How to Scale Your Podcast Without Burnout: Systems, Delegation, and Seasonal Strategy

Описание: Are you feeling like your podcast has become a never-ending chore rather than a creative outlet? If you’re tired of the "pod bro" pressure to release content every single week—or even every day—this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Alesia Galati sits down with systems and operations strategist Jacki Hayes (host of Here’s What I Learned) to discuss how to reclaim your capacity. We explore how to move away from the "hustle" mentality and build a show that strategically supports your business through systems, smart delegation, and a seasonal approach.

ABOUT GUEST:
Jacki Hayes helps creative service providers build businesses that actually work—for them and their clients. She’s the go-to when you're ready to stop duct-taping systems together and finally create a business that runs with more ease, clarity, and flexibility.With a sharp eye for strategy and a gift for simplifying the messy middle, Jacki supports business owners who want structure without rigidity. Her work is rooted in sustainability, consent-first systems, and doing business on your terms—no hustle, no hype.

In this episode, we're discussing:
The Power of the Seasonal Approach: Why taking intentional breaks between seasons actually builds audience anticipation and prevents host burnout.
Building a Content Backlog: How to create a "backpocket" of recorded episodes so you never have to stress about a "Tuesday is coming" deadline again.
Systemizing Before Delegating: The importance of documenting your SOPs and using project management tools like ClickUp before bringing on a virtual assistant or producer.
Personalizing Your Workflow: Why you should ditch "cookie-cutter" templates and build a podcasting system that aligns with your unique personality and work style.
Identifying Your Podcast ROI: How to evaluate if your show is serving as a strategic business asset or just a time-consuming hobby.

CONNECT WITH JACKI:
Instagram:   / jackihayes_obm  
Here’s What I Learned podcast: https://www.jackihayes.co/podcast
Website: https://www.jackihayes.co/

LINKS MENTIONED:
You Can Do Hard Things: Podcasting, Business, and Burnout with Alesia Galati: https://hereswhatilearned.buzzsprout....
Tango Chrome Extension: https://www.tango.ai/blog/saving-time...
CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 How to Scale Your Podcast Without Burnout: Systems, Delegation, and Seasonal Strategy
0:01:33 – Why a Seasonal Podcast Format Works
0:03:45 – Capacity, Burnout & Keeping the Love for Your Show
0:06:10 – Backlogs, Ideas & Treating Your Podcast Strategically
0:09:14 – Staying Visible Between Seasons (Social & Newsletters)
0:12:13 – Systems, SOPs & Tools for a Smooth Podcast Workflow
0:17:53 – Delegating, Hiring Help & Avoiding Bottlenecks
0:26:02 – Guests, Values Alignment & Using Your Podcast to Grow Your Business


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