Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #27 with Alex Sanfilippo.
Many people struggle with podcasting, whether it is finding the right guests, conducting good interviews, or mastering the skills of hosting and guesting. The truth is, podcast success isn’t about luck. It takes strategy, preparation, and purpose. So what are the secrets behind successful podcasting?
Discover the secrets in this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” episode from the GrowGetters Only community featuring Alex Sanfilippo, a podcaster and founder of PodMatch.com.
In the episode, Alex shares the inspiration behind starting PodMatch, the innovative podcast booking service that automatically connects ideal hosts and guests for interviews. He also explores what makes a great interview and offers practical tips for balancing podcast guesting with your personal & professional life.
In addition, Alex discusses the mistakes he made while building PodMatch, the most common mistakes people make in their profiles, and the best pre-episode onboarding practices for hosts.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:11] Free community: weallgrowtogether.com
[01:34] Join the GrowGetters community: https://growgettersonly.com/
[02:57] PodMatch
[11:27] Good Interviews
[15:57] Podcast guesting
[19:57] Host vs.Guest
[24:54] Business Mistake
[27:39] PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/free
[38:12] Profile Mistakes
[43:27] Pre-Episode Onboarding
[47:31] Worst Interviews
[50:06] Connect with Alex
• Website: https://podmatch.com/free
Key Takeaways:
• The key to a successful podcast interview is thorough research and preparation to maximize synergy and connection. ~Alex Sanfilippo [12:24]
• You become a better podcast host when you start being a podcast guest. ~Alex Sanfilippo [20:28]
• Unspecific goals yield unspecific results. ~Alex Sanfilippo [30:21]
People Mentioned and Other Resources:
1. Seth Godin
2. 21(movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478087/
Keep In Touch with Alex Sanfilippo:
Personal Website: https://alexsanfilippo.com/
PodMatch Website: https://podmatch.com/
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