The Simple Pin Podcast delivers weekly Pinterest marketing tips, updates, and stories of how business owners are finding success on the platform. Every Wednesday a new show airs to showcase how this powerful platform is helping millions of small business owners acheive their goals of sales and lead gen. Simple Pin Media delivers weekly Pinterest marketing advice using data-driven results. Keep it simple, be authentic, and pin with purpose. Learn more at simplepinmedia.com
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Welcome everyone to the Struggling Scientists Podcast. This is a podcast by Scientists, for Scientists. But also for aspiring Scientists, anyone science adjacent, and perhaps even hobbyists. Together we will be trying to bring back the fun in science. We all know the scientific field can be difficult and hard at times and it is easy to lose sight of our passion and enthusiasm. In this podcast, we will talk about Science and the people behind Science. Website: www.thestrugglingscientists.com
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Welcome to the Do The Brave Thing™ Online Business Podcast hosted by Kate Doster. Where every week you’ll practical advice, motivation and big thinking energy to help you sell more, lead better and help a crap ton of people without letting those negative voices in your head getting in the way. Author: Kate Doster
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Let’s talk about pivots. With all the changes this year I wanted to talk with someone who had pivoted their business and started to focus on a new audience. What was their experience and when did they know it was time to pivot? jennymelrose.com Influencer Entrepreneurs podcast —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full sho…
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Using Pinterest Collages for Product Sales
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Collages have been a feature on Pinterest for a while but it’s primarily been for users, until now. In the latest Pinterest Presents they talked about how collages can be leveraged for product sales. In this podcast I’ll dive into our experience with collages and where we think they will go in the future. Also a backdoor into creating them and link…
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There used to be some tension with Etsy and Pinterest but more and more these days we see Etsy pins showing up when you search a particular product. A sign the two are on good terms. So if you’re an etsy seller what do you need to do to make sure you’re listing is attractive and you’re getting in front of the right people? —------- Here are some he…
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Ads make me a little nervous sometimes. I have a strong fear I’m going to set it up wrong. But while watching Pinterest presents I got super excited about their new AI Pinterest Ad tool – Performance Plus. Here are my thoughts, review, and what I learned from just setting up an ad. https://business.pinterest.com/pinterest-performance-plus/ As you’l…
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It’s easy to see people with millions of followers on a platform and think that they hit the easy button or they have achieved marketing nirvana. But that might not be the case. To tell us the story of what it’s like to have 4 million followers, I’ve brought on long-time Pinterest marketer Jamielyn Nye of I Heart Naptime to share with her story of …
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Episode 83: PhD's Worst Fears: How to Avoid These Grad School Disasters
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In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the scariest real-life PhD horror stories submitted by our listeners. From crashed software hours before a big deadline to lab disasters and terrifyingly toxic supervisors, these tales of PhD struggles will leave you on the edge of your seat. We’ll share our thoughts and advice on how to navigate thes…
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Every year, Pinterest hosts Pinterest Presents to give an updated look at where they are and the new tools they are releasing for advertisers. This year's presentation was fun and quirky and gave some good insight into their focus over the last two years and where they are going. There is a link below in the podcast app or in the YouTube descriptio…
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The Big Change for Creators {One Creators Review}
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It’s been quite a wild ride for creators. With the google change last fall, algorithms changing, and people seeing less traffic to their websites, it’s been a tough year. It’s important to share good stories but it’s also important to acknowledge these tough spots so we can start to begin to think about the changes we can make going forward. Today …
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PhD's Toolkit Series: Scite AI, Your Personal Research Assistant?
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In this episode of the PhD's Toolkit series, we put Scite AI to the test! Join us as we review this AI-powered research assistant and evaluate its features for PhD students and researchers. From smart citations to personalized dashboards, we break down how Scite AI can streamline your literature search and improve your research workflow. Is it real…
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Most common questions asked about Pinterest Marketing
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We love questions at Simple Pin Media. We know that each person is entering into their Pinterest marketing journey at different times and in different businesses. But one thing we have figured out is that if one industry has the question, they all do. So to save you the time I’m answering some of our most frequently asked questions on our lives and…
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For years I’ve wanted something that could track and rank keywords on Pinterest. I’ve seen some people try and then it falls flat. There’s another new tool on the scene that sounds promising. Because of that hopeful feeling I have I figured I would interview the founder, Tony Hill, and dig deep on the idea for creating it and if the tool functions …
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Episode 82: Managing Procrastination in an Academic World, With Kate Ahl
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Struggling to stay productive and meet deadlines in your academic life? In this episode, we dive into the common challenge of procrastination with expert insights from a psychotherapist specializing in helping academics. Learn why procrastination isn't just about laziness and discover practical strategies to overcome it, boost your productivity, an…
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Pinterest drops new features often so we thought we’d catch you up on everything new since the start of 2024. Some are changes you can take advantage of as a marketer and some are features you want to leave for those who use Pinterest personally. Intro - Call to Action: If you’re new to the podcast or you’ve been listening for a while, Simple Pin M…
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How to Build a Content Calendar with Pinterest
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In our last Pinterest training I mentioned at the end that we are always open to topics and ideas you would like us to cover in the podcast. A reader sent in this great question about how to use Pinterest to build a content calendar. I’m going to walk through some examples of how I would set it up and hopefully that gets your wheels turning. Pinter…
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PhD’s Toolkit! Vizly, Data Analysis by AI — A Complete Review
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Curious about how AI can simplify your research? In this episode of PhD's Toolkit, we dive deep into Vizly, the AI-powered data analysis tool that promises to make coding a thing of the past. Join us for a full review, where we break down its functions, ease of use, pricing, and impact for researchers. Whether you’re struggling with data or just wa…
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How to troubleshoot your Pinterest Marketing
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Just recently we had an alumni of our Inner Circle email us with some follow-up questions. Sara, our amazing team manager shared with her some troubleshooting tips we use with our clients. I wanted to share those with you today so you can use them as a guide when you feel like your Pinterest marketing isn’t progressing the way you had hoped. Pinter…
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How group coaching can help your Pinterest marketing
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Learning how to create a Pinterest marketing strategy can feel really overwhelming for some business owners. They have questions, need guidance, and look to experts to alleviate their fears that they are doing something wrong. An alumnus from our Simple Pin Inner Circle is sharing her first-hand experience with our small group Pinterest coaching. J…
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Episode 81: PhD Unions, A New Era in Academic Labor Rights
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In this episode of The Struggling Scientist, we're diving into a powerful movement that's reshaping academia—PhD unionization. As more students band together to fight for fair wages and better working conditions, they're not just making waves—they're sparking a new era in academic labor rights. Join us as we share the stories, struggles, and succes…
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It’s no secret that business ownership is hard right now, especially for those selling physical products. I’ve brought Ashley Alderson of Boutique Hub to share with us what she’s seen in her community and how she views future changes in the marketplace. Join us on 8/28 for a Pinterest Marketing class. Learn how to create your own Pinterest marketin…
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You’re either really good at styling images for Pinterest or you’re really bad - that’s me! So i’ll take all the lessons I can get from someone who is great at not only styling images but offering suggestions to photographers. Lori Rice https://www.loririce.com/ https://www.loririce.com/photography-work Affiliate link – get from Lori The California…
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Episode 80: From Lab to TV: The Life of a Scientist in the Media With Prof. Giles Yeo
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Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with med…
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We often talk about creating a connection from the pin to your website for the pinner. Why? Because this tells them they clicked on the right pin and they are in the right place. That’s important because it increases the chances of them reading more, looking around, signing up, or buying. Today we’re going to talk with Madison from Grace and Vine S…
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I met a guy at a conference where we were a sponsor and his company was a sponsor. We got to talking about his business, centered on accounting and taxes for creators, and it hit me. This is not your parents' CPA. Nate Coughran talks with us today about what you need to look for when you hire a CPA and it can’t be just because your parents know a “…
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3 Key things to do now to prep for Q4 on Pinterest
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The holiday season comes every year but somehow it catches us all off guard. Pinterest thrives during Q4 and your business should too if you’re using Pinterest in the right way. Today we’re going to be talking about 3 ways you can get ready for the Pinterest holiday boost and 1 way we can help you. Intro - Call to Action: For a limited time we’re o…
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Am I doing good? Comparing to a mystery metric.
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We all wonder if we’re doing a good job with our business. It’s natural and normal. But what you compare yourself with to determine if you’re doing a good job is not helpful to you or your audience. Today we’re diving into some history and will give you some action tips for how to effectively answer that question – am I doing a good job? Intro - Ca…
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This episode comes as I sent out an email last week that garnered a big response. Business is hard right now and if we’re not talking about it we can feel alone. Here’s a bit of what I’ve been going through. —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles. Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter deliv…
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Lately I’ve seen a lot of pins from Etsy pop up in my feed when I’ve searched for products. Then we held a live event and someone asked about Etsy pins. It’s been a while since i’ve done an episode about Etsy so i figured I would answer some common questions we get about Pinterest marketing for Etsy products. Intro - Call to Action: If you have the…
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How Pinterest helped one creator pay for what she really wanted
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Not all of us get into business because we want to be a business owner. Some of us it’s accidental and some of us it’s a simple side hustle. When Gwen of Meraki Lane started her blog she intended on using the money to pay for a weekly cleaning service. After that she realized that it was much bigger than just covering weekly cleaning. Hear her stor…
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