Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest

Kate Ahl
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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

  1. 1d ago

    This Creator Made an Extra $38K a Month by Doing Less, Not More

    A YouTube creator came to us already doing everything right. Built an audience, making content around food, tutorials, and products, the whole thing. What they didn't have was time to figure out Pinterest, so they handed it to us instead. In this episode, I walk through exactly what we did (profile overhaul, shop integration, keyword-rich descriptions, consistent pinning) and what happened because of it: impressions went from 131K to 2.4 million a month, and checkouts added up to an extra $38K a month, all from a platform they weren't even using before. If you've got an audience somewhere already and you're wondering whether hiring a Pinterest manager or agency is worth it, I also break down what to actually ask before you hire anyone, not just us. Timeline expectations, what they'll need from you, and the questions that separate a real fit from an empty promise. Ready to talk about what this could look like for your business? Head to simplepinmedia.com. —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  2. Nov 4 ·  Bonus

    Kate's Take: Quick thoughts on Pinterest marketing #21 – What I Learned When I Stopped Talking at a Conference

    I went to Smart Marketer last week and walked in feeling like a fish out of water. Very few content creators. Lots of ecom brands. And Pinterest? Way down their list, behind Meta, Google, TikTok, and YouTube. Day one, I was so worried about pitching myself the "right" way that I couldn't connect with anyone. Day two, I flipped it. I stopped talking and started asking questions. In this episode, I share: Why I put myself in rooms that feel uncomfortable, and what that taught me about where Pinterest is headedA 5-minute networking table conversation with a Meta-only jewelry maker and a scrapbooking brand that changed how I think about Pinterest's role for ecomWhy Pinterest ads can be the steady "workhorse" when Meta spend feels shakyThe one thing business owners in every industry are saying right now (hint: it's uncertainty)What that means for how we'll show up at Simple Pin in 2027: more stories, more examples, more real contextIf you're heading to a conference soon, this one's for you. Get curious. You'll learn more listening than pitching. —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  3. Oct 28

    Pinterest to Substack: How a Coach for Women Over 50 Gets Clients

    Julie Ciardi made some big moves when she decided to go all in on Substack. It wasn’t just an easy move for her but also for her community. Now she’s leveraging Pinterest as well as other platforms to drive traffic to her long-form content, podcasts, and videos. Follow Julie on Substack - https://substack.com/@julieciardi  A big thank you to Lulu for sponsoring this episode. If you’re interested in self-publishing they are a fantastic company to work with.  —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  4. Oct 21 ·  Bonus

    Kate's Take: Quick thoughts on Pinterest marketing #20 – The "Shoulds" of Marketing

    In this episode of Kate's Take, I tackle a question I hear constantly: "I know I should be doing Pinterest, so why haven't I started?" It kicks off after a call with a conference organizer who admitted she'd been curious about Pinterest for years but never acted on it. That conversation is the jumping-off point for a bigger idea: business owners are surrounded by noise about what's "working" for everyone else, and it's easy to confuse someone else's success story with your own strategy. I break down why every new platform, whether it's Pinterest, Instagram, or Substack, requires a real investment before it pays off. You won't usually see forward movement for six to nine months. That's the time it takes to figure out what content resonates, which images perform, and which keywords actually drive traffic. There's no shortcut around that ramp-up period, no matter which platform you choose. I also dig into the trap of "right way" analysis paralysis: watching what everyone else is doing and assuming their approach must be the correct one, instead of asking what your own business actually needs right now. I share a moment of watching two business owners on Instagram build a "marketing strategy" that was really just an Instagram strategy in disguise, and why that distinction matters. The episode closes with a practical gut check for anyone weighing whether to invest in Pinterest (or any new platform): Do you have the time to create content consistently? The patience to wait six to eight months for traction? And are you chasing likes and views that feel good but don't convert, versus the slower, real kind of growth? I also mention I'm looking to get back into conference speaking in 2027 after taking a year off, so if you know of an event that would be a good fit, reach out to hello@simplepinmedia.com. In this episode: Why every new marketing platform takes 6-9 months before you see real tractionHow to stop comparing your strategy to everyone else's highlight reelThe difference between a real marketing strategy and just "doing one platform well"Questions to ask yourself before committing to Pinterest (or any new channel)Why dopamine hits (likes, views) can mask a lack of actual conversions—------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  5. Oct 14

    Pinterest Wins: Photography that connect

    One of the things that we talk about here at Simple Pin Media is that photography makes one of the biggest differences on Pinterest because pinners don't read. They connect with the image right away, and it lets them know whether or not it's relevant to them, whether they want to click, or whether they want to scroll on by. I brought in somebody today who is really good at taking amazing images that get people to click. Make sure you’re following Ashley -  https://healthylittlepeach.com/  If you’re looking for a way to take your beautiful photos and put them into Pinterest templates that convert, grab our Pinterest templates in the Simple Pin Shop: simplepinshop.com —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  6. Oct 7 ·  Bonus

    Kate's Take: Quick thoughts on Pinterest marketing #19 - A life update

    Hey, it's Kate. This one's a little different. I’ve mentioned a few times that I have needed to step back for a few things, and I’m finally ready to share more about what’s been happening behind the scenes. In April, I was diagnosed with breast cancer via a routine mammogram. I've kept it private until now, and since it's October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it felt like the time to share. I’ve been in the midst of surgery, radiation, and a million doctor's appointments, but I’m coming up for air, and that feels good. A different version of Kate, but still me.  I'm not going to tell the whole story here. I recorded a longer video on YouTube where I walk through what happened, what I learned about my own business when I couldn't be in it, and why it's shaping the book I'm writing with Lulupublishing. There are two ways to follow this journey – on my website kateahl.com or via Substack (it’s free) https://kateahl.substack.com/  But if you only hear one thing from me today, let it be this. If you're due for a mammogram, book it. Don't wait for the business to slow down. It won't. Thank you for listening, all these years. It means a lot. Talk soon. —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  7. Sep 30

    Pinterest Wins: Pinterest Ad Updates and Takeaways

    Pinterest ads can feel like a black box — so we're pulling back the curtain. In this episode, I sit down with Erin, our Ads Director, to talk through the real wins we're seeing across client accounts right now: what's working, what surprised us, and what we'd tell any business considering Pinterest ads for the first time. Whether you're running ads yourself or thinking about handing it off to someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes Pinterest strategy, this episode pulls from real, current client results — not theory. Hire Erin for a consult call with our team if you want to run ads yourself but need guidance and direction. - https://www.simplepinmedia.com/pinterest-ad-strategy/  Or book a discovery call with our team to talk about us taking over full management. - https://www.simplepinmedia.com/pinterest-ads-management —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

  8. Sep 23 ·  Bonus

    Kate's Take: Quick thoughts on Pinterest marketing #18 – When Pinterest marketing feels boring

    Lately I’ve been having fun uing Pinterest personally and it got me thinking about how we view a platform for personal use vs our business marketing. Sometimes we’re so segmented about the two that sooner or later things feel really stale and we wonder if the platform is doing anything for us. Here’s a bit about my recent experience.  Link to Insiders —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team.  🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos!  Other helpful links: Simple Pin Insiders Simple Pin Shop Our YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorials DM us on Instagram

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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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