The Blogger Genius Podcast
Episodes
#110: Why Site Speed Can Hurt Your Blog and How to Fix It
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my husband, business partner, and tech extraordinaire, David, and I are talking about why site speed can hurt your blog and how to fi...
#109: How to Get Ahead of the Changes at Pinterest to Win on the Platform
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard? Pinterest is making changes. In today's podcast episode, Alisa Meredith, my dear friend and Pinterest expert, and I are talking about ...
#108: Want to Know What I've Learned Reaching 100+ Episodes?
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are doing something a little bit different today. I recently hit a podcasting milestone, so I decided to celebrate by sharing what I've learned rea...
#107: How to Write Successful Blog Posts Today
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with knowing how to write successful blog posts today? How about how to constantly create new content and still do all the other thing...
#106: How to Ride the Ups and Downs of Blogging
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is 2020 the year you are finally going to start an online business and follow your dreams? If so, you're going to want to listen in to my conversation...
#105: How to Go From Blogging Failure to Massive Success
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores how to go from a blogging failure to massive success, but before we launch in... Have you been dreaming of starting a WordPress ...
#104: How to Build a Seven-Figure Business Teaching Something You Already Know
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to learn how to build a seven-figure business teaching something you already know? If so, stay tuned to hear my conversation with Luisa Zh...
#103: Where Are the Opportunities With Changing Algorithms?
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do in a world of changing algorithms? Should you be directing people back to your blog instead of your social media platforms? Can you...
#102: How To Easily Profit From Your Niche
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you think that niching down cuts into your earnings, think again. We're talking about how to easily profit from your niche. As you know, I've been ...
#101: Explode Your Traffic Using These Simple SEO Tips (Rebroadcast)
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one of my most popular of 2019, which is why I'm rebroadcasting it here. My guest on the show is Jeff Hawley. He is an SEO guru who wo...
#100: 6 Easy Hacks To Get More Traffic To Your Blog (Rebroadcast)
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As bloggers, our number one need is traffic. We all know it, and yet sometimes, we try to talk ourselves out of it. We think we can grow our blogs and...
#099: The Cheapest Way to Get Started with Facebook Ads
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for the cheapest way to get started with Facebook ads? If so, you're going to want to listen in today because I have my very own Faceb...
#098: How to Build a Successful Creative Business
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of being an entrepreneur? Are you creative and long to build a business around your skills? You're going to love my newest episode. Kayla...
#097: How to Grow a Seven-Figure Business by Listening to Your Audience
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, my guest, Brooke Riley, and I are talking about how to grow a seven-figure business by listening to your audience. And for Brooke, that audienc...
#096: How to Find New Productivity Hacks that Work for You!
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity is something I am always thinking about and trying to learn more about because I know that it is crucial to growing my business. So in th...
#095: How to Work With Brands from a Blogging Expert
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As bloggers, we are always looking for new ways to add income streams to our businesses. Sponsored posts are a popular way to do just that. But first,...
#094: How To Use Social Media To Grow Relationships And Engagement
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If I say the words, "social media," what comes to mind? Does it fill you with a sense of dread because you're overwhelmed trying to figure out what yo...
#093: How to Grow Enormous Facebook and Instagram Pages in Two Years
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard that blogging is dead? Or that regular folks can't build large social media followings anymore? Well, today's guest on the podcast is...
#092: How to Boost Your Blog Income During the Holidays
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to boost your blog income during the holidays, because it is not too late! This post will help you put a plan in place to increase your ...
#091: How to Increase Your Passive Income with Ads on Your Blog
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As bloggers, it can be tricky to know how to use ads on your site, what ads you should use, and what types of content will bring you the most ad reven...
#090: How To Use YouTube to Market your Business Successfully
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube has a huge presence online today, and it's not just for watching videos anymore. YouTube is actually the second largest search engine in the w...
#088: Advanced Email Marketing Strategies You Need to Know
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a blogger, I'm sure it isn't news to you that you need an email list. This post is all about taking your email marketing to the next level with the...
#089: Everything You Need to Know to Write a Book
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if you can write a book, how to get it published, or whether to sell it as an ebook? Well, you're in luck because this post and podc...
#087: How to Build a Business By Solving Your Community's Problems
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you could really make money on the Internet? I've got a solution for you. I'm going to share how to make money by solving yo...
#086: How to Make Money on Etsy
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Etsy is a great marketplace for selling handmade goods. But you need to how to make money on Etsy to win. One of the major advantages of selling on Et...
#085: How to Best Optimize Your Blog's About Page
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have my good friend (and Community Manager at MiloTree), Paula Rollo, back on the podcast to talk about how to best optimize your blog's About...
#084: How to WIN at Selling Digital Products Online
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you sell products, or you are thinking about creating products to sell, today's episode is the episode for you. Selling products involves learnin...
#083: New Strategies For Making Money with Affiliates
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am talking about new strategies for making money with affiliates with Chelsea Clarke. Chelsea, founder of the website, HerPaperRoute, helps en...
#082: How to Kill it at Copywriting with Cole Shafer
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to know how to kill it at copywriting, read on... Contrary to popular belief, you can't just build an online business and hope people will...
#081: How to Be Self-Taught and Build an Online Empire with Laura Fuentes
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I interviewed today's guest, Laura Fuentes, about a year ago on the show. The interview was one of my most popular ever! Laura is the creator of MOMab...
#080: How to Think About Branding Yourself and Your Business
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, MiloTree Community Manager and my friend, Paula Rollo, is back on the show and we are talking about how to think about branding yourself and ...
#079: How to Make Six Figures Using Affiliate Marketing with Angela Davis (Rebroadcast)
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Davis from the blog, Frugal Living NW, is an affiliate expert. She's sharing how to make six figures using affiliate marketing. And the best pa...
#078: How to Shortcut Your Pinterest Strategy and Succeed with Tori Tait (Rebroadcast)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's podcast episode, I thought I'd dig into our archives and reshare one of our most downloaded Blogger Genius episodes ever! The reason t...
#077: How to Be Authentic on YouTube and Make a Great Living with Amanda Muse
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is YouTuber, Amanda Muse. The thing I find fascinating about Amanda is that she does things her own way. We're talking about how to be a...
#076: How to Get People to Want What You're Selling with Spencer Lum
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Spencer Lum, owner of ExtraBold. Spencer teaches how to get people to want what you're selling, by meeting them where they are and...
#075: How to Boost Your Business with Digital Ads with Jessica Gleim & Amy Christie
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world, as a blogger or creative entrepreneur, you need a creative marketing strategy to get your site found. In this episode, we're talking...
#074: What It's Really Like Being a Travel Blogger with Tammilee Tillison
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Tammilee Tillison, a travel and lifestyle blogger. I think you will find it interesting to hear what she has to say about bloggi...
#073: How to Up Your SEO Game to Get Even More Traffic with Camille Whiting
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am chatting with Camille Whiting from the blog, Friday We're in Love, about how to use analytics to up your SEO game to get even...
#072: How to Make Promoted Pins Work for You With Monica Froese
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I have my friend, Monica Froese from Redefining Mom on the show. She will be sharing all things promoted pins and how to make promoted pins wor...
#071: How to Cope with Entrepreneur Burnout
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have Paula Rollo back on the show to talk about burnout. If you are an entrepreneur, burnout is part of everyday life. In this episode, we're ...
#070: Crush Email Marketing and Grow Sales with Matt Molen
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an online marketer, you know the importance of your email list. As they say, the money is in your email list. Our guest this week is Matt Mo...
#069: How to Get Traffic From Video on Pinterest with Kristen McDonnell
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pinterest continues to make changes to their platform for the good of the user. The latest update is video. Yes, you can now upload video pins to Pint...
#068: How to Explode Your Traffic Using Simple SEO Tips with Jeff Hawley
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SEO, otherwise known as "search engine optimization" (how Google finds your blog), is a constant buzzword in online business. If you don't have good S...
#067: Easy Hacks To Get More Traffic To Your Blog
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As bloggers, our number one need is traffic. We all know it, and yet sometimes, we try to talk ourselves out of it. We think we can grow our blogs and...
#066: How to Stay Focused as an Entrepreneur with Stephanie Uchima-Carney
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As an entrepreneur, do you find yourself chasing every new idea you hear about, to the detriment of your current business? As an entrepreneur, do you ...
#065: How to Keep Your Pinterest Account Safe with Alisa Meredith
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For most bloggers, Pinterest is one of the top tools in our arsenal for getting traffic to our blogs. So it's important to know how keep your Pinteres...
#064: How to Grow a Wildly Successful Business by Serving Your Audience with Crystal Paine
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom, host of the Crystal Paine Show podcast, and a New York Times bestselling author. Over ...
#063: How to Boost Your Engagement on Instagram
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There seems to be a lot of confusion over how to use Instagram for your blog. Instagram doesn't tend to lend itself to driving traffic so what's the p...
#062: How to Make Serious Money as an Instagram Influencer
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking to make serious money as an Instagram influencer, this is the episode for you. Today my guest is Maria Koutsogianni from the blog, ...
#061: How to Make it in E-Commerce Today with Lars Hundley
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're curious about diverse income streams, our guest expert this week, Lars Hundley, is perfect for you. He has an e-commerce business called Cle...
Episode 060: How To Know When To Scale Your Business
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As business owners, we are all looking to make a profit from our businesses. If you're going to spend hours, days, months, and even years trying to gr...
#059: What You Need to Know NOW to Get More Traffic From Pinterest with Kate Ahl
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this post, we're delving into what you need to know NOW to get more traffic from Pinterest. What's Working Now with All of Pinterest's New Updates ...
#58: How to Overcome Burnout as an Entrepreneur with Jason Zook
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in how to overcome burnout as an entrepreneur, this post is for you. Most people outside of the online world have little understa...
#057: Why Linkedin Is The New Facebook With Deepak Shukla
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 57 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today, Deepak Shukla, our SEO expert, is back on the show talking about why LinkedIn is the new F...
#055: How to Design and Manufacture a Product with Nicole Ketchum
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 55 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today my guest is Nicole Ketchum, the designer behind the acrylic chandelier craze. In this epi...
#054: [UPDATED AUDIO] How Social Media Can Build Your Business with Coley Arnold & Lindsey Holt
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 54 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm talking with Coley Arnold and Lindsey Holt, founders of Junk in the Trunk Vintage Marke...
#053: Powerful and Easy Pinterest Tips from Pinterest Insider, Tori Tait
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 53 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm interviewing Tori Tait from ToriTait.com. If you want powerful and easy Pinterest ti...
#052: What Are Simple Technical Mistakes Bloggers Make with Andrew Wilder
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 52 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm interviewing Andrew Wilder from the site NerdPress, previously known as The Blog Tutor....
#051: How To Build A Vibrant Online Community with Gina Bianchini
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 51 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. This week my guest is Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, an online platform to h...
#050: Jillian in the Hot Seat -- Hear Her Business Secrets
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The tables are turned in this episode. Paula Rollo, community manager of MiloTree and founder of Beauty Through Imperfection, is interviewing me! I th...
#049: How To Get Brands to Pay You What You're Worth with Courtney Whitmore (Rebroadcast)
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Since it's getting toward the end of the year, today is December 24th, what I thought I'd do for this episode was go back into my archives and I would...
#048: How to WIN with YouTube with Meredith Marsh
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm interviewing Meredith Marsh, YouTuber and creator of the blog, VidProMom. In this episode, we explore how to win with YouTube! We talk about...
#047: One New Strategy that Will Grow Your Traffic with Deepak Shukla
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I've got Deepak Shukla back on the podcast for Part 2. Deepak runs an SEO agency called Pearl Lemon, and he is an expert in SEO. Today we are ta...
#046: How To Monetize And Grow A Lifestyle Blog with Melissa Johnson
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Melissa Johnson from the blog, Best Friends for Frosting. Melissa has built one of the most beautiful and successful lifestyle blogs...
#045: How to Easily Find Lucrative Jobs Working From Home with Max Bond
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is Max Bonds from the blog, Tried and True Mom Jobs. With her blog. Max shows moms how to easily find lucrative jobs working from h...
#044: How To Get More Pinterest Traffic by Crushing the Pinterest Algorithm with Jennifer Priest
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Jennifer Priest from the blog, Smart Fun DIY, and the social media marketing firm, Smart Creative Social. Jennifer shares awesom...
#043: How to Grow an Online Business in the Wellness Space with Kara Maria Ananda
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Kara Maria Ananda from KaraMariaAnanda.com. Kara is an expert in the healing and wellness space, and has built her successful online...
#042: How to Get to 6.6 Million Pageviews in 2 Years of Blogging with Caroline Simmons
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode demonstrates that it is possible to get to 6.6 million pageviews in 2 years of blogging, because Caroline Simmons of Swaddles N Bottles d...
#041: How to WIN at Working with Brands with Jenny Melrose
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wait until you hear today's episode. I'm interviewing Jenny Melrose from The Melrose Family and JennyMelrose.com. Jenny is an expert on how to win wor...
#040: How To Grow Your Business Using Pinterest with Divine Mwimba
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm interviewing Divine Mwimba from the blog, Ladies Make Money Online. Divine shares all her tips on how to grow your business using Pinterest....
#039: What NOT to Do as a Blogger with Sarah Cook
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking to Sarah Cook, from the blog, Sustainable Cooks. This conversation is all about what not to do as a blogger. Sarah made all the mist...
#038: How to Gain Mega Free Traffic with the SEO Skyscraper Technique with Deepak Shukla
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, my guest is Deepak Shukla from the SEO agency, Pearl Lemon. We take a deep dive into SEO strategy. If you want to learn how to gain mega free t...
#037: How to Make Even More Money with Advanced Affiliate Marketing Tactics with Paula Rollo
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm back with my friend, and MiloTree Community Manager, Paula Rollo. Paula is an affiliate marketing pro. She's back on the show to share her ...
#036: How to Know When You Need to Pivot Your Business with Nicole Culver
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Nicole Culver, founder of the food company, Blissful Eats, and creator of her own business consulting and coaching business. In this...
#035: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself Legally as an Influencer With Danielle Liss
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, my guest is Danielle Liss, lawyer and founder of Hashtag Legal, a law firm specializing in online business. In this interview, Danielle and I...
#034: How to Make a Family Income as a Food Blogger with Stephanie Parker
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is Stephanie Parker from the popular food blog, Plain Chicken. In this episode we talk about how Stephanie started Plain Chicken as...
#033: How to Be a Super Successful Creative Entrepreneur with Gabrielle Blair
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You never know who you're going to get into a Lyft with at a conference. Lucky for me, it was Gabrielle Blair from the blog, Design Mom, and founder o...
#032: How To Win On Instagram NOW With Sue B. Zimmerman
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm talking with Instagram expert, Sue B. Zimmerman. We talk about how to win on Instagram NOW -- what's working and what's not. Listen to me i...
#031: How to Make Serious Money with Affiliate Marketing with Angela Davis
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Davis from the blog, Frugal Living NW, makes over six figures a year and works part time. She does this all with affiliate marketing. In this e...
#030: The Easiest Ways to Make Money as a Blogger with Monica Froese (Part 2)
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Part 2 interview with Monica Froese from the blog, Redefining Mom, we delve into the easiest ways to make money as a blogger. If you're trying...
#029: How to Start a New Business When You're A New Mom with Monica Froese (Part 1)
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This interview with Monica Froese, from the blog, Redefining Mom, gets real. We discuss how motherhood changes us from the inside out, and sometimes i...
#028: How Starting a Blog Can Lead to Multiple Book Deals With KariAnne Wood
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with KariAnne Wood from the blog, Thistlewood Farms. KariAnne is a DIY and interior design blogger, but really she's an excellent st...
#027: How to Start a Blog with Your Friend with Cara Newhart and C.J. Oldenkamp
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm doing my first two-on-one interview with Cara Newhart and C.J. Oldenkamp, founders of My Haute Society, a community for bloggers, and are bo...
Episode 026: How to Go From Hobby to Business with Abeer Rizvi
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm interviewing Abeer Rizvi, from the blog, Cake Whiz. In this episode, Abeer shares how to go from hobby to business, and all the steps she ...
#025: Why You Need To Treat Your Business Like A Business From The Start with Kate Kordsmeier
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm interviewing Kate Kordsmeier, from the blog, Root + Revel. Kate and I discuss why you need to treat your business like a business from the...
#024: How to Sell to Moms by Being a Giver with Laura Fuentes (Part 2)
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm returning with Part 2 of my chat with Laura Fuentes, creator of MOMables, food plans for moms. In this episode, we talk about how to sell to...
#023: How to Start a Business by Solving a Problem for Moms (Part 1)
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Laura Fuentes creator of MOMables, food plans to moms. Our discussion was all about how to start a business by solving a problem for...
#022: How To Grow A Successful Ecommerce Business with Cristina Auffant
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Cristina Auffant from the online party supply store, Via Blossom. In this episode we talk about how to grow a success ecommerce busi...
#021: How To Set Up An Easy and Effective Email Sales Funnel with Kate Doster (Part 2)
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm back with Part 2 in my interview with email marketing strategist, Kate Doster. In this episode we delve deep into online sales. We discuss ...
#020: Why Email Marketing is Exciting and Easy with Kate Doster (Part 1)
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with Kate Doster, email marketing strategist and very fun guest. Kate is here to explain why email marketing is exciting and easy. A...
#019: How to Get Started with Promoted Pins on Pinterest with Alisa Meredith
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with Alisa Meredith, Content Marketing Manager at Tailwind, and owner of Alisa Meredith Marketing. If you were wondering how to get ...
#018: How To Be Successful On Social Media With Maggy Woodley
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with Maggy Woodley, founder of the blog, Red Ted Art.This is a fascinating conversation where Maggy shares how to be successful on s...
#017: How To Use Facebook to Really Grow Your Business with Rachel Miller
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with Rachel Miller, viral marketer and founder of Moolah Marketing. She teaches people how to use Facebook to really grow your busi...
#016: How to Start a Successful Online Business with Leslie Samuel
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with Leslie Samuel from the blog, Become a Blogger. Leslie and I break it down step-by-step how to start a successful online busines...
#015: How to Hire the Right People to Grow Your Business Faster with Kevin Espiritu
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking with Kevin Espiritu from the blog, Epic Gardening. Kevin and I discuss how to hire the right people to grow your business faster, t...
#014: How to Build a Successful Business with Your Boyfriend with Kate Erickson
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 014 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Kate Erickson, from Entrepreneurs on Fire. In this episode, Kate and I discuss how...
#013: What Bloggers Need to Know to WIN at Getting Free Traffic from Google with David Christopher
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 012 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is David Christopher, Director of Marketing and Growth at Tailwind, and an SEO and di...
#012: How to Expand Your Business Using Group Boards on Pinterest with Kim Vij
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 012 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Kim Vij from the blog, The Educators' Spin on It. The Educators' Spin on It has cl...
#011: How To Get Brands to Pay You What You're Worth with Courtney Whitmore
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 011 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Courtney Whitmore from the blog, Pizzazzerie. Courtney is not just a blogger, she'...
#010: How to Create Products People Want with Becky Mansfield
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 010 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Becky Mansfield from the blog, Your Modern Family. Becky is one of the most talent...