The Blogger Genius Podcast

Today I'm back with my friend, and MiloTree Community Manager, Paula Rollo. Paula is an affiliate marketing pro. She's back on the show to share her advanced affiliate marketing tactics. These will help you make even more money through your affiliate marketing strategy so you don't have to worry about pageviews. In this episode we cover why you want to treat your affiliate products like they're yo...

Today my guest is Nicole Culver, founder of the food company, Blissful Eats, and creator of her own business consulting and coaching business. In this episode, we talk about how to know when you need to pivot your business. Nicole started her granola company in 2011, got it into Whole Foods, but ultimately decided to shut it down to focus on her consulting and coaching business. And this has lead...

Today, my guest is Danielle Liss, lawyer and founder of Hashtag Legal, a law firm specializing in online business.  In this interview, Danielle and I delve into what you need to know to protect yourself legally as an influencer or blogger or online entrepreneur. We talk about how to incorporate your business, how to negotiate with brands, what GDPR means, and even how to protect your goods from pe...

This week my guest is Stephanie Parker from the popular food blog, Plain Chicken. In this episode we talk about how Stephanie started Plain Chicken as a hobby, and how she turned it into a super successful business. We delve into how she figured out how to make a family income as a food blogger, where she and her husband could quit their corporate jobs, travel, and become satisfied, creative entre...

You never know who you're going to get into a Lyft with at a conference. Lucky for me, it was Gabrielle Blair from the blog, Design Mom, and founder of the Alt Summit Conference. Listening to her, I learned so much about how to be a super successful creative entrepreneur. Gabby was one of the first design-focused bloggers, and she paired that with being a mother to six kids. In our conversation, w...

Today, I'm talking with Instagram expert, Sue B. Zimmerman. We talk about how to win on Instagram NOW -- what's working and what's not. Listen to me in the hot seat as Sue critiques my Catch My Party Instagram page. She was definitely blunt, but since I'm always looking to learn, I was interested to hear what she had to say. I think you will be too!   Resources: Social Media Examiner Social Media...

Angela Davis from the blog, Frugal Living NW, makes over six figures a year and works part time. She does this all with affiliate marketing. In this episode, we delve into her strategies and tips on how to make serious money with affiliate marketing. We go through what types of links to add to your posts, why patience is key, and what affiliate networks are the best. Join me and learn the secrets...

In this Part 2 interview with Monica Froese from the blog, Redefining Mom, we delve into the easiest ways to make money as a blogger. If you're trying to monetize your blog quickly, this episode is for you! Monica shares why Pinterest is the best platform for affiliate income and why you should invest in Promoted Pins. Plus we talk about how to pivot your business as you grow, and why you shouldn'...

This interview with Monica Froese, from the blog, Redefining Mom, gets real. We discuss how motherhood changes us from the inside out, and sometimes it's not pretty. We talk about how to start a new business when you're a new mom because you can't do things the old way anymore. In part 1 of my interview, Monica and I talk about loving our kids, postpartum depression, the importance of taking care...

Today I'm talking with KariAnne Wood from the blog, Thistlewood Farms. KariAnne is a DIY and interior design blogger, but really she's an excellent storyteller. In this episode we explore how starting a blog can lead to multiple book deals. We delve into how KariAnne started her blog out a feeling of loneliness and then built it into a booming business! Her blog lead her to a huge publishing caree...

Today I'm doing my first two-on-one interview with Cara Newhart and C.J. Oldenkamp, founders of My Haute Society, a community for bloggers, and are both bloggers in their own right. We talk about how to start a blog with your friend. We delve into balancing a shared business and a personal blog, plus how they dealt with the growing pains of working together in a new venture. Cara and C.J. are Inst...

Today I'm interviewing Abeer Rizvi, from the blog, Cake Whiz.  In this episode, Abeer shares how to go from hobby to business, and all the steps she took to turn her love of cake decorating into a successful food blog. We talk about how to figure out what to charge brands, how to leverage social media for traffic, and why ad revenue is worth pursuing! If you have no idea how to turn your passion i...

Today I'm interviewing Kate Kordsmeier, from the blog, Root + Revel.  Kate and I discuss why you need to treat your business like a business from the start, in order to grow. As you'll see, Kate has been able to explode Root + Revel using this strategy. Kate started as a food journalist, but transitioned into full-time food blogger after experiencing a health crisis. We talk a lot about the people...

Today I'm returning with Part 2 of my chat with Laura Fuentes, creator of MOMables, food plans for moms. In this episode, we talk about how to sell to moms by being a giver. Laura proves that by being helpful, you can grow a hugely successful business. Also, don't miss all of Laura's favorite marketing mentors. You're going to love this! Resources: MOMables LauraFuentes.com Marie Forleo's B-School...

Today my guest is Laura Fuentes creator of MOMables, food plans to moms. Our discussion was all about how to start a business by solving a problem for moms, and I thought the interview was so good, I didn't want to cut anything out. So I've split it into 2 parts. Part 1 is about how Laura has worked hard to build a community of like-minded moms by creating content they will enjoy, and Part 2 is ab...

Today my guest is Cristina Auffant from the online party supply store, Via Blossom. In this episode we talk about how to grow a success ecommerce business, and all the ups and downs she's faced along the way. Resources: Via Blossom Catch My Party Shopify My Wife Quit Her Job Ecommerce Influence Simple Pin Media MiloTree Some of these links may be affiliate Subscribe to  The Blogger Genius Podcast...

Today I'm back with Part 2 in my interview with email marketing strategist, Kate Doster. In this episode we delve deep into online sales. We discuss how to set up an easy and effective email sales funnel, how to focus on your product benefits, how to write your emails, and how to do an open-close cart launch. If you missed Part 1 of my interview with Kate where we go over why email marketing is ex...

Today I'm talking with Kate Doster, email marketing strategist and very fun guest. Kate is here to explain why email marketing is exciting and easy. And I promise that after you listen, you will think so too! The interview was so good, I've broken it into two parts so you don't miss anything Kate has to say.   In Part 1 we talk all about how and why to grow your list, and the best ways to create a...

Today I'm talking with Alisa Meredith, Content Marketing Manager at Tailwind, and owner of Alisa Meredith Marketing. If you were wondering how to get started with Promoted Pins on Pinterest, this is the episode for you! We go deep and explain everything! You will learn exactly how to set up your first promoted pin campaign on Pinterest and why it's such a powerful platform to drive sales. Resource...

Today I'm talking with Maggy Woodley, founder of the blog, Red Ted Art. This is a fascinating conversation where Maggy shares how to be successful on social media. Maggy has built an enormous presence with over over 2.2 million Facebook followers, 406k YouTube subscribers, and 376k Pinterest followers. She also shares the pros and cons of each platform, and why even with such large followings she...

Today I'm talking with Rachel Miller, viral marketer and founder of Moolah Marketing. She teaches people how to use Facebook to really grow your business, because if there is anyone who has cracked the Facebook code, it's Rachel! You definitely want to hear her genius advice on how to get Facebook to work for you , instead of you working for it ! Resources: Moolah Marketing QuirkyMomma One Crazy H...

Today I'm talking with Leslie Samuel from the blog, Become a Blogger. Leslie and I break it down step-by-step how to start a successful online business. If you follow the advice Leslie shares, you'll be able to cultivate an audience, understand their needs, create trust, and sell products to them that make their lives easier. It's not rocket science, but it is about authenticity! Resources: Become...

Today I'm speaking with Kevin Espiritu from the blog, Epic Gardening. Kevin and I discuss how to hire the right people to grow your business faster, the importance of SEO for bloggers, how to monetize your blog if your mission is to teach 10 million people how to grow their own food, and how you can really make a living as a poker player. Resources: Epic Gardening Book in a Box The eMyth Revisited...

Welcome to episode 014 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Kate Erickson, from Entrepreneurs on Fire. In this episode, Kate and I discuss how to build a successful seven figure business, which is what she did with her boyfriend, John Lee Dumas. Kate calls herself Implementer in Chief at Entrepreneurs on Fire, the podcast and business she started in 2012 with John Lee Dumas. Kate and I discu...

Welcome to episode 012 of  The Blogger Genius Podcast.  My guest is David Christopher, Director of Marketing and Growth at Tailwind, and an SEO and digital marketing expert. David and I talk in depth about what bloggers need to know to win at SEO,  and how there is serious traffic to be had on Google, if you just understand certain SEO strategies. If there's one thing I hope you take away from thi...