In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Meredith Marsh, who went from hobby blogger to a thriving YouTube creator. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring! We dive into the rollercoaster of monetization, the magic of simplifying business decisions, and how she's mastered creating passive income with YouTube funnels. Meredith gets real about tackling invalid traffic issues (ugh, the struggle), while also dropping gems on the power of SEO and blogging to boost visibility. We also chat about the ins and outs of sponsorships and affiliate marketing—what works, what doesn't, and how to make it all flow. Meredith even teases her future plans to grow her content and revenue streams, leaving me and, I’m sure, you totally motivated. This convo is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their passion into profits!

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Chapters

00:00 From Hobby to Business: The YouTube Journey

10:29 Building a Sustainable Income Stream

20:45 Navigating Challenges: YouTube's Invalid Traffic Issue

30:47 The Power of SEO and Blogging

40:59 Affiliate Marketing: Strategies and Insights

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Stansberry, and together, we dive into the real, sometimes messy, balance between running a business and keeping family life in check. We cover how content creation has evolved, the rollercoaster of course creation, and what it’s like to juggle priorities as a parent. We talk about the importance of setting solid boundaries, staying in tune with market trends, and crafting a career path that really vibes with your personal goals and values.

I also dig into my own journey as a YouTuber—from early income wins to lessons from financial struggles. We get into those pivotal financial moments, like launching successful digital products and the power of diversifying revenue streams through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and even paid emails. I also share how blogging has been a traffic magnet and my upcoming plans for a membership model that blends my business and creator worlds seamlessly.

Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE!

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Follow Jessica at https://www.youtube.com/@jessicastansberry

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Business and Family Life

03:08 The Evolution of a Creator's Journey

05:54 Shifting Strategies in Course Creation

09:04 The Future of Digital Products

11:49 Navigating Parenthood and Entrepreneurship

15:00 Understanding the Creator Economy

18:13 Finding Your Unique Path

21:05 The Reality of Time Management

23:48 Lessons from the Journey

28:27 Navigating Life's Phases and Work Balance

32:09 First Taste of Income as a YouTuber

34:02 Lessons from Financial Struggles

38:29 Success Stories and Financial Milestones

42:06 Understanding Sponsorships and Brand Deals

47:31 Affiliate Marketing Insights and Challenges

51:24 Exploring Paid Email Income Streams

53:44 The Role of Blogging in Traffic Generation

54:42 Future Plans: New Membership Model

In this episode, I sit down with Kim, who turned her personal health challenges into a thriving food content empire. Kim shares her incredible journey as a food blogger, dishing on why blogging still matters in today’s fast-paced digital world and why owning your content is a total game-changer. We dive into the wild ride of monetization, the ups and downs of being adaptable in the creator economy, and all the exciting business opportunities that come from building your own brand. Kim also serves up some seriously valuable advice for any aspiring creators looking to make their mark!

Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE!

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Follow Desiree at⁠⁠⁠ http://t.ly/GbY4⁠⁠⁠

Follow Kim at https://prettydeliciouslife.com/

Chapters

00:00 Turning Challenges into Opportunities

04:14 The Importance of Community and Support

04:39 Introduction to Kim's Journey

07:20 Navigating Health Challenges and Content Creation

10:21 The Evolution of Blogging in the Digital Age

13:11 The Importance of Blogging for Creators

16:05 Creating Engaging and Informative Recipes

19:17 Building a Diverse Business in Content Creation

22:15 Monetizing a Blog: Strategies and Insights

25:17 The Role of Management in a Creator's Journey

28:05 Advice for Aspiring Creators

31:20 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Kim