Podcasting Unlocked: Tips and Growth Podcast Strategies for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs

People can most likely go listen to your guest on 15 other podcasts but the reason they keep showing up to listen is because they want to hear what YOU bring to the table. If you want to use your podcast to generate leads for your business, then you have to be able to educate your audience on what it is you do, how you serve your clients, and how they can get support from you. This week, episode 6...

The most important thing to understand when it comes to putting your podcast on YouTube is understanding that YouTube is not a podcast listening app and, therefore, cannot be treated as such. There is a unique and strategic strategy you need to be aware of in order to successfully use YouTube to your podcast’s advantage. This week, episode 60 of Listeners to Leads is about putting your podcast on...

Typically I pop in here once a week to offer tips and strategies on how to grow your podcast or lead pool. But today, I am doing something a little bit different. Today, I want to share with you a permission slip for your podcast. I want to encourage you to let go, to be you, and to stop trying to be like other people or podcasters. This week, episode 59 of Listeners to Leads is about a podcast pe...

Wendy Battles is a podcaster who also works full time, which is a unique perspective compared to others we’ve interviewed before. Wendy shares what it’s like as someone who has a full-time job, but also has a passionate message to spread. Listen as she walks through her routine, where she chooses to outsource and where she prefers to be the one behind the brand, and more. This week, episode 58 of...

Ever been curious how your show can be repurposed into an email list or even an online summit? Deanna Seymour, the podcast host of the Eff That show, knows what it means to break down the walls of marketing and do things in a unique and inspiring way when it comes to getting out there. She’s also one of the best people to chat with if you’re looking for ways to break the rules of online business....

Your podcast is an incredible tool to create such a deeper connection with your community and when you show up authentically as yourself, your audience takes note. This week, episode 56 of Listeners to Leads is about using your podcast as a tool of authenticity! In this episode of Listeners to Leads, my guest Madi Murphy shares the importance of owning your authenticity and actionable steps you ca...

We’ve talked at length on the podcast about ways in which you can monetize your podcast, but how much money can you actually make from your show? There’s a lot of noise on the internet of ways to get podcast income, and many people with one-size-fits-all plans to sell, but what  are the realistic expectations around monetizing your podcast? This week, episode 55 of Listeners to Leads is about how...

When it comes to interviewing a guest on your show, nothing is more frustrating than when they aren’t prepared, don’t deliver high-value content, and then never share your show. Emily Aborn is back on the podcast to help us break down her strategies for creating the perfect guest through processes that keep both you and your guests prepared and ready to deliver on your show. This week, episode 57...

Whether you are currently not sure what else there is to say on your show, and you’re not sure what other topics or conversations you can have, or if you are currently mapping out your future content on a show that’s just starting - it’s important to go deep with your content. I am currently going through this myself with my content. I feel like I am referencing past episodes and as I have -genera...

Danielle Ireland, of Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs podcast, is all about jumping into the hard questions and really diving deep. She’s someone who decided in a personal development workshop to start a podcast, and started messy - really genuinely messy - and she’s now hit over 100 episodes and has a lot to share about her journey. This week, episode 52 of Listeners to Leads is about starting messy and...

I have been working closely with clients on repurposing their podcast content. I think it's such an underutilized strategy. By repurposing our episodes, we can simultaneously build trust and a relationship built on value, while also not wasting our time. This week, episode 51 of Listeners to Leads is about how to repurpose your podcast content for your business!  In this episode of Listeners...

People are sometimes scared of niching down too far but Making Website Magic provides something that is so specific and honestly missing in their industry and that is what their audience really appreciates about them. They provide something that literally no one else is. This week, episode 50 of Listeners to Leads is about success with a very niched podcast!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads,...

We are on the final Tech Tips Series; but don’t worry, the tips and tricks won’t stop! I know that many of you don’t launch a podcast because of the lack of technical support, education around podcast software, and the overwhelm that comes when you start doing so much research around starting a podcast. I want to help be your technical support throughout your first launch! This week, episode 49 of...

Systems and processes around your podcast don’t have to be boring! Through using systems and processes that work for your show, you can avoid podfading and keep creating content. This week, episode 48 of Listeners to Leads is about the systems and processes you can utilize along your production journey to make your process more efficient!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing the imp...

I get asked about my tips for guest intake forms often, and it’s something that we are constantly helping our clients with. I am going to talk through things you absolutely need on your intake forms, as well as things you might find helpful on your guest intake form. This week, episode 47 of Listeners to Leads is about what to include in your guest intake form!  In this episode of Listeners to Lea...

Did you know that there are 850,000 active podcasts in the world? That’s why it’s super important to use SEO for your podcast. SEO allows you to optimize your podcast for search engines so your shows can show up for easily in people’s searches. This week, episode 46 of Listeners to Leads is about SEO for your podcast!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing the importance of keywords i...

When it comes to supporting other podcasters, I am obsessed with it and I know it can be a tricky subject to broach. How do we support other podcasters without spending an arm and a leg? I got the idea to share a podcast with 10 free or cheap ways to support other podcasters because we got a voice DM on Instagram raving about our show, and how much value someone found it. You’ll get to hear the ra...

Barb Nangle started her podcasting journey around a desire to read for audio books, only to change lives and build up over 150 episodes on lessons she’s learned through her recovery journey. When it comes to her process and journey, Barb hasn’t ever struggled with what to talk about, what to share, or when to show up because she’s found a way that works for her. This week, episode 45 of Listeners...

There is nothing more important than your mental health, not your projects, your career, your relationships, nothing. This week, on a special bonus episode of Listeners to Leads, we’re talking about your mental health being more important than your productivity.  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, my guest Lisa Zawrotny and I share the trends we are seeing with clients being urged towards byrn...

As a podcaster, it is crucial that you set clear, achievable goals and treat your podcast like you would any other part of your business. This way, you don’t set yourself up for failure and don’t burn out or worry about failing. This week, episode 43 of Listeners to Leads is about creating and keeping SMART goals you’ll actually stick to!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing the imp...

What do you do when you have a bad podcast guest? I had multiple people recently reach out to ask this question, and it’s a very valid question to ask. If you are a podcaster long enough, you’re bound to get a terrible guest. But what do you do with their audio? How do you proceed? This week, episode 42 of Listeners to Leads is about what to do when you do get that bad podcast guest!  In this epis...

When it comes to starting your own PR journey or trying to pitch yourself or your podcast to other platforms, it can be challenging to know where to start. There’s your message, pitching, and a whole lot of in between work too. Luckily, Lisa Simone Richards is a PR & Visibility Strategist for online coaches who want to get more eyes on their business. This week, episode 41 of Listeners to Lead...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to interview someone who’s been in podcasting for a really long time? Today is your chance to hear all the answers to someone who’s been doing this a while, learn from their mistakes, and know what they wish they’d known when they started. This week, episode 40 of Listeners to Leads is about lessons in podcasting that Emily Aborn has learned throughout...

Lori Highby is the CEO and founder of Keystone Click, a digital marketing agency. She’s been in the marketing business for the last 20 years. Her podcast, Social Capital, around networking and marketing by interviewing global leaders in these spaces. This week, episode 39 of Listeners to Leads is about increasing your thought leadership through podcasting with Lori Highby!  In this episode of List...

A lot of times people come to me with an idea of a podcast but they aren’t sure if they should do a podcast, do something else, or leave it alone. Before you decide to start a podcast, there are a few things you need to consider. This week, episode 38 of Listeners to Leads is about what to consider before you launch a show!  Book your Podcast Strategy Session today at https://alesiagalati.com/stra...