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
316 episodes
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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14:44
Growing Your Email List Using Your Podcast | Tracy Beavers
One of the most desired actions podcast hosts want their listeners to take is to subscribe to their email newsletter. Although this rarely seems to happen, there are a few content adjustments podcast hosts can make to ensure more listeners subs...
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Episode 308
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21:32
Building Trust with Podcast Listeners Faster | Allen Paul
Most podcast guests would like to hear from listeners. However, a listener will rarely reach out to the guest from even their favorite show. Often, this is because the guest has not properly developed their brand identity. Thankfully, correctin...
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Episode 307
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11:09
Recording Better Interviews That Listeners Love | Bob Wheeler
Hosting an interview-format podcast can be challenging because of all the unknowns from the guest seat. You're never entirely sure who you'll get! Thankfully, there is a framework that ensures your conversations with guests flow in a direction ...
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Episode 306
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14:59
Standing Out as a Podcast Guest | Brenden Kumarasamy
More people are wanting to be guests on podcasts than ever before. Because of this, it's becoming increasingly difficult to stand out in the minds of hosts and their listeners. Thankfully, there's something you can do to make sure you're the gu...
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Episode 305
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10:41
Automate Your Podcast to Get Time Back | Scott Wyden Kivowitz
Most podcasters struggle to keep up with all the tasks involved in podcasting; from production to repurposing, it takes most of our free time. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Thankfully, we live in a new era of content creation with AI and ...
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Episode 304
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14:35
Reaching More Podcast Listeners | Tom Webster
The most common question asked by podcast guests and podcast hosts is this: “How do I get more podcast listeners?” Most experts suggest advertising your podcast episodes or paying an agency to help get more eyes on your content, but that's not ...
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Episode 303
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29:22
The Smarter Approach to Podcasting Success | Alex Sanfilippo
The further you get into podcasting as a guest or host, the more the work involved increases. At the same time, many of us notice a drop in listeners or the number of guesting opportunities we get. Thankfully, we do not have to experience this ...
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Episode 302
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14:16
From No Online Presence to $100M In Sales | Amy Porterfield
As podcast guests and hosts, we each have a vision and passion to make a positive impact on the world. However, we often get discouraged because it seems we're not getting closer to achieving our goal. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interview...
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Episode 301
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33:57
The Podcast Guest Everyone Talks About | Michelle DeKeyser
More than ever, podcast hosts are expressing being frustrated by their guests and potential guests. This is because most people who are seeking to be podcast guests approach it with an agenda and expectation of what’s in it for them. This is th...
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Episode 300
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13:59
Getting Better at Interviewing Your Podcast Guests | Marcy Amaro
Podcast interviews that are powerful and impactful for listeners don't happen by accident. Sadly, most interview-based podcasts seem to get interviewing all wrong. But for serious podcasters, there is an opportunity here! In this episode, Marcy...
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Episode 299
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14:09
Storytelling Techniques That Captivate Listeners | David Chotka
Nearly 82,000 new podcast episodes are released and listened to every day. The question on our minds is this: "How do I ensure that my podcast episode is remembered?" In this episode, David Chotka shares that by being concise, incorporating emo...
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Episode 298
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17:07
How to Make Your Podcast Unique So It Gets Noticed | Andrew Wang
Are you consistently podcasting, yet your show doesn't seem to be growing? Many podcasters face the same trouble. Thankfully, there is a simple solution to this problem. In this episode, Andrew Wang shares that the breakthrough you're seeking f...
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Episode 297
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12:04
Creating a High-Quality Podcast Home Studio | Junaid Ahmed
Do you ever rewatch your podcast episodes and wonder how you can level up your home studio setup to look more like the pros? Many of us have been there but put it off because we're worried it will be a lot of work and break the budget. But this...
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Episode 296
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12:49
How to Spend Less Time on Podcast Production | Joe Casabona
Have you ever missed time with your family or friends because you were up late working on producing your next podcast episode? Most podcasters can relate! But it's time to ensure this doesn't happen again! In this episode, Joe Casabona explains...
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Episode 295
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15:18
Becoming a More Confident Podcast Guest | Michael Ashford
Do you ever feel self-conscious when sharing transparently about yourself? This can be a hindering struggle for many of us! Increasing your confidence as a podcast guest is key to showing up in a way that serves listeners. In this episode, Mich...
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Episode 294
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12:38
How to Get Podcast Listeners to Take Action | Jennifer Arvin Furlong
Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you cannot get podcast listeners to take action after listening to your podcast? You're not alone! However, by using Monroe's Motivated Sequence, we discover a framework for effectively persuading li...
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Episode 293
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13:22
Questioning Yourself to Become a Better Guest | Joel Bouchard
Do you ever find yourself struggling to connect with podcast hosts? Building your experience as a podcast guest can be tough work! Thankfully, there is a strategic way to ensure you connect better with hosts and their listeners. In this episode...
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Episode 292
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11:55
How Small Podcasts Can Land Big Sponsors | Lindsey Epperly
Many podcasters stress about securing sponsorship because they believe they must first reach a certain threshold of downloads. The truth is you don't need to wait! You can land your ideal sponsor before reaching any substantial podcasting miles...
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Episode 291
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