Podcasting Made Simple
284 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsPodcasting 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)
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How to Know If You're Hiring the Right People with Dr. Janice Presser
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBDr. Janice Presser, a tech inventor, and occasionally reluctant entrepreneur reveals her failure and how you can avoid it. People do best what they like best, and you're not changing that. https://podmatch.com/member/drjanice
How Leaders Shape the Future with Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWithin your personal or professional life, would you say that you’re shaping the future as a leader? In today’s conversation, I am joined by Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach; they are the coauthors of the book titled Provoke, which talks about how leaders shape the future by overcoming fatal human flaws and organizational tendencies. In the everchanging world we’re living in, discovering how to overcome the natural biases that hold us back is paramount for shaping a better future. This is an e...
3 Powerful Ways to Strengthen Your Brand with Kimberly Young
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBWant to learn a few key elements of what makes a brand, a brand? Kimberly dived into business without learning the importance of branding and struggled to get it right. Through trial and error, she uncovered the ingredients to successfully leveling up a brand. In this episode, Kimberly will share her ah-ha moments in hopes that whoever listens will avoid making the same mistakes. https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1610559535762x921639149395963000
Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving with Samuel Sanders
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIf I asked you to come up with 100 problem-solving ideas every day, could you do it? In today’s episode, I am talking with Samuel Sanders. Samuel is the founder of Heard, a software that transforms the way governments and citizens interact. He is also the author of the book titled 'Your Next Big Idea' Samuel shares an extremely practical approach to problem-solving and coming up with creative ideas. I learned so much from this, and I’m really excited to share it with you today. Get ready to ...
The 5 Minutes That Changed My Life with Robert Raymond Riopel
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBEven if you do not think you are ready, just say yes and figure it out as you go. Surround yourself with amazing people who hold you to a higher standard and you will amazed at what you can accomplish! https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1620780042946x533244379365060540
How to Stop Being So Busy with Alex Sanfilippo
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWhen people ask you how you’re doing, do you normally respond by saying, “I’m just so busy!” Almost everyone we know uses the word “busy” as their default response. Today I am excited to be bringing you another solo episode of the podcast to talk about how to stop being so busy. This is a topic that I am very passionate about because I am noticing the many of the people I love in the entrepreneurship world and in my personal life, allowing time to pass them by while they’re busy being busy i...
Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Access Your Potential with Bobbi Kahler
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBYour present performance is not your potential! Too often we think that our present performance is all that we can achieve or that it somehow determines what we are capable of. It does not. It's just a snapshot in time. https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1601405364671x103668577354825380
4 Ways to Thrive in a World of Constant Change with April Rinne
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWe live in a world that is changing faster and faster, and this rapid rate of change will not slow down. In fact, we continue to see the rate of change accelerating. The question is, how can we thrive in a world of constant change? Today’s guest has a solution for us. Her name is April Rinne. Forbes has called April one of the world’s top 50 leading female futurists, and she is also the author of the book titled Flux, 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change. Today, April will share 4 s...
Overcoming Your Fears to Step Into Your Potential with Tom Hannon
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBListen in as a friend of the podcast, Tom Hannon shares his journey in learning to overcome his fears and stepping into his full potential. Tom explains in this short episode how you can do the same! MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/121
Always Choose a Mindset of Possibility with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
August 17, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHow often are you consumed by negative thoughts when you consider taking a risk or making a big change surrounded by uncertainty? This is something that most of us struggle with, but we can all agree that it’s not the healthiest mindset. In today’s episode, I am talking with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy about choosing a mindset of possibility. Sukhinder has maintained this possibility mindset throughout her career and life, and it has served her well. She worked as a high-level executive for Amaz...
3 Key Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Website with Phil Fraser
August 12, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MBMore about Phil Fraser: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1616889896105x644338107197588500 More Creating a Brand episodes: https://creatingabrand.com/listen Want to be featured as a guest? https://creatingabrand.com/beaguest
How to Step into Your Genius Zone with Gay Hendricks
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBDo the words “Genius Zone” describe where you believe you spend most of your time, some of your time, or almost none of your time? According to today’s guest, Dr. Gay Hendricks, most of us are stuck in what he calls our zone of excellence, and if we’re not careful, we can spend our entire lives in this zone, which will cause us to lack joy and fulfillment. Thankfully, we have Dr. Gay back on the podcast today to explain how we can begin to step into our genius zone and, as a result, have mo...
Making the Most of Your Time with Michelle Hougland
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBListen in as a friend of the podcast, Michelle Hougland shares her journey of realizing how important it is to be intentional with your time and choosing the life you want along the way. MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/117
How to Be Where Your Feet Are with Scott O'Neil
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIf you were to stop what you’re doing right now to reflect on the last week, month, or even year of your life, do you feel like it has just passed you by? I regularly hear people say, “I cannot believe it’s already this late in the year, time is flying by!” I’ve always been bothered by this because it makes me wonder, are we enjoying our lives or just letting the time fly by while we’re busy being busy? In this episode, I am talking with Scott O’Neil. Scott is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sport...
Why Leading with Value is the Way to Go with Catherine Cantey
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MBMore about Catherine Cantey: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1598985751745x647414845023047300 More Creating a Brand episodes: https://creatingabrand.com/listen Want to be featured as a guest? https://creatingabrand.com/beaguest
How to Be Less Lonely as An Entrepreneur with Smiley Poswolsky
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBStatistics show that humans are becoming lonelier than ever before. In a recent poll, it was determined that we only spend 4% of our time with our friends and entrepreneurs certainly do not help improve this statistic! Although Creating a Brand is an entrepreneurship podcast, we cannot ignore this topic because it has been proven that friendship directly affects our level of creativity and results in business. In this episode, I am bringing on my friend, Smiley Poswolsky. He is an author and...
Taking Time to Figure Out Your Mission and Values with Robert White
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBListen as a friend of the Creating a Brand Podcast; Robert White explains the importance of figuring out your mission and values for yourself and for your business. MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/113
How to Build Digital Connection and Trust with Erica Dhawan
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWhen we’re communicating with others digitally, whether that be video, audio, or text, it is important for us, both as senders, and recipients to correctly interpret the personality of the person that we’re communicating with. Unfortunately, research shows that this isn’t the case. In fact, with emails, 50% of the time, the “tone” is misinterpreted by the recipient. To help us build digital connection and trust with the people we communicate with online, I bring on an expert in the space. He...
The Importance of Clarifying Your Personal Brand with Suzanne Tulien
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBListen as a friend of the podcast; Suzanne Tulien shares her expertise on clarifying and uncovering the meaning and promise behind a logo to catapult their client attraction. MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/111
Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media with Jasmine Star
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBHave you prioritized time for building your personal brand alongside your business on social media? Most of us either spend too much time on this, without seeing results or others, like myself, don’t devote enough time at all. In today’s episode, I am talking with a brand-building expert, Jasmine Star. Jasmine is the CEO of a service called Social Curator which helps business owners get more followers, engagement, and sales on social media. She created this company from her own experience as...
Becoming a Great Entrepreneur While Living a Fulfilled Life with Wade Galt
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBListen as a friend of the podcast; Wade Galt shares his journey toward becoming the best entrepreneur, father, and husband that he can. MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/109
Tax-Savings Tips That Entrepreneurs Often Miss with Julio Gonzalez
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThere are certain topics in business that many podcasters and coaches prefer to skip because they aren’t sexy, and today’s topic is one of those. That makes this episode sound remarkably interesting to listen to, doesn’t it? Although taxes are viewed as one of the least interesting parts of entrepreneurship if understood correctly there are many tax savings tips that can substantially affect the money that ends up in your pocket. To make this topic more interesting, I am bringing on the most...
How to Overcome Self Doubt with Rachel Richards
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MBMore about Rachel Richards: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1602110345618x157911818654565800 More Creating a Brand episodes: https://creatingabrand.com/listen Want to be featured as a guest? https://creatingabrand.com/beaguest
Turning Off Work Thoughts During Your Free Time with Guy Winch
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBOnce you’ve completed your work for the day and have clocked out or turned off your computer, how often do you continue to think about work? If you’re like me, it can be tough to turn off thoughts about work. In today’s episode, I am bringing on a psychologist with a focus on the Science of Emotional Health. His name is Guy Winch. Guy is a 3 times TED presenter, a bestselling author, and the host of a podcast titled, Dear Therapists which is worth checking out because of its unique format. I...
How to Change What's Happening in Your Life with Amanda Barrientez
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBMore about Dr. Amanda Barrientez: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1613059025348x142328621332553860 More Creating a Brand episodes: https://creatingabrand.com/listen Want to be featured as a guest? https://creatingabrand.com/beaguest
How to Build a Thriving Business in Any Economy with John Meese
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHas the current state of the economy hindered your plans to launch a business or even negatively affected your existing company? Thankfully, there is a way to build a business that will not only survive but also thrive in any economic situation, including this one. Today’s guest is John Meese. John is a serial entrepreneur who has worked alongside Michael Hyatt to build and sell Platform University, just to name one of his many achievements. Today we’re talking through his book, Survive and ...
Why You Should Never Give Up with Ty Belknap
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBMore about Ty Belknap: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1615487216916x533592389841225340 More Creating a Brand episodes: https://creatingabrand.com/listen Want to be featured as a guest? https://creatingabrand.com/beaguest
Everything You Need to Know about Engaging with Gen Z with Mark Beal
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAs the world and marketplace begin to shift primary focus from Millennials to Generation Z, it’s up to us to get ahead of the curve. Because of this, I decided to bring a Gen Z expert onto the podcast to share with us everything we need to know about engaging with Gen Z. Today’s guest is Mark Beal, he is a keynote speaker, research expert, and the author of the book titled Engaging Gen Z. Although this episode will not contain any parental advice, or how to be less annoyed by your younger br...
Reframing Your Unapologetic Value Proposition with Beate Chelette
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBLearn more about Beate Chelette: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1612937334883x424318334102952400 More Creating a Brand episodes: https://creatingabrand.com/listen Want to be featured as a guest? https://creatingabrand.com/beaguest
How to Quit Your Day Job with Alex Sanfilippo
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this first solo episode of the Creating a Brand podcast, I (Alex Sanfilippo) am going to share my journey toward leaving my corporate 9-5 job after 15 years. I've identified 10 key steps along the way to make the process far easier for others who want to explore full-time entrepreneurship for themselves. MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/100
Monetizing Your Skills and Creative Ideas with James Altucher
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIf you’ve been told that it takes 10,000 hours to get ahead in any industry, job, or even entrepreneurial venture, you may have been misled. In today’s episode, I am bringing back James Altucher. If you missed last week’s episode, I encourage you to go back and listen to it. James is an angel investor, author, standup comedian, podcaster, and chess master who tells us in his book titled Skip the Line that we can reach our goals faster if we continuously experiment and develop creative ideas ...
How to Skip the Line So You Can Succeed Faster with James Altucher
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBHave you ever switched job industries? Or decided to create a business in an industry that you’re unfamiliar with? Getting started can be daunting as you know very little about what you’re getting into. Many people will tell you that it is going to take years to understand the ropes of whatever it is that you’re doing. Some even say it will take you 10,000 hours to stand out and become a master at the craft. But today’s guest has a different idea, he calls it Skipping the Line. In this episo...
Leveraging Accountability to Grow Your Business with Don Markland
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBDo you ever struggle to stay motivated to get the job done? Or does your business direction seem to be unspecific at times? Today’s guest is Don Markland. Don is a business coach and the author of The 4Cs of Accountability. Don tells us that the missing piece of the success puzzle for many entrepreneurs is accountability. Most of us rely on ourselves only. But, when we leverage accountability in our businesses, our results can become a byproduct! For resources and additional content visit: ...
4 Ideas to Turn Your Marketing Mess into Brand Success with Scott Miller
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBFor many new organizations and entrepreneurs, marketing ends up turning into a time-wasting mess. In today’s episode, I am bringing back a friend of the podcast, Scott Miller. Scott served the Franklin Covey group as their CMO for many years, and he is also the author of multiple best-selling books, including marketing Mess to Brand Success that we will be talking about in this episode. Today, Scott is going to share 4 ideas with us that will help us turn our marketing efforts into successfu...
3 Ways to Overcome Anxiety at Work with Adrian Gostick
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn order to grow a successful business, it takes a healthy team working together to achieve a unified mission. But, most small businesses struggle to pass a certain point of growth, due to the inability to retain talent. Today, I am talking with Adrian Gostick. Adrian is the author of the book titled Anxiety at Work. In this episode, Adrian explains to us that anxiety is one of the leading causes of employee turnover; and that if we wish to build a unified team that is positioned for busines...
How Small Innovations Can Drive Oversized Results with Josh Linkner
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBWhen thinking about experiencing oversized results in business, most of us believe that we need to have a big creative or innovative idea. But history show’s us that this isn’t the case. In fact, it’s small everyday innovations that drive oversized long-term results. In this episode, I am talking with Josh Linkner. Josh is the author of the book titled, Big Little Breakthroughs. Throughout our conversation, Josh explains how we can set ourselves up for long-term success by focusing on small...
5 Principles for Winning at Work Without Failing at Life with Michael Hyatt
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBDo you ever feel like you’re excelling at work but failing in your personal life? We all know this, but often seem to forget it, Life is about more than just work. But it takes a conscious effort to experience some form of balance along the way. In this episode, I am talking with Michael Hyatt about his book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. Michael refers to this as the path toward the Double Win, where you don’t have to choose between career achievement and your family, health, and person...
How to Measure Your Life and Business Success with Tom Rossi
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHow do you measure success for your life and business? Many of us, myself included, get fixated on what other people tell us are the proper metrics for success, but I’ve learned this is often misleading. In today’s episode, I am talking with a mentor of mine, Tom Rossi. Tom is the co-founder of Buzzsprout, a podcast hosting provider. The idea for this episode came from a conversation I was having with Tom where he was providing guidance for me in my business venture. Because it was such a va...
Conquering Your Fear and Taking Life to the Next Level with Gay Hendricks
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThe number one thing that holds people back in life is fear. I’ve watched it happen time and time again with entrepreneurs, they begin seeing success but are afraid to leave the comfort of the 9-5 job or others never even launch their dream business because of fear of what people will think. But today’s guest has a few practical ways you can begin overcoming this fear and stepping more into your genius. His name is Dr. Gay Hendricks. He’s been seen on Opera’s show multiple times along with m...
The 3 Main Reasons Why New Startups Fail with Tom Eisenmann
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAccording to Harvard Business, more than 75% of startups fail. To help ensure this doesn't happen to us, today’s guest is Tom Eisenmann. Tom has been a Harvard Business School professor for the past 24 years. During this time Tom has guided over 1,000 Harvard Business students and alumni as they launched new ventures including Stich Fix, Cloudflare, and Oscar Health. However, along with the many successes, Tom has seen his share of failures. For this reason, Tom wrote the book titled Why Sta...
How to Create Your Ideal Customer Avatar with John Lee Dumas
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHave you intentionally created your business’s avatar? By defining and knowing this single most ideal customer, you’re positioning yourself for uncommon success in your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, I’m talking to the podcasting legend, John Lee Dumas. He’s the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire and he’s also the author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success. JLD explains how to create the ideal customer avatar for your business! Here is my conversation with my friend, John Lee Dumas....
Why Entrepreneurs Need to Always Be Giving with Jordan Harbinger
March 16, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWhile you’re networking or meeting with a business contact or friend, are you more focused on what you can get from the person you’re talking to, or are you focused on the value that you can add to them? In this episode, I am talking with Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, one of the largest, and fastest-growing, podcasts in the world that was awarded “Best of 2018″ by Apple. In today’s episode, Jordan and I dive into why entrepreneurs should always be giving and why servi...
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less with Greg McKeown
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDo you constantly feel overwhelmed with busyness or like your energy is being pulled in a hundred different directions? In this episode I am talking with Greg McKeown, he is the author of the book, Essentialism. Today Greg shares a counter-culture solution for overcoming the constant pursuit of more that this world is always offering us. If done properly, it will lead to greater results and fulfillment in your life and work. Get ready to learn how to become an essentialist! For resources an...
5 Steps to Reduce Anxiety and Stress with Dr. Caroline Leaf
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn today’s chaotic world it seems that no one can avoid toxic thoughts, depression, or anxiety. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Caroline Leaf. She is the world’s leading expert in mind-brain connection. Dr. Leaf tells us that there's hope and help available to each of us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. Get ready to learn how to clean up your men...
The Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Bet on You with Suneel Gupta
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWhether you’re applying for a job, trying to land a new client, or even pitching your business to investors, each will require someone to have faith that you will succeed in your endeavors. My question is this: Do you have what it takes for someone to bet on you? In this episode, I am talking with Suneel Gupta about his incredibly impactful book titled, Backable. During our conversation, Suneel shares the surprising truth behind what makes people take a chance on you. Here's how you can bec...
Going from Entrepreneur to Millionaire with Kent Billingsley
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBAs entrepreneurs, each of us is unique in the problem we solve and the solution we offer for our customers. However, the majority of us do have one common goal: to become millionaires through our businesses! My guest today is Kent Billingsley. Kent is the CEO of Revenue Growth Company and the author of Entrepreneur to Millionaire. Throughout this episode, Kent explains to us a framework for turning our businesses into profit machines. Get ready to build a highly profitable, fast-growth compa...
Unmasking Amazon's Secrets to Success with Bill Carr
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBEvery entrepreneur is at the very least curious to learn more about how Amazon has accomplished so much over the years. Today’s episode will uncover just that. My guest is Bill Carr. As the prior Vice President of Digital Media for Amazon, Bill launched and managed the company's global digital music and video businesses, including Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Amazon Studios. Listen in as Bill shares insights, stories, and secrets from inside Amazon. For resources and additional content vi...
The Power of Being Ruthlessly Consistent with Michael Canic
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAccording to Harvard Business Review, studies have shown that 60-70% of organizational change projects fail. This statistic has held true for the last 50 years. My guest is Dr. Michael Canic. He is the president of Making Strategy Happen and the author of the book Ruthless Consistency. Michael says that this high rate of failure is not due to a lack of strategy but instead the lack of consistent strategic execution. In this episode, Michael shares high-level points from his book, Ruthless C...
How to Sell Your Business for a Huge Profit with Michelle Seiler Tucker
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHave you ever thought about selling your business? Even if you’re just getting started, beginning with the end in mind is an important part of the long-term success of your venture. In this episode, I am talking with Michelle Seiler Tucker. She is the author of the book, Exit Rich and she has the greatest close rate for selling businesses in the USA. Throughout this episode, Michelle explains how we can experience more streamlined success in our businesses by developing our exit strategy fr...
Why It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work with David Heinemeier Hansson
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBHave you ever found yourself saying the following statements, “I’m always so busy and overwhelmed at work.” or “Work is always crazy!”? First off, you’re not alone my friend. In today’s episode, I am joined by DHH, David Heinemeier Hansson. We are talking through points from his book titled, 'It doesn’t have to be crazy at work.' David has found that work doesn’t have to be crazy. In fact, he proved that the opposite can be true. Get ready to learn how you can create a work culture of produc...