The Ultimate Blog Podcast
Episodes
Should You Start a Podcast or Blog First?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you start a blog or a podcast first? It’s Amy here and I have a solo coming at you. I am giving you the benefits of both blogging and podcast...
4 Tips to Capitalize on Viral Content with Ann Kent
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wanting your blog posts to go viral? We’re guessing if you’re listening to this episode, you are! We have Ann Kent, registered dietitian a...
Creating an Intentional Experience With Email Marketing with Kyle Adams
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have Kyle Adams, ConvertKit’s Creator Growth Manager on the podcast to share more about email marketing and why it’s such a crucial marketing t...
Downshifting from Corporate Career to Full-Time Blogger with Zhen Zhou
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are chatting with Zhen Zou from Greedy Girl Gourmet, as she shares about how she downshifted from corporate career to full-time blogger. Zhen’s j...
How Do You Know When to Hire Someone with Allie Stewart
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to hire someone in your blogging business? We have Allie Stewart, a certified Director of Operations and Online Business Manager on to shar...
5 Things You Can Do Today to Start Your Blog Tomorrow
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are ready to start your blog, we are giving our 5 top tips on this episode! Between deciding on your niche and having the right mindset and all...
Improving Your Email Deliverability with Alyssa Dulin from ConvertKit
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have Alyssa Dulin, the leader of the Creator Growth Team at ConvertKit, on the show to share about improving your email deliverability. We define e...
Misconceptions of Blogging with Cortney Sparkman
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cortney Sparkman is back on the show today! If you haven’t checked out episode 85, be sure to take al listen to that one too! Cortney shares about h...
Blogging with AI: What You Need to Know with Collin Tate
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tried out AI with your blog? Collin Tate, SEO manager at ConvertKit, is here sharing more about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Pinterest for Bloggers with Kayla Watkins
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you utilizing Pinterest for your blog? We interviewed Kayla Watkins, a Pinterest Strategist. She shares tips on marketing on Pinterest to your tar...
Food Bloggers: How to Utilize SEO & Keyword Research to Grow Your Blog with Natasha Levai
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a food blogger who wants to learn more about SEO? Today we are joined by Natasha Levai, a food blogger in the gluten-free niche. She has a blo...
What We Would Tell Ourselves As Beginner Bloggers
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are sharing with you the things that we would go back and tell ourselves as beginner bloggers. Although it’s important to not dwell on the...
Freelancing, Growth Mindset, and Authentic Entrepreneurship with Kirsti McNabney
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we have Kirsti McNabney on the show to talk more about freelancing as another stream of income in your blogging business. Kirsti...
Monetizing Your Blog with Digital Content and Courses with Molly Keyser
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to monetize your blog using digital content and courses? Well, today’s episode is a great one for you! On today’s episode, we are jo...
Secrets to Keyword Research Success with Aleka Shunk
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wanting to learn more about keyword research for your blog? Today, we brought on Aleka Shunk to share more about keyword research with you. Al...
Tips for Success: Getting on an Ad Network with Heather Tullos from Mediavine
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a blogger who wants to learn more about getting on an ad network? This episode is just for you! In today's episode, we have Heather Tullo...
The Benefits of a Blogging Community with Ultimate Blog Membership Students
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a blogger looking for a community? In this episode, we hear more from four of our Ultimate Blog Membership students. They all share more about...
DIY, Home & Garden Blogging with Jennifer Howard
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wanting to niche down into a DIY, home and garden blogger? Today, we are joined by Jennifer Howard to shed some light on the home and garden n...
Getting Started with Video on Your Blog with Danielle Wallace
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about adding video to your blog? Today, we are joined by Danielle Wallace to talk about all things video for bloggers. Danielle is a ...
What I've Learned in 10 Years of Blogging with LaKita Anderson
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can you learn from 10 years of blogging? Today, we are joined by LaKita Anderson to talk all about her blogging journey over the last 10 years. L...
Organizing Your Blog For Success
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! Today, we are talking all about organizing your blog business. If you have goals and you are wanting your...
Tips for Working with Brands with Courtney Paige
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do bloggers make money? Today, we are talking about money and working with brands with Courtney Paige, the friendly face behind the food blog A ...
Nurturing Your Email List with Amy Katz
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how important email marketing is for your blog? Amy Katz joins us today to talk about the importance of email marketing. On today's e...
How To Use Categories On Your Blog
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Jennifer here today and I am going to share with you how to set up categories correctly on your self...
Mastering Contracts and Negotiations: Empowering Bloggers in Brand Collaborations with Rob Finkelstein
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to tackle the world of legal contracts and feel confident in your negotiations with brands? Today, Rob Finkelstein is here to share more about t...
How Using Video on Instagram Skyrocketed Growth with Cari Garcia from FatGirlHedonist
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Cari Garcia is joining us to talk all about Instagram, a topic we don’t normally touch on. Cari is a licensed clinical social worker turned...
Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Cynthia Christensen
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are excited to chat with one of our old Ultimate Blog Bootcamp students, Cynthia Christensen, about where she is now in her blogging journey...
Keep Creating! Scaling Your Content Business with Books with Matt Briel
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for other ways to monetize your brand and your blog? Today, we are joined by Matt Briel, the Vice President of Marketing and Communica...
Important Tips for a Lifestyle Blog
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Amy here and today I am sharing four foundational tips to help you if you are wanting to start a l...
Finding Your Target Audience with Erin Trusner Fischer
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know who your target audience is? Today, we are excited to have Erin Trusner Fischer, the owner of Trusner Designs, join us to talk about how t...
Preparing for the Summer Slump in Blogging
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are talking all about the summer slump and how to navigate through those summer months when traffic to your site slows down. We want to as...
Affiliate Contracts with Berkley Sweetapple
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to welcome back Berkley Sweetapple, a business and trademark attorney, to talk all about the legal side of working with brands in terms...
Why Wordpress is Best for Bloggers with Grayson Bell
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grayson Bell, owner of iMark Interactive is joining us today to talk about all things WordPress. iMark Interactive is a Wordpress support and developm...
Time Management & Productivity Tips with Jaimee Campanella
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are talking all about time. Joining us is Jaimee Campanella, a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents,...
4 Ways to Increase Visibility with Emily Aborn
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part of being a blogger means being visible to people. Today, we have Emily Aborn on the show to talk all about visibility and how you can use it to p...
How Your Thoughts Can Be Roadblocks and How to Change Them with Jessie Theulen
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset is a huge part of blogging. Today, Jessie Theulen is here with us to talk about demoting your inner critic and setting yourself up with a posi...
Why We Use ConvertKit
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there and welcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Jennifer here and today I am sharing the reasons why we use ConvertKit to manage a...
The Blueprint for Creating E-books with Jordan Smith
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to welcome back Jordan Smith to the podcast! Jordan is a former student of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, a course that we have designe...
How Systems Can Build Success with Kaci Ackerman
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are excited to have Kaci Ackerman, a ClickUp and systems expert, on the show! Kaci helps people save time and build efficiency in their busin...
Do you need an LLC for your blog with Andrea Sager
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Sager, a small business attorney and owner of Legalpreneur is here with us today to share all about LLC’s. If you aren’t sure whether an...
The Best Blog Marketing Ideas
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Amy here today and I am going to talk with you about the best blog marketing ideas. If you are loo...
How To Use Pinterest to Grow Your Blog in 2023 with Kate Ahl
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you use Pinterest to grow your blog in 2023? Today we welcome back our friend Kate Ahl, Pinterest guru and owner of Simple Pin Media to talk a...
Choosing Your Best Business Life with Jen Potter
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Jen Potter, a serial entrepreneur and venture builder. Jen currently owns and operates four businesses and helps other people c...
Importance of a Privacy Policy with Berkley Sweetapple
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the basics of what a blogger needs on their website in order to be protected? Berkley Sweetapple, a business and trademark attorney who wo...
Email Sequences with Allea Grummert
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a welcome sequence in your email marketing? On today’s episode we welcome back Allea Grummert where we talk specifically about email s...
Blogging as a Business
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with you about creating a mindset in which you treat your blog like a business. Whether you are looking to blog as a hobby or r...
Content, Connection, and Getting Back to the Basics
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome back to another episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Amy here today and I have a solo episode for you. It’s an ex...
What is the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp?
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp? In this episode, we are breaking down exactly what the bootcamp is and what you can expect when you sign up. If yo...
Promoting your blog on LinkedIn and creating intentional relationships through social media with Brittany Miller
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve brought Brittany Miller on the podcast today to chat more about promoting your blog on LinkedIn. Brittany is a social media consultant coach a...
Goal Setting for the New Year
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we are talking with you about goal setting for 2023.Whether you are an experienced blogger or brand new, we believe that goal set...
Setting up website themes with Lauren Dierschke of Restored 316
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we are chatting with Lauren Dierschke of Restored 316 about website themes. We chat with Lauren about what website themes are inc...
How to audit your own website
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Jennifer today and I am sharing with you how to audit your own website. Auditing your own website is going to help you identify any issues that...
Success Story: Kristina Cadelina on blogging while also working a full-time job
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are interviewing one of our Ultimate Blog Bootcamp students about her blogging journey. Kristina Cadelina joined the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp i...
How Google web stories can benefit your blog with Lauren Casolaro
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of Google web stories? Did you know that they can benefit your blog whether you are a new blogger or have been a blogger for years...
Email Marketing with Allea Grummert
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use email marketing along with your blog? Today on the podcast we have Allea Grummert talking about one of our favorite blogging subjects - ema...
Diversifying your blog business
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about diversifying your blog business but aren’t sure where to begin? Well, today’s episode is for you! On today’s episode, we ...
Success Story: Raising a family while growing a blog with Kelsie Brown
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a mama who wants to start or grow your blog? Today we are joined by Kelsie Brown, a former student in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. Kelsie share...
Integration over balance in blogging
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we want to dive into balance. As entrepreneurs, the term “work-life balance” comes up often. Is that something that can actu...
Being intentional in your online business with Sarah Hagstrom
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! Today we are interviewing Sarah Hagstrom with Coach and Grow Co. We are chatting all about how she got started in her coaching business and...
Find your blogging community with The Blog Depot
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you had a community in blogging? If so, this podcast episode today is just for you. Since this episode aired, our original begin...
Simplifying Creating Content
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Amy today and I’m here for a solo. A common question we get from students is “How will I know what to continue talking about?” or “Am I...
Myths, FAQs, and tips on creating content for your blog
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! It’s Jennifer and I’m doing a solo today. Today I’m talking all about creating content for your blog. We often get asked by people wh...
How to avoid burnout with Vanda Aubrey
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Running a business and doing all of the other things you have on your plate can lead to burnout if we don’t have the right tools to prevent it. Toda...
7 ways to create a good user experience for your blog
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the user experience with your blog? It is so important to be sure that you are providing a good user experience for your r...
Running your blog as a business and the goals and motivations behind your blog with Ashton Smith
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are you blogging? What is your motivation behind it? What goals do you have? Do you think of it as a business or is it a hobby? Ashton Smith, foun...
Why you need to start a blog
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are tuning in to this episode, it’s likely that you have considered starting a blog. We want to encourage you today on the reasons we feel li...
How to Pitch Yourself to Work With Brands with Candice Ward
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a blogger who has been wanting to work with brands? If so, this is the episode for you. Candice Ward is a self-made baker, food photographer, ...
The Importance of a Self-Hosted Website
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should you have your blog on a self-hosted website? What does that mean and why is it important? Today, we are breaking it down for you and sharing wh...
How to Use a Podcast With Your Blog with Hannah Clark
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is launching a podcast something you plan to do to go along with your blog? If so, you are going to want to tune in to this episode. Today, we have ou...
The Foundations of Blogging
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! Today we are going to be talking with you about the foundations of blogging. The foundations of blogging are so important. When you first t...
An Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Liz Olberding
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with Liz Olberding. Liz is an alum of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our course for teaching you how to start your blog. She is als...
Whitney Bower shares why your blog should be trademarked
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should your blog be trademarked? These are the things that we don’t always want to think about but realizing how important it is can help. Our guest...
Jamie Lieberman shares her insight on the legal side of having a blog
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Lieberman, the owner and founder of Hashtag Legal, is here today to share her expertise on the legal side of having a blog. Hashtag Legal is a l...
Money mindset & habits to keep in mind when building your blogging business with Angela Hacche
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have money coach, Angela Hacche, on the Ultimate Blog Podcast talking with us about money mindset and money habits. Angela shares with us how...
A conversation about mindset, confidence, and encouragement to push forward in your blogging business with Melissa Pepin
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Pepin is a confidence coach for female founders and she is on the podcast today sharing a lot about mindset, confidence, and encouragement tha...
Creating an Online Course with Lindsay Bowden
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about creating an online course in addition to your blog? Lindsay Bowden is here today to chat with us about how creating an onl...
An Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Brittany Glynn
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we had the opportunity to chat with Brittany Glynn. Brittany is one of our former students from the...
Amy Williams Shares Her Insight on Blogging
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with Amy Williams from “My Name is Snickerdoodle”. Amy has so much insight into blogging. She has been blogging since 2005 a...
Spillt - A New Wordpress Plugin for Food Bloggers with Ann and Maddy Baum
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ann and Maddy Baum have created a Wordpress plugin, Spillt, that is going to be a game-changer for food bloggers. Tune in as they explain how this plu...
An Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Jennifer Alastanos
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with Jennifer Alastanos. Jen is a former student of ours in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. We chat all about the success that she h...
How to Find the Confidence to Start a Blog and Battle Imposter Syndrome with Life Coach, Lyndsey Chambers
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to start a blog but don’t feel that confidence in yourself? Maybe you are thinking about it but imposter syndrome is sneaking in. Our gu...
Corry Frazier on Brand Photography and How It Can Impact Your Blog
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is brand photography and how can it impact your blog? We have brand photographer, Corry Frazier, on the podcast today sharing that and so much mo...
Social Media and Your Blog with Ashleigh Henry
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to share this episode with you all today. Ashleigh Henry is our guest today and she is a marketing and sales consultant - a social m...
How to Create a Cookbook with Chelsea Cole
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Cole is back on the podcast today chatting with us about how to create a cookbook. Chelsea self-published 2 cookbooks and now teaches others h...
An Open and Honest Conversation about Starting a Blog
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! Today we are diving into some deep feelings that we have about being a blogger.This is an open and honest conversation about what it takes ...
Time Management Tips with Courtney Wolf
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we are chatting with Courtney Wolf. Courtney is a certified time management coach and a mom to four kids under five. Courtney sh...
Amy's Blogging Journey
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! It’s Amy here and today I am solo. I am sharing with you all about my blogging journey and what led me to where I am today. It is truly a...
From Chef to Food Photographer and Full-time Blogger with Krista Stechman
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former student, Krista Stechman, is joining us on the podcast today. Krista is a blogger for “In Krista’s Kitchen” and joined the Ultimate Blog ...
8 Habits for Success
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking all about habits! We have 8 habits for success that we want to share with you. Whether you are just starting your blogging journe...
How Elizabeth Amell Used Her Personal Experiences to Help Others Through Blogging
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with a former student of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, Elizabeth Amell. Elizabeth is here sharing her success story on how she use...
Whitney Bond on Working with Brands
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interesting in working with brands on your blog? Today’s guest is here talking all about working with brands. Whitney Bond has been blogging...
Chelsea Cole on Income Streams as a Blogger
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! On today’s episode, we are chatting with Chelsea Cole from the blog, A Duck’s Oven. This is such a great episode and so inspiring to he...
Using Pinterest as a Blogger with Kate Ahl
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Ahl, Pinterest guru and owner of Simple Pin Media. She is here answering all of our questions about Pinter...
Finding your avatar and niche
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! It’s Amy here and I am solo on today’s episode. I want to focus on your avatar and niche today. I know a lot of people say they don’t...
Jennifer's Blogging Journey
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! It’s Jennifer here and I am solo on today’s episode, sharing all about my blogging journey and what led me to where I am today. I hope ...
Affiliate Marketing and Sponsored Posts with Shanna Hutcheson
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with Shanna Hutcheson. We met Shanna in 2018 when she allowed us to do her blog and we’ve been connected with her ever since. ...
Top 5 mistakes that bloggers make
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the top 5 mistakes that we see bloggers make? While there are more than just 5 mistakes that bloggers can make, these 5 are the ones we feel ...
How to Make Money Blogging
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are answering a question that we get asked often…How do you make money blogging? But really, how do you make money blogging?There are several way...
Success Story: How Jordan Smith went from hobby blogger to full-time blogger
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with Jordan. Jordan is a former student of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp (a course that we have designed to help those who are want...
8 Benefits of Blogging
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wanted to chat with you about why we chose blogging over a traditional career. Blogging isn’t necessarily something that either of us plann...