Call Her Creator with Katelyn Rhoades

If someone Googled your business today, would they find you, trust you, and choose you? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Rose, a local visibility strategist and longtime brick-and-mortar business owner, to break down how to get found on Google and AI. We talk about optimizing your Google Business Profile, using reviews and website content to build trust, and making sure your online presence is consistent across platforms. Melissa also shares how to create blogs that bring in customers, turn reviews into conversion tools, and make it easier for people to understand exactly what you do. Get ready to strengthen your online visibility and become the go-to choice in your industry.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 How to help potential customers find and choose your business online.

05:45 How Google and AI use information across the internet to recommend businesses.

07:15 The visibility audit that can reveal what's stopping customers from finding you.

10:30 Tips to organize multiple brands and offers without confusing search engines.

13:15 Choosing the services you want your business to be known for.

14:00 What Google looks for when deciding which local businesses to show.

15:00 The Google Business Profile updates you shouldn't overlook.

18:15 Making your business message clear to potential customers.

20:30 Using reviews to strengthen your website's service pages.

22:30 How important is it to respond to reviews in Google?

25:45 Is blogging still worth it when AI can answer questions?

29:45 Ways to promote your blog and bring more people to your website.

32:00 3 steps you can take this week to improve your visibility on Google and AI.

33:30 How to make your business the go-to choice for the right customers.

Resources + Links

Get Melissa's FREE Google Business Profile workshop and visibility services HERE!

Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.

Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here!

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Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades

Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

Melissa Rose on LinkedIn: @msmelissarose

Are you burned out by your business, or have you simply outgrown what you built? In this episode, I sit down with Christina Galbato, coach, creator, and entrepreneur, to talk about walking away from an 8-figure business, navigating the uncertainty of a major pivot, and rebuilding around what actually feels aligned. We talk about recognizing when you’ve outgrown your old identity, following your curiosity when you lack clarity, and learning to distinguish fear from alignment. Christina also shares why authentic storytelling matters, how to create offers with more human connection, and what it takes to rebuild a business around the work you love. Get ready to rethink success, trust yourself through the messy middle, and give yourself permission to change direction.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Meet Christina Galbato and the evolution of her 8-figure business.

03:45 Are you burned out, or is it actually time to pivot?

06:30 Should you start with coaching or create an online course?

08:15 What happens when the business looks successful but no longer feels aligned?

13:15 Finding yourself again when you no longer know what you want.

15:00 Does a pivot require burning everything down and starting over?

19:15 Making the case for letting go of a successful business.

23:15 Building a personal brand that evolves without leaving your entire audience behind.

27:45 The financial reality of walking away from a successful business.

31:00 Testing new ideas to discover what fits your next chapter.

33:15 Creating a business model that supports the way you want to work.

39:00 Let your content strategy evolve with your life and energy.

42:30 The business mistakes Christina would handle differently today.

45:45 Trusting the feeling that something in your life or business needs to change.

Resources + Links

Check out Christina’s membership, The Conscious Creator, for coaching, content strategy, and community! Save $100 when you use code: CHC2026 HERE!

Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.

Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here!

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Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades

Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

Christina Galbato on IG: @christinagalbato

You don't need millions of followers to turn YouTube into one of your biggest business growth tools! But with YouTube's algorithm changing, you NEED to know what's actually working to get your content in front of the right people. I'm sitting down with Sean Cannell, CEO of Think Media, bestselling author of YouTube Secrets, and YouTube expert with over 4 million subscribers, to break down how to grow your visibility, attract potential customers, and create videos people actually want to watch. Sean is sharing his formula for hooking viewers, how AI is changing the way YouTube recommends your content, and the smart ways to build your online presence even if you hate being on camera. Plus, we're getting into his incredible journey from college dropout and Red Robin employee to building a massive media business, including the unexpected opportunities that started with making videos for just 13 kids. Whether you're starting from zero or ready to take your content to the next level, this episode is PACKED with strategies you can start using right now!

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In this episode, you will learn:

03:00 Meet Sean Cannell: From small-town college dropout to YouTube entrepreneur.

06:30 Do you really need a personal brand to grow a successful business?08:45 How to build your online presence when you hate being on camera.

10:15 YouTube vs. Instagram: Where should business owners focus their energy?

13:45 When to expand onto YouTube and build a brand that lasts.

15:45 How to get more mileage out of the content you're already creating.

17:30 Where to start with YouTube and video podcasting.

19:00 Sean's 3-part formula for creating videos people actually watch.

22:15 How to use AI and video trailers to improve your audience retention.

24:45 Is a professional recording studio worth the investment?

26:15 Simple camera, lighting, and branding upgrades to improve your videos.

29:00 Sean's unexpected journey from troubled teenager to video creator.

31:00 How to use YouTube to attract your first paying clients.

33:15 The power of learning by doing, even when you're starting from scratch.

36:00 How adversity and an unexpected opportunity led to Think Media.

39:45 Building a side hustle while working a full-time job.

Resources + Links

Get your copy of Sean’s book YouTube Secrets HERE

Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.

Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here!

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Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades

Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

Sean on YouTube: Think Media

You're getting visibility, but is it actually making you money? I used to think guest podcasting was just another way to grow my audience until Lori Harder showed me how to turn podcast interviews into a real sales channel. After using her strategy, I started attracting high-ticket clients from a single guest appearance, including opportunities worth $5,000 a month! In this episode, Lori, host of Earn Your Happy and creator of Million Dollar Guest, is breaking down exactly how to pitch podcasts that actually reach your ideal customers, become the guest everyone remembers, and strategically turn listeners into paying clients without sounding salesy. We're sharing the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching and appearing on podcasts, how to position your expertise so hosts WANT to book you, and the storytelling strategy that makes people excited to buy from you. If you're ready to get your business in front of new audiences and turn that exposure into actual revenue, this episode is your playbook.

Thank you to my sponsors:

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when appearing on podcasts.

03:30 How guest podcasting became a powerful sales channel I was overlooking.

06:00 What successful entrepreneurs get wrong about podcast interviews.

08:15 How to become a memorable guest who inspires listeners to take action.

11:00 How one podcast appearance brought me $5,000/month client opportunities.

13:30 How to choose the right podcasts to pitch and build your confidence.

16:30 The pitching mistakes that make podcast hosts reject your application.

21:00 How Lori's free media kit template helped me get better booking opportunities.

23:15 How to personalize your pitches to land your dream podcast interviews.

27:30 Interview prep to help guide the conversation toward your expertise.

31:00 The strategy that makes your entire podcast interview more effective.

33:00 Why storytelling and memorable sound bites are crucial to attract customers.

36:30 How to plan podcast clips that have greater potential to go viral.

40:30 How to turn podcast listeners into leads, customers, and sales.

44:00 Ways to position your expertise and naturally introduce your offer.

48:45 The key to selling throughout an interview without sounding salesy.

50:45 The 6-part framework behind Lori's Million Dollar Guest program.

54:30 Real examples of entrepreneurs generating $25K to $100K from podcast appearances.

57:15 The free resources to help you start getting booked and monetizing podcasts.

60:45 How guest podcasting can help you build authority beyond social media.

Resources + Links

Get Lori's FREE Media Kit Template: Stop sending generic podcast pitches that get ignored.

Download the Free Media Kit Template

Join Lori's FREE Live Training & learn how to use other people's podcasts to grow your authority, reach new audiences, and create more opportunities for sales.

Register for the Free Live Training

Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.

Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here!

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Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades

Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

Lori on IG: @loriharder

Are you chasing sales when the real opportunities could be sitting inside your network? In this episode, I sit down with Justin Colby, real estate entrepreneur and podcast host, to talk about building meaningful relationships, getting into the right rooms, and creating opportunities through genuine connection. We also dive into the mindset and discipline behind building the life you want, using podcasting to create visibility, and staying committed when results take time. Plus, Justin shares why building a business around happiness matters more than simply chasing money, freedom, or time. Get ready to rethink how you network, build, and define success.

Thank you to my sponsors:

Shopify: Launch your business before Black Friday. Go to ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ to start your free trial.

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Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to http://quince.com/chc. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

FreshBooks: Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months. Head to http://FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started.

Storyblocks: Head to http://Storyblocks.com/chc to access the human-made stock media library that's essential to my workflow.

In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Meet Justin Colby and the mindset that shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

05:00 How getting clear on what you want can change who you become.

07:30 Why discipline matters more than perfection when building a bigger life.

13:30 What changing your business model can do for your time, freedom, and growth.

15:15 The 4 areas that create a more well-rounded definition of success.

19:00 How becoming a parent changed Justin’s approach to relationships and sacrifice.

24:30 How podcasting helped Justin build visibility, relationships, and new opportunities.

28:00 Staying committed when the payoff takes years to arrive.

31:15 What can you do to find the right networking opportunities?

34:30 Why your network can become one of your most valuable business assets.

39:00 How can you network without making every conversation feel like a sales pitch?

43:45 The 30-day challenge for creating more opportunities through outreach.

46:30 Building a business around happiness, not just money and freedom.

50:00 How can creators turn an existing audience into new revenue?

53:15 What to do when growth requires you to step outside your comfort zone.

56:45 The belief and commitment it takes to keep going.

58:00 Knowing when to say no and stay focused on what matters most.

Resources + Links

Listen to Justin’s The Entrepreneur DNA podcast HERE

Listen to Justin’s The MORE Show podcast HERE

Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.

Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here!

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Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades

Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

Justin on IG: @thejustincolby