
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)
Latest episodes

Jan 17, 2023 • 35min
Turning Podcast Listeners Into Superfans | Pat Flynn
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/210In this keynote episode, Pat Flynn shares how he’s been able to build the Smart Passive Income empire and beyond through one simple focus: Turn your podcast listeners into superfans. Join as Pat explains how to take listeners through the 4 phases of the Pyramid of Fandom. Take listeners (Whether they’re listening to your podcast or if you’re a podcast guest) from casual interactions all the way to superfans! Spoiler: Everything Pat Flynn shares in this episode starts from a place of serving others!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/210🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Jan 10, 2023 • 13min
How Podcast Guests Can Turn Downloads Into Dollars | Kelly Mosser
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/209We all intuitively understand the value of being a podcast guest, but without a strategic plan in place that intentionally transforms cold audiences into raving fans, and raving fans into premium buyers, this haphazard podcast guesting thing you're doing is a TOTAL waste of your time and energy! In this episode, Kelly Mosser will teach you exactly how to launch your strategic Podcast Tour that doesn't just get you booked onto great shows, but also drives meaningful brand awareness and revenue into your business.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/209🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Jan 3, 2023 • 17min
Use This Secret to Grow Your Podcast Listenership | Dan R Morris
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/208There are people who already love your podcast; they just don't know it exists yet. Growing your podcast audience is hard if you just wait for them to find you. But when you control who learns about your podcast and are able to find the people who really want to share it, you change the narrative. In this episode, Dan R Morris shares his effective strategy for growing your audience by finding your future fans instead of waiting for them to come to you. There are thousands/millions of people with a vested interest in sharing your episodes; let's get your show in front of them!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/208🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Dec 27, 2022 • 14min
How Podcast Guests Can Sell Without Sounding Salesy | Sara Lohse
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/207Guesting on podcasts is an art and one that can boost your business if done well. In this episode, podcast executive producer Sara Lohse shares her best practices for selling yourself on podcasts without sounding like you're selling anything at all. You'll learn to become a better guest who shares valuable information instead of selling yourself. Get ready to learn to lead with value instead of a sales pitch!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/207🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Dec 20, 2022 • 18min
3 Tactics Top Podcasters Attribute To Their Success | Deirdre Tshien
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/206Based on a survey of 1,076 podcasters, there are 3 distinct marketing tactics higher-income podcasters are doing that lower-income podcasters are not. If you’re struggling to grow and monetize your show, these three marketing tactics are just what you’ll need! In this episode, Deirdre Tshien will share the 3 tactics you need to start implementing now (and they’re easier than you think) so you can begin exponentially growing your podcast!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/206🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Dec 13, 2022 • 19min
Why You Need Good Media Approved Photos | Kendra Swalls
MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/205In this episode, Kendra Swalls explains why you need to have great media-approved headshots and other marketing photos of yourself and how they will help set your brand apart. Whether you’re a podcast host or a podcast guest, having high-quality photos of yourself will immediately boost your legitimacy and set you apart from others in your space. Additionally, Kendra is going to share some simple ways to get great photos, so you won’t have to hire a professional photographer every time you need updated photos!MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/205🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Dec 6, 2022 • 13min
Consistently Creating Great Content For Your Podcast | Kate Erickson
MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/204Do you ever feel like your podcast content suffers because you don't have the time to keep up with your production schedule? We've all been there: up until 2am working on an episode that is supposed to go live in just a few hours. What if it didn't have to be that way? In this episode, Kate Erickson explains how she breaks down the exact system you need to create consistent content for your podcast.MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/204🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Nov 29, 2022 • 15min
How Podcasters Can Find and Book Paid Speaking Gigs | Grant Baldwin
MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/203Want to learn how to grow your podcast and share your message with more people? You could be getting paid to speak — all while building your existing business and growing your podcast audience. In this episode, Grant Baldwin is here to share why you should consider becoming a paid speaker, how to get started, and plenty of tips and tricks he learned while earning over $2 million from 500+ paid speaking gigs worldwide.MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/203🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Nov 22, 2022 • 16min
Booking Celebrity and Influencer Guests On Your Podcast | Tamra Andress
MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/202Influence and social authority are most visible with connective placement. Sharing the mic or stage (aka podcast platform) with people of name recognition can enhance your listenership, viewership, and personal branding recognition. But do you ever consider the connection between you and the guest themselves rather than just numbers, listens, and podcast growth? What if your show was one to be remembered? What if your show became an asset to them? In this episode, you’ll learn how Tamra Andress and her team make an impact with the top .3%, 4-year running show, The F.I.T. in Faith Podcast, by bringing on celebrity and influencer guests.MMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/202🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!

Nov 15, 2022 • 14min
How to Level Up Your Game As a Podcast Guest | Brenden Kumarasamy
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/201Thousands of people do podcast interviews, but how do you stand out on a show from anyone else in your industry? How do you prioritize your ideas in a way that makes people feel like they have much to learn from you? In this episode, Brenden Kumarasamy covers how you can share unique ideas on a podcast to stand out from all a host's previous guests on their show.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/201🎟️ UPCOMING EVENT: Podcasting Made Simple Live, our virtual event for podcast guests and hosts! See the details: https://podmatch.com/event. Enter code PMLIVE for free VIP access!