84. Set Yourself Up to Be a Stellar Podcast Guest

May 14, 2024

Alex Sanfilippo, Founder of PodMatch.com, shares key strategies for excelling as a podcast guest, emphasizing the importance of storytelling for SEO, audience engagement, and preparing for interviews. He discusses the benefits of being a guest on podcasts, the value of podcast guesting for building a brand, and tips for crafting a powerful call to action. Alex's insights provide valuable advice for aspiring guests and podcasters looking to connect with like-minded professionals.

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ADVICE

Force A Hard Stop On Work

Draw a hard line in the sand to protect work-life balance and stop work bleeding into evenings.
Use tech controls (Screen Time passcode) to enforce the boundary and force daily shutdowns at a set time.

INSIGHT

Guesting Gives Unexpected SEO Authority

Podcast guesting boosts SEO via backlinks from major platforms, raising domain authority quickly.
Those links signal legitimacy to search engines and can accelerate organic visibility.

ANECDOTE

Podcasting As Modern Legacy

Alex wished his grandfather had recorded interviews so future generations could hear his story.
He uses this to highlight podcasting's power to create a lasting personal and business legacy.

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"Being a guest on other people's shows–it just builds this great relationship with members of our community that then go and inspire." Listen in to some of the stop strategies for podcasting with our esteemed co-host, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch.com and 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award for Podcasting Influencer of the Year.

Alex's insider knowledge unwraps the step by step strategies for enriching both your business and your personal life in podcasting. We delve into the art of making the most out of podcast guesting opportunities, discussing the surprising impact of storytelling on SEO and the lasting legacy of our shared wisdom. We share valuable tips and strategies for engaging your audience, crafting a powerful call to action, and preparing for meaningful interviews.

Key Takeaways:

Alex's extreme approach to taming his workaholic tendencies
Why is podcast guesting important for building a brand and business?
Should you be a guest or start your own podcast first?
How to set yourself to be the best podcast guest

For podcasters and aspiring guests alike, we introduce PodMatch as a resource to help you connect with like-minded professionals, particularly in the Christian business community. So join our conversation, apply the insights, and watch as both your business and personal life flourish.

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