Successful Podcasting Unlocked
Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers all your podcasting questions in under ten minutes. Alesia uses her experience as the owner of Galati Media, a full-service podcast management company, to help business owners get leads, land speaking gigs, and create deeper connections with their audiences through their podcasts. In these episodes, Alesia answers every podcasting question, from how to grow your audience to which podcasting equipment to use and so much more.
Episodes
41 episodes
The Podcast Guest Ghosting Guide: How to Handle No-Shows & Keep Your Cool
It can feel so frustrating and disheartening when you invite an incredible guest on your show, and they don’t show up. Instead of throwing in the towel on having guests on your podcast, let’s talk about strategic ways to approach this situation...
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Episode 40
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10:56
Podcast Interview Mistakes: How to Avoid Awkward Silences & Keep Your Guests (and Listeners) Engaged
With over 2,000 episodes under our belt as an agency, we have seen the good, the bad, and the awkward when it comes to interviews. Regardless if the guest showed up unprepared or you as the host made some mistakes, an awkward interview can be d...
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Episode 39
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11:13
Podcast Overwhelm? Streamline Your Workflow with These Time-Saving Tips
If you started your podcast and were surprised at the amount of time and effort that goes into it, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are practical ways you can simplify your podcast workflow and save time in the process. This week, episode 38 of...
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Episode 38
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6:51
Beyond Downloads: Meaningful Podcast Milestones to Celebrate
If you’re only using your podcast downloads as a milestone, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. There are so many other milestones for things that are within your control you could be using to celebrate your wins instead! This week, episode...
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Episode 37
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8:24
Finding Your Perfect Podcast Format: A Guide for Business Owners
Choosing the best podcast format is a very personal decision and can feel overwhelming when faced with all of your options. When deciding it is important to consider your podcasting goals, comfort level in front of a microphone, the amount of t...
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Episode 36
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13:53
The Ethical Podcaster's Guide to Handling Sensitive Topics with Care
Podcasting can be a powerful platform for sharing impactful stories. But if these stories include sensitive topics or information, thoughtful preparation and care are crucial to creating a safe environment for both your guests and your audience...
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Episode 35
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11:12
How to Use a Download Dip to Strategically Improve Your Podcast
It’s not uncommon to see a dip in podcast downloads from time to time; we all experience it. While there will always be factors that are out of our control, I am constantly encouraging podcasters to regularly review their numbers so they can de...
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Episode 34
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9:13
Podcaster Burnout is Real: How to Recognize the Signs and Protect Your Passion
Podcaster burnout is real. But the good news is if you’re experiencing burnout it is not a sign of failure or a sign you should throw in the towel. Showing up weekly on a podcast is a lot of work and sometimes you just need to take a step back ...
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Episode 33
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10:01
How to Create Irresistible Podcast Teasers That Leave Listeners Wanting More
If you’re tired of seeing your episodes flatline between releases, teasing upcoming episodes may seem like the perfect solution. But as we all know, life is unpredictable and if something comes up for you, your guest, or you run into technical ...
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Episode 32
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8:00
Podcast Community Building: How to Foster a Loyal and Engaged Audience
A common struggle I see podcasters face is asking their listeners to take action on something and hearing crickets in return. Today on the podcast, I’m going to talk through how you can create an engaged community built around your podcast. Thi...
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Episode 31
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9:34
Podcast Discoverability: How to Get Your Show Heard by More Listeners
If you’ve noticed that your podcast downloads are stagnant or experiencing a dip, you are not alone. Over the last year, many podcasters saw anywhere from a 15-30% drop in their downloads causing some concern. While we know now that much of thi...
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Episode 30
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9:23
Podcast Branding: How to Establish Thought Leadership and Boost Visibility
Your podcast is more than a podcast. It is an incredible tool that helps you elevate your brand, establish your thought leadership, and impact your audience on a deeper and more personal level. By showing up as the expert you are, you have the ...
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Episode 29
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8:42
Proven Podcast Strategies for Increasing Sales and Revenue
If you’re tired of constantly showing up on your podcast, talking about your products and services, and still not seeing any sales, you are not alone. While most podcasters don’t make any sales from their podcasts or struggle to generate leads ...
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Episode 28
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10:50
How to Connect with Your Podcast Audience on Multiple Platforms
One of the biggest challenges podcasters face is turning their passive listeners into engaged followers. That is because the nature of podcasting allows listeners to “lurk in the shadows” so to speak, and get their value by listening without ev...
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Episode 27
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9:28
Boost Your Podcast Audience (Even Without Charting)
While hitting podcasting charts can feel good, it is not the end all be all way to have a successful podcast. Especially as a business owner, the success of your show goes so much deeper than the amount of downloads you receive. This week, epis...
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Episode 26
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9:41
Want to Be Seen as an Expert? It's Time for Solo Episodes
Podcasting by yourself is difficult but if you want to grow your thought leadership and show up as an expert in your industry, solo episodes are imperative. This week, episode 25 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: Do I have...
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Episode 25
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10:57
Is Your Podcast Too Broad? Find Your Focus for Faster Growth
You may have heard phrases like, “We can’t all be margaritas and tacos, we can’t make everyone happy” or “If you’re speaking to everyone, you’re speaking to no one”. Niching down your podcast ensures that you’re truly focusing on your ide...
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Episode 24
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10:44
Understanding Podcast Downloads, Trends, and More
When it comes to understanding your podcast statistics, it’s important that you’re looking in the right places so you can make better, more informed decisions for your show. This week, episode 23 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the qu...
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Episode 23
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9:46
Podcast Distribution: Get Your Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and More
While Apple Podcasts and Spotify are two of the most popular podcast listening platforms in the United States, they are not the only ones you should be focused on. As a podcast host, and especially as a business owner, you should have your podc...
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Episode 22
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7:16
Is the Podcast Market Saturated? Why Now Is Still a Great Time to Start
If you’re considering starting a podcast but are skeptical that the market is too saturated, you have nothing to worry about. You haven’t missed the boat. Data shows us that while there are millions of podcasts out there, only a small percentag...
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Episode 21
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8:39
Repurpose Past Episodes for Maximum Reach
If you have over 25 podcast episodes, and especially if your podcast content is evergreen, you should be repurposing past episodes. This practice helps you maximize the value and reach of your podcast and enables you to remain consiste...
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Episode 20
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8:31
Choosing a Podcast Title That Gets Noticed
Admittedly, I am not good at naming things out of the blue, BUT when it comes to podcast titles, you know exactly what to expect with my shows. This week, episode 19 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: How important is a pod...
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Episode 19
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12:00
Powerful Editing Hacks for Busy Podcasters
If you’ve ever edited a podcast episode before, you know how time-consuming it can be. That’s why I wanted to share some things you can do and tools you can leverage to cut down on some of that time spent editing. This week, episode 18 of Succe...
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Episode 18
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11:27
Crafting Powerful Podcast Artwork That Converts
You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ and while we know we shouldn’t the reality is people do judge books and podcasts by their covers. With so many people starting podcasts, it is so important for us to u...
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Episode 17
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7:44
The Ethical Use of AI in Podcasting
With the rise of AI, we are seeing more and more podcasting platforms and tools offer AI features. But how can we leverage these tools to be efficient with our podcast creation while also intentionally keeping our authentic voice? This week, ep...
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Episode 16
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9:02