5 Podcasts that Kickstarted Petal & Pen
Voices That Helped - The Good Kind
Building Petal & Pen has been an empowering journey filled with lessons, challenges, and inspiration. Throughout this adventure, I turned to podcasts to guide me through the ups and downs. From growing my business to staying motivated, these podcasts have provided me with critical insights that helped shape the company you see today.
All of these podcasts can be found on Spotify or by clicking the link attached to the podcasts name.
The Koe Cast
This podcast, hosted by Dan Koe, gave me a blend of personal growth and practical advice that significantly influenced my journey. Key episodes like "The Power of Long Walks" taught me the value of taking time away from work to recharge, which not only improved my productivity but also my overall well-being. "Change Your Life 365 Hours (What to Focus On Every Day)" offered actionable tips to stay motivated and create a meaningful, purpose-driven daily routine, which I found to be transformative in my daily life. "How to Grow on Social Media" and "This Single Skill Will Set You Up for Life" inspired me to leverage social platforms to grow Petal & Pen and focus on the essential skills that lead to lasting success, which has been instrumental in the growth of my business.
The Blogger Brunch Podcast
This podcast became a trusted resource when I was developing content strategies and growing my social media presence. Episodes like "On the Content Struggle Bus? Here's What to Post on IG!" (Episode 155) and "Four Tools You Need in Place to Launch Your Blog or Website" (Episode 146) helped me stay organized, creative, and confident in my content creation process.
The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast
SEO is crucial for any business today, and The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast provided expert guidance on this front. Episodes like "How to Write SEO-Friendly Blog Posts From Start to Finish" (Episode 74) and "How to Get Blog Traffic with Google Web Stories" (Episode 86) were game-changers in how I approached content optimization and blog traffic growth. I also loved "How to Legally Protect Your Blog: Tips From Attorney Lisa Fraley" (Episode 89), which gave me confidence in the legal aspects of running my blog and business.
Thrive Blogger Podcast
The Thrive Blogger Podcast played a significant role in instilling a sense of strategic planning for long-term success. "Organizing Your Blog for Long-Term Growth" (Episode 271) helped me think strategically about scaling Petal & Pen, and "3 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic" (Episode 239) provided actionable tactics that I implemented to grow my audience.
The Branding Business School Podcast
Episode 142: "How to Build a Website that Converts: Website Tips for Service-Based Entrepreneurs" was beneficial as I built Petal & Pen's online presence. It gave me valuable insights into web design and how to ensure that my website would attract and convert visitors into clients.
Just Because I Choose Podcasts
Just because I choose Podcasts doesn't mean you have to. In the age of technology and having the internet accessible, tons of materials exist for everyone's preferences. I am not declaring that your website or blog will be successful by listing these five podcasts. All I know is that if you want it, you'll do the work to make it happen. I just happened to start with a few podcast!
