I’m a bit of a podcast junkie. Whether I’m driving or cooking, working out or walking, I’m probably listening to a podcast. It’s a great way to sharpen your skills while crossing off things on your to-do list!
1. Thrive Blogger Podcast- From branding to photography, the Thrive Blogger Podcast gets into the nitty gritty details of blogging. This podcast has tons of tips for sharpening your technical skills while also offering plenty of inspiration to keep you motivated!
My favorite episodes:
- 40. 7 Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Self Promotion
- 44. The Journey to Full-Time Blogger
- 107. How to Become a Successful Blogger (oh hey, that’s me!)
I wanted to share a few of my favorite podcasts for bloggers. There are some really great ones!
2. The Influencer Podcast- Julie Solomon, previously a New York Times Bestselling publicist, shares tons of marketing and branding tips for influencers. She interviews bloggers, authors, and business owners in a variety of industries and she always has actionable takeaways.
My favorite episodes:
- #120- All the YouTube Hacks You Need with Sunny Lenarduzzi
- #110- Never Struggle with Copy Again
- 1/#06- How to Strategically Work with Brands
3. Food Blogger Pro– Obviously this pretty specific to food bloggers but they actually do have a lot of episodes that would apply to any type of blog. From SEO and marketing tips to interviews with successful bloggers, each episode is packed with practical advice.
My favorite episodes:
- 223. Full Potential- Extracting All the Juice from Your Content
- 218. Monetization: Display Ad Strategy, Finding Your Sponsored Content Rate, and Affiliate Marketing for Bloggers
- 204. Company Structure- LLC’s, S-Corps, and Accounting, oh my!
- 118. How Discovering Your Brand Can Help You Grow with Gaby Dalkin
4. The Vine Podcast– This is a new podcast by web designer Madison Wetherill. She breaks down specific topics related to design and branding to help you improve your site in a really approachable way. If you want to learn more about branding and design but you’re not sure where to start, this podcast will be a huge help!
My favorite episodes:
- DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers
- Prepare Your Blog for Traffic Spikes
- How to Keep Your Branding Consistent
5. The Goal Digger Podcast– Jenna Kutcher is a marketing expert who shares tons of knowledge on her podcast. From interviews with other business owners to solo episodes where she shares her expertise, this is a great place to start if you want to sharpen your business skills as a blogger.
My favorite episodes:
- 301. 5 Things You Need To Do on Your Linkedin Profile Right Now
- 267. 5 Copy Fixes You Can Make Today
- 183. How-To Host A Challenge That Grows Your Biz for FREE
6. Blogging Unscripted– by Danielle Gervino. While there are only 13 episodes to binge, we’re eagerly awaiting more. Danielle tackles common questions like Instagram tips, staying organized, and how to leverage Pinterest!
My Favorite Episodes
- 3. 7 Strategies to Boost Your Instagram Engagement
- 9. Using Pinterest to Leverage Your Brand Potential
7. Simple Pin Podcast– Yes, this is a podcast all about Pinterest. That might sound boring but it’s packed with tactical ways to improve your Pinterest strategy. If you’re not using Pinterest to drive traffic to your blog, you’re missing out! And this podcast can help you strategically increase your reach, impressions, and traffic.
My favorite episodes:
- How One Pin Can Change Your Business
- How to Leverage Pinterest to Grow Your Email List
- Pinterest Visual Search is a Powerful SEO Tool