Episode 86

How to Start a Podcast with Alexis Archuleta

Summary:

In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna sit down with their podcast manager, Alexis Archuleta to talk about what it takes to start a podcast. Alexis works behind the scenes of Pieces of a Woman. From editing the episodes to writing show notes, she helps guide Cristie and DeAnna along the way, keeping them organized and on track each month. They talk about the benefits of outsourcing and what you need to get started.

Learn More About Alexis:

Alexis is a former TV News Producer turned Podcast Manager. She started her online business as a way to incorporate her love of travel into her life. Now, going on 4 years, Alexis helps business owners and passionate hobbyists level up their podcast visibility with professional audio and video. She offers launch and ongoing management services and continues to provide value to her clients while also giving them their time back so they can focus on what they do best.


Alexis is based in Austin, Texas but you'll usually find her on a plane traveling to another country, exploring new places, and eating the local foods.


Key Takeaways:


  • [01:42] - Cristie & DeAnna talk about the beginning of their podcast
  • [02:36] - DeAnna shares recent podcast stats
  • [03:13] - Why you should choose podcasting too 
  • [04:02] - Meet Alexis & how she got started as a Podcast Manager
  • [06:42] - Where to start if a podcast is on your bucket list
  • [10:41] - What you need to launch a podcast
  • [13:47] - The benefits of having a podcast manager
  • [15:38] - Podcast editor vs. Podcast manager
  • [18:30] - What platform should you use?
  • [19:09] - Is there too much competition?
  • [20:00] - Client success story and how their podcast changed their business
  • [24:46] - This is for you if you’re ready to outsource but not sure how


Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • For gear & equipment recommendations, download the Pod Launch Checklist Freebie here.
  • To learn more about Alexis's services, check out her website.
  • You can also connect with Alexis on YouTube or Instagram.
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About the Podcast

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Pieces of a Woman
Real Stories, Real Women and the conversations that shape us into who we are today

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Cristie & DeAnna

DeAnna Robbins is a lover of learning and connecting with REAL people. A Grandma of 4, mom of 4 and wife of one. Her role of being "middle aged" is the current Life Lesson. How to take care of aging parents, be a mom, step mom, wife and professional woman, oh the fun. DeAnna has seen the dark and ugly side of abuse, alcoholism and suffering but believes you are either a victim or a player. She chose to be a player.

Cristie North is a wife, mother of 6 and grandmother of 2. She just turned 50 and is learning to navigate the reality of empty nesting. She has endured trials of divorce, alcohol abuse, blended family and grief. She celebrates every part of her journey as her belief is that each challenge makes us the remarkable, complicated beautiful souls we are today. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 28 years and currently manages a top producing mortgage company in Salt Lake City, Utah.