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The How They Blog Podcast

The How They Blog Podcast

By Kat Lee

Learn from Great Bloggers. Get Inspired. Make an Impact.

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HTB #33 – Decisive Blogging – How Anne Bogel Manages Work, Home and Blogging

The How They Blog PodcastSep 10, 2014

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HTB36 – Strategic Blogging – How Sarah MacKenzie Took Her Blog From Hobby To Pro

HTB36 – Strategic Blogging – How Sarah MacKenzie Took Her Blog From Hobby To Pro

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.
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Oct 22, 201429:33
HTB35 – How To Harness The Power of Pinterest – An Interview with Rebekah Hoffer

HTB35 – How To Harness The Power of Pinterest – An Interview with Rebekah Hoffer

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
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Oct 14, 201437:40
HTB34 How To Turn Any Blog Topic Into A Business – A Chat with Trina Holden

HTB34 How To Turn Any Blog Topic Into A Business – A Chat with Trina Holden

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!
Sep 24, 201433:47
HTB #33 – Decisive Blogging – How Anne Bogel Manages Work, Home and Blogging

HTB #33 – Decisive Blogging – How Anne Bogel Manages Work, Home and Blogging

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.
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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.
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Sep 10, 201439:05
HTB #32 – Partnering with Others and Building a Business – Ryan and Stephanie Langford and Erin Odom

HTB #32 – Partnering with Others and Building a Business – Ryan and Stephanie Langford and Erin Odom

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!
Sep 05, 201439:20
HTB #31 – The Art and Power of Taking Action – with Laura Smith

HTB #31 – The Art and Power of Taking Action – with Laura Smith

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.
Grab your headphones and join us for a chat!
Jul 07, 201430:43
HTB #30 – The Fundamentals of Becoming a Better Writer – with Denise Hughes

HTB #30 – The Fundamentals of Becoming a Better Writer – with Denise Hughes

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.
Jun 23, 201433:46
HTB #29 – What In The World Should I Put In My Email Newsletter?

HTB #29 – What In The World Should I Put In My Email Newsletter?

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.
Jun 20, 201416:51
HTB #28 – How To Create An Email Gift New Subscribers Will Love

HTB #28 – How To Create An Email Gift New Subscribers Will Love

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.
Jun 12, 201413:26
HTB #27 – How Conferences Can Jump Start Your Blog and How To Minimize Conference Costs – with Crystal Stine

HTB #27 – How Conferences Can Jump Start Your Blog and How To Minimize Conference Costs – with Crystal Stine

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.
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!
Jun 02, 201425:34
HTB #26 – Blogging Breaks and Tools To Help You Balance Blogging and Life – with Crystal Stine
May 26, 201436:44
HTB #25 – Erin Odom on Facebook, Pinterest and the Value of Negative Feedback

HTB #25 – Erin Odom on Facebook, Pinterest and the Value of Negative Feedback

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.
May 19, 201444:48
HTB #24 – Blogging, Shop Owning and Marketing – An Interview with Jessi Connolly

HTB #24 – Blogging, Shop Owning and Marketing – An Interview with Jessi Connolly

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!
May 12, 201428:16
HTB #23 – The Power of Taking Action – An Interview with Hayley Morgan
May 05, 201439:16
HTB #22 – How To Get Incredible Photos for Your Blog – An Interview with David Molnar
Apr 23, 201436:05
HTB #21 – Finding Blogging Balance in the Midst of Chaos – An Interview with Stephanie Langford

HTB #21 – Finding Blogging Balance in the Midst of Chaos – An Interview with Stephanie Langford

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.  
Apr 15, 201427:36
HTB #020 – How to Deal with Blogging Burnout

HTB #020 – How to Deal with Blogging Burnout

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!  
Mar 24, 201419:13
HTB #019 – How to Start and Run a Mastermind Group – An Interview with Trina Holden

HTB #019 – How to Start and Run a Mastermind Group – An Interview with Trina Holden

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!  
Mar 11, 201434:48
HTB #018 – Time Management, Self Doubt and Growing Your Audience – Q & A with Kat
Mar 03, 201430:32
HTB #17 – How To Change The World With Your Blog – An Interview with Lisa Jo Baker
Feb 25, 201442:21
HTB #016 – How To Blog Like An Olympian
Feb 17, 201422:58
HTB #015 – Why Email Lists Are Essential to Every Blogger – An Interview with Amy Lynn Andrews
Feb 03, 201445:36
HTB #014 – The Journey to 1.5 Million Visitors a Month – Crystal Paine Shares a Few Keys to Her Successful Blog
Jan 27, 201432:02
HTB #013 – The Power of Being a Consistent Blogger – Stories from a Third World Country – An Interview with Joy Forney
Jan 20, 201426:29
HTB #012 – Breaking Blogging Rules, Creating Useful Content and Balance Paid vs Free Content – An Interview with Elisa Pulliam
Jan 13, 201430:01
HTB #011 – Knowing Your Audience, Blogging Bravely and Changing Things Up -An Interview with Tsh Oxenreider
Jan 06, 201427:40
HTB #010 – Taming the Beast: How to Make Social Media Manageable
Dec 11, 201331:17
HTB #009 – Blogging and (gasp) Making Money – An Interview with Amy Andrews
Dec 04, 201343:12
HTB #008 – Getting Things Done, To Do Lists and Virtual Assistants – An Interview with Crystal Stine
Nov 20, 201337:36
HTB #007 – The Most Effective Content Bloggers Can Create
Nov 13, 201320:32
HTB #006 – The Most Important Blogging Question You Can Answer
Nov 06, 201325:01
HTB #005 – Blogging and Community – An Interview with Kristen Strong
Oct 30, 201335:46
HTB #004 – Blending Marriage, Blogging and Business – An Interview with Emily Jones

HTB #004 – Blending Marriage, Blogging and Business – An Interview with Emily Jones

In this episode of the How They Blog podcast, I have the honor of sharing the wisdom of Emily Jones with you. She blogs at JonesDesignCompany.com We talk about how she blends blogging and business, works alongside her husband and the incredibly fun thing she does to fight the dreary Seattle winter days. She is just lovely and wise, I know you'll love her. So, click play and join us!  
Oct 23, 201329:00
HTB #003 – Running Multi-Author Blogs and Writing eBooks – An Interview with Stacey Thacker
Oct 16, 201324:40
HTB #002  – Blogging and Book Writing – An Interview with Heather MacFadyen
Oct 09, 201328:19
HTB # 001 – Welcome To The How They Blog Podcast!
Oct 02, 201325:07