Lindsey Talks Tech

Lindsey Aleson
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Welcome to Lindsey Talks Tech, a podcast about using tech to simplify, systematize, and automate your business so you can save hours each week. You didn't start your own business to work all the time right? Well if you dream of having a business that allows you the freedom to work when you want, where you want, and on what you want, then you are in the right place. This podcast is where I get raw and real about what it’s like to run an online business, the success and struggles along the way, as well as my top tips, lessons, and strategies I’ve learned from my own journey and working on hundreds of clients’ businesses.

  1. 12h ago

    My Exact Philosophy on Funnels, Offers, and Automation

    Every so often I do an episode that isn't a quick tip, it's a full download of what I actually believe. This is one of those. If you've been around for a while, you've heard me talk about funnels, offers, and automation in a hundred little pieces, but I've never sat down and laid out the whole philosophy in one place until now. This is the episode I'll be pointing people to when they ask how I really think about all of this, so grab your tea and settle in. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "simplicity and intention beat volume and hustle" is the belief tying everything I do togetherWhy you don't need more funnels, you need one that actually works (and the difference between your overall customer journey and the individual funnels inside it)The mistake I made building multiple funnels at once, and what changed when I finally slowed downWhy a clear, connected path of offers beats a sprawling menu, and how I learned this the hard way with my own multi-passionate businessMy real belief about automation: it should protect the human parts of your business, not replace themHow this philosophy shaped the direction of this very podcastEpisode Timestamps: 01:00 — The one belief that ties it all together03:00 — Funnels: you don't need more, you need one that actually works06:00 — My own funnel-building mistakes (and what changed when I slowed down)08:00 — Offers: a clear path beats a sprawling menu10:00 — Why I simplified my own offers (and repositioned this podcast)12:00 — Automation: protecting the human side of your business14:00 — Bringing funnels, offers, and automation togetherResources Mentioned: Build Your Lead Launchpad Challenge (free): lindseyalason.com/challengeSupport the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    17 min

  2. Jun 20

    The Truth About “Set It and Forget It” Funnels

    Have you heard the promise that you can build a funnel once, flip the switch, and walk away while it quietly makes you money forever? It sounds amazing — but it isn't real. In this episode, we're busting one of the biggest myths in online business and getting into what actually keeps a funnel working long-term. Spoiler: it's not magic. It's maintenance. And honestly, that's great news. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "set it and forget it" is a marketing fantasy — and what to say insteadThe two ways funnels quietly stop working (one is obvious, one is sneaky)What you should absolutely automate vs. what needs to stay humanThe specific triggers that should send you back into your funnel to update itHow to build a simple check-in rhythm so your funnel grows with your business instead of slowly dying behind your backTimestamps: 00:00 — The myth we've all been sold02:00 — "Set it and refine it" — the real framework03:00 — Why funnels drift (and why that's normal)04:00 — When the tech quietly breaks06:00 — Why a working funnel might stop working07:00 — What to automate vs. what to keep human09:00 — The decisions automation will never get to make10:00 — Automate the execution, keep the connection human11:00 — What should trigger a funnel refresh13:00 — Building a check-in rhythm that doesn't take over your life14:00 — The free Build Your Lead Launchpad ChallengeResources Mentioned: 🆓 Free Build Your Lead Launchpad Challenge — June 23–25 | https://lindseyaleson.com/challengeSupport the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    16 min

  3. Jun 10

    What Actually Happens After Someone Clicks Your Link

    Someone sees your post, clicks your link, and opts in. Cue the celebration, right? Not so fast. Because what happens after that click is where most of your people are quietly disappearing, and chances are you don't even realize it's happening. In this episode, we're heading into what I call the "invisible middle" of your funnel: that stretch between the opt-in and the offer that almost nobody watches, optimizes, or even talks about. I'm walking you through exactly where people slip away after they sign up, and the five small, intentional tweaks that can pull them back in. No big rebuilds, no expensive overhauls. Just smart fixes for leaks you probably didn't know you had. I'm also sharing the tech that makes all of this doable in my own business (hi, Kit and ThriveCart), plus introducing you to the Lead Launchpad, the low-cost offer strategy that turns brand-new subscribers into buyers while their attention is at its peak. If you're tired of getting clicks and opt-ins that never turn into anything, this one's for you. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What the "invisible middle" of your funnel is and why it's costing you more people than you thinkThe difference between a funnel naturally narrowing and a funnel leaking people it didn't have to loseWhy the stretch between the click and the first email is where most subscribers vanishHow to turn your thank you page into some of the most valuable real estate in your funnelWhy a specific welcome sequence beats a generic one every single timeThe importance of giving new subscribers a clear next step while they're still warmHow to actually measure the middle of your funnel (and why you can't optimize what you're not watching)Simple ways to set expectations and protect your email deliverability from day oneWhat a Lead Launchpad is and how it turns new subscribers into buyers faster Episode Timestamps 00:00 — The moment everyone celebrates (and the part nobody's watching)01:00 — Welcome to the invisible middle of your funnel02:00 — Why the middle of your funnel gets ignored04:00 — Natural funnel drop-off vs. leaks you don't have to lose05:00 — The exact path where people vanish after the click07:00 — Tweak #1: Stop using a generic thank you page09:00 — Tweak #2: Build a specific welcome sequence, not a generic one11:00 — Tweak #3: Give them a clear next step immediately11:45 — Tweak #4: Actually measure the middle14:00 — Tweak #5: Set expectations and protect your deliverability17:00 — The tech behind it all: why I use Kit and ThriveCart20:00 — What is a Lead Launchpad?21:45 — Join the free Build Your Lead Launchpad Challenge23:00 — The click is not the finish line Resources Mentioned Build Your Lead Launchpad Challenge (FREE, June 23–25) -  https://lindseyaleson.com/challengeKit – my email marketing platform of choice - https://lindseyaleson.com/kit (aff link)ThriveCart – what I use for carts and sales funnels - https://lindseyaleson.com/thrivecart (aff link)Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    25 min

  4. Jun 8

    Why Posting Consistently Still Isn’t Converting for You

    You've been posting consistently. Showing up, sharing value, staying visible... and still not seeing it turn into leads or clients. Sound familiar? Here's the good news: you're probably not doing anything wrong. You might just be missing one piece — and it's not your content. In this episode, I'm breaking down the thing that keeps so many hardworking business owners stuck in a cycle of creating more and wondering why nothing converts: capture. I'll walk you through what capture actually means, why your link in bio might be quietly working against you, and how a simple low-ticket "lead launchpad" can turn passive scrollers into real buyers. Because consistency without a strategy to capture attention is like filling a bucket with a hole in it — you can keep pouring and never see it fill up. If you've ever looked at your inbox and wondered why all that posting isn't moving the needle, this one's for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why consistency without a strategy is just noise — and the question you should be asking insteadThe difference between a conversion problem and a capture problem (and why it's usually the second one)What "capture" really means, and the exact moment a passive viewer becomes part of your worldWhy your social media followers belong to the platform — but your email list belongs to youThe "link in bio junk drawer" mistake and how to give people one clear next stepHow a low-ticket lead launchpad (SLO) turns freebie seekers into buyers — and why you can absolutely have bothEpisode timestamps: 01:00 — The belief that "posting more" will bring the leads02:00 — Why consistency without a strategy is just noise03:00 — Conversion problem vs. capture problem, and what capture actually is04:00 — Why your followers belong to Instagram, but your list belongs to you05:00 — Content is the invitation, capture is the door + the link in bio junk drawer06:00 — Why too many options means people choose nothing07:00 — Making your CTA specific (and me calling myself out)08:00 — Building the bridge: offering one specific next step09:00 — The lead launchpad / SLO explained10:00 — Buyers vs. freebie seekers (why you can have both)11:00 — The bucket-with-a-hole metaphor + the mindset shift 2:00 — How to get the capture piece figured out Resources mentioned: Build Your Lead Launchpad — my free 3-day challenge (Tuesday, June 23rd – Thursday, June 25th - yes different dates then in the epsiode) to help you map a low-ticket funnel that actually grows a list of buyers. Build it once, grow your buyer list, and sell on autopilot. -> https://www.lindseyaleson.com/lead-launchpad-challenge/Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    15 min

  5. May 27

    Your CRM Is a Revenue Tool (If You Let It Be)

    Most people are using their CRM as a very expensive to-do list — sending a contract here, an invoice there, and calling it a day. But your CRM? It should be doing so much more. In this episode, we're breaking down what a CRM should actually be doing in your business, why a messy pipeline is quietly costing you money, and how getting intentional about your systems creates results that compound over time. In this episode, you'll learn: What a CRM actually is (and why "management" undersells it completely)What you should be tracking in your CRM — and why most people are missing key piecesWhy not every inquiry qualifies as a lead, and why that distinction mattersHow a strategic CRM setup creates a seamless client experience from inquiry to offboardingWhy a messy or neglected pipeline is more expensive than you thinkHow a pre-qualifier question can protect your time and filter leads automaticallyWhere to start if your CRM feels chaotic or is barely being usedEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 — The expensive to-do list problem01:00 — Welcome + redefining what a CRM actually is02:30 — What your CRM should be tracking03:45 — What actually qualifies as a lead04:45 — Pipeline stages and where money walks out the door05:30 — A real example: Dubsado and the seamless client flow06:30 — Mapping a full client journey from inquiry to offboarding08:00 — The Summit Success Squad pre-qualifier story09:30 — Why messy pipelines are expensive (not just annoying)11:00 — Three places to start auditing your CRM today12:15 — Inbox to Income free guide + wrap upResources Mentioned: 📥 Inbox to Income (free guide) — https://www.lindseyaleson.com/inbox-to-income🛠 Dubsado (CRM tool) — https://www.lindseyaleson.com/dubsado (affilate link)Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    13 min

  6. May 20

    Small Business Thinking vs Scalable Business Thinking

    The difference between a small business and a scalable one isn't money, team size, or how long you've been at it — it's how you make decisions. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the shift from reactive, emotional, short-term thinking to intentional, strategic decision-making, and walks through four real examples (including some personal ones) that will have you nodding along the whole way through. In this episode, you'll learn: Why scalable business thinking is a choice you can make right now — not something you graduate intoHow cleaning your email list (even when it feels scary) is one of the most strategic moves you can makeWhat saying yes to the wrong client actually costs you — and why "it's a referral" isn't always reason enoughWhy pivoting before the data exists is one of the most common (and costly) mistakes business owners makeHow treating your systems as optional is quietly keeping you stuck — and what it looks like to finally treat yourself like your own best clientEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 — The real difference between a small business and a scalable one01:00 — Welcome + reframing what "scalable thinking" actually means03:00 — Example 1: Cleaning your email list (and why it's worth it)08:00 — Example 2: Saying yes to the wrong client11:00 — Example 3: Pivoting before the data exists14:00 — Example 4: Treating systems like they're optionalSupport the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    18 min

  7. May 18

    The Follow-Up Myths That Are Costing You Sales

    Follow-up isn't failing you because you don't know what to do — it's failing you because of what you believe about it. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the most common follow-up myths that are quietly costing business owners money, where follow-up tends to break down in your business, and what a simple, consistent follow-up system actually looks like in practice. In this episode, you'll learn: Why worrying about being annoying is actually a sign you won't be — and how to use that as a filter instead of a reason to avoid following upWhy silence doesn't mean no (and the real reasons people don't respond)Why "I'll remember to follow up later" is a systems problem, not a discipline problemThe four key places follow-up tends to break down: after discovery calls, after sending proposals, in the DMs, and after someone downloads your freebieWhat good follow-up actually looks like — and the one question Lindsey asks herself when she's not sure if she should send one more messageHow tools like ClickUp, Dubsado, and Kit can support your follow-up without replacing the human touchEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 - The real reason follow-up isn't happening01:00 - Welcome + what we're covering today01:30 - Myth #1: I don't want to be annoying02:45 - Myth #2: If they wanted it, they would have responded04:00 - Myth #3: I'll just remember to follow up later04:45 - Where follow-up actually breaks down in your business07:00 - What good follow-up actually looks like08:30 - Tools that support your follow-up system (ClickUp, Dubsado, Kit)09:45 - The big takeawayResources Mentioned: ClickUp — for setting follow-up reminders and tasks - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/clickup (affiliate link)Dubsado — for automating follow-up sequences with clients - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/dubsado (affiliate link)Kit — for email marketing and automated sequences - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/kit (affiliate link)Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    12 min

  8. May 7

    The Money Is Already There: You’re Just Not Collecting It

    What if you don't actually need more leads? In this episode, Lindsey breaks down why most service providers are losing revenue not from a lack of visibility, but from gaps in their follow-up and conversion process. If you're getting inquiries, having conversations, or seeing engagement but not closing clients, this one is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why getting more leads won't fix a leaky conversion processThe three places money quietly slips through the cracks in your businessWhy most people don't say no — they just go silent (and what to do about it)How follow-up is a system, not a personality traitWhat a simple, non-pushy follow-up sequence actually looks likeHow tools like Kit and Dubsado can support your follow-up without overcomplicating your techEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 — The money is already in your business01:00 — Why most service providers don't need more leads02:00 — The three places revenue quietly slips away05:00 — Follow-up is a revenue skill, not a personality trait07:00 — What a simple follow-up system looks like08:00 — Before you chase more visibility, ask yourself thisResources Mentioned: 📥 Inbox to Income Free Guide — Lindsey's free guide to streamlining your follow-ups, automating where it makes sense, and building a system that converts interest into clients - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/inbox-to-income🛠 Dubsado — CRM tool for follow-up workflows - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/dubsado (aff link)📧 Kit — Email marketing platform for automated follow-up sequences - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/kit (aff link)Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    10 min
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Welcome to Lindsey Talks Tech, a podcast about using tech to simplify, systematize, and automate your business so you can save hours each week. You didn't start your own business to work all the time right? Well if you dream of having a business that allows you the freedom to work when you want, where you want, and on what you want, then you are in the right place. This podcast is where I get raw and real about what it’s like to run an online business, the success and struggles along the way, as well as my top tips, lessons, and strategies I’ve learned from my own journey and working on hundreds of clients’ businesses.

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  • Creator
    Lindsey Aleson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Lindsey Aleson of Lindsey Talks Tech
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