The FWD: Thinking Show

Ep.013 Featuring guest Brenda Ster

Ep.012 Featuring guest Ben Cummings

Ep.011 Featuring guest Monica Hoyer

Ep.010 Featuring guest Jay Moore

Ep.009 Featuring guest Amy Woods

Content repurposing isn’t copying and pasting content from one format to another. It’s a strategic process that when done correctly, can change the way you market for the better. Learn how Amy Woods, Founder of Content 10X, helps businesses repurpose content to increase discoverability, credibility, and customer trust.

Ep.008 Featuring guests Tom, Chris and Meghan

Ep.007 Featuring guest John Jantsch

In this episode of The FWD: Thinking Show, John Jantsch — CEO of Duct Tape Marketing — discusses how marketing has changed over the years, and how marketers can apply the new marketing funnel to gain audience trust.

Ep.006 Featuring guest Matthew Smith

 In this episode of The FWD: Thinking Show, Matthew Smith — Founder of Really Good Emails and design agency Fathom & Draft — shares his thoughts on the most important elements of email design, how to simplify design using an approach called “design golf,” and how to create an email structure that helps you do more in less time. The episode title is "What do email design and legos have in common?"

Ep.005 Featuring guest Joanna Weibe

On the fifth episode of The FWD: Thinking Show, Joanna joins us to talk about which email writing ‘best practices’ are meant to be broken — and which ones shouldn’t be — and why standing out in the inbox means saying goodbye to safe copy.

Ep.004 Featuring guest Val Geisler

In episode 4 of The FWD: Thinking Show, we talk with Val, CEO of Fix My Churn, all about how to create emails that connect with subscribers on an emotional level and drive more sales.

Ep.003 Featuring guest Julia McCoy

Julia McCoy, CEO of Express Writers & Content Hacker, joins The FWD: Thinking Show to share her entrepreneurial journey — starting with dropping out of college at age 19 and starting from scratch after escaping a cult. She uncovers insights on how to create email campaigns that provide value while simultaneously persuading your audience to purchase.  

Ep.002 Featuring guest Rieva Lesonsky

Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBizMedia, joins The FWD: Thinking Show to share simple ways to build trust, increase brand "likeability," and how to give your audience the confidence to buy from you again and again.

Ep.001 Featuring guest Lee Odden

Lee Odden, CEO of TopRank Marketing, joins The FWD: Thinking Show to share how influencer marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) can be combined to create content that is not only findable but credible for prospects actively looking for solutions through search.

Send Awesome Email Newsletters with Ann Handley

In this episode, Liz and Tom learn from marketing pro Ann Handley who recently refreshed her email newsletter, Total Annarchy! Learn how Ann puts the "letter" in newsletter and connects with her audience by sending remarkable fortnightly content.   Notable links: Ann Handley Ann's Newsletter - Total Annarchy <-- sign up! MarketingProfs   Ask Me About Email Marketing is powered by the team at AWeber. Check out our previous episodes and awesome email marketing platform.

Amy Porterfield on Beyond the Podcast

Amy Porterfield's interview on Beyond the Podcast. Head on over to BeyondThePodcastSummit.com to join our Facebook community and continue the conversation with over 1,000 podcasters and marketers.

Mark Asquith on Beyond the Podcast

Mark Asquith's interview on Beyond the Podcast. Head on over to BeyondThePodcastSummit.com to join our Facebook community and continue the conversation with over 1,000 podcasters and marketers.

Chris Vasquez on Beyond the Podcast

Chris Vasquez's interview on Beyond the Podcast. Head on over to BeyondThePodcastSummit.com to join our Facebook community and continue the conversation with over 1,000 podcasters and marketers.

Jessica Kupferman on Beyond the Podcast

Jessica Kupferman's interview on Beyond the Podcast. Head on over to BeyondThePodcastSummit.com to join our Facebook community and continue the conversation with over 1,000 podcasters and marketers.

John Lee Dumas on Beyond the Podcast

John Lee Dumas' interview on Beyond the Podcast. Head on over to BeyondThePodcastSummit.com to join our Facebook community and continue the conversation with over 1,000 podcasters and marketers.

Introducing Beyond the Podcast Virtual Summit

We're excited to bring to the feed every interview from our 1-day virtual summit, Beyond the Podcast. Check out interviews with podcast veterans like: John Lee Dumas Amy Porterfield Mark Asquith Jessica Kupferman Chris Vasquez Be sure to check out Beyond the Podcast Summit and request access to our exclusive Facebook community, and join over 1,000 podcasters in their journey to grow their show.

How to Be More Productive While Growing Your Business with Paula Rizzo

Welcome back to the podcast! We're excited to welcome Liz Willits and Mike Smith to the show as co-hosts. Expect some episodes in the coming weeks with a new format, including interviews and round table discussions. In this episode, Liz interviews Paula Rizzo. Learn how to land media attention, establish authority, stay productive and engage your email subscribers from Paula, the author of Listful Thinking. Learn more about Paula on her site, The List Producer.

Podfest, Traffic and Conversion Summit, and the return of the show

Getting ready to relaunch the podcast! What do you want to hear? What's your preferred format, frequency, or length? Let me know - [email protected], or tweet me @TNRT on Twitter.   We'll also be at Podfest in Orlando this week and Traffic and Conversion Summit in San Diego in a few weeks. Keep an eye out for the AWeber team and come say hi!

Season 3 Recap and Meet us at Podcast Movement!

Thanks for a great season! In this episode, I recap Season 3 of our podcast. Our theme this season was Email Marketing for Podcasters! I also share that our team is representing at Podcast Movement 2017 this week in Anaheim, CA! Come swing by and say hello if you are there. Check out the episodes from this season: Episode 1 - Strategically Designing your Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl Episode 2 - Always Choosing Adventure with Jay Wong Episode 3 - Finding Your Voice and Product wit...

The Road to One Million Downloads with Austin Fabel

What does it take to top the podcast charts? Our latest guest shares the tactics you need to grow your show, and your email list. In this episode, Austin Fabel, the producer of The Science of Success podcast shares his experience building a top-rated podcast and engaged email list. In this episode, we’ll cover: How to be a successful podcast producer and what that actually means How to repurpose your podcast episodes on YouTube and other networks How to book top guests on your pod...

Launch Your Minimum Viable Podcast with Mark Asquith

What's your minimum viable podcast? In this episode, Mark Asquith of Excellence Expected and The 7 Minute Mentor shares his experience launching successful podcasts and businesses. With hundreds of episodes under his belt, Mark delivers a ton of insights that are immediately actionable. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why you should focus on the user instead of the numbers The best question to ask your subscribers often to learn what they need How user questions and ideas can be repur...

How to Rock Podcasts as a Guest with Jessica Rhodes

Not interested in being a podcaster, but want to be on podcasts? Get ready to rock the mic, no matter what side you're on! In this episode, Jessica Rhodes of Interview Connections and #RockThePodcast teaches us how to grow our brands and businesses by successfully becoming a guest on podcasts. Jessica takes us through the entire process from positioning ourselves, pitching to shows, preparing for interviews and following up with hosts and listeners. In this episode, we’ll cover: How...

Creating your own Life (and Podcast) with Jeremy Ryan Slate

"You have to create success for yourself before you can create success for other people." This is the mission statement that drives Jeremy Ryan Slate to produce three outrageously actionable podcast episodes every week. In this episode, learn how Jeremy Slate of Create Your Own Life podcast pivoted his career, built a brand and business from scratch, and produced over 280 podcast episodes. You'll especially want to check out the strategies and tools Jeremy uses to consistently release ...

Finding Your Voice and Product with Addy Saucedo

Have an idea for a physical product? Find out how our next guest used podcasting and email marketing to turn her product idea into a successful reality. In this episode, we learn how Addy Saucedo of The Podcast Planner created and launched a physical product that solved a true market need for her audience. Addy has over five years of experience hosting podcasts, producing and managing over fifteen other podcasts. Her passion for the craft and dedication to serving podcasters is evident i...

Always Choosing Adventure with Jay Wong

Want to be a changemaker? Jay Wong, host of The Inner Changemaker, is a top-rated podcaster with a mission to serve purpose-driven entrepreneurs and multi-passionate creators. We met at Podfest 2017 in Orlando, FL, when Jay was a guest expert on an email marketing panel that I had the pleasure of moderating. I was quickly blown away by Jay's approach to turning podcasting into a list-building, business-exploding, top-of-the-funnel, life-changing engine. Jay's energy and insights will s...

Strategically designing your podcast with Natalie Eckdahl

Ready to launch and grow your podcast? In this episode, you’ll learn how to strategically design and optimize your podcast with Natalie Eckdahl, the founder of BizChix.com and the BizChix podcast. Recognized as one of the top women to listen to, Natalie helps women entrepreneurs build, grow and scale their businesses. She has been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Huffington Post and Entrepreneur. ou might remember the massive value Natalie dropped back on episode 36 of the show, and we...

Season 3: Email Marketing for Podcasters

Check out a preview of our next podcast season on Ask Me About Email Marketing! Join Tom Tate as we kick off a series of in-depth interviews with podcasters to learn how they grow and engage their audiences with email marketing and beyond. Episode synopsis This episode provides a quick look at all of the podcasters we've interviewed in the past and sneak preview of the interviews we've lined up for this series. Here are a few links mentioned in this episode: What To Write Course and 3...

Season 3 Preview + Podcast Movement 2017 Giveaway!

Tune in to learn what the theme will be for our next season, and subscribe now to check out the first episode launching on Tuesday, June 20. To enter our Podcast Movement giveaway, head over to bit.ly/aweberpm17.

Analyze and Improve Your Emails - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 8)

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Advanced Email Automation and Segmentation Topics - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 7)

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Scheduling and Sending the Perfect Broadcast Email - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 6)

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Designing Beautiful Email - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 5)

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What to Write in Your Emails - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 4)

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Growing Your Email Audience - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 3)

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Plan your Email Strategy - The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 2)

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Season 2! The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing (Week 1 - Introduction)

We're back with a brand new season of the Ask Me About Email Marketing Podcast! To check out the Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing, visit AWeber.com/theguide...

(Update) Get your holiday GIFs and check out one of our most anticipated podcast launches

Here are a few notes shared in the episode: AWeber Named 17th Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania - https://blog.aweber.com/press/aweber-named-17th-best-place-to-work-in-pennsylvania The 2016 Holiday GIF Guide - https://blog.aweber.com/email-marketing/the-2016-holiday-gif-guide.htm Excellence Expected: Volume 2 - http://www.excellence-expected.com/audio/ Have a safe, happy, and successful holiday!

Email Marketing 041: (Ask Me About) Email Marketing Is Dead! Sort of.

The Ask Me About Email Marketing podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. Listen to find out why! Follow us on Twitter, @tnrt and @AWeber to keep tabs on some exciting new projects in the works. Leave Us A Review If you received any value at all from any of our episodes, it'd make my day, week, and year if you could leave us a quick review on iTunes. Let us know what you'd like to see in the future. Search for "Ask Me About Email Marketing" in iTune, or click here! Thanks all f...

(BONUS) Today is your day to get unstuck... Week 4 of 4

In this bonus series of the show, Tom talks with Ernest Barbaric about getting unstuck and moving towards creating meaningful work. Today is your day to take action! Check out our latest batch of checklists and success stories to help you accomplish your marketing goals at AWeber.com/today. Learn more about our guest expert, Ernest Barbaric, and check out his incredible rut-busting course, Project un(stuck).

Email Marketing 040: The Ask Me About Email Marketing Clip Show

In this podcast episode, take a look at the top ten most popular episodes to date (as ranked by your downloads) in a curated Ask Me About Email Marketing clip show! Join Tom T. as he reflects on the amazing guests and content explored over the course of the past 40 episodes. Curious what the top downloaded episodes are? You'll have to tune in to find out! Episode synopsis Over the past year, we've covered many different email marketing topics, from copywriting and list-building, to c...

(BONUS) Today is your day to get unstuck... Week 3 of 4

In this bonus series of the show, Tom talks with Ernest Barbaric about facing the fear that often keeps us from realizing our most meaningful work. Today is your day to take action! Check out our latest batch of checklists and success stories to help you accomplish your marketing goals at AWeber.com/today. Learn more about our guest expert, Ernest Barbaric, and check out his incredible rut-busting course, Project un(stuck). Tune in next week, or subscribe via iTunes, as we conclude t...

Email Marketing 039: The Non-Marketer's Guide to Getting 100 Subscribers with Andy Obusek

Ah, yes! The first 100 subscriber mark. It is quite possibly the most rewarding benchmark in your email marketing adventures. If you haven't gotten there yet, that's not a problem! This episode is just for you. :) Join Tom T. as he chats with fellow AWeber team member, Andy Obusek of CleanSwifter.com, to dig into how he grew his list from 0 to 100 in just five months. Now, you may be thinking, "That's not a big deal, I attract 100 subscribers a week," or, "I hit my first 100 subscriber...

(BONUS) Today is your day to get unstuck... Week 2 of 4

In this bonus series of the show, Tom talks with Ernest Barbaric about finding your purpose and tapping in to your most meaningful work. Today is your day to take action! Check out our latest batch of checklists and success stories to help you accomplish your marketing goals at AWeber.com/today. Learn more about our guest expert, Ernest Barbaric, and check out his incredible rut-busting course, Project un(stuck). Tune in next week, or subscribe via iTunes, as we continue this four-pa...

Email Marketing 038: Three Tips To Boost Your Email Engagement with Tom Tate

Last week, our Director of Deliverability Mohammed Ahmed posted a fantastic post on why email engagement is more important than ever for email deliverability. It's not something we always consider before every send, but email engagement is an important factor to consider when optimizing your email deliverability and inbox placement. Check out this podcast episode to learn three tips to help boost your engagement! Episode Synopsis There's no doubt that internet service providers (ISPs...

(BONUS) Today is your day to get unstuck... Week 1 of 4

In this bonus series of the show, Tom talks with guest expert Ernest Barbaric about getting unstuck and facing the fear of the unknown. Today is your day to take action! Check out our latest batch of checklists and success stories to help you accomplish your marketing goals at AWeber.com/today. Learn more about our guest expert, Ernest Barbaric, and check out his incredible rut-busting course, Project un(stuck). Tune in next week, or subscribe via iTunes, as we continue this four-par...

Email Marketing 037: Live From Podcast Movement Pt. 2

In early July, I had the pleasure of joining a few AWeber team members in Chicago for Podcast Movement 2016. I wanted to know how these creative and passionate content creators were engaging their listeners with email marketing and beyond, so we took a couple of mics and built a makeshift studio right at our exhibitor’s booth. We had a few amazing AWeber fans and users swing by to chat and record some brief interviews about how they’re serving their audience with email marketing. This ...