Alex Sanfilippo
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I'm speechless... This just arrived in the mail:
An award for being named the 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award for Podcasting Influencer of the Year!!!
This was a complete surprise because I didn't ask anyone to vote for me, and my name wasn't listed as an option to select;
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SEARCHING FOR SPEAKERS: I am looking for experienced podcast guests and hosts to speak about podcasting on either side of the mic at my virtual event (PODTalks) on Thursday, 10/19!
The format is a solo talk (no slides) 12-16 minutes long. Sort of a TEDx vibe!
Do you have a
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LOOKING FOR PODCAST GUESTS to come on my podcast about podcasting to talk about podcast guesting. (Yep, I'm for real 🤣) Are you interested???
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LOOKING FOR SPEAKERS:
Seeking experienced podcast guests and podcast hosts to speak about podcasting (as a guest or host) at my virtual event on Thursday, 01/18.
FORMAT: Solo talk, no slides, 12-16 minutes. (Think TEDx talk!)
Do you have a unique topic you can speak about?
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Any podcasters out there interested in winning a PodAward???
When I first announced PodAwards, we had over 1,400 podcasters apply to win one! But I quickly noticed we had a problem.
90% of the podcasters who applied quit before we could create their award.
This raised a red
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Fellow
#podcasters
: Have you ever been here when sharing your podcast episodes on social media? 🤣
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I’m about to launch something new for podcasters to help with 3 things:
1. Avoid podfade. 🔥
2. See their precise % chance of “making it” in podcasting. 🔍
3. Fast-track to becoming a top 1% highly successful podcaster. 🚀
Any podcasters want to check it out while it’s in beta?
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For those of you who know me, this may seem like an odd post. I am (for the first time ever) actually getting really intentional on Twitter. I want to make sure that it's known how I show up to serve. Serving
#Podcasters
is my focus. 💜
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NO WAY??? 😱 Over the weekend, I received a bunch of texts and messages about The People's Choice Podcast Awards...
It turns out I was one of the winners of the 2023 Podcast Influencer of the Year category!!!!!!!! Ahhh!!! (See the picture.)
I wasn't hustling for votes; I
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Podcast hosts, send this to all of your future podcast guests with no explanation. They'll get it, and they'll be more prepared. 🤣
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Huge goal achieved!!!
In 2022, we launched the PodValue Initiative within PodMatch. It’s a profit-sharing program where we pay podcast hosts who use our platform. (How it works: Use PodMatch to find your guests, then get paid.) We had a very ambitious dream to put a quarter
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This just launched!!! :)
PodLottery is a fun, lottery-style software that allows podcast hosts to win listens and reviews for their podcast from other podcasters. (It’s completely free, no upsell, no pay-to-play. We built this to help, not to monetize.)
SO EXCITED!!!!
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Hey everyone! This is Alecia!
Alex doesn’t know I’m posting this today, but it’s his birthday, so I wanted to hijack his social media to show him some love. (Please reach out and let Alex know that you appreciate him. Hopefully, by the time he sees this, he’ll have heard from
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Want to speak? I'm looking for more experienced podcast guests to share at PODTalks virtual event.
I've got a lot of people talking about ❌ storytelling, ❌ being a good guest, ❌ and how to keep the connection with the host, but I need more ✅ unique niche topics!
You in? :)
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Podcasting is POWERFUL! Check this out:
"75% of consumers point to podcast hosts as the most influential figures driving their purchasing decisions."
This made me smile. 😃
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2 years ago today, I made the tough decision of sunsetting the Creating a Brand podcast. I turned it into a new show, Podcasting Made Simple.
I went from podcasting about entrepreneurship to podcasting about podcasting. (The first 158 episodes of Podcasting Made Simple are my
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I just finished recording "The State of Podcasting" conversation for PODTalks October with
@adamcurry
!!! (Adam Curry is the co-creator of podcasting.) 🤯
Adam shared some insights into what the future will look like for future podcasters (both guests and hosts)
I cannot wait to
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BUCKET LIST ITEM ✅!!!
I've been wanting to share this for almost two weeks. (More on that at the end if you want the drama 😱)
Since I first got into podcasting, I've been following School of Podcasting and learning from
@DaveJackson
(If you're nasty).
A couple of weeks ago,
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🎙️ Podcasters: Have you been wanting to start capturing video for your podcast? (Or level up video quality?)
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In this episode, the creator of podcasting,
@adamcurry
, shares the origin story of podcasting along with his predictions for where the industry is heading in the future. Tune in to uncover what has caused
#podcasting
to become so popular in recent years and to gain insights on
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PODCASTING INDUSTRY PROBLEM + PROACTIVE UPDATE:
I've been noticing a podcast interview-related problem that's getting brought up in various social media groups and forums that I'm in.
THE PROBLEM:
Podcast hosts and guests are missing/skipping/bailing on their interview
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HERE IT IS!!! 🙀
PODTalks October lineup has been announced, and the event is underway. 😍 I am THRILLED about the speakers that we have this quarter!!!
If you're a
#podcastguest
or
#podcasthost
looking to level up, I urge you to be at this event! (Or at least catch the
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How is your podcast performing on YouTube vs audio formats?
I'd love to get a pulse on the industry!
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Searching for speakers for PODTalks July virtual event on 07/20!
The format is a 10-16 minute TEDx-style talk, and the content is specifically focused on serving podcast guests and hosts.
If you have a unique topic of passion that can help podcast guests or hosts, let me know!
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Looking for
#Podcasters
with an impactful, heartwarming story to tell. 💜
Do you have something to share???
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Happy birthday, Alecia!!! 🎂
Today, I want to honor and celebrate Alecia on her birthday. In every way, Alecia is the real deal. She has an incredible mind for business; she’s an amazing friend, community builder, and help/support to so many of us. She lights up any room she’s
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AHHH!!! I just received what I consider to be the highest honor I could get from LN: "Top Podcasting Voice"
... If there's anything that I seek to be in the online space, it's a voice to help and serve podcasters. Seeing this is such a cool way to start my week! :) So thankful!
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This is wild. 🤯
In January, PodMatch broke EVERY single previous goal we had. Examples: Most interviews in a day, most messages sent, most new guest signups, most new host signups, most episodes reported as released, most reviews left on guests/hosts, and more.
Here’s the
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Much of my time in life is devoted to podcasting. Although I love it, what makes it so meaningful isn't the work or anything directly related to the craft of podcasting; instead, it's the community within the space that makes what I get to do such a joy.
Today in the USA, we're
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I consider Chris Krimitsos to be a brother. He's one of my closest friends in life and business. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for his giving spirit and willingness to serve.
I'm thrilled to be able to share what Chris shared about the future of podcasting. From where he
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FINALLY!!!💪
I've been keeping everyone updated on the podcasting industry report I've worked on in the background. Well, today, after 4 months, it's officially launched!!! 😅
A handful of partnering companies compiled the most essential data for independent podcasters. We call
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If you’re in podcasting (as a guest or a host), this is some of the best education you’re going to get on how to start the new year off right as a podcaster… 💪
Please don’t miss the wisdom Brandon Turner shared about his experience and journey in podcasting. (Thanks for the
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PodMatch 2.0 = released!
Updates:
• Speed enhancements on every page 🚀
• Message action panel overhaul ✅
• New message filtering options
• Internal PodMatch reviews for hosts ⭐️
• Timezone management 📆
• Accessibility for visually challenged members
• Pretty URLs 🔗
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Some things I've learned about the podcasting industry:
- 2.6M total podcasts
- 385k are active podcasts
- 90% of the 385k active podcasts will stop within the next 365 days
- Now show start and stop daily
- 20 months of decline in a row
- Only 38.5k consistent/established shows
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Back in 2020, on the day that we launched PodMatch, the 4 co-founders went to dinner together to celebrate the launch. At that point, we had no idea what would come from this startup...
Now, in 2023, the 4 of us got back together and went to the same restaurant, the same place
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I am searching for THREE experienced podcast guests or podcast hosts to speak about podcast guesting specifically at my virtual event (PODTalks) on Thursday, 04/18.
The format is a solo talk (no slides) 12-16 minutes long. Sort of a TEDx vibe!
Do you (or anyone you know) have a
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LOOKING FOR HELP!!! 👋🏻
WHAT I’M WORKING ON:
I am creating an interactive training about how to become the best guest on every podcast. (The guest that every host wants back and the one that converts listeners!)
WHO I NEED:
I am looking for 200 podcast guests and 100 podcast
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Yesterday I had the joy of getting to host a
#Podfest2024
recap/networking virtual gathering.
WHAT A BLAST!!!
We had 54 people show up and share what they learned. Plus, we all got to connect, which was actually incredibly effective.
I'm so thankful to be part of such a
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions on the data side of podcasting, so I wanted to see if this would be helpful:
Would you like to see a report for indie podcasters that shows success/failure rates and an industry health snapshot?
^ Let me know!
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Being able to help independent podcasters offset their cost and even put some money in their pockets has been a great honor.
My biggest goal for this year is to be able to do even more to serve! 🥹
Keep podcasting!!!
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On September 27th, 2021, we launched PodcastSOP to help podcasters manage their production process for releasing episodes on time. Since that time, it's helped thousands of podcasters release thousands of episodes!
BUT SOMETHING DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT:
Despite this success, something
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This is going to be an amazing event for
#podcasthosts
and
#podcastguests
! Some incredible wisdom during this virtual half-day event. :)
If you're a
#podcaster
on either side of the mic, please make sure to bet there!!!
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Call for speakers:
When: 10/20
Speaker type: Experienced podcast guest or podcast host.
Format: It's in a TED Talk format (12-16 minutes), and it's specifically for podcast guests and podcast hosts.
Help me spread the word! Reach out if you're interested. :)
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Today makes 3 years of
#PodMatch
! Thank you for all of your support along the way!
Exactly 3 years later, PodMatch has helped make 59,593 interviews possible among podcast guests and hosts!
Cheers to 3 years! 🥂
#SaaS
#PodcastGuest
#PodcastHost
#Podcaster
#PodcastInterview
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Happy New Year, everyone!!!
Every year, Alecia and I go to one Jaguars game together (Yo, and they won???). This year, we got to go with some friends and people who are part of the PodMatch community. How cool is that???
Today, as we kick off 2024, Alecia and I can both tell
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Alecia and I are repping PodMatch at Podfest in Orlando! Having an absolute blast getting to hang with so many members of the PodMatch community and beyond. So thankful! :)
@podfestexpo
#podfest2024
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60K PODCAST INTERVIEWS HAVE HAPPENED THROUGH PODMATCH!!! 🎉
I missed noticing we reached 60k 🤣 but seeing this today made my day! I’m speechless and so thankful to each of you (podcast guests and podcast hosts) who are part of PodMatch!
Thank you so much for the support!
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Edison Research and iHeart report that time spent listening to podcasts has DOUBLED within the last 5 years!!!
I often get asked this question: “Alex, I want to start a podcast. Is it a good time to do that?”
My answer is always the same:
If listenership is increasing and the
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HOW COOL ARE THESE??? Thank you
@Nike
!!!
Since launching PodMatch, I've gone through seasons where I've had to "say no" to things I love.
One of those things is soccer. Throughout 2023, I had to commit to not playing soccer, so I could focus on growing and improving the
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Yesterday was INCREDIBLE. Thank you to the 309 podcast guests and podcast hosts who were there. You made it such a special day/event! :) Alecia and I are so thankful for each of you!
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I've been thinking about creating a CRM feature inside of PodMatch that you could use to manage your PodMatch connections and beyond.
Do you think that people would use something like this?
What would make it really valuable for people?
Is this an idea worth pursuing?
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So guess what? I'm the co-author of the two books I'm holding in this picture! 😲
As of this morning, these books are live on Amazon! Saying that I am excited about this launch is an understatement!
Thank you
@Podpros_com
community for making this a reality! Love you all! 🤟
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I got off a call with this legend 5 minutes ago,
@Chriskrimitsos
!!!
Chris has been an incredible mentor and friend to me since we first met many years ago.
Today, I am excited and HONORED to announce that Chris will be speaking at PODTalks January as the State of Podcasting
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This email came from a PodMatch member... I love seeing powerful connections like this get made through podcast interviews!
I love it when PodMatch helps the right people find each other so they can do meaningful work together!
You never know who’s listening; keep podcasting!
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This is a cool podcasting stat: Of the 434 top-ranked podcasts on Apple and Spotify, 76% of them have had guests. (Pew Research Center)
The takeaway: Big podcasts have guests.
They don’t have guests because they’re big podcasts, they’re big podcasts because they have guests.
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Yesterday was our 8th PODTalks event. And it was our best one ever!!! 🎉
We had 245 podcast guests and hosts show up to learn from 13 speakers on topics to help move the needle forward in our podcasting efforts.
Highest attendance we've ever had + some of the best education
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Today, Alecia and I celebrate 11 years of marriage!!!
I am so thankful for her - She's a wonderful business partner, but more importantly, she's an amazing friend and wife.
Love you, Alecia! Thank you for saying "I do" 11 years ago today 💜
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I am so excited to get the chance to deliver the opening keynote at PODTalks virtual event for podcast guests and podcast hosts during the January event (18th)!!!!
I'm going to share the biggest paradigm shift that content experts are just now starting to discover. This will be
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This is wild, check it out:
Last week, Alecia and I attended a wedding reception. We met the bride and groom through a connection that came through PodMatch!
The guy who introduced us, Tim Branyan, doesn't live in Jax, FL, but after we connected on PodMatch, he told me, "Hey
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The best title for your podcast is the one you don’t have to explain.
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Thank you for the birthday wishes, everyone! I appreciate my Jax local people (and beyond) and my extended family in the podcasting space 🎙️ for sharing so much love with me. I appreciate you all!!! 🤟🏻
And thank you, Alecia, for a wonderful date night! :)
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Great question from a PodMatch member today: "Has anyone ever gotten married after meeting on PodMatch?" 🤣 IDK, but I want an invite if it does! Haha
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What podcasts are on your recommended list???
Loving the Podroll feature from
@buzzsprout
! It gave me the chance to show off some of my favorite podcasts hosted by PodMatch Elite Mastermind members. 😎
What podcasts are on your list?
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Would you rather watch or listen to podcasts?
Watch 📺
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Listen 🎧
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Other (Comment why)
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Hey everyone! This is my first-ever video breakdown of The Actively Established Podcast Report (Feb 2024).
In this, I present the data showing why right now is the best time ever to start a podcast, along with other interesting facts and trends that we're seeing in podcasting.
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Hey everyone! I'll be making a HUGE announcement later today... Stay tuned! 😁
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Where my podcast guests at? 🤣
#PodcastGuest
#PodcastGuesting
Check out the latest episode of Podcasting Made Simple wherever you listen to podcasts, for some GOLD from John Duffin.
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Who's going to be there (virtually)???? PODTalks April is in 15 days :)
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Alecia and I are ready for the big event today!!! :) We're so excited to spend time with everyone today. See you soon!
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I struggled to write this post; I must have restarted it a dozen times, so I'm posting it hours later than I wanted to. 😡Here we go:
The world is facing tough economic times, affecting many of us. However, this gives each of us a unique opportunity to serve those around us. For
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PodMatch Elite Mastermind members having a fun night out while in Denver for Podcast Movement!
I love this group of people!!! So thankful for each of them. :)
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What software do you use to record your remote podcast interviews?
This chart displays answers from the latest 2k podcasters who have taken the PodScore quiz. Fascinating stuff!
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Gearing up for today's event! Can't wait to hang with everyone! 🤣 Alecia in this picture; haha!
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This is WILD. PodMatch members just surpassed leaving a total of 75k Apple Podcast Reviews on podcasts in our community!!! 🎉
^ That's gotta be some sort of record, right
@ApplePodcasts
?
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I had the honor of speaking at Podcast Movement Evolutions and really enjoyed my time at the event with fellow podcasters + Getting to host a dinner with my mastermind, PodMatch Elite mastermind + Getting to drive 160 MPH 🔥 on a formula track + Exploring the wild with Alecia!
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I'm so excited to be doing my first-ever webinar today! I'll be talking about how to get booked on (more) podcasts as a guest in 2022. I'm excited to add value and help some people get their message out to the world! :) I hope to see you there later today!
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”Why is podcasting getting so popular?”
This question is quickly becoming one that I’m asked the most. Here are my thoughts :)
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Epic milestone for podcasting!!!
@edisonresearch
shares that on-demand audio (podcasting) passes linear audio (radio)! 😱
In addition, today,
@Podnews
shared that US podcast listeners rose 68% in five years.
Today is the best day there has ever been to start
#podcasting
! 🌟
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We just removed 12,320 inactive accounts from PodMatch! (See attached)
Most software founders would call this crazy.
But, we're all about quality, not quantity. We removed inactive/low-quality accounts to ensure that we provide the best of the best for our members! 🤟
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What I'm about to share with you was a very tough decision because I'm about to stop doing one of my favorite things. But I know it's the right move.
THE BIG DECISION:
I'm taking a break from podcast guesting.
WHY:
I guest on 50 shows every year. Just over half of the hosts of
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I’ve been wanting to share this for a while, just didn’t know when I should... Today seems like the right day for it. :)
TWO QUESTIONS I GET A LOT:
A. “Will you have a Black Friday deal for PodMatch?”
B. “Alex, how did you come up with the pricing for PodMatch?”
ANSWER TO
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Our big virtual event for podcast guests and hosts, PODTalks, is happening this Thursday, the 18th! 🎉 Attending does have a cost, but we don't want anyone involved in podcasting on either side of the mic to miss out on the event due to financial hardship.
If you want to be at
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It's always a cool opportunity when I get time with my mentors. (And get photobombed by Santa??? 🎅🏻)
This is
@Chriskrimitsos
(Founder of Podfest) and
@tomrossi7
(Founder of Buzzsprout); we were at a podcasters meetup in my town (Jax, FL) last night, getting to hang out and
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Alecia and I met Jonnie Taverner for the first time (in person) a few weeks ago! He's been a long-time member of the PodMatch community. It felt like getting to meet family! :) So fun!
Made possible by
@PodMatch_com
!!!
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I LOVE seeing this!
@PodStandards
. Not sure how I could be involved exactly, but let me know!
@mijustin
a really great first post! Thanks for sharing the WHY.
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Loving
#podfest23
! I had the opportunity to take PodMatch Elite Mastermind to a private club for dinner in downtown Orlando. WHAT A BLAST! 🤘
I'm so thankful for this group. 💜
I'm looking forward to connecting with even more podcasters this weekend at Podfest!
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What do you do when your own core values conflict? What I'm about to share is a true story from the last 12 months of my professional life.
THE DILEMMA:
12 months ago, we discovered a problem with PodMatch that we knew would negatively affect our core value of being "crazy
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What an HONOR getting to speak at
@podfestexpo
this year! I had a blast and am so thankful for the room full of kind podcasters looking to learn and grow to better serve their listeners. I'm inspired and thankful! Thanks
@Chriskrimitsos
for the opportunity again!
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We've got
@JamesCridland
of
@Podnews
sharing the opening keynote at
#PODTalks
July virtual event for podcast guests and hosts!
"The Path Forward For The Podcasting Industry"
If you're a
#PodcastGuest
or
#PodcastHost
please be there!!!
James, I cannot wait to learn from you!
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If you’ve ever wanted a glimpse into the mindset of what PodMatch is like behind the scenes. Here it is.
Human to human is how we do business. We believe everyone deserves to be loved for who they are, not for what they do.
Thank you to Matt Shoup for asking me such insightful
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