Podcasts are an excellent way to gain knowledge and insight in your free time. There are a plethora of podcasts on almost any topic. As a creator and website owner, I love podcasts that help me improve my work.

Today I wanted to tell you about ten podcasts that have helped my blogging, website, professional and personal development, and creative journey.

1. SUPER DUTY TOUGH WORK

Though this self-development podcast is geared toward hip hop artists, the advice they give is often applicable to creators of any artform.

Super Duty Tough Work on Apple Podcasts

Super Duty Tough Work on Soundcloud

2. MHC: SEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Hosted by Marie Haynes, MHC does an excellent job of keeping listeners up to date with search engine changes. 

MHC: Search News You Can Use on Apple Podcasts

Marie Haynes’ Official Website

3. MARKETING GEEKS

Hosted by Andros Sturgeon and Justin Womack, Marketing Geeks covers many topics regarding internet marketing, self and professional development, and more. 

Marketing Geeks on Apple Podcasts

4. ASK PAT 2.0

Ask Pat 2.0 is Pat Flynn’s call-in show. He answers questions asked by his audience. Many episodes also have interviews and coaching sessions with the audience. 

Ask Pat 2.0 on Apple Podcasts

Smart Passive Income’s Official Website

5. PROBLOGGER

While many online marketing podcasts focus on technical strategies, Darren Rowse does a great job of balancing this with building a genuine audience.

ProBlogger on Apple Podcasts

ProBlogger’s Official Website

6. THE BLOGGING MILLIONAIRE

Hosted by Brandon Gaille, The Blogging Millionaire takes a look at improving different aspects of your website. 

The Blogging Millionaire on Apple Podcasts

The Blog Millionaire’s Official Website

7. UNKNOWN SECRETS OF INTERNET MARKETING

This podcast is hosted by Chris Burres and Matt Bertram of the seo firm eWebResults. Most of their episodes review and critique SEO blog posts from across the internet. 

Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing on Apple Podcasts

8. THE ART OF MANLINESS

While this podcast is not always business-related, the episodes will help you improve your life in general.

Art of Manliness on Apple Podcasts

Art of Manliness’ Official Website

9. SIDE HUSTLE SCHOOL

Hosted by Chris Guillebeau, Side Hustle School digs into the process of starting and maintaining a profitable side business. 

Side Hustle School on Apple Podcasts

Side Hustle School’s Official Website

10. SEO 101

Hosted by Ross Dunn and John Carcutt, SEO 101 covers topics surrounding search engine optimization. 

SEO 101 on Apple Podcasts

Listen to SEO 101 at Webmaster Radio

This week on the podcast we discuss 12 ways to overcome creative anxiety. The creative process has many opportunities for anxiety to occur. Here are our best strategies for dealing with creativity and anxiety. 

We go over what causes anxiety in artists and creators, as well as methods for how to calm anxiety.

This week on the podcast we discuss how to fund your creative projects by saving money at the grocery store.

Funding is a big obstacle for indie creators. Many creators feel that they need to use crowdfunding or services like Patreon to fund their projects. 

However, you can get extra money for supplies, materials, equipment, etc. by saving money at the grocery store. 

There are many ways to save money at the grocery store. This includes planning your shopping trip, coupons, apps, and more!

Groceries stores are often set up in a way to trick you into buying more than you need. We also discuss a few strategies for navigating grocery stores without feeling the pressure to buy more items. 

For saving money at the grocery store, Effective Nerd recommends Ibotta. This app is great for saving money on groceries without having to hand a stack of coupons to the cashier. 

Download Ibotta For More Savings

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This week on the podcast we are discussing how to avoid creative burnout. As indie creators, we have a high workload. We don't just make art or content. We handle the marketing, promotion, and every other role of being a creative team. 

Wearing all of these different hats can cause stress, overwhelming feelings, and burnout. Here are 10 strategies for avoiding burnout in your creative projects, and burnout from work. 

1. Have Great Time Management

2. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself

3. Take Care Of Your Body

4. Take Care Of Your Mind

5. Have a Break When You Need One

6. Keep Your Motivations In Mind

7. Practice Good Stress Management

8. Regroup And Adapt Regularly

9. Try A Change Of Setting

10. Focus On Important Tasks And Clean Up Useless Tasks

This episode is based on the article: 10 Strategies For Avoiding Creative Burnout

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This is part two of the SEO basics set of episodes. If you have not listed to part one yet, make sure to go back to last week and check it out!

This week on the Effective Nerdcast we talk about what indie creators and artists can do to improve their website. This is from both an SEO and a user experience perspective. 

We discuss important website factors, such as page speed, keywords, backlinks, site structure, and more!

If you want to know how to improve your website, these episodes are a great jumping-off point. 

This episode is based on the article:

Beginners SEO Guide For Indie Creators

 

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A lot of you have asked me to do an episode about search engine optimization (SEO). Since this is a very big topic, I am going to do a few episodes about SEO. 

SEO is short for “Search Engine Optimization”. The term is used to describe how websites are interpreted by search engines. Services such as Google and Bing are constantly scanning webpages on the internet and ranking them based on their pieces of content. These are the results you see when you use a search engine.

Having a good SEO strategy for your website will help you show up in more search results. More search results mean that more people are going to see your artwork and content. As an indie creator, it is very important that we are getting as many eyes in front of our work as possible.

This episode is based on the article:

What Is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

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Today I wanted to discuss 13 strategies for brainstorming your next creative project. 

Brainstorming is an important part of the creative process. Every project starts with a great idea. This is why it is crucial to have a process where you can generate great ideas. 

 

This episode is based on the article 13 Super Tips For Effective Brainstorming

This week we are discussing 21 things that creators can do during lockdown and quarantine. The coronavirus has had an impact on the way we work and live life. Many areas in the United States, and the world, are on lockdown and social distancing. 

Here is the list of 21 things creators can do during the coronavirus season:

1. Keep Creating!

2. Make a Todo/Goal List (Guide)

3. Brainstorm Future Projects (Guide)

4. Set Up Your Phone/Computer For Productivity (Guide)

5. Decrease Distractions (Guide)

6. Declutter Your Environment (Guide)

7. Work On Building A New Habit

8. Decrease Bad Habits

9. Get Your Finances In Order

10. Finish Old Projects

11. Refresh Your Social Media Profiles

12. Refresh Your Website/Homepage

13. Learn A New Skill Or Style

14. Network on Social Media

15. SEO Your Website (Guide)

16. Write About Your Experiences/Culture

17. Help Other Creators

18. Try A New Social Network

19. Clean Up Your Email/DMs

20. Connect With Friends And Family

21. Relax!

When it comes to making creative projects or content, getting started is often the hardest part. 

A lot of thoughts and feelings can come up when we commit to making art. These feelings can put a stop to any plans we have. We can feel inadequate and overwhelmed. Giving in to these thoughts will ensure that our dreams will never become a reality.

Today I wanted to discuss how we can overcome obstacles and get started on creative projects.

This episode is based on: Getting Started Is The Hardest Par