Episode 181

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28th Nov 2024

Leveraging Audio Podcasts for Entrepreneurs and Creative Educators with Lindsay Padilla of Hello Audio

Do you dream of launching a podcast? Maybe even starting with a private podcast? You've likely seen others do it and wondered if it's the right move for your business. In today's episode, Lindsay Padilla, cofounder of Hello Audio, joins us to share the benefits and strategies behind a podcasting, how to determine if a private or public feed is right for you, and some of the latest trends in the podcast industry. Plus, she's even sharing how she cofounded Hello Audio and the hurdles she faced along the way.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they’ll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you’ll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.

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00:53 - Transitioning from Academia to Entrepreneurship

01:02 - Identity Shift and Challenges

04:07 - Leaving Academia Behind

06:15 - Starting a Podcast and New Ventures

07:26 - Creating Online Courses

14:59 - Building Hello Audio

22:36 - Challenges and Successes

27:37 - A Challenging Partnership

27:48 - Building Hello Audio from Scratch

28:28 - Reflecting on the Journey

28:56 - Current Market Dynamics

29:11 - The Power of Authenticity

32:51 - Lessons from Adversity

35:40 - The Evolution of Hello Audio

37:44 - The Role of Private Podcasts

41:59 - Public vs. Private Podcasts

45:51 - Discoverability and Future Trends

52:24 - The Impact of Listener Engagement


Mentioned in this Episode

Podcast Movement

134: Overcoming Money Mindsets to Generate Wealth as an Entrepreneur with Natalie Bullen


Episodes Mentioned from Success Stories with Lindsay

Diane Mayor's Dual Podcast Approach: Bridging Public and Private Podcasts

Natalie Bullen's Strategy for Infinite Leads: A Daily, Paid Podcast

How Jordan Gill Unlocked $48,733 with a Reel and a Private Podcast

How Mariah Coz Replaces Zoom Calls with Interactive Q&A Podcasts in her New Program


Connect with Lindsay

Website: helloaudio.fm

Success Stories Podcast: go.helloaudio.fm/success-stories

Launch Your Private Podcast: click.helloaudio.fm/linktolypp

Instagram: instagram.com/helloaudiofm

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/helloaudio

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About the Podcast

Business-First Creatives
A podcast about systems, workflows, and business advice for creative service providers.
Business-First Creatives is a podcast for photographers and creative service providers who want to build a profitable, sustainable business without drowning in admin work, client experience chaos, or systems that let you down.

This show delivers clear, actionable conversations around marketing, CRM workflows, client communication, Dubsado and Honeybook automation, Airtable systems, and workflow strategies, giving photographers and creative entrepreneurs the systems that scale, operational clarity, and strategic, human-first client experiences they need to build streamlined, referral-worthy business operations that don't require working 24/7.
If you're tired of babysitting your inbox, chasing down contracts, or watching your workflows break the moment you look away, this show will help you move beyond "figuring it out as you go" and toward a creative business that brings you joy and a paycheck.

This podcast provides answers to questions like:
How do I automate my client journey without losing the personal touch?
What CRM workflows do photographers and creative businesses need?
How can I use Dubsado or Honeybook to streamline my client experience?
What systems do photographers need to save time and deliver exceptional client experiences?
How do I reduce admin time in my creative service business?
Why do my workflows keep letting me down (and how do I fix them)?
How can I build a profitable creative business that brings me joy and a paycheck?
What's the best way to communicate with clients throughout their journey?
How do I create systems that work even when I'm not babysitting them?
How can I map my client journey to convert more inquiries into bookings?

Hosted by Colie James, a Dubsado Certified Specialist, Honeybook Educator, and Workflow and Automations Guru with 10+ years helping creatives systemize their businesses—this show delivers practical, no-BS guidance for photographers and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to streamline their client journey, automate their operations, and make money from their craft.

If you're done dropping balls and ready to build a business-first creative operation with systems that scale, you're in the right place.

Find out more about Systems in Session ➡️ https://coliejames.com/systems-in-session