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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Apr 29

    Behind the Scenes: How I'd Prep Any Business for a Booking Surge

    If more clients showed up tomorrow, would your business be ready — or would it feel a little chaotic? In this episode, Lindsey breaks down exactly how she'd prep any business for a booking surge: what to lock in first, what systems to stabilize, and what to intentionally leave alone (at least for now). This one's going to shift the way you think about growth. In this episode, you'll learn: Why more clients don't fix your business — they reveal what's not workingThe 3 things that need to be crystal clear before you promote anything (your offer, your next step, and your timeline)Which systems to stabilize first so you're not overwhelmed when bookings pick upWhy onboarding is one of the first places things break under pressure — and how to get ahead of itWhat Lindsey would intentionally not touch when prepping for a surge (and why)Why simple, stable systems will always carry you further than complicated, half-built onesEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 — If clients flooded in tomorrow, would you be ready?01:00 — Welcome + why more clients reveal what's broken02:00 — Step 1: What to lock in before you promote anything03:00 — Your next step, your timeline, and why clarity reduces hesitation04:00 — Step 2: The systems to stabilize first05:00 — Onboarding: contracts, invoices, welcome communication + tools like Dubsado06:00 — Task & delivery management (and why Lindsey uses ClickUp even solo)07:00 — Step 3: What to intentionally NOT touch yet08:00 — Why complex automations can wait09:00 — The bigger picture: clarity first, then systems, then growth10:00 — What happens when your backend is clear and stable11:00 — A sneak peek at the next episodeResources Mentioned: Dubsado — CRM tool for contracts, invoices, and client communication - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/dubsado (aff link)ClickUp — Project management tool for tracking client work and internal tasks - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/clickup (aff link)Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    12 min

  6. Apr 22

    Email Isn't Dead. Your Follow-Up Is.

    If you've ever said "email just doesn't work anymore" — this episode is for you. Because the truth is, email isn't the problem. Your follow-up system (or lack of one) probably is. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down why one email is never enough, what actually moves people forward, and the simple framework that turns email from a guessing game into a real business system.  In this episode, you'll learn: Why most business owners don't have an email problem — they have a follow-up problemThe real reason people don't reply to your emails (hint: it's not about your offer)The four things that actually move people forward through emailThe difference between broadcasts, sequences, and conversations — and when to use eachWhy sequences are the most missing piece in most email strategiesWhy email is still one of the most powerful tools for bookings and sales (no algorithm required)How to follow up consistently without ever feeling pushy or ickyEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 — If email feels like it's not working, start here01:00 — The real follow-up problem most business owners have02:00 — Why timing matters more than your message03:00 — What actually moves people forward with email07:00 — Breaking down email types: broadcasts, sequences & conversations12:00 — Why conversations are the most overlooked piece13:00 — Why email is the backbone of business (and social media isn't)15:00 — The tool is not the strategy — and what that means for youResources Mentioned:  Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — Lindsey's email marketing platform of choice - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/kit (aff link)Dubsado — mentioned for service providers using a CRM with automated email workflows - https://www.lindseyaleson.com/dubsado (aff link)Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    17 min

  7. Apr 15

    What Being “Booked & Ready” Actually Means (It’s Not Just More Clients)

    More clients sounds like the dream — but what happens when the clients come and your business isn't ready to hold them? In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the difference between being booked and being booked and ready, and why your systems matter just as much as your sales. In this episode, you'll learn: Why being booked without systems leads to overwhelm, burnout, and dropped ballsThe two versions of "booked" — and which one actually feels goodWhy readiness isn't about confidence, it's about infrastructureWhat a business that's truly ready for clients actually looks likeThe five things you need in place to be booked and supportedEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 — Being booked isn't enough if your business can't support the work01:00 — Welcome & why "booked" alone isn't the goal01:30 — Booked without boundaries vs. booked with systems03:00 — Readiness is infrastructure, not confidence03:45 — What changes when your business is actually ready04:00 — Why more clients expose what's not working04:45 — What being booked and ready actually looks like05:30 — The free Booked & Ready Challenge (April 21–23!)Resources Mentioned: Free Booked & Ready Challenge — Join Lindsey for 3 days covering how to package yourself to book clients, set up a clear booking system, and show up to get seen. 📅 Happening April 21–23 — grab your spot!Support the show Thanks for listening. Come hang out with me on Instagram.

    7 min

  8. Apr 8

    The Booking Bottlenecks Costing You Clients (And How to Fix Them Fast)

    If you're getting inquiries, having great conversations, and maybe even jumping on calls — but people still aren't booking — you don't have a visibility problem. You have a bottleneck. In this episode, we're zooming in on your booking process to find exactly where things are breaking down and what you can do to fix it fast. Because the good news? Most of these bottlenecks are small, and they're totally fixable. In this episode, you'll learn: The three main places where potential clients drop off in your booking processHow to tell which bottleneck is actually costing you clientsSimple fixes for each stage — before the call, after the call, and in the follow-upWhy you don't need a complex funnel — just speed, clarity, and consistencyHow tools like Dubsado can support a smoother booking experience (when the process already makes sense)Timestamps: 00:00 — If you're getting inquiries but not bookings, here's why01:45 — Bottleneck #1: Before the call (and why people don't take the next step)03:00 — A real client example: cleaning up a friction-filled booking process04:15 — Bottleneck #2: After the call (why people ghost even when the call went great)05:30 — Bottleneck #3: The follow-up gap (and why one follow-up isn't enough)06:45 — How to find YOUR drop-off point07:30 — The three things you actually need: speed, clarity, and consistency08:15 — How Dubsado supports a clear booking process08:45 — The Booked and Ready Challenge (April 21–23!)Resources Mentioned: Booked and Ready Challenge — Join Lindsey April 21–23 to fix the parts of your booking process that are quietly costing you clients. >> https://www.lindseyaleson.com/booked-and-ready-challenge/ Dubsado — The CRM Lindsey uses and recommends for streamlining contracts, invoices, and client onboarding. >> https://www.lindseyaleson.com/dubsado 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
    24
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Lindsey Aleson of Lindsey Talks Tech
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