Marketing Strategy Academy with Jen Vazquez
Marketing Strategy Academy with Jen Vazquez
Jen Vazquez | Pinterest Manager, Marketing Strategist + Brand Photographer
🎙️ Hey there, solopreneurs and small businesses with tiny but mighty teams! Ready to level up your business? Welcome to the podcast where fierce female service providers get the inside scoop on strategic marketing that actually works. Join Jen as she shares the real deal, drops some serious marketing wisdom, and serves up Pinterest tips hotter than your morning coffee.We dive deep into everything from Pinterest mastery to SEO secrets, email marketing strategies that convert, and harnessing the power of AI. Plus, we’re all about repurposing content so you can maximize your efforts across every platform without burning out. We’ll also guide you through smart marketing workflows designed to help you work smarter, not harder, so you can get back to doing what you love.And it’s not just about the strategies—we’re bringing in mindset and organization experts to help you break through roadblocks, get organized, and take action with confidence. Tune in weekly for solo episodes and guest chats with marketing pros who’ve cracked the code and are here to help you do the same. Follow @marketingstrategyacademypod + @jenvazquezmedia on IG to engage with us!
You're Consistent on Pinterest But Still Not Getting Clients: Here Are the 5 Things to Audit Right Now
Send us Fan Mail You're doing everything right on Pinterest. You're consistent, you're showing up, you're posting regularly. But you're still not getting the clients you want, and you're wondering what's wrong. Here's the truth: it's probably not your effort. It almost always comes down to five specific things that are very fixable. And one of them will surprise you because most people assume it doesn't matter at all. In this episode, I share my exact Pinterest audit checklist: • Why your pro...
May 22
21 min
330 | You're Pinning Consistently But Still Going Nowhere: Here's the Hidden Workflow Problem Killing Your Pinterest Growth
Send us Fan Mail You're being consistent on Pinterest. You're showing up, pinning regularly, doing everything everyone told you to do. But your Pinterest still feels like it's going nowhere. Here's what nobody tells you: consistency on Pinterest isn't just about how much you pin. It's about HOW you pin. There's a specific workflow problem that makes even the most consistent pinners invisible, and I'm showing you exactly what it is. What you'll learn: The real consistency problem most Pinteres...
May 15
10 min
329 | You're Pinning Consistently But Getting Zero Clicks? Here's Why (And the 5 Fixes That Actually Work)
Send us Fan Mail You're doing everything "right" on Pinterest - pinning consistently, setting up boards, writing descriptions - but you're still getting almost no website clicks. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: it's probably not Pinterest, and it's probably not your content either. After being on Pinterest since 2009 as a Pinterest Pioneer, I've seen this pattern over and over. There are five specific problems that cause click issues, and once you know what they are, they're actually pretty...
May 8
8 min
328 | Headshots vs. Brand Photography: What's the Real Difference (And Which One Will Actually Grow Your Business)?
Send us Fan Mail You booked a headshot session. You got one great photo. And now you're trying to run your entire online marketing presence from it. Sound familiar? In this episode I'm breaking down one of the most common questions I get before someone books a session with me: what is the actual difference between a headshot and brand photography, and which one do you need? Topics covered: What a headshot is, where it works, and where it completely falls shortWhat brand photography actually i...
Apr 30
12 min
327 | Why Pinterest Feels Slow (And Why That’s Actually the Point)
Send us Fan Mail If Pinterest feels slow, it’s not broken. It’s behaving exactly the way it was designed to. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening behind the scenes when Pinterest feels quiet, why slow growth on Pinterest is way more powerful than fast spikes on social media, and the realistic month-by-month timeline every service provider should know. If you’ve been tempted to quit because it doesn’t feel like it’s working fast enough, this one’s for you....
Apr 24
5 min
326 | Pinterest Analytics: Which Numbers Actually Matter (And Which Ones Are Lying to You)
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been on Pinterest for a few months and you’re not sure if it’s actually working, you’re probably looking at the wrong numbers. In this episode, I’m breaking down which Pinterest metrics actually matter for service providers, why monthly views are the most misunderstood number on the platform, and what a healthy growth timeline really looks like month by month. I’m also covering how to use Google Analytics alongside Pinterest analytics, the early positive signs that ...
Apr 17
22 min
325 | How to Find Pinterest Keywords That Actually Work (Step by Step)
Send us Fan Mail If your content isn’t showing up on Pinterest, keywords are probably why. The good news is that Pinterest actually makes keyword research easier than almost any other platform. You just have to know where to look. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to find Pinterest keywords, the 7 places you need to put them, how to avoid the keyword stuffing trap, and why local and global keywords both matter for service providers. Plus, how often you should refresh your k...
Apr 9
10 min
324 | How to Build a Pinterest Strategy from Scratch (For Service Providers, Not Bloggers)
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been putting off Pinterest because you don’t know where to start, this episode is going to change that. I’m walking you through exactly how to build a Pinterest strategy from scratch, specifically for service providers. Not bloggers. Not product businesses. Almost all Pinterest advice out there is built for blogging businesses, and it doesn’t translate when you’re selling a service. I’m breaking down the 6 steps you need, from clarifying your message and optimizing ...
Apr 3
23 min
323 | Pinterest Spring 2026 Trend Report: What It Means for Your Marketing (and How to Use It)
Send us Fan Mail Pinterest just dropped their Spring 2026 Trend Report, and if you're a service provider wondering what to create, pin, or blog about this season, this is the episode you need. I'm breaking down all four major trends from the report, backed by real search data from over 600 million Pinterest users. We're talking micro-makeovers (up 415%), comfort food over spring detoxes (eggplant parm is up 785%, and I'm here for it), tiny sanctuaries and intentional connection, and why sprin...
Mar 31
25 min
322 | Headshot vs. Brand Photography: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever been confused about whether you need a headshot session or a full brand photography session, this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down the real difference between a headshot and brand photography, and more importantly, which one actually supports your marketing as a service provider. I'm sharing a real client example, the one question you should ask yourself before booking, and what to look for in a photographer who actually plans around your content and...
Mar 27
12 min
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