The Bloggy Friends Show: Recent Episodes
Ashley Grant
This show is by bloggers, for bloggers, about the wild world of all the things in the blogosphere. So many people talk about how to start a blog, but what happens after you launch? We'll jam on everything from switching hosts to marketing to monetization and so much more!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a story swimming in your head into a published cozy mystery novel? What if keeping a two-year writing secret from your family could lead to seeing your book on Barnes & Noble's website?
Join Ashley Grant as she chats with Robin Stephanie (aka Masshole Mommy) about her journey from blogger to published author of "The Deadly Garden," the first book in the Driftwood Cove mystery series. Robin reveals her meticulous outlining process, from creating detailed character profiles to building a "series bible" that keeps her fictional Massachusetts town consistent across books.
Discover how a podcast about Charles Manson's use of belladonna sparked an entire murder mystery plot, why Robin chose to write family-friendly cozy mysteries instead of gritty crime fiction, and the surprising upfront costs of self-publishing that most new authors don't expect.
Robin shares her promotional strategies, from local book signings to AI-generated social media images, plus why her Google search history ("how quickly can you die from belladonna poisoning?") would probably land her on an FBI watchlist. She also discusses her paranormal podcast "The Gen X Couple" and teases details about book two in her series.
Whether you're an aspiring mystery writer, cozy fiction fan, or curious about the self-publishing journey, this episode offers practical insights into turning creative ideas into published reality.
Get book links and episode resources at famousashleygrant.com/deadlygarden
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Let's chat about Getting Media Attention for a Blog. It's easier than you might think!
Josh's Links:
- https://upmyinfluence.com/about/
- https://twitter.com/joshelledge
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshelledge/
- https://www.instagram.com/josh.elledge/
- https://www.youtube.com/@UpMyInfluence/videos
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What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Can You Start an Online Business for Five Bucks? Tune in and Find Out!
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Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Wanna know the real secrets to making money by selling blogs and online businesses? Get insider tips from Andy at Empire Flippers. If you’ve ever wondered how bloggers cash in big or how a single referral earned someone $80,000, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Sell or buy a blog here: https://famousashleygrant.com/empireflippers
Find Andy here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyallaway/
https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersip
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Ever wondered how a love for cute things and creative snacks can turn into a Facebook following of over 250,000 fans? Join us as Dawn of Cutefetti spills her secrets to building a viral brand, staying true to herself, and making social media success look downright adorable—even without a playbook!
Where to Find Dawn of Cutefetti:
https://cutefetti.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Cutefetti/
https://x.com/dawnchats
https://www.pinterest.com/cutefetti/
https://www.instagram.com/cutefetti
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Let's talk about the importance of mental health awareness for bloggers and content creators. In this episode, I share my personal journey with anxiety, depression, and the unique mental health challenges that come with being a creative professional who works from home. Join me for this heartfelt conversation about breaking the stigma around mental health in the creator community.
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Want content for your blog, but don't have time to write it? This episode might help! Pulled from the archives, in this episode, I'm chatting with the king of motivation – Justin Popovic – all about using PLR in blogging.
PLR stands for private label rights, and it can help you take your blogging game to the next level. We jam on using it for creating courses, generating newsletter content, how to level up your current blog posts, and so much more.
I also included a clip from my personal bank of PLR content I have purchased or received for free from Tools for Motivation. If you're struggling to come up with content, this episode could inspire you! Tune in now!
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Never met 90% of your clients? Making money in your yoga pants? Welcome to the surprisingly lucrative world of ghostblogging, where your words get famous while you stay behind the scenes.
Join me as I pull back the curtain on my writing career path. From landing your first client without a fancy website to pitching PR agencies when work dries up, discover the insider tips that helped me build a sustainable ghostblogging business working from anywhere in the world.
Learn how to showcase your writing skills, set clear expectations with clients, establish your pricing, and the crucial workflow steps that will keep those assignments coming. Plus, find out why meeting deadlines is non-negotiable if you want to survive in this industry.
Please forgive the old audio, as it was recorded before I had a podcasting mic and better editing software 🤣 This episode from the archives is perfect for writers looking to monetize their skills or anyone seeking location-independent work opportunities.
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Pulled from the archives and reposting for anyone looking to promote their blog for free. Forgive the old audio, as it was recorded before I had a podcasting mic and better editing software lol.
Does organic traffic feel elusive? If so, you need new tactics. That's why in this episode I'm sharing 10 ways to promote your blog for free!
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Welcome to part 2 of 101 ideas to make money from home! In this episode, we dove deep into personal care products, selling craft patterns, becoming a blogger, earning through affiliate marketing, and even making money on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Patreon.
Here's 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home Part 1 in case you missed it!
Helpful links:
- 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home
- 30 Days of Bite-Sized Blog Set-Up Tasks
- 30 Day Marketing Monetization Plan
- 30 Day Launch Jacking Profit Plan
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
I'm so thrilled to present a highly requested episode: "101 Ideas to Make Money From Home Part 1."
Have you ever wondered how you can leverage your skills and resources to earn a living from the comfort of your home? This episode is packed with practical and diverse ways to turn that dream into a reality.
Join me as I break down 50 dynamic ideas to help you make money from home. From working as a remote data entry clerk and earning cash back on purchases, to investing in stocks and renting out your gadgets, this episode covers a wide spectrum of opportunities. Discover how you can sell items on eBay, create passive income with printables, host mastermind groups, and even become a remote transcriptionist.
This episode is the perfect start for anyone looking to explore legitimate ways to earn money from home.
Helpful links:
- 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
In this replay episode, Dan R Morris of Audience Industries discusses his BC Stack and why bloggers should participate in bundles to grow their blogging business. There are some killer truth bombs in this episode, and you will want to take notes if you're serious about making money as a blogger.
Get the BC Stack we talk about in the episode here: https://bloggingconcentrated.com/members/aff/go/morethanphotographs?i=98
And, if you want to be an affiliate for the stack, sign up to be one and make money on your own blog here: https://bloggingconcentrated.com/members/aff/go/morethanphotographs?i=65
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Dive deep into the world of content creation and tackle the question: Is blogging enough in 2024 and beyond? Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to level up your content strategy!
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
🔹 Embrace Multi-Format Content: Joe and I discuss the importance of diversifying your content. From blog posts to podcasts and videos, catering to various audience preferences is key to increasing visibility and engagement.
🔹 Integrate AI Thoughtfully: While AI can aid in ideation and summarization, Joe stresses maintaining the human touch in your content. Personal stories and experiences are irreplaceable and crucial for genuine connections with your audience.
🔹 Utilize Cost-Effective Tools: Joe highlights the benefits of using RSS.com for podcast hosting. With features like transcripts and custom artwork included in your plan, it's a cost-effective solution that supports content creators without heavy penalties.
Let's continue to create, repurpose, and amplify our voices! 🌟
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:
– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com?via=famous
– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts
– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!
The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
Welcome to another episode of Bloggy Friends. This episode was supposed to go live in June, but then life happened so I fell back on other episodes in the hopper, but now more than ever - since Google appears to be walking back some of their HCU issues that screwed small bloggers, I feel like this episode needs to be out there.
This one is UNEDITED so forgive any audio issues or misspoken words. It was just such a raw episode, I wanted to share it unfiltered because in this episode we dive deep into the Google Helpful Content Update fallout with our special guest, Renee Groskreutz, a seasoned food blogger. It's a little spicy in my opinion.
Together, we'll explore the intriguing rise of AI-generated recipe results on Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) and discuss how advancements in AI are reshaping the blogging landscape. Renee opens up about her own traffic struggles, the unforeseen impacts of Google's updates, and her innovative strategies to adapt.
We'll hear firsthand how Renee's recipes have been pushed down the search rankings and why her blog traffic has taken a hit. We'll also tackle broader changes in SEO, the growing shadow of AI in content creation, and look ahead to the future of blogging—standing at the crossroads of technology and creativity. So, tune in as we journey through the challenges and adaptations faced by content creators in this rapidly evolving digital world. Get ready, it's going to be an enlightening conversation!
Renee's Links:
https://cookingchew.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cookingchew
https://x.com/iteachblogging?lang=en
https://www.iteachblogging.com/author/reneeinspired/
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The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!
In this episode, I'm thrilled to speak with Kim Hendren. Kim is a creative entrepreneur, author of "Empire: A Step By Step Guide to Starting a Creative Business," and former leader of the successful cocktail mixer business, Mixology.
In this episode, we'll dive into Kim's journey from leading a networking group called Sophisticates to writing a powerful life guide and how today's technology can elevate our creative endeavors. Let's get started!
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- CastMagic
- RSS.com - Get a free month of podcast hosting with code RSSFREEMONTH at checkout
- Blue Yeti Microphone
- HyperX Cloud III – Wired Gaming Headset
- Logitech for Creators StreamCam Premium Webcam for Streaming and Content Creation
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Are you ready to turn your blog into a thriving business? In this episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, we covered everything you need to know to make money from your blog. From understanding your motivations, laying the groundwork for monetization, to exploring different income streams, we've got you covered. And remember, it's all about staying motivated and celebrating every milestone along the way. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your blog to the next level, this episode will provide you with the clarity and actionable steps you need to move forward. Check out famousashleygrant.com/bossblogging for free resources and start making your blogging dream a reality.
In this episode, we took a peek behind the curtain into the power of using podcasts to create compelling blog posts with the help of CastMagic. Greg Wasserman, the head of growth, community, and partnerships for CastMagic, shared invaluable insights into leveraging AI tools to streamline content creation and maximize monetization. We explored the limitless potential of repurposing audio content into blog posts, social media scripts, and beyond. Whether you're a content creator or a business looking to expand your reach, this episode is a game-changer. Tune in to discover how AI can revolutionize your content strategy and propel your brand to new heights. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode packed with practical tips and transformative ideas for your business. Dive into the future of content creation with us. Tune in now!
Find Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwasserman/
Try CastMagic for yourself: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/castmagic (affiliate link)
Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Follow the Pampered Pomchis on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube
- Jammin on SOPs for Bloggers with Nadja Williamson - Blog Post and Episode
- How to write a blog post properly using AI via Godaddy
- Affiliate Marketing Workshop with Pat Flynn
My New Year Blogging Goals
- Prioritize Health and Wellness
- Scale My Business
- Play a lot more in 2024 - take time off and go on vacations
- Start an email list
- Affiliate marketing
- Make 6 figures as a blogger
- Create a video and podcasting studio
- Start a retirement account
- Increase my productivity
- Increase traffic to my famous ashley grant website
- Launch a food blog
- Launch a proper website for Pampered Pomchis
- Launch my secret website
- Create a content upgrade schedule and a proper editorial for my websites and social media profiles
- Improve my page speed
- Mentor new bloggers and give back to the community
- Start a membership site
- Make this podcast better and put our more amazing content
Welcome back to the Bloggy Friends Show! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Steve Economides, who will be conducting an SEO analysis of a blog. Steve shares valuable insights into optimizing website content, improving readability, and increasing search engine rankings. We'll dive into the importance of keyword-focused subheads, effective headlines, and utilizing SEO tools to evaluate domain authority. Join us as we learn from Steve's expertise and discover how to write a blog that ranks. Let's get started!
In today's episode we're chatting with the ahhhhhhhhhhhhmazing Nadja Williamson all about SOPs for Bloggers. What does that mean? Tune in and find out!
About our guest:
Nadja Williamson is the Lead Strategist of Network Titan Solutions, a consulting agency that helps small business owners supercharge their operations by designing a custom mission control solution for their business.
Our signature CEO Sidekicks Solution provides expert guidance to develop a strategic roadmap that streamlines your operations, maximizes team efficiency, and allows you to soar to new heights of success. Whether you’re a soloprenreur, a startup, or an established business, we have an array of resources available for you in our ever-expanding FREE knowledge hub for all your operational needs!
Nadj is a nerdy (recovering) people pleaser who is using her superpowers to help others capture the elusive work-life integration dream.
Though she grew up in the land down unda, she now calls Houston, Texas home with her equally nerdy husband, two sassy daughters, and a houseful of pets.
Website: https://networktitansolutions.com
FB: www.facebook.com/ceosidekicks
IG: www.instagram.com/ceosidekicks
LinkedIn: www.networktitan.solutions
The amazing Harry Potter Lego Set We Discussed: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cug9OwtgoDz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
A coffee cup similar to the one Nadja was holding in the interview:
"Joey Doesn't Share Food" Mug https://amzn.to/3ZMJnLM (affiliate link - thanks for your support!)
Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant
I'm my own guest today for the first time in well over two years. I decided to share a solo riff on remote blogging, and working anywhere with WiFi because I know some people really want to know how I make money and can work from the road if I choose to.Do you like this kind of content? Should I do more solo episodes again just sharing my thoughts and expertise? Hit me up and tell me your thoughts! I'd love to know what you think! I'm on Facebook, Instagram and X (RIP Twitter!)
Books I mentioned (these are affiliate links - thanks for your support!):
- Choose Yourself! By James Altucher
- The Suitcase Entrepreneur: Create Freedom in Business and Adventure in Life, by Natalie Sisson
- Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World, by Denise Duffield-Thomas
- Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life, by Denise Duffield Thomas
People/Websites to Check Out:
- Alexandra Fasulo
- Create and Go - Get Their Pro Blogger Bundle and learn everything you need to know about blogging! (affiliate link). And, you can read some of my posts on their website about making money blogging -> Ghostwriting: 5 Steps to Get Started + 5 Tips for Success | How to Become a Copywriter in 2023: 6 Steps to Success | 30+ Sites to Find Blogging Jobs Online: Get Paid to Blog! | 11 Critical Elements of a Freelance Contract + Template Ideas
- Lauren VanMullem - Check out her episode on this podcast as well - E18 - Lauren Van Mullem on Boundaries in a Copywriting Business
In this episode, I'm chatting with Josh Elledge about Getting Media Attention for a Blog
Josh's Links:
- https://upmyinfluence.com/about/
- https://twitter.com/joshelledge
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshelledge/
- https://www.instagram.com/josh.elledge/
- https://www.youtube.com/@UpMyInfluence/videos
In this episode, I'm chatting with Stephanie Levitt all about Mental Health and Entrepreneurship. Enjoy the show!Learn more about Stephanie and Pathways Counseling Services here: https://www.pathwayscounselingsvcs.com/
I'm so excited my Bloggy Friends to bring you Kate Volman today! We're jamming on blogging for no reason. What does that mean? Tune in and find out!
Kate is the CEO of Floyd Coaching. With over twenty years of experience in developing and leading life-changing programs for entrepreneurs and leaders, she has a passion for helping people grow. In addition to serving on the leadership team for multiple organizations throughout her career, she also used her entrepreneurial skills to start and run a boutique marketing firm.
Her enthusiasm and passion for helping people explore their creativity both personally and professionally make her a sought-after speaker, trainer, and executive coach. She leverages her knowledge and experience in personal development and company culture to help people live more fulfilling lives.
Kate is a multi-passionate leader, fitness enthusiast, podcaster, and book lover.
She is the author of Do What You Love: A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job.
Kate's Links:
-- Website: www.KateVolman.com
-- Link to purchase Kate's book: https://amzn.to/41IPwIj
-- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvJ5IsMvwd6NKXbl64K-5Q
-- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katevolman/
In this episode, I'm having a complete and total fan girl moment. 😍😍😍I've been a fan of the amazing Sandy Forster for YEARS! I have 2 print copies and one digital copy of her bestselling book How to Be Wildly Wealthy Fast, and I was so stoked to get the chance to interview her for an article on money mindset for entrepreneurs for Godaddy earlier this year. You can check out that article here. This episode features the full recording of that awesome interview, and I wanted to share it with all of my bloggy friends to show you what is possible when you step into the belief that with inspired action, thoughts truly can become things and change your life!Grab Sandy's book here: https://amzn.to/40YY2Dn (This is an affiliate link. Thank you for your support! Read our full disclosure policy)Get Sandy's resources for free at wildlywealthyfree.com
In this episode, I'm chatting with Chris, one of the co-founders of InfluenceKit. But, what is it and how can it help bloggers? Tune in to find out!
And, if you're ready to get started and create your first report for free, head over to https://www.influencekit.com/
What's up my Bloggy Friends? Famous Ashley Grant here, and I'm thrilled to be bringing Ryan Brock of Demand Jump on the show. We're going to be chatting about how to make it easier to make money as a copywriter. We're also going to chat about AI chat GPT and how to position yourself to get hired despite all the bots that are taking over the world. Let's get into it.Ryan's Links: Get Ryan's Book Pillar-Based Marketing: A Data-Driven Methodology for SEO and Content That Actually Works* (Affiliate Link - Thank you for supporting our show!) * Ryan Brock on LinkedIn * Demand Jump * Demand Jump's Past Webinars
More Helpful Links From This Episode:* How to write a blog post properly using AI via Godaddy * What Is a Pillar Page? (And Why It Matters For Your SEO Strategy) via Hubspot
In this episode, I'm chatting with the king of motivation Justin Popovic all about using PLR in blogging.
PLR stands for private label rights, and it can help you take your blogging game to the next level. We jam on using it for creating courses, generating newsletter content, how to level up your current blog posts, and so much more.
I also included a clip from my personal bank of PLR content I have purchased or received for free from Tools for Motivation. If you're struggling to come up with content, this episode could inspire you! Tune in now!
In this episode, I'm chatting with the amazing Nina from Terkel.io
If you have been listening to this podcast for a while, you know I was a huge advocate of HARO - aka Help a Reporter Out. Well, as of late I've become pretty frustrated with the amount of spam on the website and I went looking for an alternative.
Luckily, Isaac Mashman of Mashman Ventures and Brian Laffey turned me onto the new kid on the block - Terkel.io, a knowledge platform that creates community-driven content based on expert insights. Or as I like to call it - HARO without the Spam.
Tune in as Nina and I chat about how to use Terkel for blog content, why expert quotes are so important for bloggers, and much more!
And, check out the post we reference in the episode. This post was created by the team at Terkel: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/what-is-the-best-pet-for-a-ceo-or-business-owner/
Get Lauren's amazing blogging courses:
- Pro Blogger Bundle
- Pinterest Traffic Avalanche
- SEO Blueprint for Bloggers
- Six-Figure Course Creator
- Launch Your Blog Biz
In full disclosure, I'm a proud affiliate of the Create and Go suite of courses. This means I may earn a commission on any course you purchase at no additional cost to you!
Get Ruth Soukup's Book Do it Scared!
Find Lauren online:
- Website
- Create and Go
REPLAY
Is it time for you to go pro as a blogger my bloggy friend? Perhaps! In this episode, I'm sharing my key indicators to look out for that will tell you when it's time to take the leap from hobby blogging to professional blogging.
Thanks for listening. May your page views be high, and your bounce rate be low!
You have more than a love for writing.
When you go from enjoying the act of writing to living it, breathing it, not being able to imagine a day without it, you’ve found that sexy, passionate kind of love that tells you this is something real. Perhaps you and writing started dating casually; suddenly, everything in your life is giving you reasons to write more. So you bump it up to seeing each other on the regular. Before you know it, you can’t stop. You don’t want to do anything else but write. You’ve totally found the one and you can’t go back.
You catch yourself making a plan.
You used to post on your blog when the urge struck, but for some reason you sat down and created an editorial calendar in Excel. You started thinking about what topics would get your readers attention, and you even pondered what the best headlines were for clickability.
You’re making enough money from your blog to quit your day job.
Seriously? If you’re already making enough to pay the bills, why are you still working that pesky 9-to-5? It’s quite possible that you could just do this full time — and perhaps make even more money!
You have to claim blogging income on your taxes.
When you start making serious money and accountants have to get involved, you’re a pro, dude! Just make sure you don’t blow this chance to work for yourself doing what you love — be smart about bookkeeping.
A post or two has gone viral.
OK, this might not mean it’s time to go pro, but a viral post could be the perfect catalyst to shift into being a pro blogger. You know that saying, strike while the iron is hot? Well, do that!
You ooze expertise.
What happens when you become an expert on something and start posting a bunch about what you know? You’ve found your niche, my bloggy friend. Good for you! If people are picking up all that knowledge you’re laying down, then I think you might be flirting with professional blogger status.
Ideas flutter from your brain like migrating monarchs.
Even though it might not seem like it, the fact that your mind just keeps churning out blog ideas is HUGE!
Self-starting is no problem.
As a professional blogger you have no real boss telling you what to do. Your only boss is you. You have to have the self-discipline to create a schedule and then stick to it — or your readers will tire of your inconsistency and head over to some other blog.
More Show Notes From This Episode:
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REPLAY NOTES
Welcome to the Bloggy Friends Show! Today, our guest is Amira Ifran. She is a business lawyer, seven-figure blogger, and coach who provide simple DIY legal templates to help business owners start and scale their businesses legally. With over ten years of legal experience, she started her side hustle, A Self Guru, a million-dollar company that teaches bloggers and entrepreneurs how to make money online and legally protect their businesses. Today, Amira shares how to get your blog legal and the necessary documents you need to have before launching your blog.
Get the Legal Bundle of Templates from Amira here: https://famousashley.krtra.com/t/AT9N1cSvtXa4
Note: This is an affiliate link that will give this podcast a small commission at NO additional cost to you. By making purchases through links like this you are helping to support this podcast. Thanks so much for your support!
- Guest: Amira Irfan
- Blog: https://aselfguru.com/
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Social Media Links:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/aselfguru/
- https://www.instagram.com/aselfguru/
- https://twitter.com/aselfguru
- https://www.pinterest.com/aselfguru/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7FxkYK-CtyfhIYTHU2Ckg?view_as=subscriber
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
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In this replay episode, I'm chatting with Isaac Mashman about Guerrilla Marketing a Blog.
Isaac Mashman is the founder of Mashman Ventures, a public relations firm specializing in personal branding and is the host of Chase the Vision with Isaac Mashman podcast.
In less than 4 years Isaac took his personal brand from being digitally inexistent to where it is today. He has been featured on dozens of podcasts, in articles, and has worked with countless people from a variety of industries to help expand both their business and personal brands.
Isaac's intention behind building his brand is to demonstrate that it is possible to build a life for yourself on your own terms in less time than you may think.
Isaac's links online:
Get Isaac's book "Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence" https://amzn.to/3J8Kkof
--- Website: https://www.isaacmashman.com/
--- Podcast: https://www.isaacmashman.com/podcast
--- Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaacmashman
--- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isaacmashman
--- Facebook: https://facebook.com/theisaacmashman
--- YouTube: https://youtube.com/isaacmashman
--- Twitter: https://twitter.com/isaacmashman
--- Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/Isaacmashman
More Show Notes From This Episode:
What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/
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It is so important to have boundaries in your freelance business. That's why I wanted to bring in Lauren Van Mullem. She and I have battle scars in the copywriting world together, and we're sharing some real talk about boundaries, and why if you don't have them you will start to hate your business FAST! This is a juicy one!
https://www.truerwordsbylauren.com/
More Show Notes From This Episode:
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In this episode I'm jammin with Dawn Booth of Epic Events by Booth, Inc. We're talking about why wedding vendors need blogs.
https://epiceventsbybooth.com/
More Show Notes From This Episode:
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We're talking all things relationships and building community as I chat with Monique AJ Smith of Chat in the Garden. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/chatinthegarden
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In this episode, I'm chatting with Maria Stefanopoulos of Ingenious Travel about all things travel blogging!
https://www.ingenioustravel.com/
More Show Notes From This Episode:
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In replay this episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, we're talking all things food blogging with Cathy Dean of Healthy Ambitions!
https://healthyambitions.co/
More Show Notes From This Episode:
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In this episode, I chat with Coach Caroline Bjorkquist of RunRX about social media and community building. We also discuss the idea that how you do blogging, is how you do everything. Learn what I mean by tuning in now!
Helpful Links:
- How to Start a Blog in 7 Steps
- How Being a Podcast Guest Can Build Your Brand & Business
- 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home
- 10 Ways to Promote Your Blog for Free
- How to promote your blog on social media
- 10 ways to make money as a blogger if your blog isn’t paying the bills
- Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
RunRX Links
- https://runrx.fit/
- The RunRX Podcast
- https://www.youtube.com/c/runrx
- https://www.facebook.com/runrxfit
- Quiz - Why aren't you running pain free?
- https://www.instagram.com/runrx/
Coach Caroline's Links:
- https://www.instagram.com/carolinebjorkquist/
- https://carolinebjorkquist.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/coachcaroline
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-caroline/
- Coach Caroline's Podcast
- 5 simple tips - https://carolinebjorkquist.com/5-simple-tips/
In this episode, Simona Rosano shares how she started her website The Grumpy Olive
Blog: https://www.thegrumpyolive.com/
Helpful Links:
- How to Start a Blog in 7 Steps
- How Being a Podcast Guest Can Build Your Brand & Business
- 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home
- 10 Ways to Promote Your Blog for Free
- How to promote your blog on social media
- 10 ways to make money as a blogger if your blog isn’t paying the bills
- Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
Social Media Links:
- https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyOlive/
- https://twitter.com/thegrumpyolive
- https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thegrumpyoliveblog/
- https://instagram.com/thegrumpyolive
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Brandy Tanner, aka Brandy Ellen about blog flipping and freelancing.
Helpful Links:
- How to Start a Blog in 7 Steps
- How Being a Podcast Guest Can Build Your Brand & Business
- 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home
- 10 Ways to Promote Your Blog for Free
- How to promote your blog on social media
- 10 ways to make money as a blogger if your blog isn’t paying the bills
- Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
Blog: https://brandyellen.com/
Brandy's Websites
- https://brandyellen.com/how-to-make-money-selling-blogs/
- https://plrblogtoday.com
Brandy's Social Media Links:
- https://www.facebook.com/brandyellenblog
- https://twitter.com/brandyellen
- https://www.pinterest.com/brandyellen/
- https://www.instagram.com/brandyellenwrites/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandyellen/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPn0cidSx8sVCYOL2YkkqRA
Helpful Links:
- How to Start a Blog in 7 Steps
- How Being a Podcast Guest Can Build Your Brand & Business
- 101 Ideas to Make Money From Home
- 10 Ways to Promote Your Blog for Free
- How to promote your blog on social media
- 10 ways to make money as a blogger if your blog isn’t paying the bills
- Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
Blog:
Food Wine Sunshine https://www.foodwinesunshine.com/
and
Healthy Family Project https://healthyfamilyproject.com/
Social Media Links
Food Wine Sunshine
- https://www.pinterest.com/foodwinesun
- https://www.facebook.com/foodwinesunshine
- https://twitter.com/foodwinesun
- https://instagram.com/foodwinesunshine
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyshawfws/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@foodwinesun
Healthy Family Project
- https://www.pinterest.com/healthyfamilyproject/
- https://www.facebook.com/healthyfamilyproj
- https://twitter.com/Healthyfamprj
- https://www.instagram.com/healthy.family.project
- https://www.youtube.com/c/produceforkids
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/produce-for-kids/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@healthyfamilyproject
Our guest today is Katrina Chantae. She is a courageous woman who has bounced back from many life tragedies. She launched her blog “Purposeful Healing” to share her journey of healing and purpose. Her blog will take you through her emotional journey and experiences of growing up as a motherless child and repeated unhealthy cycles as an adult. Today, Katrina talks with us about launching her website from scratch.
- Guest: Katrina Chantae'
- Bog link https://purposeful-healing.com/
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Please share any Social Media Links
- https://www.facebook.com/purposefullyhealed
- https://www.instagram.com/katrinachantae/
- https://twitter.com/ChantaeKatrina
In this episode, I'm chatting with Christopher Tallon about the benefits of podcasting. Christopher is the creative genius behind the Creative Ops Podcast and you can find him online at: https://christophertallon.com/
Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
If you have ever thought about buying a blog, this is the episode for you. I brought back Cathy Dean to chat about her experience purchasing https://avocadu.com/. We also chat about her future plans for her websites https://healthyambitions.co/ and https://thecathydean.com/.
Social media:
- https://twitter.com/thecathydean
- https://www.tiktok.com/@cathy_dean
- https://www.youtube.com/thecathydean
- https://www.pinterest.com/TheCathyDean
- https://www.tiktok.com/@healthyambitions
- https://www.instagram.com/avocadu_
- https://www.facebook.com/avocadulife
- https://www.pinterest.com/avocadulife/
Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
Today, I'm chatting with Kimberly Young about building a homestead and blogging about the process.
- Guest: Kimberly Young
- Blog: www.HackettHillFarm.com
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Social media:
- www.Instagram.com/HackettHillFarm
- www.Pinterest.com/HackettHillFarm
- www.Facebook.com/HackettHillFarm
- www.twitter.com/hackett_hill
Like this episode? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://paypal.me/FamousAshleyGrant
Welcome to the Bloggy Friends Show! Today, our guest is Amira Ifran. She is a business lawyer, seven-figure blogger, and coach who provide simple DIY legal templates to help business owners start and scale their businesses legally. With over ten years of legal experience, she started her side hustle, A Self Guru, a million-dollar company that teaches bloggers and entrepreneurs how to make money online and legally protect their businesses. Today, Amira shares how to get your blog legal and the necessary documents you need to have before launching your blog.
Get the Legal Bundle of Templates from Amira here: https://famousashley.krtra.com/t/AT9N1cSvtXa4
Note: This is an affiliate link that will give this podcast a small commission at NO additional cost to you. By making purchases through links like this you are helping to support this podcast. Thanks so much for your support!
- Guest: Amira Irfan
- Blog: https://aselfguru.com/
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Social Media Links:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/aselfguru/
- https://www.instagram.com/aselfguru/
- https://twitter.com/aselfguru
- https://www.pinterest.com/aselfguru/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7FxkYK-CtyfhIYTHU2Ckg?view_as=subscriber
In this episode, we have invited Robin Ruehrwein. At Massholemommy.com, Robin works as a writer and editor. Robin is a native New Englander who enjoys taking her family on as many trips as possible. For her, this means visiting as many new places as possible and experiencing as many new things as possible. She is the mother of two active boys, aged 12 and 15, and the wife of an accountant who is also an Air Force veteran. On her website, Masshole Mommy, she enjoys sharing her family’s adventures and travel suggestions. Today, Robin shares how she started blogging and the inspiration behind her blog’s name that everyone feels weirded out.
- Blog Masshole Mommy https://massholemommy.com/
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Social Media Links
- https://www.facebook.com/massholemommy
- https://instagram.com/massholemommy
- https://pinterest.com/massholemommy/
- https://twitter.com/massholemommy/
In this episode, I'm chatting with Isaac Mashman about Guerrilla Marketing a Blog.
Isaac Mashman is the founder of Mashman Ventures, a public relations firm specializing in personal branding and is the host of Chase the Vision with Isaac Mashman podcast.
In less than 4 years Isaac took his personal brand from being digitally inexistent to where it is today. He has been featured on dozens of podcasts, in articles, and has worked with countless people from a variety of industries to help expand both their business and personal brands.
Isaac's intention behind building his brand is to demonstrate that it is possible to build a life for yourself on your own terms in less time than you may think.
Isaac's links online:
Get Isaac's book "Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence" https://amzn.to/3J8Kkof
--- Website: https://www.isaacmashman.com/
--- Podcast: https://www.isaacmashman.com/podcast
--- Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaacmashman
--- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isaacmashman
--- Facebook: https://facebook.com/theisaacmashman
--- YouTube: https://youtube.com/isaacmashman
--- Twitter: https://twitter.com/isaacmashman
--- Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/Isaacmashman
Can your blog land you a book deal? Anna Marie Walsh is living proof that yes, it can! You don't even have to have a LARGE following. You just have to have something unique that catches the eye of a publisher, and a willingness to meet a tight deadline.
In this bonus episode, listen in if you have ever fantasized about going from blog to book!
It is so important to have boundaries in your freelance business. That's why I wanted to bring in Lauren Van Mullem. She and I have battle scars in the copywriting world together, and we're sharing some real talk about boundaries, and why if you don't have them you will start to hate your business FAST! This is a juicy one!
In this episode I'm jammin with Dawn Booth of Epic Events by Booth, Inc. We're talking about why wedding vendors need blogs.
We're talking all things relationships and building community as I chat with Monique AJ Smith of Chat in the Garden.
In this episode, I'm talking all things fashion blogs with The Fashion Authority - Bobbie Kingsbury!
In this episode, I'm chatting with Maria Stefanopoulos of Ingenious Travel about all things travel blogging!
In this episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, we're talking all things food blogging with Cathy Dean of Healthy Ambitions!
https://healthyambitions.co/
In this episode, Dan R Morris of Audience Industries discusses his BC Stack and why bloggers should participate in bundles to grow their blogging business. There are some killer truth bombs in this episode, and you will want to take notes if you're serious about making money as a blogger.
Get the BC Stack we talk about in the episode here: https://bloggingconcentrated.com/members/aff/go/morethanphotographs
And, if you want to be an affiliate for the stack, sign up to be one and make money on your own blog here: https://bloggingconcentrated.com/members/aff/go/morethanphotographs?i=65
I'm crazy excited about this episode you guys because it's the first time I have a guest on! It was only fitting that Robert Yaniz Jr. was my first guest because I've been on his show several times. We chat about how we know each other, how we got into journalism, what lead us to ghostwriting, and how you can get started in ghostwriting too.
What’s up you guys! Famous Ashley Grant here, and I’m excited to welcome you to the birthday episode of this show. Yep! My bloggy friends show is officially 1 year old today. And, of course, I HAD to release this episode on April 1 because that’s when it started...April Fool’s Day. This is also the 10th episode of the show. Join me as I share 10 lessons learned from working on 10 episodes of the Bloggy Friends Show. Read the full show notes at https://www.bloggyfriends.com/2021/04/10-lessons-learned-from-releasing-10.html
I hope this episode inspires you to look into creating and launching your own products for sale my bloggy friends. We don’t have to be the smartest in the room. We just have to know a little more than the people we’re creating things for. I believe in each and every one of you, and I know you have greatness within you.
Get the full show notes at https://www.bloggyfriends.com/
Today I want to talk a little bit more about quitting your job to become a full-time blogger. We talked a little about Taking the Leap From Hobby to Professional Blogging in a previous episode, but this time I want to talk about the mindset tricks of bloggers who’ve turned their blogs into successful businesses.
Okay, so do you want to know what sets the uber-successful apart from the wannabe entrepreneurs?
It’s not money, or brilliant ideas, or even powerful friends.
All of those things (and more) are nice to have, but they’re actually not a requirement of success. What is a must-have, though, is a good attitude. Without the proper mindset, you’ll constantly be battling your own brain, and that’s exhausting.
- You’ll allow yourself to believe your ideas are no good
- You’ll keep yourself from hitting publish on that killer blog post you’ve been working on
- You’ll be too scared to turn your blog posts into a book or course you could get paid big bucks for
- You’ll remain convinced that you aren’t enough
- You’ll be certain that someone else did it (whatever “it” is) better
- In the worst cases, you’ll quit before your blog has a chance to take off and become a massive success!
And before you know it, you’ll have talked yourself right out of launching your new program, applying for an affiliate program, or pitching sponsors for paid posts. In no time at all, you’ll be back at your day job, working away on someone else’s business because you don’t have the confidence to create your own from your blog.
But a simple mindset change can make all the difference.
Dress for Success
Ladies, this one is for you. When we work at home, it’s easy to fall into a habit of wearing sweatpants and T-shirts to the office. After all, why dress up just for the dog?
But if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to instantly shift your mindset in the right direction, ditch the graphic t-shirts, and break out the nicer outfits. Some bloggy friends of mine even go so far as to put on make-up and do their hair.
Now look, I am a full-time, paid blogger and I wear yoga pants, every day! But, when I want to feel more confident, I add a nicer top and put on my shoes to sit down at my computer. Sometimes that simple act of pretending I’m heading to an office instead of commuting from my bed to my desktop makes all the difference in me feeling like a business owner.
When you do put in a little extra effort with your appearance, you might suddenly find yourself feeling more professional, more confident, and sexier, too. Okay so feeling sexier might not help your business, but it could be helpful for your overall self-love.
Never Let Fear Drive Your Decisions
Too many would-be blogger bosses operate with a scarcity mindset rather than approaching business from a place of abundance. Rather than telling yourself that you can’t afford to hire a virtual assistant to help with your Pinterest pins or use a paid WordPress theme for example, try reframing your thoughts.
Rather than thinking, “I can’t afford to buy that website hosting and SSL plan,” ask yourself, “How can I earn the money to invest in this business upgrade?”
By reformatting your thoughts, you’ll turn that negative money talk into positive solutions that help you grow. These ideas are of course, only the beginning.
But here’s one thing I will tell you my bloggy friends – you are smart enough. Your blog is awesome enough. You have wonderful post ideas. Once you get your mindset right, nothing can stop you! Start treating your blog like a business, and before you know it you’ll be making enough to quit your day job and create your dream life. Until next time, may your page views be high, and your bounce rate be low!
What’s up my bloggy friends?!? Today I want to talk about systems for blogging. Here’s the thing – we all have to do so many things for our blogs, and the truth is with all the moving parts of blogging it can get overwhelming FAST!
If you’ve ever looked at another blogger and wondered how she manages to get it all done, the answer might or might not surprise you. She’s got good systems.
It’s true. The most productive people all have one thing in common: they don’t reinvent the wheel every day. Instead, they’ve figured out the best, most efficient way to do every task, and they create a system to do just that.
No matter what you’re blogging about and what projects you find yourself tackling, a systemized approach will help you:
- Work faster and produce more
- Produce higher quality results with fewer mistakes
- Easily outsource the tasks you don’t like to do
Enter The Magic of Templates
How many times do you answer email from potential sponsors or pitches from people wanting to collab? What about responding to readers who want to tell you what they loved or hated about your last post? Or mailing your JV partners about an upcoming launch if your blog is at the stage of course or book creation?
All of these tasks and more become effortless when you create fill-in-the-blank templates that can be repurposed for specific cases/people. Templates can be as simple as a “canned response” in your email client or help desk, or you can use software such as Text Expander (for Mac) or Phrase Express (for Windows). You might even create a template document in Dropbox or Google Drive to house all your templates for easier access. And hey, you can even create templates for your blog posts so that it’s easier to write your posts each time you’re ready to publish something new for your readers.
While templates will undoubtedly save you time, the real beauty is that once they’re created, you can easily outsource things like email and eventually sales. Simply instruct your assistant on the proper use of your templates, and you’ll be free to do other, more important things.
Checklists Prevent Mistakes
It might seem counter-intuitive, but when you perform the same tasks over and over again, it’s easy to miss a critical step. For example, you might think your sponsors all paid you this month—you might even remember invoicing for it—only to look back and see the invoice wasn’t actually sent.
But when you implement checklists, it’s suddenly much more difficult to miss an important task like creating all the deliverables for sponsored content or remembering to pin the latest blog post you published.
You can easily create checklists for all your common tasks and projects using nothing more than a text document. If you’re managing a team, checklists in your project management system allow you to see exactly what tasks are complete, and which are still outstanding.
Templates and checklists turn smart bloggers into productivity superstars, and it’s easy to get started. The next time you answer an email you’ve answered before, save your response. The next time you apply for a new affiliate program or create a new opt-in page, take the time to record the steps. These documents will make future projects easier and faster to complete, and best of all, you can hand them off to your assistant to do instead.
Now I want to bring it over to you – what can you do with your own blog to create systems that make it easier for you to, well, be a blogger? I’d love to know your thoughts! Tweet me at @bloggyfriends and tell me what you’re going to start doing to increase your own productivity. Until next time, may your page views be high, and your bounce rate be low!
Is it time for you to go pro as a blogger my bloggy friend? Perhaps! In this episode, I'm sharing my key indicators to look out for that will tell you when it's time to take the leap from hobby blogging to professional blogging.
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One of the questions I’m frequently asked is when it’s time to take the leap from hobby blogging to professional blogging. Although this answer is different for everyone, I thought I’d share my key indicators that it’s time to jump off the hobby blogger train and into the glorious world of professional blogging.
You have more than a love for writing.
When you go from enjoying the act of writing to living it, breathing it, not being able to imagine a day without it, you’ve found that sexy, passionate kind of love that tells you this is something real. Perhaps you and writing started dating casually; suddenly, everything in your life is giving you reasons to write more. So you bump it up to seeing each other on the regular. Before you know it, you can’t stop. You don’t want to do anything else but write. You’ve totally found the one and you can’t go back.
You catch yourself making a plan.
You used to post on your blog when the urge struck, but for some reason you sat down and created an editorial calendar in Excel. You started thinking about what topics would get your readers attention, and you even pondered what the best headlines were for clickability.
You’re making enough money from your blog to quit your day job.
Seriously? If you’re already making enough to pay the bills, why are you still working that pesky 9-to-5? It’s quite possible that you could just do this full time — and perhaps make even more money!
You have to claim blogging income on your taxes.
When you start making serious money and accountants have to get involved, you’re a pro, dude! Just make sure you don’t blow this chance to work for yourself doing what you love — be smart about bookkeeping.
A post or two has gone viral.
OK, this might not mean it’s time to go pro, but a viral post could be the perfect catalyst to shift into being a pro blogger. You know that saying, strike while the iron is hot? Well, do that!
You ooze expertise.
What happens when you become an expert on something and start posting a bunch about what you know? You’ve found your niche, my bloggy friend. Good for you! If people are picking up all that knowledge you’re laying down, then I think you might be flirting with professional blogger status.
Ideas flutter from your brain like migrating monarchs.
Even though it might not seem like it, the fact that your mind just keeps churning out blog ideas is HUGE!
Self-starting is no problem.
As a professional blogger you have no real boss telling you what to do. Your only boss is you. You have to have the self-discipline to create a schedule and then stick to it — or your readers will tire of your inconsistency and head over to some other blog.
You’re good at interacting with your readers and other bloggers.
The more you engage with your community, the more traffic you’ll drive to your blog. Period.
Words like branding, marketing and reach are in your vocabulary.
When you start treating your blog like a business, you’ve definitely gone pro.
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