Alex Sanfilippo – 2022 Extraordinary Women Ignite Keynote – Episode 259

Today, I'm excited to introduce you to someone who's played a significant role in helping the success of my own podcasting journey. Alex Sanfilippo is the host of Podcasting Made Simple and the founder of PodPros.com - one of their popular services being PodMatch, a tool I use to this day to get myself and clients booked on more podcasts as a way to increase our voice and visibility. He not only shares valuable advice in this interview. He'll share even more in November as a keynote at the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference.<br /><br />In this Episode: <br /><br /><br />Alex shares how he entered the world of podcasting as a way to leave his 9-5 and step into entrepreneurship<br />Why podcasting should be a part of your business<br />How his different software benefits podcasters<br />The launch of his new software Podcast Lottery, which lets you pick a number, and if selected, you win reviews from other members on the platform<br />Why podcasts are easier to find than ever before thanks to improvement in search results found on different platforms like Apple and Spotify<br />Alex's take on how business has changed since the pandemic<br />A sneak peek into his presentation at the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where he will be teaching guests how to launch a podcast that succeeds long term<br />The importance of empathy and responding in a way that adds value to people's lives<br /><br />Alex Sanfilippo is the host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple. He is also the founder of PodPros.com, a software company focused specifically on the podcasting industry. Alex and his team have created popular services like PodMatch, a service that matches podcast guests and hosts together for interviews, and PodcastSOP, a project management tool that helps podcasters keep up with their episode releases.<br />To learn more about Alex and his work, check out his website. You can also connect with him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter. <br />Register for the Extraordinary Women Ignite Confer