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(For some reason, WordPress isn’t loading the file correctly. Click here to listen to this episode if the player isn’t working for you.) Smart. Inspiring. These are two words I’d use to describe Sarah MacKenzie. She took her blog to the next level by understanding her audience and matching up her talents and knowledge with their needs. In this episode we talk about how she did that as well as how and why she started her podcast. The next 30 minutes are packed with great content. Grab your headphones and join us! In This Episode You’ll Hear… How to transition your blog to the next level Encouragement to step out of your comfort zone Ideas on how to monetize on your blog Click the play button in the post or grab your favorite podcast app and join us for a chat! Tweet to Inspire: “Just start, or do the the thing that is going to commit you and you’ll figure the rest out. ” -@amlovelythings on @HowTheyBlog –> http://ctt.ec/cowf6 Quick Links Rescue Time Accidental Creative podcast Connect with Sarah Blog: Amongst Lovely Things Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Pinterest tripled her blog traffic. Today, Rebekah Hoffer, shares how being intentional with Pinterest impacted her blog growth and how we can harness the power of this popular platform for our own online ventures. In This Episode You’ll Hear… A simple 3 step strategy to grow your Pinterest following When the best times to pin on Pinterest How to invest more time in your Pinterest strategy and exactly where to start Click the play button in the post or grab your favorite podcast app and join us for a chat! Tweet to Inspire: “Blog like you are already significant. Own your awesome, no matter your numbers.” – @SimplyRebekah on @HowTheyBlog –> http://ctt.ec/8cMW6 Quick Links Viraltag Viralwoot Ahalogy Voxer Rich pins Connect with Rebekah Blog: Simply Rebekah Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

If you’ve ever thought your blog topic was too niche or too general to turn into a business, think again. In this episode of the How They Blog podcast you’ll learn how Trina Holden turned yogurt into a business. Yep, yogurt. Grab your headphones and join us for a chat! Connect with Trina Holden Blog: TrinaHolden.com Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Blogging balance is not about doing it all, it’s about knowing what works for you and what you do best. Anne Bogel is on the show with me today and we are talking about how blogging fits in between her job, being a wife and mom and homeschooling. Whether all or none of those labels apply to you, you’ll be able to glean good tips from the insight she shares about balance, decision making and prioritizing. Grab your headphones and join us for a chat! Connect with Anne Blog: Blog Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Show Links Anne’s book: How She Does It: An everywoman’s guide to breaking old rules, getting creative, and making time for work in your actual, everyday life. 5 reasons it’s helpful to know your personality type (with a free quiz at the bottom!) Let’s talk about highly sensitive people The Definitive Guide to Pride and Prejudice on Film Jack’s cancer story. How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

You’re going to learn from the best today. Seriously, Erin Odom and Ryan and Stephanie Langford are some of the best minds in blogging. I’m always so impressed with the professionalism and integrity of every project they do. Their Ultimate-Bundles.com site has been a smashing success for them, their authors and the readers (where else can you get such a HUGE collection of resources for such a small price?). Today you’ll learn about working with others (even your spouse!) on projects, discover helpful collaboration tools, get involved in a GREAT (and free) resource for marketing wisdom and hear the perfect motto for building online community. Grab your headphones and join us for a chat! Quick Links Click here to learn about Ultimate-Bundles.com.(Bundle sale is over) Click here to visit Stephanie’s blog. Click here to visit Erin’s blog. How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Today, I’m talking with blogger and business owner Laura Smith about how we can develop the habit of taking action. The truth is, most of know have a good idea about WHAT we need to do, we just have a hard time actually doing it. I’ve been incredibly impressed by how she consistently learns and then does. It’s a simple, but powerful tool for any successful blogger. Listen and learn how she makes things happen! Connect with Laura Smith Blog: IheartPlanners.com Social media: Facebook Pinterest Instagram Take Action Now How will you take action on what you learned in today’s episode? Click here to share. How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Did you know there are writing techniques that can help you connect more deeply with your blog readers? Did you know blog writing is different than the writing you learned in school? Yep, it’s true. Listen and learn from today’s show with Denise Hughes. It’s not about finding your voice, it’s about developing it. – @denisejhughes Click To Tweet Quick Links Denise’s books: 1. Passport to Prose 2. On Becoming a Better Writer Recommended books: 1. Bird by Bird – by Anne Lamott 2. On Writing Well – by William Zinsser 3. The Elements of Style – by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White Connect with Denise Hughes Blog: DeniseJHughes.com Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Not sure what kind of content goes on your blog and what should go in your email newsletter? Never fear. Kat is here. In this episode of the podcast, Lauren Hlushak asks that very question and I share the 5 kinds of content you can use in your newsletter that range from “set it and forget it” content to content that requires a bit more work but can yield huge results. Quick Links MadMimi Email Service AmyLynnAndrews.com The Declare Conference How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

If you don’t already have an email giveaway or a “welcome gift” for your email subscribers, I highly recommend it. My email list is the foundation of everything I do online. In this Q & A session of the podcast Tim Aton asks how to dream up and create an email giveaway that subscribers will actually want. I’ll share how I’ve created my giveaways and give you a tip on how to create a surefire winner that your subscribers will love. Over the course of the summer (and hopefully beyond) I’ll be offering these shorter and very specific podcasts that will answer your questions. If you have a question you’d like answered, click here to leave a message (be sure to include your name and blog.) How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Today I’m chatting with my friend Crystal Stine again and this time we are talking all about how powerful Conferences can be for your blog growth. Speaking of blog growth, don’t miss this blogging bundle that my Blog Planning Kit is featured in this week. There are some great resources in there for you! Conferences are one of my favorite things about blogging. I love meeting friends in real life that I’ve only known online – you create seemingly instant friendships who share your same love for writing and blogging. Today we’re talking about how why we feel conferences are worth it, and how to take advantage of a conference even if you can’t afford to attend! Today’s Blogging Wisdom Tip #1: The reward is worth the expense Going to conferences gives you the opportunity to meet other people who share your passions and helps you create community to help take your writing and your blogging to the next level. The information you receive at the conference is only the beginning – the connections you make will continue to be a valuable resource long after you’ve gone home. Tip #2: Conference tips Plan for swag! Pack an extra empty bag to take home all the generous gifts from the conference sponsors. Take time to meet with the sponsors to see how their programs can help you help your readers change the world. Know yourself. It’s okay to have your own room and plan alone time if you’re an introvert. Tweet to Inspire: “You’ll never regret pretending to be extroverted & meeting more people” – @CrystalStine on @HowTheyBlog –> http://wp.me/p2X9YP-UR Tip #3: How to attend without actually attending Can’t afford to go to a conference? Follow the hashtag on Twitter and Instagram and connect with attendees, ask questions, and take advantage of what they’re learning, too! Purchase the conference recordings afterward to hear all sessions and keynotes from home. Quick Links Allume Declare Connect with GUEST Blog: Crystal Stine Social media: Twitter Pinterest Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast New to podcasts? Click here to discover how simple it is to listen and learn.       

Today, I'm chatting with my good friend Crystal Stine. She is a blogger and community manager at Incourage.me. We talk all about why we need to focus as well as why we need to take blogging breaks. We also share some of our favorite tools to help you balance blogging and life.       

Erin Odom has accomplished so much in the 3 years she's been blogging. Not only has she built her own successful blog, but she also started an incredibly successful joint venture business with Stephanie Langford. In this interview we talk a lot about how she is learning to maximize her use of Pinterest and how she has actually grown her Facebook audience and engagement since the algorithm change (what?!), but I think a huge key to her success is what you'll hear in between our social media conversation.       

Today we are talking business. Jessi Connolly is taking us behind the scenes of her blog, her online shop and into how she and her husband manage all their online endeavors. I was fascinated and could have chatted with Jessi for hours. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out my interview with her on my InspiredToAction.com podcast. Jessi and I are also both speaking at the Declare Conference in August. We'd love to see you there!       

What is the fundamental element of success online? Action. In this episode we are talking about the simple power of starting and having a default toward action. Hayley Morgan knows a thing or two about starting online projects AND following through. Listen to her story and learn what has helped her create successful ebooks, a […]       

Tired of sifting through online photos for the perfect blog pic? Try taking your own. David Molnar's photography has been featured by Pepsi, American Idol, The New York Times and many more national media outlets and music artists. Today, he is going to share simple tips on how to your your phone to capture great photos for your blog.       

This past year, Stephanie Langford ran her successful blog, KeeperOfTheHome.org, while traveling around the world with her husband and 4 children. What?! You heard right. I can barely blog from the same spot every single day...how did she get it all done in the midst of lots of change and travel? Listen and find out.       

Every blogger deals with it at some point or another - blogging burnout. Reader Brett Wilson is featured in today's episode as she asks how we can deal with it, avoid it and maintain our passion for what we do online. Grab your headphones and join us for this episode!       

If there is a cornerstone to blogging, mastermind groups are it. Today we're talking to Trina Holden about how to ask people to be part of a mastermind group, why they're important, and how mastermind groups will help your blog excel. Get ready to listen with your "brave ears" on!       

In this podcast I share with you the power of getting stuff done. There is so much information coming at us every day about what to do as bloggers, and today we're going to address some of my most frequently asked questions about time management, self doubt & growing your audience. And be sure to listen all the way to the end for a special challenge & giveaway!       

One of my primary goals for this site is to help you build a blog that makes a difference. Today's guest has done just that. Lisa-Jo Baker is a wife, mom, author and blogger. She has rallied her readers and accomplished some amazing things. She worked hard and didn't let fear get in her way. In this episode of the podacst Lisa-Jo will share some of the key lessons she's learned along the way.