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Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online…
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Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online…

LinkedIn--it's for boring job stuff, right? Wrong. It's for growth. Building meaningful connections. Growing your audience. The bad news = I, Pete McPherson,…
On today's show, my good friend and personal finance guru (the good kind) Nick True drops by for a cozy chat. He's not just a wizard with numbers; he's a…

https://youtu.be/hGFi8zet4qE Whether you approve of the AI revolution or NOT…you can't deny its power. Today, Casey Botticello ( Blogging Guide ) joins Pete to…

This past year has been a WILD ride. ChatGPT Google's Helpful Content Update etc It reminds me of a quote... "The blogs, they are a-changin." -Bob Dylan,…

I met Tiff in person at this year's FinCon, and LOVED her story. Quits job to start biz Goes back to job Quits job again Grows brand Pivots during the pandemic…

Out of allll the different content channels available to us to grow an audience... I kinda sorta feel like YouTube might be the most reliable for 2024+. But...…
At this point, Anne Moss ( yeys.com ) has a budding empire. A team of writers, multiple sites, loads of $$$$$ revenue, etc. But it wasn't always this way of…

I'll be frank, I really wanted to make the most CLICKBAIT title I could think of for this one... I found Scott DeLong's content only recently, and he's been…

My friend Melody ( Cash for Tacos and The Winding Roadtripper blog ) has recently been seeing awesome gains with her new travel site! And considering I'm a…

There are two ideas I really like... Selling one of my niche sites for $100k+ Buying starter or low-profit sites--then building up and FLIPPING them for $100k+…

Call it a niche site. Or an authority site. Or an SEO blog. Whatever. I call it AMAZING work from Mike Donovan ( NicheTwins.com ). In January 2020, he had…

Partnering up with awesome companies I LOVE has been one of my favorite parts of blogging, and today, pro-blogger Rachel from Joyful Derivatives is here to…

Sam from Government Worker Fi recently posted a HUGE win in our private community (Online Impact ❤️). He had set a quarterly goal for SEO traffic... And…

Want to be a next-level freelancer? Highly-paid? Sought-after? Want to pick and choose your clients and definite your dream career doing what you REALLY want…

Social media has been around for AGES by now... But when's the last time you really sat down to review your "strategy?" Ya know, to grow an audience? Get more…

Ah yes, the whole "customer journey" thing. Taking somebody who JUST took a leap to join your email list... ...and turning them into loyal, DIE HARD "i'll…

Jessica ( http://thefioneers.com/ ) recently implemented a SUPER simple version of an evergreen funnel--and has already seen some incredible results from it!…

Robert Farrington ( The College Investor , a massssssive site at this point) is joining me on the podcast today to answer a simple question: "What's working in…

*love me love me, say that you love me. *fool me fool me, go on and fool me! Ok amazing 90's pop songs aside--my podcast guest today is a brand strategist,…

The first time Chelsea ( Smart Money Mamas ) appeared on the show, it was only her 2nd podcast appearance ever, and she had JUST started to grow Pinterest…

I've spent tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook ads over the past few years, and there's only ONE thing I'm 100% convinced of: They're getting harder :/…

If I've said this once, I've said it a million times (and I have btw): Being a guest on other people's podcast is one of THE best. ways. to. grow. your.…

Ah yes, words! Whether or not you think of words as "CoPyWrItInG" or not--they're important. Even SMALL tweaks to words you use in front of your audience could…

FUNNELS: "We're awesome and can make you a lot of money." YOU: "What on earth are you?" "Why on Earth do I need to care about funnels?" "Are you ever going to…

I'm about to make a big, bold statement: The single most important skill for successful entrepreneurship is the ability to communicate. Writing blog posts…

Self-publishing e-books has ALWAYS been one of those "do these really work" things for me. It just seems odd. Do people buy these? Are they really that easy to…

Y'all, it's time to admit something... I'm a fanboy of 5am Joel, and have been for quite a while ( 5am Joel , Budgets Are Sexy ). I was always impressed at his…

Niche sites? SEO? YouTube? What channels are hot right now (and for the rest of 2021?) In today's little chat, Jim Harmer ( Income School ) joins me ( again,…

It's what we hear all the time, right? Focus Focus Focus Yes, thing are super hard, and things might be working, but focus! Well, Rich from Meal Prepify (and…

I feel like most of the creators/entrepreneurs earning OVER $100,000+ a year... ...have business coaches. But why? Definitely sounds fancy to have a coach--but…

Tell me what these have in common... MTV Paramount Pictures Rihanna Ikea Rock Band Taylor Swift Marketing strategist and author Brendan Kane has helped all of…

If you're anything like me--you probably want to be an "influencer." Getting featured on Business Insider, making the rounds on local/national news outlets,…

The craziness of 2020 did bring one very cool opportunity for content creators... It opened up your audience's mind to NEW formats. Webinar? Podcast series?…

Tell me if this sounds familiar... "It's publish day. Yay! I wrote a thing and published a thing! DANG that took a while. Now I gotta. .. create pins post on…

The man. The myth. The legend (and incredible author, blogger, and podcaster): Seth Godin. Let's be clear, I am a total Seth Godin fanboy :) Aside from his…

Ah yes, blog traffic from Pinterest.... My muse.... I KNOW I should probably be focusing on Pinterest way more... But omg it's hard, y'all (at least for me).…

Outreach emails be like... I didn't actually send that btw Ew ew ew. Building a business that GROWS and makes money absolutely requires building relationships…

"Oh look. Another b l o g." ????That's probably what the average person is thinking when they land on YOUR website. The internet is a crazy place…

Want to grow a YouTube channel (or just get more views?) This guide walks you through everything I've learned growing my own YouTube channel!

When I try and hype creators on starting a podcast, I hear the same roadblocks: I can't do audio I don't have the time I don't see the ROI Totally…

To be frank, the word "manual" usually makes me shudder. I'm totally a "try and get incredible results with not a lot of effort" kinda guy. But when it comes…

A few weeks ago, reader Amanda (from Millennial Traveller ) emailed me asking a bunch of questions about starting a podcast. It proved the PERFECT opportunity…

Blogger? Podcaster? Literally anybody growing a platform? Being a guest on other people's shows is one of THE best marketing strategies for you. Exposure? ✅…

Want to quit your day job? Not fulfilled? Dream of a life doing fun, creative things while ALSO making money? And oh yeah--making a difference to people's…

What does the future of SEO look like? What on-page SEO factors are working now? Britney Muller from Moz stopped by to answer these and more!

A few years, I had a problem... The few people I had on my email list weren't opening my emails. Like, #crickets. My guess is you've felt this before, too. The…

If you're into Pinterest marketing--Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media is about to blow your mind. We've all seen uber-huge Pinterest traffic stories and heard the…

When Ryan Inman spoke to his wife about starting a podcast, she remarked something like "but who would listen to you?" While she was no doubt teasing him, that…

Getting blog sponsorships or paid Instagram partnerships is never easy. It's especially not easy for new bloggers with non-mega-huge audiences... But Tiffany…

It's one thing to chat with new bloggers about the typical Year 1 challenges... or bloggers earning $300k+ a month from uber-successful online courses... It's…

Is it possible to make money from a podcast--even with few downloads? YES. This post is a comprehensive guide to podcast monetization.

Over the past 3 years, I've noticed something... Among the most successful creators I've interviewed, they all seem to have TWO things in common. They ALL…

Admit it. You've felt it. "My audience isn't big enough yet." *shudders I probably mutter that to myself roughly 3 times a week ???? The truth is, if you plan…

Instagram is TOTALLY that platform that I know I need to spend more time on, but every time I do--I'm wondering if I'm doing the right thing. This content…

Spencer Haws ( Niche Pursuits ) is an OG PLAYA in the blogging world. He has an incredible track record of building up blogs for affiliate income (both old…

An in-depth interview with Chasing Foxes (Silas and Grace Moser), and how they've managed to build an insanely successful blog in a little over a year!

SEO legend Glen Allsopp stopped by to share his INCREDIBLE insights into link building and crafting an authentic brand readers WANT to click on in Google.

Here's a confession... I have tried to start journaling several times, and I've failed each time. However--I'm also obsessed with maxing out my personal…

Today, Jim Harmer from Income School stopped by to school us in building profitable niche sites & authority sites in 2020! Enjoy ????????

Yes, making money from your blog is pretty simple. I could teach you the basics of affiliate marketing, launching courses, etc, in about 20 minutes. But…

It's been a wild year for SEO traffic. Algorithm updates More competitors than ever Everybody following the same ole' SEO tips and strategies, yada yada. SO…

Have you ever wondered about how blogging affects your taxes? What can you deduct? How much? Long-time accountant Eric drops by to give us answers!!

If there's one area of podcasting that I haven't done much with, it's this: Book podcast sponsorships ???? That's why I ended up attending my buddy Andy's…

Rob and Melissa, from The Flea Market Flipper, have done an AMAZING job building up an audience and selling online courses, and today I asked them how. ?

Kyle from Growth Badger is here to show us EXACTLY how to produce data-driven blog content that will generate backlinks and help grow SEO traffic!

Producing interesting podcasts is NOT as easy as it seems, but luckily Joe Saul-Sehy (Stacking Benjamins) is here to help us become a better podcast host!

The best time to start a podcast was 12 years ago--the second-best time is right now. If you've followed DYEB for any length of time now, you've probably heard…

I kept seeing Elna Cain's name everywhere. In Google search results. In random articles on freelance writing, blogging, etc. On Facebook. As it turns out,…

It's been a DREAM of mine to release a long-form case study that takes place over 12 months, and I'm excited to present part 2! Please meet Tanya from…

"Everything is figure out-able. With enough time, effort, and support--you can do it. Everything is figure out-able." Today on the show? Raina Willick from Do…

Stephanie ( stephanieschuttler.com ) has a wildlife biologist position, but that position is ending . She's traveled the world, done a TON of speaking…

You know, sometimes I enjoy digging into the nuts and bolts of growing blog traffic, or launching digital products. Other times? I just want to chat with…

This episode will help you better connect with people (whether it's at blogging conferences or otherwise!) to grow your business! Bethany is a pro at this..

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job to be a full-time blogger, podcaster, online entrepreneur? Eric just quit, and here's how he's making it work.

Podcasting. So hot right now. Seriously though--podcast downloads, interest, and awareness are STILL in a massive early-stage growth spurt. As more and more of…

Howdy Tribe! You may remember my good friend Anthony ( https://www.anthonymoore.co/ ) from our LAST chat ( found here ). He's a highly-skilled writer (and…

Want to outsource common blog tasks? Hiring Filipino workers can be an affordable way to do this--but you'll want to avoid pitfalls! Tom Drake shows us how.

If you sell anything, you NEED to master the art of influence & persuasion: copywriting. In this post, pro copywriter Spencer Lum shares his top tips.

Just how specific should your SEO content be? And at what point can you broaden your topics and still rank in Google? John Doherty is here to answer that!

Online courses typically have very low completion rates (and even lower success rates). Melody, an instructional designer, helps us fix this problem!

Today we're joined by Tim Soulo--marketing guru at Ahrefs, who shows us how to simplify your SEO link building efforts and grow SEO traffic & authority.

Vereran podcast editor Steve Stewart joins us today to give the basics for beginner podcast editing, as well as essential podcasting equipment and software!

Philip Taylor ( @ptmoney , ptmoney.com , FinConExpo.com ) is a founding-father of blogging communities. He is the driving force behind one of the most…

Today, marketing strategist Kyla Roma stops by to help us simplify the concept of a "brand," and ask us essential questions to build better brands!

Dan and Lindsay from Follow Your Detour have about done it all: Live in Costa Rica? Built a loyal, early audience? Successfully RV'd full-time while building a…

Writer, podcaster, and all-around creator Jeff Goins stopped by today to share his 3-step formula for being a more effective writer. ?

Liz Eischen is a finance blogger who has some nontraditional advice when it comes to blogging productivity! Get better at questioning assumptions here!

So, in honor of Labor Day, I've decided to release this RARE, vault-archive podcast with the one and only...Bobby Hoyt from Millennial Money Man. Unedited .…

Cat Alford is a blogger & entrepreneur extraordinaire--and she's here to help us grow our confidence, our blogs, and our businesses. Boom. ?

In today's episode, Tailwind's content manager, Alisa, drops by to chat about how to leverage Tailwind Tribes to drive Pinterest Traffic!

Today's wonderful guest is none other than my good friend Liz Wilcox from The Virtual Campground ! Seriously, Liz is one of my all-time favorite people in the…

Do you wish you could get more blogging work done & published? Author Todd Henry (Accidental Creative) stops by to help us do just that: Be prolific!

Answer this... What's the one thing that will almost ALWAYS lead to: more followers, more sales, more traffic, more shares? Answer ? People engaging with your…

You might remember Alex ( Broke is a Choice ) from a previous episode: How to translate blogging goals into WHAT you should focus on. One of the things I LOVED…

Today’s podcast and blog post below focuses on one thing: selling your blog. Here to chat today is Marc from Vital Dollar —who has sold blogs ranging from $1k…

Staying productive is CRUCIAL if you're looking to go beyond average and makes steps to grow your blog! Here are 4 ultra-easy time management tips!

Tribe! Today is another "Tribe Takeover" podcast. Meaning, Pete decided to be totally lazy hand over the mic to a loving blogger in the Do You Even Tribe. And…

You probably know that video builds trust, authority, and is a fantastic way to "stand out" amongst the noisy internet... ... annnnddd you also probably know…

Today, the creator of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg, drops by to share AWESOME productivity tips, as well as discuss WP Gutenberg and WHY you should use it.

This conversation with Robert from The College Investor was recorded LIVE at #FinCon18 in Orlando! We chat blog monetization and more :)

Brendan Hufford is an SEO guru! He's here to help us optimize our blogs for SEO, AND drop some online business "life lessons" for happiness!

Today I share insights from one of my TOP 7 favorite people on the internet--Jason Zook from Wandering Aimfully . Why do I love him so? It's NOT because every…

Public speaking is Grant Baldwin's bread & butter w/ homemade strawberry jam. He's toured the country, billed over $2M+ in speaking fees, and now teaches…

Blog Tribe! AWESOME story for you today on the podcast--Harlan Landes. He is a legend in the blogging community (founder of the Plutus Foundation , Adulting.tv…

Today's guest is none other than Heather Heuman from Sweet Tea Social Marketing, and she's here to try and boil down what has CHANGED in the world of blog…

This episode is part of my "How to Start a Killer Podcast" series, featuring my good friend Chris over at Popcorn Finance ! Chris just passed the 1-year mark…
Erik is a blogger ( The Mastermind Within ), podcaster, e-commerce entrepreneur, real estate investor, and a fellow self-optimization nerd :) Oh yeah, and he…

Anthony Moore is a TOP Medium writer, coach, speaker, and author--and today he drops by the podcast and blog to share list-building tips!

Cyrus Shepard (founder of Zyppy and former Director of SEO at Moz) stops by today to drop some AWESOME SEO tips and tricks--including some new ones!

Suzi is a time management genius and has dedicated Start a Mom Blog to helping parents optimize their TIME spent blogging. Here's her best tips:

We've all thought about this... "Why should I write about [xyz] topic, it's already been covered before?" Yes, yes it has. Probably 100 times already from 100…

Ryan Robinson ( https://www.ryrob.com/ ) is one seriously impressive blogger and content marketer. He's 28 and has already worked with HUGE companies like…

Abby Lawson is a blogger and teacher extraordinaire at Just a Girl and Her Blog . In the podcast and blog post below, we dive into A: the art of balancing…

Today's guest is Alex Felice from Broke is a Choice! He. is. INTENSE. And I'm in love with our big takeaway here...As a blogger, how can I figure out what to…

Matt Giovanisci probably wouldn't approve of the following intro: Matt is the serial entrepreneur behind Money Lab (and several other online businesses), and…

Today's episode is a blog coaching call featuring new blogger Fred from Prairie Fire Canada , and the legendary blog coach/mentor Jillian from Montana Money…

Aaron Walker knows how to change lives through mastermind groups. Aside from appearing on over 600 podcasts in the last 4 years and starting/selling multiple…

Jim Wang ( Wallet Hacks , Bargaineering, etc) KNOWS how to blog. He's been at it for 13+ years, has SOLD a blog, and continues to have massive success across…

Today's podcast features a blog coaching and consulting call with Sarah (who shall remain anonymous). She agreed to let me publish this as an extended case…

Today's post and podcast features a virtual assistant expert (in the actual sense of the word), Kayla Sloan! We're here to chat about how to become a VA,…

Today's post and podcast interview is potentially a game-changer for many of you. Thomas Kuegler is a Medium master who stops by to dive into the potentially…

Grant Sabatier is an SEO Expert, podcaster, bloggers, and influencer at the Millennial Money blog. In this article, he drops is BEST SEO tips going into 2018, as well as his "insane blog traffic" formula he's used to get millions of page views last year.

Today is a SUPER fun chat with Jim from the Route to Retire blog! Be sure to read the text version of the takeaways below as well. <3 you blogger. Jim was one…

Desirae is a full-time content marketer at THE Shopify (in addition to her A+ personal finance blog Half Banked ). Don't forget to check out my 2018 SEO…

Today's fantastic guest is none other than Chris Peach from the Money Peach blog and podcast! He's fantastic in audio format, totally pro, and has an amazing…

Today's blogger guest is Mike G from the Ninja Budgeter blog. Mike has a TON of interesting experience in the blogging world, and it is a complete honor to dive into the story behind him and his blog. Enjoy!

Tribe! Today's guest is THE Jessica Moorhouse, an entrepreneur based in...you guessed it...Canada! Also, don't miss the special announcement at the bottom of…

Howdy Do You Even Tribe! Today's podcast guest is the founder of Proofread Anywhere and the Work at Home School (and summit), Caitlin Pyle. Her story is…

J.D. Roth is a blogging legend. He is one of the proud few OG bloggers who has been at this for over 20 years, built an incredible successful personal finance…

This episode with Jillian from Montana Money Adventures goes DEEP on launching a product, as well as combatting impostor syndrome. Be sure to listen to the end…

Today's episode of the podcast is nothing but fun :) Mrs. Adventure Rich ( AdventureRich.com ) is today's guest host, live from the floor at FinCon! Literally.…

Merry Christmas bloggers! Just in time for Santa's sleigh, I'm dropping a special bonus episode...round 3 with Bobby Hoyt from Millennial Money Man. Totally…

The transition from full-time EMPLOYEE to self-employed can be...tricky. How much money do I need to make before I quit? Is this sustainable? Can I legit do…

Tanja from Our Next Life is a blogging celeb these days. Nevermind the fact that she was 100% anonymous for years, or that she's only just begun to monetize…

Today's episode is insane, for 3 reasons: It features a special guest :) It features John from ESI Money It was 2/3 recorded LIVE at FinCon John is an OG…

Fantasize on this for a second... What if you hired a seasoned growth marketer, tech startup founder, entrepreneur, and current head of marketing for a Fintech…

Click here to check out the FIRST episode with Chris, where we go in depth on his 1 year mini-retirement, plans to grow a full-time blog, etc. (You do NOT need…

Remember a few weeks back when I had Facebook Ads pro Monica Louie on the podcast talking about her clients who make $15k-20k a month due to FB ads? That'd be…

A few weeks back, Linda ( Mad About Genealogy) had sent an email with a curious line... be a super-blogger now First of all, I don't just interview well-known…

In this corner, weighing in at 225lbs, we have Facebook ads. Intimidating. Overwhelming. Always seems like a gamble and potential waste of money. How to…
A few weeks back, my wife shot me an email... "This is the website I told you about. http://themomedit.com/ . I would TOTALLY be starstruck if you got to…

Lee Huffman ( BaldThoughts.com ) is a master travel hacker, family man, long-time blogger, and generally nice dude. When I first discovered his blog, a few…
We ask this question all the time.... How can I get traffic/follower growth as a * new * blogger? Usually the answers are disheartening and overwhelming...but…
Ever had "shiny object syndrome?" * yes Pete Have you ever been frustrated or impatient with your blog or business results? Ever thought "Ugh I want growth!…

Aside from aspiring to be a "mountain woman" influencer, Millennial Boss is a rising superstar blogger on many fronts. In addition to her personal finance blog…
Chris ( KeepThrifty.com ) had a highly lucrative and secure career...which he just quit. To blog. For a year. This episode is a bit different, as it's half…

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, selling your stuff, and traveling long-term? (and paying for flight ENTIRELY from travel hacking points?) How about…
Sarah Peterson is one of my top 3 bloggers of all-time. Seriously. She is a content marketing wizard who cranks out 10,000+ words a week for Unsettle.org and…
Today's guest is legendary podcaster and entrepreneur John Lee Dumas, chief of the Fire Nation and host of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast (#1 iTunes business…
This episode is a bit different. I have two guests today, both of whom are new-ish bloggers who have worked hard and seen amazing results in their first months…

Pinterest group boards are still as relevant as ever--and this post explores who one blogger CATAPAULTED her business and blog using them!
Eden (@edenfrieden, http://edenfried.com ) is a new-ish blogger who has steamrolled herself to blogging success. Steamrolled. She was almost a full-time law…
If you're in the online business world, you probably think 1 of 3 things when you hear 'Neil Patel.' SEO and digital marketing expert, controversy, or all…

Nick Loper, the founder of Side Hustle Nation, drops by to share how he's managed to build a huge online business, blog, and podcast!
This is a little intro episode folks! Just sayin hey. (and you can learn way more about Pete right here ) Listen to my intro episode! or listen on Apple…

Today's guest is a delight. PoF (Physician on Fire) is a rockstar personal finance blogger, accomplished physician, and family man. He's grown his blog to…
Bobby is a real gent. He has an incredible story, and was kind enough to sit with me for over an hour and discuss life, blogging, freelancing, and hiring blog…
Today's guest is Michelle from http://www.makingsenseofcents.com/ . Michelle was kind enough to chat with me a bit about her incredibly successful personal…