
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

Apr 12, 2022 • 15min
How to "Wow" Podcast Listeners | Yuval Selik
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/170Yuval Selik, the host of The 7 Hats Podcast, shares his methods for finding interesting and relevant guests. Additionally, he talks about researching those guests to produce engaging questions and interviewing tactics to keep the flow of the podcast exciting and less robotic, so your listeners stay engaged. If you're looking to "Wow" your listeners, this session is for you!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/170

Apr 5, 2022 • 13min
How to Decide Which Podcasts to Be a Guest On | Angela Mulrooney
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/169If everything you built in your career burned to the ground, would you be relieved or distraught? If you are relieved to start again, you’re probably not doing what you are meant to do with your life. Join this session as Angela Mulrooney explains that those who create inspiring content are the ones who are passionate about how they change the world with what they know. To be your best self as a podcast host, podcast guest, or professional, what must you burn down that you do good so that you can build what you do great and change the world while you are at it? Get ready to discover your podcast guesting niche!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/169

Mar 29, 2022 • 20min
Hiring a Virtual Assistant to Help With Your Podcast | Mark Savant
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/168Hiring a virtual assistant to help with your podcast production can simplify your podcasting experience and make it more fun! Many podcasters "podfade" because they're overwhelmed by the production that goes into releasing podcast episodes. A virtual assistant (VA) will help you schedule, edit, post, and even engage with your podcast's audience on social media. A VA can finally make podcasting less exhausting for you so you can focus more on what matters most, the quality of the content. Join this session as Mark Savant breaks down the production roles and how to hire, train, and delegate your podcasting work to a virtual assistant.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/168

Mar 22, 2022 • 16min
Crafting the Perfect Podcast Guest Video Pitch | Josh Cary
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/167Podcast guest video pitching is a surefire way to get booked on podcasts as a guest. But sending a video pitch to a podcast host is a delicate practice. Join as Josh Cary shares his life-long discovery of the 11 aspects of successful entrepreneurship through all industries and how he has packaged them up for you to use to pitch any podcast show host brilliantly. The 11P's of the Perfect Podcast Video Pitch gives you practical, tangible steps you can take to wow an audience of any size - even an audience of one. The results will be astounding for you!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/167

Mar 15, 2022 • 19min
Getting a Unique Story From Your Guests | Christina Barsi
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/166How do you get your guest to share their topic from a new perspective than podcasts they’ve appeared on previously? The key is to offer structure and guidance before you even press record. But the process doesn’t start there. Way before you get into conversation with your guest, you’ve got to get into conversation with yourself. In this session, Christina Barsi explains the three critical components that will drive the guiding framework that creates unique, authentic, and successful interviews with your guests every time!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/166

Mar 8, 2022 • 17min
Selling Books Through Podcast Guesting | Jonathan Milligan
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/165What marketing trends are working today for authors? In this session, Jonathan Milligan shares five steps to selling more books through podcast guesting. You'll discover: Why you should create a free book funnel. How Jonathan earns $165.00 for every free book he gives away on podcasts. Why a "buyer" list is more important than an email list. If you're an author (or future author), this session explains how to sell more books through podcasting!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/165

Mar 1, 2022 • 26min
Turning Your Podcast Into A Cash Machine | Josh Tapp
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/164The first question every podcast host asks themselves after recording their first episodes is, "How on earth do I make money with my podcast?" All the podcasting "Gurus" shout saying, "You need to find a sponsor for your show!" But you are left wondering if that is the right solution for your podcast. (Hint: It's probably not!) In this session, Josh Tapp explains how he, a small-town Idaho boy, turned his failing podcast into an Apple top-25 podcast in under six months. Additionally, Josh shows us his framework for closing 5-6 figure deals without taking on any sponsors. Get ready to learn to monetize your podcast today while becoming ridiculously visible along the way!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/164

Feb 22, 2022 • 12min
Crafting the Perfect Podcast Pitch | Ashley Graham
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/163When reaching out to a podcast host to be the ideal guest on their show, your pitch is what makes the first impression, especially if you are connecting with a host for the first time. A media or podcast pitch is a short, to-the-point email or message that tells the podcast host why they should book you as a guest on their show, the value you bring to the conversation, and how you plan to impact their audience. Each pitch must be tailored uniquely to the show you are pitching. In this presentation, you will learn Ashley Graham's recommended format for the pitch to send to podcast hosts based on your signature message for the podcast interviews you land.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/163

Feb 15, 2022 • 13min
How to Grow Your Podcast Audience | Justin Schenck
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/162Every podcast host is looking to grow their audience. In this talk, Justin Schenck shares five (free) things podcasters can do right now to ensure their show's continual growth. These strategies that Justin shares have worked for countless podcast hosts who have seen 2x, 3x, and even 10x audience growth after implementation. The best part? These simple and effective ways to grow your podcast don't require you to spend money on advertising!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/162

Feb 8, 2022 • 15min
Deciding What Stories To Tell On Podcasts | Sean Tyler Foley
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/161Learn from Sean Tyler Foley, a former child actor and stuntman who thought his story was boring and didn't even have a story to tell, how to find, craft, and tell a compelling story that will engage and captivate any audience. Sean explains an actionable exercise you can do to discover five critical stories from your past that can be used to engage any audience. (The thing you're afraid to say is what your audience needs to hear.) Additionally, Sean will share how to perfectly tailor your five stories in a way that will leave your audience spellbound.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/161