Friendship and Effective CTAs in Podcasting

Ever wonder why some podcasters get zero results from their content… while others effortlessly turn listeners into paying customers? This one thing increases your chances significantly! Today we sit down with the legendary Alex Sanfilippo to crack the code on podcast calls-to-action that actually convert. This session was streamed during Podcasting Made simple (a Podmatch event) in front of more than 1,000 people and the feedback was incredible! We are very grateful that Alex and their team are letting us share this private episode :) We’re pulling back the curtain on: - The “Six Steps” that make ANY CTA irresistible (not just for podcasts!) - Wild case studies and real-life mistakes most hosts and guests make (and how to avoid them) - The power of keeping it simple, specific, AND sticky - The surprising thing you should NOT ask for at the end of your episode - Why Fonzi believes “short and sticky” wins every time (and what on earth Taylor Swift has to do with podcasting…) Whether you're struggling to convert listeners or just want to refine your strategy, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you drive traffic, grow your audience, and monetize your content effectively! Enjoy!

Timestamped Overview: [00:00] Alex intros the special PodMatch Event and sets the stage for discussing powerful podcast CTAs. [02:30] Luis & Fonzi join in — sharing background on how this framework was developed and why most CTAs fail. [04:30] Why “no results” from podcasting usually isn’t a content problem — it’s a CTA problem. [06:10] Step 0: Develop Know, Like & Trust on the episode — give away real value, don’t hold back. [10:15] Step 1: Keep your CTA singular — don’t overwhelm your listeners with too many options. [11:35] Step 2: Make it relevant — your CTA must match the content of the episode. [13:40] Step 3: Ensure it’s evergreen — so it doesn’t expire or confuse future listeners. [17:05] Step 4: Keep it simple to understand — clarity > cleverness. Use “It’s like…” analogies. [20:30] Step 5: Make it easy to follow — sticky domains, memorable URLs, or SMS options. [23:55] Test creative ideas: surprise CTAs at the end of episodes, gamification, secret codes. [25:00] Sticky examples: funny URLs, dynamic insertion intros, and Taylor Swift-style rollouts (!). [27:20] Step 6: CTA destination should add value immediately — don’t gate everything behind an opt-in. [30:45] Optimize the experience post-CTA: what happens after someone clicks matters. [33:30] Every CTA should reflect your business stage and goals — make it strategic. [34:10] The Biz Bros share details on launching their new community: BusinessCreator.Club.

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