Episode 212

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29th May 2025

How I Turned My Podcast into a Revenue Generator: Celebrating 3 Years of Business-First Creatives ft. Haylee Gaffin

Ever wondered what three years of podcasting can really do for your business? In this special episode, I switch seats with my producer, Haylee Gaffin, as she interviews me about how I’ve used Business-First Creatives to grow, market, and evolve my business.

Listen in as we walk through launching my podcast three years ago to turning it into a strategic, revenue-driving content engine, I share the pivots, lessons, and behind-the-scenes of what’s actually working in my podcast strategy.

Find it Quickly:

00:47 - The Journey of Starting a Podcast

04:29 - Launch Strategies and Initial Challenges

07:18 - Evolving Content and Audience

10:10 - Leveraging Podcasts for Business Growth

14:47 - Repurposing Content and Marketing Strategies

22:23 - Feed Drops and Collaborative Opportunities

25:05 - Integrating Podcast Goals with Business Objectives

25:32 - The Importance of Client Testimonials

26:48 - Feedback from Chat GPT

27:53 - Revamping Podcast Content Strategy

29:43 - Email Marketing Strategies

35:55 - Testing and Adapting Strategies

38:10 - Podcasting ROI and Success Stories

45:55 - Future Plans for the Podcast

47:42 - Three-Year Podcast Anniversary


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About the Podcast

Business-First Creatives

Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. Here you'll find a no-BS approach to what it takes to put the business first, prioritizing the systems and strategies that will actually move the needle and ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!