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Living Boldly With Purpose
Discover how to become the person you need to be to fulfill your God-given purpose! Join us on this transformational journey as we share powerful insights, inspiring stories, and actionable steps to help you live with intention, overcome obstacles, and achieve the extraordinary. Tune in and start walking in the destiny you were made for! Becoming the person you need to be in order to do what God put you on this earth to do. Be-Do-Have.
Living Boldly With Purpose
From Real Estate Ruin to Podcasting Revolution: Podmach CEO Alex Sanfilippo's Incredible Journey
Have you ever wondered what happens when success evaporates overnight? Alex Sanfilippo's remarkable journey from young entrepreneur to rock bottom and back again reveals the transformative power of purpose when everything falls apart.
From fishing golf balls out of water hazards at age 10 to entering real estate investing as a teenager, Alex experienced early success that shaped his identity entirely around achievement. When the real estate market crashed, he lost not just his financial foundation but also the relationships built on that success. This devastating period led to an unexpected spiritual awakening that completely reoriented his approach to work and life.
Alex shares how he rebuilt from the lowest point, working his way from breaking down boxes as a part-time receiving clerk to reaching the executive suite during his 15-year aerospace career. The lessons learned through hardship eventually led him to create PodMatch, a revolutionary platform connecting podcast hosts and guests. Most remarkably, when data showed podcasters leaving the platform due to financial constraints rather than product issues, Alex's team made the counterintuitive decision to share 50% of their profits directly with users.
Throughout our conversation, Alex reveals his four core values that guide every business decision: lead with value, seek to serve, honor others, and love first. He also shares practical strategies for maintaining work-life boundaries while running a successful company, including technology limits and scheduled exercise. His journey demonstrates that entrepreneurial success doesn't require sacrificing personal wellbeing when built on a foundation of genuine service.
Ready to transform your podcast journey? Discover how PodMatch can connect you with perfect guests or help you share your expertise on shows aligned with your message. Join Alex's mission to make podcasting accessible while building genuine connections that serve listeners around the world.