The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business
Jenna Kutcher
You didn’t start your business to be a full-time content creator. You started it to help people, earn consistent income, and finally have the freedom you dreamed of.The Goal Digger Podcast is your go-to show for clear marketing strategies, proven systems, and honest conversations that help you grow your business in a way that feels good and actually works. Hosted by Jenna Kutcher, New York Times bestselling author of How Are You, Really? and the self-made entrepreneur behind a seven-figure brand, this podcast is where you come to stop winging it and start making real progress.If you have ever asked yourself how do I grow my business online without burning out, what do I even post on social media that truly connects with people, can Pinterest or podcasting really grow my audience while I sleep, how do I build an email list from scratch without the tech headaches, is it actually possible to make money with a small audience, what should I offer and how do I launch it without second-guessing everything, or am I too late to start over or scale up, this show is your answer.Every episode blends practical, proven strategies with the mindset shifts you need to break through imposter syndrome, release overwhelm, and clarify your next steps. Past guests include powerhouse names like Amy Porterfield, Mel Robbins, Marie Forleo, Ed Mylett, and Jasmine Star.With over 110 million downloads, The Goal Digger Podcast has helped thousands of women get strategic with their time, grow brands that feel aligned and profitable, launch offers with confidence, create content that works even while they rest, and replace running on empty with systems that actually support their life.You do not have endless hours to figure it out. This podcast gets straight to what works. It is where clarity meets action, where practical tips meet personal truth, and where you finally start to feel like you are on the right track.Subscribe now and join the movement of women building life-first businesses that give more than they take. Visit goaldiggerpodcast.com for show notes, tools, and bonus resources. And if this show helps you, leave a review so more women can find it and feel less alone.
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Nov 7, 2018 • 46min
203: You've Been Dying to Know THIS About Instagram
Do you have a love/hate relationship with Instagram! Yeah, I hear ya. Today is dedicated to one of my favorite things, Instagram!I get it, this app can make your head spin with algorithms and cohesive feeds and trying to get people to actually engaged and don’t even get me started on the dreaded follow/unfollow game… but I don’t want you to miss the magic that is Instagram (ahem, FREE exposure for you and your dreams!)It’s safe to say I have learned a thing or two (...or a million) about this app since growing my following from 0 to over 600,000 in just a few years, which is why I wanted to answer your biggest questions.If you’re wondering how the heck to up your engagement, WHEN you should post, hacks to turning followers into paying clients, and SO MUCH MORE, this episode for YOU! I took every single one of these questions from YOU. Was your question answered on air? Get listening to find out.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://www.jennakutcherblog.com/insta-answers/
Nov 5, 2018 • 54min
202: Behind the Scenes with Lauren Scruggs Kennedy
An accident changed her life, but she didn’t let it stop her and I’ll tell ya: there is SO much more to her story. While a part of her story comes from a scary place, she managed to turn her mess into her message.My friend Lauren Scruggs Kennedy is a staple in fashion. She spent time interning in wardrobe for the CW’s Gossip Girl, the Michael Kors showroom, and reporting for New York, Paris, and Montreal Fashion Weeks. She’s published two books and along with Bethany Hamilton launched a yearly retreat for girls who have lost a limb. As if that wasn’t amazing enough, she has a foundation, a dry shampoo line, and a booming blog.Lauren and I are talking ALL the things: her accident, how she pressed onward, what it is *really* like having such a deeply personal brand, why she is so committed to giving back, how she juggles it all and how YOU can learn from her!GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://www.jennakutcherblog.com/lauren/
Oct 31, 2018 • 44min
201: What It's REALLY Like to Run An Airbnb
Surprise! We purchased a second condo in Hawaii, sight unseen. We’re back on island getting it all Kutcher-ified and ready for YOU. I never thought we would be real estate moguls or own a rental property, especially two in Hawaii…Today I want to walk you through why we made the decision to invest in Kutcher Condo Number 2, what our plan is for the future, how it’s been renting our property out, and why we love real estate. This episode is packed with all the realness when it comes to being an AirBnb host.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://www.jennakutcherblog.com/airbnb/
Oct 29, 2018 • 49min
200: Not Feeling Creative? Listen to This
Raise your hand if you’ve hit that creativity wall and it’s only Monday. This will help! Today, beautiful business boss AND mother Taylor Sterling is teaching us how to stay creative and inspired when your passion becomes your work.Taylor is the founder and creative director of Glitter Guide. She’s has always had a thing for fashion, beauty and art. While working a day job as financial advisor recruiter, Taylor was laid off. That’s when she decided (or was forced) to take a leap and launch Glitter Guide. Fast-forward six years and Glitter Guide is a go-to resource for women all over the world.Taylor is spilling the details on her daily workflow for productivity while you juggle allllll of your projects. She’s the expert on staying inspired and creative during the stressful times, turning your passion into profit, and simply managing life.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://www.jennakutcherblog.com/taylor/
Oct 24, 2018 • 45min
199: The Top 10 Episodes You HAVE to Listen To
Goal Digger Podcast is celebrating the 200TH episode! If we had a cake, that’d be a lot of candles. There’s no better way to CELEBRATE this milestone than sharing the 10 most downloaded, most listened to, and most impactful episodes to hit your earbuds.These episodes were the biggest game changers, and I couldn’t resist recapping them in hopes that you’ll go back and relive the magic, too! These episodes are in no particular order, but individually and collectively, were hands down the TOP 10 episodes and I want to make sure you didn’t miss them. From the most popular shows all about Instagram, to handling the haters, tackling criticism, getting paid as an entrepreneur, and an impressive line-up of guests, these episodes have it all.Let this be your encouragement to go back into the archives and hit PLAY.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: https://jennakutcherblog.com/200/
Oct 22, 2018 • 50min
198: How She Did It: Turning A Podcast Into A Full-Time Career
Wanna start a podcast? This might be the sign you’ve been waiting for. Our girl Nicaila Matthews Okome is the Creator and host of Side Hustle Pro Podcast, the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business.Nicaila is sharing what *exactly* it takes to be a podcaster, what the financial situation of podcasting looks like, how to land your dream guests, what the early days looked like and how to turn this “hustle” into a full-time job! It’s safe to say, this woman is AN EXPERT on podcasting and how to make a show sustainable, popular, and profitable.It’s so much more than just sitting in front of a microphone! Yeah, we’re spilling the beans.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: https://jennakutcherblog.com/nicaila/
Oct 17, 2018 • 34min
197: 5 Quick Ways to Update Your Website
“Hey girl, it’s me, your website. I could use a little love.” Does just hearing this give you hives because you know it’s true? Your website is feeling neglected, alone, and sad…I always say social media should be the handshake and invitation to continue the conversation somewhere else… and that somewhere else is likely your website. We just did an overhaul on my blog and I’m sharing what we did to make it AWESOME.Today I’m spilling 5 ways you can update your website that will make the biggest impact on converting visitors to actual fans and paying clients.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://www.jennakutcherblog.com/website
Oct 15, 2018 • 58min
196: Turning Your Mess into Your Message with Jamie Grace
Have you struggled with belonging? With feeling alone? Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety at the age of 11, Jamie Grace navigated life on her own terms with resilience and dedication, building a platform to help others navigate the most challenging facets of life through her music and words.When Jamie Grace was 14, she created YouTube channels for her music and her platform, “ImAFighter” that captured the attention of record labels and producers. At 19, she was nominated for a Grammy Award, Billboard Award and was recognized at the Dove Awards as New Artist of the Year. At just 26-years old, now independent artist Jamie Grace has four number 1 radio singles, many nominations as a singer-songwriter, and millions of views on her weekly Youtube videos.Jamie Grace encourages millions who struggle with belonging, mental illness, feeling alone, and the most difficult aspects of life to find joy amidst their pain. She is a voice that speaks truth and vulnerably, and creates community in one of the most pure ways I’ve ever seen. Today, Jamie is going to teach us how to speak authentically, share our struggles with others, embrace our own stories, and ultimately, move forward into our best selves.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://www.jennakutcherblog.com/jamie
Oct 10, 2018 • 37min
195: 11 Never-Shared Secrets to Pitching Yourself
Pitching yourself is one of THE best ways to create opportunities… but it can get tricky. Today, I’m focusing on the secrets that are rarely taught but can make a GIANT impact if you want to land sponsorships, make new connections, score a job, book that client… You name it. Whatever it is, it usually starts with a rock-solid PITCH!If you aren’t pitching yourself to companies or business opportunities yet, it’s FINALLY time to get on board. And if you are… it’s time to make sure your pitches are delivering to their full potential.With technology and so much online communication, pitching yourself and your services is evolving! This episode will teach you how to reach your dream clients and your perfect audience. Don’t be intimidated! I’m laying it all out for you.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: https://jennakutcherblog.com/pitch/
Oct 8, 2018 • 1h 15min
194: Why "No" Isn't a Negative Word with Iskra Lawrence
Goal Diggers, I have been dying to have this guest on the show since the very beginning. She is bold, authentic, beautiful, brilliant, and today she is HERE! Goal Diggers, you probably already know and adore her, but officially MEET Iskra Lawrence!Iskra is a British model and a champion for #EveryBODYisBeautiful, body diversity and self-care. Iskra was told she was both “too big” for straight-size modeling and “not big enough” for plus-size modeling… but she has forged her own way. Now she is committed to reshaping the image of women in the media.As a fellow Aerie #AerieREAL Role Model I have joined forces with Iskra to promote unretouched intimates, loungewear and swim campaigns to speak about body positivism. Iskra also serves as a brand ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association, created the NEDA Inspires Award, and is working to generate awareness and support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.Safe to say this woman has made a name for herself in an industry where she was told NO… A lot. In this episode, Iskra will teach us how to carve our own path, find confidence during our darkest days, and continue on OUR path -- even when the world tells us no. Goal Diggers, don’t miss Iskra.GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://jennakutcherblog.com/iskra/
