Make Money From Podcasting | Joel Oliver
Podcast monetization is one of the most common challenges that podcasters face. "How can I make money podcasting?" Thankfully, it's not as difficult as most people make it out to be. In this episode, Joel Oliver shares exactly how one of his po...
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Episode 338
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12:19
Podcast Guesting as a Referral Engine | Christine Campbell Rapin
Most podcast guests focus on reaching listeners, but the fastest way to get clients is actually through the host. In this episode, Christine Campbell Rapin reveals how to turn podcast guesting into a referral engine by building strong relations...
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Episode 337
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13:20
Navigating Sensitive Topics in Podcasting | Chelsea Myers
Discussing sensitive topics on a podcast can be challenging, but the way you handle them makes all the difference. In this episode, Chelsea Myers shares tips for guiding guests through difficult conversations while keeping the focus on their st...
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Episode 336
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15:25
Staying Organized as a Podcast Guest | Candy Messer
Are you struggling to stay on top of your podcast guest appearances? Without a system, opportunities fall through the cracks, deadlines get missed, and follow-ups become overwhelming. In this episode, Candy Messer shares a simple but powerful w...
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Episode 335
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