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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/famousashleygrantLinks mentioned in this episode:Follow the Pampered Pomchis on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTubeJammin on SOPs for Bloggers with Nadja Williamson - Blog Post and EpisodeHow to write a blog post properly using AI via GodaddyAffiliate Marketing Workshop with Pat Flynn My New Year Blogging GoalsPrioritize Health and WellnessScale My BusinessPlay a lot more in 2024 - take time off and go on vacationsStart an email listAffiliate marketingMake 6 figures as a bloggerCreate a video and podcasting studioStart a retirement accountIncrease my productivityIncrease traffic to my famous ashley grant websiteLaunch a food blogLaunch a proper website for Pampered PomchisLaunch my secret websiteCreate a content upgrade schedule and a proper editorial for my websites and social media profilesImprove my page speedMentor new bloggers and give back to the communityStart a membership siteMake 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.comFB: www.facebook.com/ceosidekicksIG: www.instagram.com/ceosidekicksLinkedIn: www.networktitan.solutionsThe amazing Harry Potter Lego Set We Discussed: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cug9OwtgoDz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkA 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 AltucherThe Suitcase Entrepreneur: Create Freedom in Business and Adventure in Life, by Natalie SissonChill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World, by Denise Duffield-ThomasGet Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life, by Denise Duffield ThomasPeople/Websites to Check Out:Alexandra FasuloCreate 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 IdeasLauren 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 BlogJosh's Links:https://upmyinfluence.com/about/https://twitter.com/joshelledgehttps://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 LinkedInDemand JumpDemand Jump's Past WebinarsMore Helpful Links From This Episode:How to write a blog post properly using AI via GodaddyWhat 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.ioIf 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 BundlePinterest Traffic AvalancheSEO Blueprint for BloggersSix-Figure Course CreatorLaunch Your Blog BizIn 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:WebsiteCreate and GoInstagramLinkedIn

REPLAYIs 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: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 | Twitter | LinkedIn

REPLAY NOTESWelcome 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/AT9N1cSvtXa4Note: 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 IrfanBlog: https://aselfguru.com/Social Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/groups/aselfguru/https://www.instagram.com/aselfguru/https://twitter.com/aselfguruhttps://www.pinterest.com/aselfguru/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7FxkYK-CtyfhIYTHU2Ckg?view_as=subscriberMore 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 | Twitter | LinkedIn

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/IsaacmashmanMore 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 | Twitter | LinkedIn

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: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 | Twitter | LinkedIn