The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business

If you’re hearing this, I’m actually on maternity leave, snuggling up our new little love and learning how to be a parent to two kiddos. Before baby Kutcher number 2 arrived, I sat down with Brendon for a Q&A about that very topic -- parenting. In this conversation, which originally aired on GrowthDay, he asks me about my learning moments as a mom, and how I continue to learn and grow in this titl...

Is your business legal? I don’t mean to scare you here -- my question is really have you thought about the legal considerations that come with starting a business? Permits and licenses, contracts and agreements, trademarks, copyrights, intellectual property, and beyond… It’s all part of the entrepreneurial journey, and if there’s any advice I want you to take, it’s this: Start your business on the...

Quinn Louise is here and this is the story of how it all happened. While the details are fresh in my mind, I wanted to capture the story of our newest addition’s birth on the podcast! These kinds of stories are never quite as we plan or expect them, but I think a lot of parents will get me on this: babies don’t really care about our plans! And I’m certainly not complaining a single bit. The Kutche...

Workplace culture is critical to the happiness and success of your employees, and by extension, the happiness and success of your business. If you have a team, want to have a team, or if you just want to create a culture of happiness while your business is at the stage of “me, myself, and I”, this conversation is for you.  Jenn Lim is the CEO of Delivering Happiness, a company she co-founded with...

Let’s pull back the curtain on the five things that influence my bottom line the MOST. Those tools, strategies, and offers that drive our profits most strongly into the business, and how to utilize and optimize them for yourself in case you’re in the market for some new or different approaches to how you share, show up and sell your stuff. I’ll share strategies that move the needle the MOST in my...

Is PR part of your plan? What exactly is PR? How does it integrate with your marketing and advertising strategies? Where should you begin as your own publicist? What can you do right now to land the coverage you deserve? As a solo-preneur, adding “publicist” to the long list of titles under your name might feel like a stretch of your already thin time, but once you hear this conversation, you’ll s...

Knowing your numbers is something a lot of business owners avoid. What is it about numbers that’s so intimidating? Even as a total self-proclaimed analytics nerd who’s obsessed with strategy and tracking and all things metric-oriented… there IS something vulnerable about stripping away the vanity metrics or the social media facade to only look at the black and white numbers and what they have to s...

If you think you need millions to achieve time, energy, and money freedom right now, then this episode is for you. Jamila Souffrant is a podcaster, writer, money coach and founder of JourneytoLaunch.com where she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence while helping others do the same.  Jamila and I discuss the stages of the financial independence journey, the concept of spending money...

Have you ever had a time where you just wake up and you don’t want to do what you’re supposed to do for the day? Beyond just one day, have you ever experienced a period of time where it feels like motivation left the building and you’re left wondering how the heck you’re going to get anything done? If you're feeling stuck and unmotivated, let’s walk through a few solutions that might help you trou...

One of the biggest challenges to starting and growing a business is feeling confident in the most important part of the process -- selling! Let me tell you, I’ve been in that boat before, and it took some real intentional work to row that boat to shore and plant my feet firmly on the ground of confident sales.  Katy Prince is an ethical copywriting expert and sales trainer, host of the Study Notes...

The secrets to growing Goal Digger from an idea in the shower to the #1 Marketing podcast in the country… We’re spilling the deets! In this conversation, we explore the decisions, strategies, and methods we’ve employed to scale the show from zero to 60 million downloads.  Do you want to know: The systems that started the show? Our workflow that got us 4 months ahead? How to start your own podcast...

Eleshia launched her podcast in April of 2021 and has already seen exciting growth and reach with her first few months of weekly episodes. She’s on the Goal Digger Podcast for a one on one coaching session covering podcast marketing strategies, monetization advice, how to sell on your podcast, and how to confidently step up to the mic and leave imposter syndrome behind.  Join my free training at f...

Celebration can look like a hundred different things - it might be taking a moment to breathe and say a prayer of gratitude, it might be booking a dinner out at your favorite restaurant, it might mean going on a nice long scenic run in your area, it might be getting yourself a new item you’ve been eyeing, it might mean a day off or it might be simply sharing your win with a loved one.  It’s less a...

What started as a side project between two best friends grew into a global community and a top-rated podcast. Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik are the hosts of Almost 30, and they’ve made steady, strategic, and intentional moves to grow their podcast platform into a thriving business that supports women in their wellness, happiness, and overall well being. We’re exploring their podcast growth from...

Whether you’re planning to take two weeks off or two months off for whatever reason (baby, vacation, or something else), I’m going to share 5 steps of my process for planning ahead so that I feel confident in stepping away and knowing the business will continue to run just as smoothly and seamlessly as when I’m here full force. GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpo...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you remember being asked that question? It seems to be a favorite question to ask kids -- the responses are usually filled with the biggest, most magical dreams of the youngest minds. But what if your interests and dreams as a kid could tell you more about your true passions to pursue as an adult? Jennifer Hochstadt is a former television producer turned...

Content Creator. Do you consider yourself one? If you create content for your business and brand, then it’s time to claim that title… And develop a strategy and system for content that serves and converts! Creating a system around content creation? That’s where Kylie and I really align. She’s back on the show to talk about the systems and strategies we use to keep creating content week after week,...

Building a career around your passion -- that’s the dream for so many of us, right? While it may be the goal and the vision, the secret to actually getting there isn’t always shared. What we all need is an actionable plan. Koya Webb is a wellness visionary, author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce, and founder of Get Loved Up, a conscious community that practices daily self-care and makes healthy...

From getting copied to feeling judged, receiving nasty comments to watching competitors soar… there are a lot of ways things can feel like a personal attack in business, and it’s natural to feel defensive, protective, competitive, and emotional about your business as you grow it. But when those emotions threaten to hold you back, get in the way of your progress, steamroll your success, or sabotage...

Brendon Burchard is one of the earliest leaders in the online education space, and he’s gone on to impact over two million students with his courses. He’s a leading coach, a favorite author, a respected leader, and one of my go-to texts when I need to hash out an idea. He’s shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, and more. Oprah herself named Brendon, “One of the mo...

“Until next time… Keep on digging your biggest goals.” I can’t believe I’ve said that FIVE HUNDRED TIMES! Today marks the 500th episode of The Goal Digger Podcast. Hundreds of powerful, inspiring, encouraging guests, thousands of learning moments, and probably like a million bloopers behind the scenes, if I’m keeping it real.  This episode is a candid look back on all the lessons in life, business...

Unemployed, facing bankruptcy, marital challenges, struggling with alcohol. It seemed like life was mounting challenge upon challenge on Mel Robbins. She responded with excuses, and nothing changed. Until one morning when she decided to rocket out of bed, instead of hitting snooze and giving herself every reason to stay in it. The 5 Second Rule was born… And it led to incredible transformation and...

Sometimes on the topic of money in your business, it isn’t about adding more revenue streams or offers to your product suite. Oftentimes, it can be about finding ways to SAVE on your expenses and being smart with your spending, and so we’re going to talk about 5 ways to do just that—to save more money in your business to keep your financial game… and gain... strong.  GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: http...

If you want to know how to implement an ad strategy, best-practices for getting started, and how to tell if your marketing investment is actually worth it, this is your episode. I love Renee Bull’s approach to ads. She believes that your business deserves a strategy that can take it to the next level and a funnel that allows you to work less while profiting more. Her proven tactics, updated for al...

Getting personal on the pod… Faith, family, pregnancy, body image. As I approach motherhood round two, I wanted to take on some of your more personal questions, so Kylie is here to lead me through a discussion of non-businessy topics.  From advice on body image challenges, to where I find myself with my faith today, even what my most recent purchase was on Amazon, I’m bearing it all for you, so pr...