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The Blogger Genius Podcast3 Easy Black Friday Offers for Creators: Coaching, One-Product, or Bundles (with MiloTree) Struggling with what to sell for Black Friday? You're not alone. The good news: creators and coaches are making serious money with simple offers—no complicated funnels required. During last year's sale, one creator sold only coaching sessions and cleared nearly $3,000 in four days; another launched a single spreadsheet and made $8,400; and a more advanced seller bundled products for an $23,000 week. Below are three proven "paths" you can set up in under an afternoon. Pick the one that fits where you are right now. Show Notes: MiloTree Plans Em...
2025-11-1307 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastEssential Traffic Strategies for Food Bloggers I'm Jillian Leslie, the host of The Blogger Genius Podcast and the founder of MiloTree. In my latest episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Madison Wetherill, a food blogger, web designer, and podcaster at Grace + Vine Studios. Today, we're talking about the essential traffic strategies food bloggers (and other niche bloggers) need to know to compete in today's market. Show Notes: MiloTreeCart Book a FREE 20-minute strategy call with me MiloTreeCart Affiliate Program Personality Quiz: What Digital Product Should I Create? Joyfully Mad Kitchen...
2024-04-1746 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow Can Lead Magnets Help Build Your Email List? I'm Jillian Leslie, your host at The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm excited to share Part 2 of my conversation with business coach, Joyce Layman. If you haven't listened to Part 1, about growing your traffic with GIFs, I recommend it. In Part 2 we talk about the importance of social media to attract new people to you, and the effectiveness of lead magnets to grow your email list. The MiloTree Cart: A Game-Changer for Non-Techies In our digital age, having the right tools to sell online can make all...
2023-11-0129 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastSkyrocket Your Income: The Blogger's Guide to Cutting-Edge Email Marketing In today's episode, I'm interviewing Kyle Stout, an email marketing expert. We had an interesting discussion about the challenges of selling digital products, the power of email marketing, and the importance of having a creative mindset. We address the misconception that email marketing is not a sexy or an effective sales channel. Contrary to this belief, we both agree that email is a highly converting channel and can contribute significantly to monthly sales. This is especially true for bloggers and businesses with a substantial email list but who are not actively selling anything.
2023-10-1157 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastSecret Truths About Selling - Part 2 (Insider Tips on 6 Best Ways to Sell) Jillian Leslie, host of The Blogger Genius Podcast, is excited to share the second part of her series on selling. If you haven't yet, first listen to Part 1 - Why Selling Is So Uncomfortable! In today's episode, Jillian explores six key tactics and platforms that can help bloggers, creators, and online entrepreneurs make sales and expand their online presence. Upcoming Live Workshop Before diving into the details, Jillian announces an upcoming one-hour live workshop on Zoom. This workshop aims to assist participants in transforming their...
2023-09-2019 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastSecret Truths About Selling - Part 1 (Why Is It So Uncomfortable?) Jillian Leslie uncovers the secret truths about selling, and why it's so uncomfortable for most of us. Jillian talks about how selling is a skill that everyone engages in whether we realize it or not. She shares that we are always selling, even if it's not for money. Any time we try to influence someone's behavior, we are selling. Jillian's Four-Part Series on Selling This is episode 1 in Jillian's four-part series on concrete strategies for becoming more comfortable with selling. This series is designed to...
2023-09-1314 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastUnlock the Strategy: $1.5k in First Month from Ebooks & Workshops In today's episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, Jillian Leslie digs into the fascinating story of gluten-free sourdough baker and food blogger, Natasha Levai, creator of Natasha's Home, on how she made $1.5k in her first month selling ebooks and workshops. The Power of Digital Products Before diving dive into Natasha's story, Jillian want to share a tool that has been a game-changer for so many non-techies. It's called MiloTreeCart, a platform that simplifies the process of selling digital products. It's currently available for a lifetime deal of $349 or three easy...
2023-09-061h 01
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Avoid These 10 Digital Product Mistakes (Rebroadcast) Join me today for a solo episode rebroadcast where I delve into the world of bloggers and their journey in creating and selling digital products. It's time to unlock the secrets to monetizing effortlessly in 2023, utilizing amazing tools such as Canva, Zoom, and ChatGPT. However, let's not overlook the potential stumbling blocks along the way. In this episode, I not only unveil the top 10 digital product mistakes that bloggers commonly make but also provide you with invaluable insights on what you should do instead to...
2023-07-0527 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastThe 13 Superpowers of the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Feel overwhelmed by the myths and misconceptions surrounding online business and blogging? If you're dreaming of building a successful online business, I'm disussing the 13 superpower traits that are essential for success. I emphasize the importance of embracing discomfort, messiness, and failure. As an entrepreneur, I share my personal experiences and challenges. Don't miss out on this episode, and be sure to check out MiloTreeCart, a tool designed to help creators sell digital products and grow their businesses. Join me on the...
2023-06-2822 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastFrom College Dropout to $2 Mil Digital Product Biz In this episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I'm interviewing digital product expert Molly Keyser, who helps people create passive income with digital products. We talk about her journey from dropping out of college to starting her photography business and ultimately creating successful digital products. Molly emphasizes the importance of solving problems for customers and building a real revenue stream from digital products. During our conversation, Molly shares her experience of starting with low-priced digital products and how they helped her gain confidence and learn about product-market fit. She...
2023-06-2148 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow Will AI Impact Blogging, Traffic, and Ad Revenue? In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing John Clyman, the Executive VP of Engineering at Raptive (formerly known as AdThrive). We had a fascinating conversation about the impact of AI on blogging, traffic, and ad revenue. We delved into the potential benefits and risks of AI, and how it can help bloggers create better content and reach a wider audience. However, we also discussed the importance of building trust with readers and diversifying revenue streams beyond ads. As bloggers, it's crucial to stay i...
2023-06-0752 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWriting An Ebook Is Easier Than You Think: Step-By-Step Guide Welcome to the latest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast! I'm your host, Jillian Leslie, and today I'm going to be talking about the amazing benefits of creating and selling ebooks using ChatGPT. If you're looking to create an ebook, I've got you covered. In this episode, I'll be providing you with a roadmap for creating an ebook that will help you solve a problem for your audience in a few hours. We'll cover everything from outlining and writing the content with AI, to choosing a platform to sell...
2023-05-3116 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastStarting a Paid Membership is Easier than You Think: Step-by-Step Guide In this solo episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I share how to start an easy paid membership for your online business. I discuss the benefits of having a paid membership, how to set one up, and the necessary tech you need. I emphasize that you do not have to be an "expert" to start a paid membership, and suggest using platforms that people are already familiar with, like Facebook or Instagram. I also share how MiloTreeCart, our digital product payment tool, can handle the...
2023-05-2435 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastGet Paid What You're Worth and Grow a 6-Figure Biz In this episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I'm interviewing Kathleen Celmins coach and creator of The Well Paid Expert, about how to get paid what you're worth and grow a 6-figure business by selling high-ticket digital products and services. We discuss the importance of diversifying your income streams and leaning into your expertise to future-proof businesses. Kathleen explains the process of creating a digital product empire, starting with a low-ticket item and moving up to a high-ticket offer. We also discuss the importance of...
2023-05-1746 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHarnessing Virtual Summits to Grow Your Brand and Profit In this episode of the Blogger Genius Podcast, my guest this week is online entrepreneur, Destini Copp. We delve into the world of entrepreneurship and digital products. Destini has started three different businesses, including one that helps people create and sell online courses. In the episode shares her journey and insights with me. We discuss the challenges of selling digital products and the importance of figuring out your offer. One of the key topics we discuss is virtual summits, which can be a powerful tool...
2023-05-0340 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastMonetize Your Passion through a Successful Membership In this episode of the Blogger Genius Podcast, host Jillian Leslie, interviews Summer Hammons, the founder of Hammons Nest, a crafting blog, on how she started her successful membership. Summer shares her journey of starting as an activities and marketing director at an assisted living facility, opening a brick-and-mortar store, and transitioning to an online business. Summer discusses the importance of human connection and how her membership provides a special place for people with the common interest of crafting. Summer reached out to Jillian before...
2023-04-2643 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastAI-Driven Content and the Future of SEO In this episode of the Blogger Genius Podcast, Jillian Leslie interviews Steve Wiideman about the impact of AI, especially for bloggers and content creators who rely on SEO for traffic. They discuss the use of large language models like Chat GPT and BARD, and how they can affect search rankings and content creation. They also talk about the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI and its impact on businesses and individuals. Additionally, Jillian shares her observations and fears about AI and how it is changing...
2023-04-1947 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastThe Blogging Battle: Authenticity vs. Automation In this solo episode, I discusses the impact of AI on businesses, particularly bloggers, and how to adapt to the changing landscape. I emphasize the importance of "realness" in the age of AI and advise bloggers to focus on micro-niches and building a closer relationship with their audience. I share what the the top three most lucrative digital products are for bloggers and creators: memberships, coaching, and live paid workshops. In the world of AI, the job of the creator now is to stand out...
2023-04-1213 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastThe Future of Blogging: AI, Email Marketing, and Legal Compliance In this episode of the Blogger Genius podcast, I interview Elizabeth Stapleton, a lawyer and blogger who helps bloggers stay compliant with the legal issues of running an online business. We discuss the trends we have observed in the blogging world, including the shift towards AI-generated content and the importance of real content and authenticity. We also discuss the importance of email marketing and growing an email list, selling products directly to your audience, as well as the legal aspects of running a blog, such as GDPR compliance and...
2023-04-0545 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Write An Ebook at Lightning Speed with ChatGPT If you've dreamed of making passive income by selling an ebook, but haven't had the time, or known exactly what to write about, this episode is for you! In my newest podcast episode, I show you how to use ChatGPT to come up with an ebook idea people will buy and write the whole thing at lightning speed. And the best part? I've done it myself, and in this episode, I share my experience and my step-by-step process with you. So, get ready to see how with AI, there's...
2023-03-2916 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastThe Top Secret Way to Create Digital Products One of the most popular ways to make money online as a blogger is by selling digital downloads like ebooks, planners, or printables. But what are the secrets for doing this with ease? I had the pleasure of interviewing digital product coach, Cait Blakley, for the podcast. She is a successful digital product creator, teacher, and entrepreneur. Cait has built a thriving business selling digital product templates to bloggers so they can personalize her templates for their niches, and sell them themselves. This mean no starting from scratch creating...
2023-03-2238 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Win as an MompreneurI promise you are not alone if you feel like your life as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur can get a little out of control. This is why I invited Rebekah Lara on the podcast. She helps mompreneurs manage their busy lives and calm the chaos with organizational systems, goal setting, and mindset hacks. In this episode, we talk about: What it's like when you have child who goes through a serious health crisis If you can really be a busy mom and build a successful online business Why you want to write down...
2023-03-1545 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Nail Your Sales Message Welcome to my newest Blogger Genius Podcast episode! Having a strong message is critical to any business's success. But crafting the right message can be difficult, especially when if you're trying to stand out. That's why I'm thrilled to have sales messaging strategist, Melissa Hartstine, with me on the show to share her insights on how to figure out who to target and how to create an effective message that will get people to buy. Melissa has over a decade of experience in helping people develop messaging that resonates with their target audience...
2023-02-2241 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Avoid These 10 Digital Product Mistakes Today I'm here with a solo episode about the mistakes I'm seeing blogger make when it comes to creating and selling digital products. With all the tools available like Canva, Zoom, and ChatGPT to name just a few, there's no easier way to monetize in 2023 than by selling digital products. But you have to know where the pitfalls lie. In this episode I'm not only sharing the 10 digital product mistakes to avoid, but also what you should do instead to have success! ...
2023-02-0828 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Outsource the Tasks You Hate! Have ever wondered how to outsource the tasks you hate? It's by hiring a VA you can trust. In today's episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I'm talking to Kristy Yoder, who runs her own VA agency. We talk about: Why hiring a VA is a good investment Why hiring VAs from other countries can be beneficial How to onboard and train your new VA How to let your VA go if things don't work out And more! If you are ready to...
2023-01-2543 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastGet Unstuck in Your Life Have you wondered how to get unstuck in your life? Do you feel like you need a new path, but don't know what it looks like? Today on the podcast, I'm interviewing mid-life coach, Suzy Rosenstein. Suzy helps women in mid-life figure out what they want, and how to use their inner wisdom to get up the courage to make changes. In this episode, we discuss: How fear keeps us stuck How to hone in on what we really want How to identify our limiting thoughts...
2022-11-3051 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow and Why We Built MiloTreeCart for Bloggers DON'T MISS THIS! Black Friday Special, purchase MiloTreeCart now and get over $1,000 in bonuses! Today, I'm sharing my entrepreneurial journey with my husband, David, that started in 2009. If you are wondering how we built the businesses we have— Catch My Party, our MiloTree Pop-Up App, and now MiloTreeCart, our payment tool for bloggers, this is the episode for you. I tell the whole story of how all the businesses fit together. I share the lessons we've learned along the way, and how we think about building products to...
2022-11-2323 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHosting Paid Workshops to Increase Your Income... Pow! Hosting paid workshops to increase your income is a great way to get started selling digital products. A paid workshop is easy and fast to put together, and if you can solve a problem for your audience, it be very lucrative. Today on the podcast I have wreath-maker, Etsy shop owner, blogger, and TikToker, Ashley Greenwood, from 3 Little Greenwoods, on the show to share how she built her Etsy shop, became a TikToker with over 40k followers, and has made close to $3,000 hosting paid workshops teaching crafters how to make seasonal wreaths.
2022-11-1647 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#248: Sell Anything With This Email Sequence Kate Doster, email marketing specialist, share how to sell anything with this email sequence. You'll want to have notebook handy. Kate breaks down how to lead your potential customer on a journey as you speak to their needs, share the benefits of your product, talk to your potential customers' objections, answer their frequently asked questions, and ultimately get the sale. In this episode Kate talks about: Why email performs better than social media for sales Why we value what we pay for Why moms struggle with...
2022-10-1949 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#247: Why Memberships Are Such Good Business This week on The Blogger Genius Podcast, I have Lisa Princic, membership coach, on the show to talk about why memberships are such good business. What makes a membership a good business model: Good source of recurring revenue If you can scale your number of members, you can grow your income without doing more work If you can create community, you can build a unique experience for your members and they are less likely to leave Memberships are ever-changing and "alive," unlike courses which can feel stale quickly Memberships don't...
2022-10-1244 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#240: Best Tips for Getting Started with Digital Products I have digital product expert, Eden Fried, founder of the Rebel Boss Summit on the show today. As you know, we, at MiloTree HQ, are all about enabling bloggers and creators to sell digital goods directly to their audiences with our new tool, MiloTreeCart. So this interview was right up my alley. Eden and I talk about: What digital products are How to find an idea for a product How find an audience to serve How to promote your product The power of joint ventures to...
2022-08-2442 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#236: Best Ways to Build Your SEO Traffic in 2022 In this episode, I'm interviewing SEO strategist, Casey Markee, about what you need to know to build your Google traffic in 2022. We dig into pressing SEO topics such as: The Google May Core Update The five factors that determine Google's search results The pros and cons of using AI writing tools Link building strategies Duplicate content Domain Authority And whether Google actually punishes bloggers for transgressions This episode will give you all the information you need in 2022 to grow your blog traffic with...
2022-07-271h 01The Blogger Genius Podcast#232: Secret Ways to Monetize Your Blog What are secret ways to monetize your blog that you need to know? I am interviewing Christina Hitchcock, and Corinne Schmitt, the two women behind The Smart Influencer. They coach bloggers and online entrepreneurs to work smarter and grow their businesses. In this episode, we take a high-level view on all the secret ways bloggers monetize and what the journey actually looks like! We talk about: How not to get caught up in being busy How not follow what others are doing...
2022-06-2948 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#229: How Many of These 5 SEO Tips Are You Doing? (Rebroadcast)Welcome to the Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. Here's your host, Jillian Leslie. I am Jillian Leslie, your host, and I am so happy that you are here because you want to grow your online business. So I am rebroadcasting one of my most popular SEO episodes from a couple months ago with my very good friend, Paula Rollo. In this episode, we're talking about five SEO wins to get you more traffic. Now, if you've not listened to this...
2022-06-0850 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#225: A Ridiculously Easy SEO Plan to Drive More TrafficLooking for a ridiculously easy SEO plan to drive more traffic? In today's episode, I'm interviewing Brandon Leibowitz, from SEO Optimizers. He's a skilled expert in SEO and he's sharing some great tips to get more site visitors. We talk about a plan for: Keyword research Optimizing your blog posts for your conversion goal Writing content that wins on Google How to size up your competition Using schema or structured data to get a search results edge If you are trying to get more eyeballs...
2022-05-1143 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#222: My 8 Best Tips on Selling and Why You Need This NOW!This is a solo episode I recorded where I'm sharing my 8 best tips on selling, and why you need this now! Selling is a skill for everything we do in our businesses and in our lives. Also, if you can get comfortable developing this skill, you will gain unbelievable confidence as you move forward. Selling is what I see female entrepreneurs struggle with the most, but has the biggest reward. Hopefully, this episode is to give you the push and the encouragement you need to get uncomfortable...
2022-04-2018 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastBlogger SEO Strategies to Get More Traffic (Rebroadcast) Welcome to the Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. Here's your host, Jillian Leslie. Hello, my friends. Welcome back to the Blogger Genius Podcast. I'm your host, Jillian Leslie. And I just have to say, I'm so grateful that you are here. This is a rebroadcast of one of my most popular episodes from 2021. And I think we all need a congratulations for almost getting through the year. Because I am all about you making money in 2022, I recommend...
2021-12-2248 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastSell Products? Steal This Strategy! Do you sell products? Steal this strategy from Susan Bradley, ecommerce marketing expert. In this episode, we talk all about what goes into building a successful ecommerce strategy. We talk about product validation (which goes beyond asking your mom), finding your audience, how to talk to your customers in an authentic way, how to build excitement around your product, and what your metrics and conversion rates should really look like. We also talk about imposter syndrome, how building a company is hard work, and how...
2021-11-1058 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to 10x Your Traffic Using Facebook Groups In this episode, with Emily Eggers from the food blog, Legally Healthy Blonde, we're talking about how to 10x your traffic using Facebook Groups. Over the last year, Emily grew her blog traffic from 1,000 sessions to 100,000 sessions by strategically targeting Facebook groups on niche food topics with millions of members. She figured out how to share her recipes in these groups, and optimize them for maximum engagement. And she's done this by only targeting 3-4 groups! Topics Emily and I discuss in this episode:
2021-10-2751 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Keep Your Blog Safe Legally Wondering how to keep your blog safe legally? For example, how should you disclose affiliate links on your blog and on social media? What does ADA compliance mean? What is copyright, and how can you protect your work? Do you really need an LLC? How do you stay GDPR compliant? These are just some of the topics I cover today with Maria Spear Ollis, a lawyer serving online content creators and bloggers. Just reading that list above shows how complicated and overwhelming the whole thing...
2021-07-2847 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhat I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood and Blogging I recorded this solo episode because I wanted to share what I wish someone had told me about motherhood and blogging before I became both a mother and a blogger. Are they compatible? You bet. Are they in conflict? You bet. I call it a big soup of emotions, challenges, and successes. Everything about motherhood is contradictory, and being a mother and entrepreneur has lots of those contradictions built in. But being a blogger and entrepreneur has been important for my metal health and has...
2021-05-1945 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Sell and Win Big on Etsy Yep it's time to discover how to sell and win big on Etsy. We see it over and over again. The bloggers and online entrepreneurs who figure out how to sell products to their audiences are the most successful. But selling products can seem intimidating. And there's where selling on Etsy comes in. We don't think there's any platform better for validating your ideas and setting up shop. In this podcast episode, I'm interviewing Etsy expert, Morgan Nield. And we go...
2021-02-031h 02The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Write About Difficult Topics in Your Blog I'm excited to share my newest podcast interview with Cheryl Garove, from the blog, Grounded by Grace. In her blog, Cheryl doesn't hold anything back. She discusses her food addiction and her family's addictions to drugs and alcohol. She does this with bravery, clarity, and of huge dose of grace. Many people would feel uncomfortable writing so deeply about their struggles. But what Cheryl has done is shed the light on what going through difficulty is really like. And the response to her writing has been overwhelming positive. In these challenging...
2021-01-1358 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastThe Perfection of B- Work and How to Get Stuff DoneIn this episode I share my thoughts on the perfection of B- work and how to get stuff done in your business. This is a personal solo episode I recorded about my deep and conflicted relationship with perfectionism. I call myself a "recovering perfectionist" and believe I will be dealing with its affects for the rest of my life. There have been times my perfectionism has served me well, but in my life as an entrepreneur, I think it have held me back. In this episode I talk about why I...
2020-11-1115 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Be Successful on Pinterest and Instagram TodayIf you want to learn how to be successful on Pinterest and Instagram today, my guest today, Jeff Sieh, from Manly Pinterest Tips, will show you how. Jeff is a visual marketer, and he has his finger on the pulse of what's working on these platforms (and yes, we even touch on TikTok too). One of the questions is how do you create images and video that get you noticed, if you are not a designer. Jeff shares his favorite design tools. He also shares his favorite strategies. And he shares other platforms...
2020-08-2648 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Figure Out What To Sell Today, Jillian Leslie, from The Blogger Genius Podcast, is interviewing Kaycee Geeding from Roost and Restore. Kaycee never thought she'd build a successful business using her wood saw, but that's what her audience wanted from her—her scrap wood products—and that's what she starting sell them. Listen to Kaycee share about her lightbulb moment when she figured this out, how her Facebook page is a critical part of her business, how she's managed burnout by reducing the number of products she sells, and what she learned in our Six...
2020-07-2946 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhat's Working on Pinterest NOW! I've got my friend and Pinterest expert, Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media, back on the show for her third appearance. If you want to know what is working on Pinterest now, you will want to listen to this episode. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode: The power of "Fresh Pins" How to schedule out your new pins Why relevancy matters Why you want to add your call-to-action directly to your pin Why you might want to experiment with Video Pins What Story...
2020-07-0859 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Show Up Authentically And Sell To Your List Email is such a powerful piece of your online business. It is where you'll get the biggest ROI (return on investment). But how do you use it to maximize your list's potential? I've got my friend, Kate Doster from KateDoster.com, back on the show to break down why email is so powerful, why it's different from social media, why it's the best way to build a close relationship with your audience, and how to create an easy email sales funnel to sell to your subscribers.
2020-06-2454 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Figuring Out What Your Audience Will Buy From YouIf you want to know how to successfully sell your products online, you are in for a treat. I'm interviewing my friend, Monica Froese, from Redefining Mom, on how to know what products to sell, how to find product opportunities, how to build highly converting sales funnels, and how to provide wins for your customers so they keep coming back. We do a deep dive into the strategies and frameworks you need to know to build compelling products for your audience and market them successfully so they happily buy.
2020-05-2752 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Look at Your Blog with Fresh Eyes Intro 0:04 Welcome to The Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. Here's your host, Jillian Leslie. Jillian Leslie 0:11 Hello friends. Welcome back to the show. I hope you are staying safe and healthy during this unusual time. Before I start with today's episode, I wanted to announce that on May 26 we are starting our next coaching group. Join Our 6-Week MiloTree Entrepreneur Coaching Group Starting May 26th It's a six-week coaching group. It is for new bloggers and experienced bloggers where we dig in, get to...
2020-05-1338 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Get Real and Get Your Work Done I've got Paula Rollo, good friend and MiloTree Community Manager, back on the show. We are talking about how we're doing during quarantine and how we're finding ways to work in the cracks. We talk about how things feel messy and complicated, but how we're taking stock of our businesses and pushing forward, even in not the most graceful ways. This is our honest conversation about our struggles and challenges during this trying time. But it's also about how to get real and get your work done. Show Notes
2020-04-2945 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Deal With Marriage and Family Tension While Stuck at Home If you need ideas for how to deal with marriage and family tension during this time of social distancing, please listen to this episode. There are a lot of tips in this episode to make your life saner and happier! Host 0:04 Welcome to The Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. Here's your host, Jillian Leslie. Jillian Leslie 0:11 Hello everyone. Welcome back to the show. Today, I am releasing another special episode. This one is not about growing your business. This one is not about how...
2020-03-3032 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastIMPORTANT—How to Find Success During Coronavirus Today, I've got a special episode, where I'm talking about how to find success during coronavirus. Yes, it is possible if you know how to pivot your business. These are scary times, especially as online business owners, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. We've watched our Catch My Party traffic fall by half in one week! But if we can solve problems for our audiences, we will be okay. I believe that in my heart. And our businesses will be stronger for it. My advice...
2020-03-2353 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhy Linkedin Is The New Facebook With Deepak ShuklaWelcome to episode 57 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today, Deepak Shukla, our SEO expert, is back on the show talking about why LinkedIn is the new Facebook, especially if you're looking for a social platform to grow your business. We talk about how it's a great way to make business connections (people actually open their LinkedIn emails), to get your content seen by lots of people (it's like the old Facebook feed), and to find podcasts to get interviewed on. If you think LinkedIn is not the right platform for your business, you need to...
2019-02-2751 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Design and Manufacture a Product with Nicole KetchumWelcome to episode 55 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today my guest is Nicole Ketchum, the designer behind the acrylic chandelier craze. In this episode we talk about how to design and manufacture a product in China. We discuss what it takes to get the word out about your new product, especially one in a brand new category, what common mistakes entrepreneurs make when designing a physical product, what it's like to have to take out a loan to fund your inventory and so much more. If you've ever dreamt of building and designing your own...
2019-02-1349 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow Social Media Can Build Your Business with Coley Arnold & Lindsey HoltWelcome to episode 54 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm talking with Coley Arnold and Lindsey Holt, founders of Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market. We talk about how social media can build your business. Coley and Lindsey, both vintage collectors, stumbled into starting a vintage market event business, and built it with social media, word of mouth, and a lot of guts! We talk about how they got started, what it's like working as a team, how important Instagram has been for them, and why they built a supportive community of like-minded female entrepreneurs.
2019-02-0652 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastPowerful and Easy Pinterest Tips from Pinterest Insider, Tori Tait Welcome to episode 53 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm interviewing Tori Tait from ToriTait.com. If you want powerful and easy Pinterest tips from a Pinterest insider, Tori is your woman! Tori works for Pinterest, designing images for brands. So she knows how the platform works. You don't want to miss her tips for creating images that stand out, how to think about keywords, communities, hashtags, and more! If you use Pinterest to drive traffic to your site, you will LOVE this episode! Resources: MiloTree...
2019-01-3059 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhat Are Simple Technical Mistakes Bloggers Make with Andrew WilderWelcome to episode 52 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. Today I'm interviewing Andrew Wilder from the site NerdPress, previously known as The Blog Tutor. In this episode we discuss the simple technical mistakes bloggers make and how they can easily fix them. We talk about how Andrew started as a food blogger, then when other food bloggers kept asking him for technical help, he found his new career. We talk about techy stuff like site speed, recipe markups, and what he thinks of the new WordPress editor called Gutenberg. Make sure you're covered on...
2019-01-2350 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Build A Vibrant Online Community with Gina BianchiniWelcome to episode 51 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. This week my guest is Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, an online platform to help you build your brand in a variety of ways. Gina and I go into detail on how to build a vibrant online community, why Facebook groups are waning, and why there's real value in getting your fans to interact with each other. Resources: MiloTree Mighty Networks Teachable Kajabi Patreon CoCommercial The Happiness Project
2019-01-1657 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastJillian in the Hot Seat -- Hear Her Business SecretsThe tables are turned in this episode. Paula Rollo, community manager of MiloTree and founder of Beauty Through Imperfection, is interviewing me! I this episode we talk about my background as a blogger and entrepreneur, how I stepped away from a career in Hollywood when my daughter was born, what it's like working with my husband, and why I try to embrace failure as much as possible! Please reach out and let me know what you think. I hope you like it! Resources: MiloTree Catch My Party ...
2019-01-091h 03The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to WIN with YouTube with Meredith MarshToday I'm interviewing Meredith Marsh, YouTuber and creator of the blog, VidProMom. In this episode, we explore how to win with YouTube! We talk about ways to monetize your channel, how much you can really make with YouTube ads, down and dirty tricks to creating video on the fly, what metrics matter most on the platform, how often to publish, and so much more! If you are new to YouTube, or an old-time YouTuber, there are a lot of great tips in this episode. Resources: VidProMom MiloTree Video Pursuit Podcast...
2018-12-1950 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastOne New Strategy that Will Grow Your Traffic with Deepak ShuklaToday I've got Deepak Shukla back on the podcast for Part 2. Deepak runs an SEO agency called Pearl Lemon, and he is an expert in SEO. Today we are talking about online reputation management -- one new strategy that will grow your traffic. It's all about managing your online reviews and testimonials because this can have a major impact on how your blog or business shows up in search. You will be blown away by the tactics we discuss, so check it out now. Resources: Pearl Lemon ...
2018-12-1255 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Monetize And Grow A Lifestyle Blog with Melissa JohnsonToday my guest is Melissa Johnson from the blog, Best Friends for Frosting. Melissa has built one of the most beautiful and successful lifestyle blogs out there. In this conversation, we talk about the best ways to monetize and grow a lifestyle blog, what it's like working with your husband, how to experiment with selling products, and tips for working on sponsored posts with brands. Melissa has been at this a long time, and you can tell by all her wise advice! Listen now! Resources: The Blogger Genius on iTunes Best Friends...
2018-12-0536 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#044: How To Get More Pinterest Traffic by Crushing the Pinterest Algorithm with Jennifer PriestMy guest this week is Jennifer Priest from the blog, Smart Fun DIY, and the social media marketing firm, Smart Creative Social. Jennifer shares awesome advice about how to get more Pinterest traffic by crushing the Pinterest algorithm. By putting yourself in Pinterest's shoes, you can understand what they're looking for, and how by giving it to them, you will grow your traffic. We talk about optimizing your overall Pinterest strategy, using hashtags on Pinterest, what Pinterest communities are all about, and so much more! If you are trying to grow...
2018-11-2156 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Grow an Online Business in the Wellness Space with Kara Maria AnandaToday my guest is Kara Maria Ananda from KaraMariaAnanda.com. Kara is an expert in the healing and wellness space, and has built her successful online business creating health-related courses for women. Her first courses were all about natural health, but then when she saw other wellness professionals needing help building their own businesses, she moved into educating these budding online entrepreneurs. In this interview, we talk about Kara's journey from healer to teacher, and how she organically grew her business to help solve her customers' problems. I think you'll find Kara inspiring...
2018-11-1443 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Get to 6.6 Million Pageviews in 2 Years of Blogging with Caroline SimmonsThis episode demonstrates that it is possible to get to 6.6 million pageviews in 2 years of blogging, because Caroline Simmons of Swaddles N Bottles did it! And the best part is she loves sharing all her tips and tricks. In this episode, Caroline and I discuss how Pinterest has fueled her blog growth, and how she strategically uses group boards to find new opportunities. Learn how she hires contributors to create content for her parenting blog, and how she's started a new blog to teach other women how to build online businesses. This is all in...
2018-11-0759 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to WIN at Working with Brands with Jenny MelroseWait until you hear today's episode. I'm interviewing Jenny Melrose from The Melrose Family and JennyMelrose.com. Jenny is an expert on how to win working with brands. We get into it all in this interview. Want to know how to reach out to companies you want to work with? What to write in your email? How many times to follow up? How much to charge? If you are an influencer or want to become one, you must listen to this! Resources: The Melrose Family Jenny Melrose Sway Group Pollinate Izea Catch...
2018-10-3152 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Grow Your Business Using Pinterest with Divine MwimbaToday I'm interviewing Divine Mwimba from the blog, Ladies Make Money Online. Divine shares all her tips on how to grow your business using Pinterest. After she started as a wedding planner, she figured out how to use Pinterest and email marketing to find bridal clients in Canada. We also talk about how certain social networks lend themselves to certain types of business. Divine also has a travel blog and uses Instagram to grow it. We also talk about why, as a business owner, you want to be investing in yourself. ...
2018-10-2438 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhat NOT to Do as a Blogger with Sarah CookToday I'm talking to Sarah Cook, from the blog, Sustainable Cooks. This conversation is all about what not to do as a blogger. Sarah made all the mistakes in the book, but if you look at her blog now, you'll see it has transformed into something beautiful! Plus, on her blog, Sarah writes: "Come for the food. Stay for the snark." Her special sauce is not just her gorgeous recipes, but her total honestly with her audience. If you have kids and a busy life, I think you'll find it refreshing...
2018-10-1741 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Gain Mega Free Traffic with the SEO Skyscraper Technique with Deepak ShuklaToday, my guest is Deepak Shukla from the SEO agency, Pearl Lemon. We take a deep dive into SEO strategy. If you want to learn how to gain mega free traffic with the SEO skyscraper technique, this is the podcast for you! The best part is that anyone can use this technique to grow their organic Google search traffic. You just have to know how. In our conversation, we talk about what the skyscraper technique is, why it's so successful, and how you can build your entire business around it! If...
2018-10-1048 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Make Even More Money with Advanced Affiliate Marketing Tactics with Paula RolloToday 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 your own, how to find ideas for affiliate products in your own life, what the MiloTree Affiliate Program is all about, and much more! Paula has so...
2018-10-0353 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Know When You Need to Pivot Your Business with Nicole CulverToday 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 to even bigger success. We talk about the need to stay flexible, how to pivot faster, and why as women, we can't stop apologizing!
2018-09-2646 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#035: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself Legally as an Influencer With Danielle LissToday, 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 people who want to steal them! Danielle is a font of knowledge, and she lays everything out in layman's terms (no crazy legalise), so you...
2018-09-1946 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#033: How to Be a Super Successful Creative Entrepreneur with Gabrielle BlairYou 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, we talk about how she started her blog and grew it, how she and her family started the Alt Summit Conference for other...
2018-09-051h 00The Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Win On Instagram NOW With Sue B. ZimmermanToday, 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 Marketing World Sue B. Zimmerman Catch My Party Catch My Party Instagram MiloTree * May contain affiliate links. If...
2018-08-2936 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Make Serious Money with Affiliate Marketing with Angela DavisAngela 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 to increasing your blog's passive income! Resources: Frugal Living NW Catch My Party Amazon...
2018-08-221h 07The Blogger Genius PodcastThe Easiest Ways to Make Money as a Blogger with Monica Froese (Part 2)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't be scared to do it! Resources: Redefining Mom Moolah Marketing ConvertKit Your Modern Family MiloTree *Some of these links...
2018-08-1529 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Start a New Business When You're A New Mom with Monica Froese (Part 1)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 of ourselves, and what it's like to start a new business even when your husband doesn't approve. If you are a business owner and a...
2018-08-0837 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow Starting a Blog Can Lead to Multiple Book Deals With KariAnne WoodToday 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 career. But what most impressed me most about KariAnne is how she's built such a deep connection with her community, and it's all been...
2018-08-0148 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Start a Blog with Your Friend with Cara Newhart and C.J. OldenkampToday 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 Instagram pros and share their Instagram strategies. You'll want to learn this! Resources: My Haute Society Everyday...
2018-07-2535 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Go From Hobby to Business with Abeer RizviToday 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 into a blog, you're going to love this! Resources: Cake Whiz Catch My Party AdThrive MediaVine ShareaSale...
2018-07-1834 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhy You Need To Treat Your Business Like A Business From The Start with Kate KordsmeierToday 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 Kate has hired to help her grow her business, and why she's not afraid to spend money. If you're thinking of outsourcing...
2018-07-1139 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Sell to Moms by Being a Giver with Laura Fuentes (Part 2)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 Food Blogger Pro Go Giver Gary Vaynerchuck Amy Porterfield Derek Halpern Lewis Howes The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage...
2018-07-0430 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Start a Business by Solving a Problem for Moms (Part 1)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 about how she sells to them. I think you're going to be impressed with how Laura has turned herself into a...
2018-06-2725 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Grow A Successful Ecommerce Business with Cristina AuffantToday 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: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Transcript – How To Grow a Successful Ecommerce Business with Cristina Auffant Host: [00:00:02] Welcome to the Blogger Genius podcast br...
2018-06-2034 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Set Up An Easy and Effective Email Sales Funnel with Kate Doster (Part 2)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 exciting and easy, definitely check it out first. Now relax and enjoy how to sell anything through email! I think...
2018-06-1336 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhy Email Marketing is Exciting and Easy with Kate Doster (Part 1)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 real relationship with your subscribers. In Part 2, we'll get into actually creating a sales funnel with...
2018-06-0534 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Get Started with Promoted Pins on Pinterest with Alisa MeredithToday 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. Resources: Tailwind Alisa Meredith Marketing DevaCurl MiloTree Some links may be affiliate. Subscribe to The Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Transcript – Ho...
2018-05-3058 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Be Successful On Social Media With Maggy WoodleyToday 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 still cares a lot about (search engine optimization) for traffic. Resources: Red Ted Art AdThrive Kid Blogger Network Group Bloggy Buddies MiloTree Subscribe to The Blogger Genius Podcast:
2018-05-2355 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Use Facebook to Really Grow Your Business with Rachel MillerToday 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 House Crazy Cat Lady MiloTree Some of these links may be affiliate. Subscribe to The Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Transcript – Ho...
2018-05-1745 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#016: How to Start a Successful Online Business with Leslie SamuelToday 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 a Blogger Social Media Marketing World Learning with Leslie Pat Flynn MiloTree Some of these links may be affiliate. Subscribe to The Blogger Genius Podcast:
2018-05-0948 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Build a Successful Seven Figure Business with Kate EricksoWelcome 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 discuss the benefits and challenges of working with your significant other, how to start a podcast as a way to start a business, and the value of mastermind...
2018-04-2525 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastWhat Bloggers Need to Know to WIN at SEO with David ChristopherWelcome 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 this episode, it is that you don't need to be technical or geeky to do SEO well, and it doesn't even take a lot...
2018-04-1953 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Expand Your Business Using Group Boards on Pinterest with Kim VijWelcome to episode 012 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Kim Vij from the blog, The Educators' Spin on It. The Educators' Spin on It has close to 1.6 million followers on Pinterest. In this episode, Kim and I discuss how her account grew so fast on Pinterest, and how to expand your business using group boards on Pinterest. We also go deep into what it's like to work with a blogging partner, how to use the new Pinterest lens feature, and why it's a good idea to teach your audience how best to interact...
2018-04-1840 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#011: How To Get Paid What you Deserve with Courtney WhitmoreWelcome to episode 011 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Courtney Whitmore from the blog, Pizzazzerie. Courtney is not just a blogger, she's a entertaining and food stylist, and cookbook author. In this episode Courtney and I discuss how to get paid what you deserve as a blogger. Courtney has been working with brands since she started her blog nine years ago. She has some very helpful advice about how she values her time and charges brands for the work she does. You will be blown away by how fearless she is in her...
2018-04-0441 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Grow Pinterest NOW with Kate AhlWelcome to episode 009 of the Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Kate Ahl founder of Simple Pin Media. In this episode, we discuss how to grow Pinterest now -- what's working today and what's not. We also discuss the value of niching down in your business, how to create growth by staying focused, and the importance of not chasing other people's success, but finding your own. Resources: Simple Pin Media Simple Pin Pinterest Strategy Group Visual Marketing Certification Course MiloTree Transcript - Latest Pinterest Tips To Grow Your Account Host: [00:00:03] Welcome to The...
2018-03-2146 minThe Blogger Genius Podcast#008: How to Build a Successful Course with Rachelle DoorleyWelcome to episode 009 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Rachelle Doorley from the blog, TinkerLab. Rachelle has been blogging for over seven years. She is an author and arts educator and helps kids and parents become creative inventors. In this episode we talk about how to build a successful course, how she wrote her first book, why she thinks it's valuable to work with other bloggers in her space, and why she's writing another book. Resources: TinkerLab TinkerLab: A Hands-On Guide For Little Inventors Art Start Challenge MiloTree Transcript - #008...
2018-03-1439 minThe Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Be a Successful Mother and Blogger with Mary Anne KochenderferWelcome to episode 008 of the Blogger Genius Podcast. My guest is Mary Anne Kochenderfer from the blog, Mama Smiles. Mary Anne has been a blogger for nine years, has four children, and is currently homeschooling three of them. Here she shares how to be a successful mother and blogger. In this episode we talk about how she turned a creative outlet into a business, why she thinks it's a good idea for her kids to see her working, plus, her thoughts on admiration vs. jealousy. Resources: Mama Smiles MiloTree TapInfluence Transcript...
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The Blogger Genius Podcast#003 How to Find New Revenue Opportunities With Amy LocurtoAmy Locurto has been successfully blogging for almost ten years, and has seen so many trends come and go. In this episode, we discuss how to experiment and find new revenue opportunities as a blogger (selling products, affiliate sales, brand partnerships, membership sites), so you can stay in it for the long haul. Transcript - How To Focus On Your Strengths As a Blogger: Resources: Living Locurto Living Locurto Fun Club MiloTree Intro: [00:00:11] Welcome to the Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. Here is your host, Jillian Leslie. Jillian: [00:00:11...
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The Blogger Genius PodcastHow The Blogger Genius Podcast Helps You Grow Your Blog or BusinessWelcome to The Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. In this first episode, Jillian Leslie tells you about her background, explains why she's starting this podcast, and shares what bloggers and entrepreneurs will get out of it. So if you're trying to grow your online business, please subscribe to this podcast! And if you're trying to grow your social media followers on Instagram Facebook YouTube, and Pinterest, plus your email list, take a look at how MiloTree can help you. It is the smart popup you add to your bl...
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