Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators (Thrive)
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| 22 Apr 2025 | 347 | Building 6-Figure Revenue Streams as a Creator in 2025 | 00:52:29 | |
Over the last few years, we've seen so much growth in the content creation industry—we're part of a booming $250 billion creator economy that spans industries far beyond Instagram and YouTube. While the opportunity is massive, the income gap is just as wide.
In today's episode, I'm joined by Emma Cortes of Emma's Edition to break down what’s actually happening in the industry and how content creators are diversifying their revenue streams this year.
Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:
Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift.
Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income.
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| 31 Oct 2019 | Episode 52 | How Your Mindset Affects Your Growth | 00:30:16 | |
In this episode, we're having another food blogger back on the podcast! Jessica the blogger at Choosing Chia, a healthy food blog with a focus on plant-based ingredients. On the show, we talk about where she finds her inspiration, her tips for growth, and how having the right mindset has been essential in growing her blog. For all the show notes head to: ThriveTogether.Blog/Podcast | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Episode 151 | Small Steps for Consistency | 00:24:15 | |
Tune in as Bree chats with Alisha Donnell about staying consistent, managing things when you have a lot on your plate (she was in full-time nursing school and growing her brand at the same time!) and why sometimes you need to just post things that are fun and creative! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Looking for more support? Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!
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| 27 Apr 2023 | Episode 189 | MBA Lessons for Blogging | 00:30:58 | |
In this episode, Zhen Zhou, an MBA-graduate turned Asian food blogger joins Bree to talk about how business training has helped her blogging journey and principles she learned that she thinks every blogger should incorporate! Get your hands on the Headline Analyzer Tool by CoSchedule HERE: CoSchedule.com/THRIVE Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 | Episode 152 | How to Find Brands to Pitch | 00:19:54 | |
If you've felt like you can't find any more brands in your niche to pitch, or you're just not sure how to find them in the first place, then this is the episode for you! Tune in as Bree shares how to find hundreds of brands to pitch and how to find the correct email contact for them! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Looking for more support? Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | 330 | Balancing Creativity with Business Growth | 00:24:06 | |
Are you feeling pulled in too many directions, that you can't enjoy your creativity? This is an easy path to burnout. I was really feeling this way at the end of last year, and I knew something had to change. In today's episode, I'm sharing an important mindset shift you need to make, along with how to find balance between your creative side and your CEO side. Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift. Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | 227 | Using Your Passions to Find Your Niche with Amy Senter | 00:38:33 | |
What exactly do you blog about and who are you blogging for? If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite sure what your niche is or how to define it, today’s episode is for you. Listen in as blogger and Shift member Amy Senter discusses how she found her niche and combined it with her passion. Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift.
Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Connect with Amy: Review the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/VysIXnEe70xf2Fr4tL3Qdney6t0?utm_source=copy_url ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | 305 | 3 Content Strategies to Save You Time this Holiday Season—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:33 | |
Ready to get back time to spend with your friends and family during the holidays? Creating content takes up a lot of your time, especially when it comes to creating holiday content. In today's episode, I'm sharing three effective content strategies to get you back time during the busy holiday season. Grab the show notes here: https://thrivetogether.blog/305 Mentioned in this Episode | |||
| 15 Oct 2020 | Episode 78 | How to Fix Bad SEO | 00:36:39 | |
If you're worried you're not doing SEO the correct way then tune in! We go over exactly how to do Keyword Research and then how to apply Keywords! That way, you're on track for steady pageview growth year after year. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | 332 | Scattered, Overwhelmed? This is for you—Thrive in Five! | 00:06:01 | |
It's time to push past this habit of winging it when it comes to working on your brand. If you're ready to know exactly what you're working on every time you sit at your desk, this episode is for you. This is your sign to get organized, so in this episode I'm sharing tools, systems, schedules, and tips you can use to get your organized in your day-to-day. Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything about growing your brand! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Boldfluence—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 20 Feb 2020 | Episode 59 | Working Through Mindset Blocks | 00:33:45 | |
Imposter syndrome, perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, procrastination.... any of those ring a bell? On the show, Becky Mollenkamp, a mindset coach, joins us to discuss all of these things. She shares strategies for working through them and dives into what to do when we encounter those limiting beliefs. Head to ThriveTogether.blog/ for the show notes!
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| 04 Jun 2024 | 260 | Beyond Basics: Advanced Strategies for Explosive Blog Growth—Thrive in Five! | 00:07:03 | |
Ready to grow your blog? Let's go beyond the basics with four advanced strategies for explosive growth! Grab your notepad, because we're covering a ton in this Thrive in Five episode! 👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/260 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode | |||
| 30 May 2024 | 259 | Blogging Has Changed | 00:22:42 | |
Blogging isn't what it used to be, but there are so many more opportunities for us now than there were 10 years ago. In today's episode, I'm highlighting what I think makes a professional blog, the opportunities that blogs provide, and how you can take your blog to the next level! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Find it Quickly2:11 - The Evolution of Blogging 4:34 - Professional Blogging: What It Is and Isn't 6:17 - Strategies for Successful Blogging Today 12:02 - The Power of Consistency and Strategic Content 15:59 - Blogging vs. Social Media: Building a Sustainable Career 19:19 - What's Shift? Resources Mentioned
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Episode 176 | What Coaching Actually Looks Like | 00:24:17 | |
Have you ever wondered, what are bloggers and influencers getting coached on? Well in this episode we go behind the scenes of our coaching program, Shift! Bree shares examples of what our members are getting coached on and walks you through the advice so you can apply these tactics to your own blogging and influencing business! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 14 Nov 2019 | Episode 54 | How to Take the Best Pictures for Your Blog | 00:36:15 | |
Photography is crucial as a blogger, and you want to make sure yours are beautiful. So today, we have Jeff Mindell coming on the show to teach us his photography tricks. Jeff is a photographer and content creator. We have gotten questions from you guys in our facebook group, Thrive Blogging Community, that we'll be asking Jeff, and learning how to edit, if you need a DSLR camera, and more! Head to our website: ThriveTogether.Blog/podcast for show notes and all the links to things Jeff mentions on the show. | |||
| 25 Oct 2018 | Episode 006 | Creating a Product or Service as a Blogger | 00:39:23 | |
Emma Chapman of A Beautiful Mess blog tells us insider information on creating products and services for your audience as a blogger. If you've ever thought about doing this, this is the episode for you. If that's not your jam, listen anyways! Emma has been blogging with her sister, Elsie, at A Beautiful Mess for over 11 years and she gives some wonderful insight and information that's vital for up and coming bloggers. | |||
| 21 Feb 2019 | Episode 020 | Staying Inspired & Expanding Your Reach | 00:52:43 | |
Do you sometimes feel uninspired and like you don't know what to create? And then once you create something amazing how do you keep sharing it with everyone, and keep growing the reach of your brand? Ashley Rose of Sugar and Cloth shares all that information and more, including how motherhood has changed how she looks at her business and what she'd do if she had to start her blog over from scratch today. | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | 222 | Are Masterminds Still a Thing? —Thrive in Five! | 00:05:44 | |
Have you wondered if masterminds are still around? They are! But they're also hidden inside different things... listen in if you're looking to surround yourself with a supportive community!
If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Resources Mentioned
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Episode 148 | Which Platforms Should I Be On? | 00:36:02 | |
With so many platform options, which ones should you be on? Where should you spend your time, where is your audience hanging out, and what's your strategy? It's a loaded question, and Bree's coming to you with some strategy to help you determine where to spend your time so you can grow your brand and your income without burning out! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Looking for more support? Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | 316 | How to Audit Your Content Strategy for the New Year | 00:21:39 | |
Did you struggle with your content in the last year? Whether something didn't work or you simply couldn't keep up with it, it's important to acknowledge the different seasons of life and to give yourself a little grace. In today's episode, we're exploring a few strategies you can take to audit and align your content to ensure you're on track to meet your goals. Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift. Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income. Important Sections of the Conversation:
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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Boldfluence—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | 261 | Join Me for a Blogging Mindset Exercise | 00:15:33 | |
Mindset is such an incredibly important component to success in entrepreneurship and plays a key role in staying creative and inspired. In today's episode, I am walking you through a mindset exercise that I recently did with the gals in Shift. So grab a pen and paper, and let's dive in!
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3:09 - Prompt 1
6:29 - Prompt 2
8:34 - Prompt 3
11:40 - Deep Breathe Exercise
12:29 - Review
13:00 - My Morning Routine
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----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Episode 67 | Working with Local Brands | 00:30:09 | |
You're leaving money on the table if you're not working with local brands! Listen in to learn how to pick up that money, and do it strategically so you grow your audience at the same time. No matter what your niche, every blogger can work with local brands.
Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | 235 | Purposeful and Sustainable Goal Setting ft. Chasing Simple with Amanda Warfield | 00:37:41 | |
How can we set sustainable goals and avoid burnout? Today’s episode is a replay of my interview on the Chasing Simple podcast with Amanda Warfield. Listen in as we dive into our best tips for optimizing your business, creating a vision for your life, and setting purposeful and realistic goals.
Find It Quickly: Gaining clarity on your revenue to set smarter goals (4:08) Where to start when nothing is working (9:00) Form your strategy (13:25) Creating a vision for our life (20:33) Prioritizing your mental health (22:18) Optimizing your business (25:40) How to keep goals front of mind (32:26) Your action step from Bree (35:10) Book recommendations from Bree (35:38)
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Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Review the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Pn-mA18J7ZEuEwWdQKanFxfCdY0?utm_source=copy_url ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | 206 | ChatGPT for Bloggers: Using AI for Your Blog Content Creation Process | 00:21:53 | |
Discovering Chat GPT was like finding a hidden treasure in the vast world of content creation. Not only has it transformed my journey as a blogger and content creator, but this AI-based tool has become my virtual problem solver, helping me generate blog post ideas, write outlines, and even research for social media.
If you're looking to enhance the content creation process for your blog, I highly recommend exploring the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT. AI significantly enhances productivity and boosts creativity, saving valuable time and effort. While there is a learning curve, by effectively communicating with the tool and making necessary adjustments, bloggers can streamline their content creation process and generate solid content.
Today's episode is brought to you by Profitable Blogger Society:
What would happen if you knew where to focus for growth, had a plan to reach your goals, and started to get paid for the content you're creating. If you're ready to make money from your brand, want to get started on the right foot, and are ready for some serious growth, you need to join us inside of Profitable Blogger Society! Resources Mentioned
Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 05 Nov 2020 | Episode 81 | Using Pinterest to Amplify Your Blog's Visibility | 00:29:28 | |
Want to increase your page views using Pinterest? It has a lot to do with your pin design! Pinterest design expert, Kristin Rappaport from Apple Cart Lane, joins us to chat about branding on Pinterest – and a method to bring a know, like, and trust factor to your pins. It's an episode that had us wanting to immediately jump into Canva and start creating! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook
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| 10 Apr 2025 | 344 | Building a Brand That Gets Noticed with Shavonda Gardner - Pt. 2 | 00:23:19 | |
Welcome to part two of my conversation with interior designer and content creator Shavonda Gardner! We were having such a great conversation that we kept recording and split the conversation into two parts! In this episode, Shavonda and I dive into how community building played a role in her growth. We also discuss how to navigate trends without feeling the pressure to conform to them. Finally, we wrap up with advice for content creators who feel like they aren’t getting noticed despite putting in the hard work. Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift. Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income. | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Episode 121 | Benefits of Being a Great Podcast Guest | 00:42:43 | |
Did you know that there are over 2 million podcast shows out there with new ones showing up every single day? Today we are going to talk with podcast pitching pro, Christina Lenkowski about how to be a great guest on a podcast, and how to really get all the benefits from being a guest on a show! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook
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| 06 May 2025 | 351 | Viral Visibility Game: Get Your Content Seen—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:56 | |
You’re posting, you're creating, you're hustling... but is anyone actually seeing your amazing content? (Spoiler: not nearly enough people.) In today's episode, we're flipping the script on "post and pray" strategies with something way more fun—and way more effective—the Viral Visibility Game!
It’s time to stop relying on the algorithm and start delivering your content yourself—with a whole lot more fun. With the Viral Visibility Game, you’ll turn repetition into results! Promoting your content enough to get eyes, clicks, and conversions. This is your simple, repeatable system to share content strategically and consistently.
👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/351 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.
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| 24 Oct 2024 | 300 | The Sales Call Blueprint to Securing More Brand Deals with Alexandria Drzazgowski | 00:38:05 | |
If sales calls feel scary for you to the point that you avoid them, you're leaving money on the table. In today's episode, Alexandria Drzazgowski joins us to share her six step framework for sales calls that will not only instill confidence in you, but secure you more intentional and lucrative deals with the brands you want to work with! Today's episode is brought to you by Tastemaker Conference:
Tastemaker Conference is the premier food blogger conference and community for content creators. Come join me in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 19-21, 2025, where over three incredible days full of networking and workshops, you'll you take your food blog to the next level! Grab your General Admission or VIP ticket and use code BREE30 to get $30 off your ticket price!
Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 28 May 2024 | 258 | Stop relying on youtube university—Thrive in Five! | 00:08:36 | |
If you've been a scrappy blogger and content creator, you know how powerful free education is, yet there comes a time in every creator's journey where you have to start treating your blog like a business. In today's episode, I'm sharing why it might be time that you stop relying on Youtube University and invest in your education to grow your brand. 👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/258 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.
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| 16 Sep 2021 | Episode 110 | How this Blogger Works with Target | 00:21:37 | |
Target, the mothership! It's every blogger's dream to partner with a big brand name like Target, but is it possible? Well for Katie Davila, that big goal came to fruition! Tune in to listen to her strategies on branding, creating a hashtag, and getting Target to work with her! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 07 Nov 2019 | Episode 53 | Leveling Up Your Blog Photography | 00:25:48 | |
Brands look at your stats, but they also pay very close attention to your photography. Did you know, that you could get a contract with a brand just because your photography is outstanding? Even if your numbers are "low." Tune in as we talk about the importance of leveling up your blog photography and tips on how to do so! | |||
| 23 May 2019 | Episode 031 | How to Blog While You Have a Full-Time Job | 00:51:35 | |
Finding the time to blog may not always be easy, but when you love doing it, you'll make the time. Jesse Coulter shares how she's kept blogging over the years and never taken a break. She gives tips for managing a busy schedule, making time for what you love, and what to do if you want to blog about things you love, and not necessarily what's popular. | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | 269 | Thriving in Business: The Balance of Long-Term Goals and Quick Wins—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:44 | |
It can be so hard to keep going when you're in a season of slow growth or staying stagnant in your journey. That's why I believe in the power of both long-term goals and quick wins—you need both for sustainable business growth and your mental health. In today's episode, I'm sharing the value of both long-term goals and quick wins, along with examples of each! 👉 Grow your blog through our exclusive training! https://thrivetogether.blog/increase Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/269 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode
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| 10 Sep 2024 | 287 | Stop Wasting Content: Share, Tailor, Repeat, Repurpose—Thrive in Five! | 00:07:22 | |
You put so much effort into creating your content, but so often we see creators wasting it by not using it across multiple platforms. In today's episode, we're exploring how you can repurpose your content, tailor it to each platform, and create a sustainable process to repeat time and time again! This is the part 2 of our 4-part Multi-Platform Mastery series for this month's Thrive in Five episodes. 👉 Grow your blog through our exclusive training! https://thrivetogether.blog/increase Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/285 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | Episode 181 | You Don't Have to be an Influencer to Grow Your Blog | 00:37:05 | |
Today Bree talks with Anne and AnnMarie, two friends and neighbors who are now successful business owners with their blog Simply2Moms. In this episode they chat about what it's like to run a blogging business with a partner, why they switched their focus to their blog and seo rather than social media, and how they've grown their income streams as a result! If you're tired of the social media rat-race, this is the episode for you. Try Flodesk for FREE today! It's our favorite email marketing platform for bloggers! thrivetogether.blog/FLODESK Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Episode 116 | The Content Creation Hamster Wheel | 00:39:52 | |
One minute you love writing blog posts and creating content, the next you're worn out because it feels like you can never catch up or catch a break. Sound familiar? Tune in as Bree chats with Amanda Warfield about getting off that content creation burnout cycle and back to loving what you do! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Episode 126 | 5 Content Planning Tips | 00:24:33 | |
In this episode, Bree shares five tips for getting your content planned out for your blog and social media. You'll learn about the best tools, tactics to save you time, how to establish and refine your content pillars, and how to create content that converts. You'll also learn 4 formula strategies for your blog titles to make sure they get clicked on. This episode is jam-packed with information! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Episode 197 | Autumn and Holiday Growth Strategy | 00:15:55 | |
Did you know there are things you should be doing starting in July to make sure your content is seen in October? Now, you may not want to be publishing blog posts this month for fall content, but in this episode we're going to make a plan for how we're going to optimize each month so we have a really successful 2nd half of the year! Take notes because Bree gives you an itemized list of what to do for the last 6 months of the year. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | 245 | Q&A From You Guys! | 00:21:57 | |
Today is a special episode, because I'm answering questions you guys asked me directly inside of the Thrive Blogging Community! From knowing where to invest your time and energy around your blog to understanding the do's and don't's of blogging, where answering the questions that will help you make money Have you ever thought about having a membership for your brand? No matter your niche, you can monetize your content with Memberful. Memberful allows you to create a new source of income by turning your content into a membership business. Create content that you're passionate about while making money doing it. Memberful has so many features that offer you the opportunity to monetize and create. Get started for free at the link below! Find it Quickly
01:00 Q&A Session: Your Blogging Questions Answered Resources Mentioned
Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/xOAjY4m50TA ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | 275 | Business Besties NOT Business Commiserators—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:56 | |
I firmly believe that business besties are vital for long-term growth, which is why we're wrapping up this month's Thrive in Five episodes on this topic. Consider who you're surrounding yourself with in your business—are they bessties or commiserators? Let's talk about why you need people in your life and business who are going to lift you up. 👉 Grow your blog through our exclusive training! https://thrivetogether.blog/increase Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/275 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | 341 | Creativity Fuels Long-Term Growth—Thrive in Five! | 00:08:19 | |
Why is it so easy to get sucked into the to-do lists, money-making tasks, and those recurring tasks that have to happen in business? It often causes us to lose sight of creativity, which is a huge factor in finding long-term growth. In today's episode, I'm challenging you to slow down and focus on creativity! Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything about growing your brand! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode
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| 28 Jan 2021 | Episode 84 | 3 Things Your Favorite Bloggers Did to Go Full-Time | 00:28:58 | |
How do we bridge the gap from where we are to where our favorite bloggers are? Those ones that you admire, and aspire to be like. Bree covers the three steps that all of these bloggers have done on their road to full-time. Listen in to make big steps towards your blogging goals! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | 294 | Email Marketing Strategies for Content Creators | 00:27:14 | |
As bloggers and influencers, growing our email list is vital. Email marketing holds the key to creating a loyal audience and conversion opportunities. In this episode, we're diving into five essential strategies to elevate your email marketing game and help you thrive. [This episode originally aired on 3/3/22 as episode 132.] Today's episode is brought to you by Flodesk:We've often discussed the power of an email list, which is why I am such a fan of Flodesk—the email marketing platform that I trust and recommend for bloggers and content creators. Flodesk has officially made all of their forms for free, including their social forms, which means you can continue to grow your email list for free!
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01:35 - Understanding Your Email Marketing Needs
04:06 - Why Email Marketing Matters
05:41 - Five Keys to an Awesome Email Marketing Strategy
05:51 - Key 1: Choosing the Right Email Marketing Platform
08:33 - Key 2: Creating an Irresistible Opt-In
13:19 - Key 3: Building a Landing Page
16:04 - Key 4: Crafting a Welcome Sequence
21:38 - Key 5: Scheduling Your Newsletters
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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | 233 | Creating an SEO Plan for Your Blog [Replay] | 00:20:37 | |
Ready to get a plan in place to start growing your page views? Today’s episode is a replay of our most popular episode, episode 180, where Bree breaks down how to create an SEO plan for your blog. Tune in for easy-to-implement SEO strategy! Looking for full show notes from the original episode? Check out episode 180 here >>
Today's episode is brought to you by Profitable Blogger Society:
What would happen if you knew where to focus for growth, had a plan to reach your goals, and started to get paid for the content you're creating. If you're ready to make money from your brand, want to get started on the right foot, and are ready for some serious growth, you need to join us inside of Profitable Blogger Society! If you're ready to get started, enroll at the link below!
Time-stamps: What is SEO? (2:49) Why does SEO matter? (3:54) What is a keyword? (7:20) Tools to use to find keywords (10:55) Understanding keyword research (12:30) Where to put your keywords (14:58) Internal linking (17:08)
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Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Review the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/SFbAkQw7u2V-I8tIulCj1sUss-k?utm_source=copy_url ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | 290 | 6 Things I've Learned in 6 Years of Creating Content 🎉 6th Podcast Anniversary | 00:18:18 | |
Can you believe it's been six years of the Thrive podcast!? Come join me in today's episode celebrating the sixth anniversary of the show as I share six invaluable lessons I've learned over the six years we've been creating content for this show! Find it Quickly
00:56 - Celebrating Six Years of Podcasting
02:25 - Lesson 1: The Power of Consistency
04:46 - Lesson 2: The Importance of Business Besties
08:09 - Lesson 3: Value of In-Person Connections
09:57 - Lesson 4: Mastering Your Messaging
11:52 - Lesson 5: The Role of Research
13:26 - Lesson 6: Embracing the Pivot
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----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | Episode 124 | Setting Yourself Apart with Digital Products | 00:38:27 | |
In this episode, Bree coaches Profitable Blogger Society Member, Gwen Little, on how to really hone in on what her audience needs. Then, once you've discovered that, how to give them what they need in a way that sets you apart from the crowd. If you have felt like you want to pursue a new revenue stream and set yourself apart—tune in! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 29 Aug 2019 | Episode 44 | The Journey to Full-Time Blogger | 00:47:39 | |
For Ryan & Samantha sitting behind a desk in an office for a 9-5 job was something they dreaded. So much so, that they decided to bet on themselves for 1 year and make a leap into blogging. Listen in for their story and for advice on taking your blog full-time. | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | Episode 155 | 5 Mistakes Bloggers are Making with Their Email | 00:39:19 | |
Oops! Are you making any of these mistakes? If you want to take your email game to the next level and start making money and increasing your traffic from your list, tune in! Amy Katz joins us to share her brilliant email tips, you don't want to skip this one! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Looking for more support? Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 05 Aug 2021 | Episode 104 | How to Increase Your Page Views | 00:30:41 | |
How do you increase your page views? We get this question all the time, so we're really pumped for this episode. We're talking about increasing page views today with blogging expert Jenny Melrose! If you've wanted to start focusing on your blog rather than social media (and we tell you why that's important) and don't want to waste any time then this is the episode for you. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | Episode 119 | How to Increase Engagement | 00:36:55 | |
Engagement rate low, or feeling like you're not connecting with your audience? This is the episode for you. Learn how to increase your engagement rate as Bree does a live coaching call with Profitable Blogger Society Member Elizabeth Jones! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook
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| 28 Oct 2021 | Episode 117 | Food Photography Tips from a Pro | 00:37:50 | |
Photography! It truly is such a crucial element when it comes to blogging, especially food and product photography. Sam Adler is a food photography pro and baking extraordinaire! Tune in to hear about her incredible journey and her tips for taking your pictures from before to after. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Episode 145 | Dealing with Overwhelm | 00:38:39 | |
If you've ever felt overwhelmed and like there is just too much to do... this is the episode for you! Tune in as Bree chats with Francesca Murray, a travel blogger, about how to deal with managing all the things while you're growing your business. They talk about Francesca's favorite business tools, staying organized, and how to keep grounded when you're dealing with overwhelm and are overworked! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | Episode 166 | LTK & Amazon Holiday Tips | 00:15:30 | |
It's the busiest time of the year! Now is the time to make sure you're doing everything to optimize blog posts to increase page views, get more brand deals, and increase your affiliate income! In this episode Bree shares tactics to optimize your affiliate income, with specific tips for LTK and Amazon! If you want to make more money this holiday season, tune in! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! | |||
| 27 Sep 2018 | 002 | Growing a Business from Home | 00:33:52 | |
In this episode, Bree has a chat with the life planning queen, Erin Condren, about her successes, tips on life planning, and much more! Erin started her business from the ground up and will talk to you about sticking to your dreams and relying on your community to build you up along the way. Bonus? She started this empire from her home and tells us how she did it. | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Episode 185 | Optimize Your Creativity by Working with Your Cycle | 00:49:51 | |
If you are someone with a period, this episode is going to be so valuable for you! In this episode, guest Berrion Berry, Founder of Optimize Your Flo, joins us! Berrion teaches female entrepreneurs and creatives how to increase productivity and profits using their menstrual cycle. Bree and Berry talk about how to optimize your creativity based on your cycle! It's such an awesome conversation that we are so excited to be bringing to the podcast. Get your hands on the Headline Analyzer Tool by CoSchedule HERE: CoSchedule.com/THRIVE Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | Episode 89 | Clubhouse for Bloggers | 00:40:15 | |
There's a new app on the scene that's got a whole lot of buzz around it! Join us as Nicole Saunders breaks down the app for us and shares how to use it strategically. If you've been on the app it can seem overwhelming so Nicole shares how to use it, where to spend your time, and how to use it to grow your brand! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | Episode 105 | Bloggers Earning Passive Income | 00:31:21 | |
Our guest today is an email marketing strategist and a 3-time Amazon best-selling author, Meera Kothand. Passive income can sound like an elusive term, we all want it but it can seem very hard to achieve! We dive into this conversation and give examples on how to get started right away! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | Episode 73 | 5 Things Hurting Your Blog's Growth | 00:35:56 | |
Seeing results in your blog can be difficult if you’re not doing things correctly, and no one wants that. The truth is your readers expect certain things from you and in order to rank higher on Google, you have to do certain things. If not, you might find yourself running in place, or running backward. Here are 5 reasons your blog isn’t seeing results, and how you can fix them! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 21 Jan 2021 | Episode 83 | Social Media Marketing for Any Size Audience | 00:30:25 | |
An open conversation with Ellen Yin about marketing to any size audience and capitalizing on it. We discuss the integral stages and mindset shifts she implemented at the start of her brand to grow it to the multi-six-figure business it is today. Tune in to be inspired and equipped with the knowledge of how to start marketing and profiting to any size audience. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 26 Mar 2020 | Episode 62 | How to Batch Blog Posts | 00:32:14 | |
If you want more page views, you need to focus on SEO and sharing your posts, but it also means you might need to crank out more blog posts. Doing that means more time though! Or does it? In this episode Bree shares the 5 step method for batching blog posts so you can crank them out in HALF the time! Yes, half the time. Head to https://thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | 319 | Are Masterminds Still a Thing?—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:43 | |
Have you wondered if masterminds are still around? They are! But they're also hidden inside different things... listen in if you're looking to surround yourself with a supportive community! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Resources Mentioned----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Boldfluence—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | 283 | Crush Your Biggest Holiday Goals—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:00 | |
Have you considered your goals for the upcoming holiday season? When we're spread too thin, life can feel chaotic. This is magnified through the holidays! In today's episode, we're resetting your plans for holiday goals to help create an intentional plan to crush them! 👉 Grow your blog through our exclusive training! https://thrivetogether.blog/increase Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/283 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this Episode | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Episode 109 | Mental Health in the Blogging World | 00:35:18 | |
Today, this conversation is going to be so for your soul. We're talking about mental health in the blogging world, and how to protect yourself so you can have longevity in this space. Amanda Young joins us as we discuss the role mental health and self-care plays in the long-term success of bloggers and influencers. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 21 Mar 2019 | Episode 024 | What to do when your engagement is low | 00:16:20 | |
Are you ready for the secret formula on how to increase your engagement? Focus on enriching the lives of your audience and providing value to them, when you do that, your numbers will grow. You've heard us say that before, so what is Bree's advice on what to do when your engagement is low? Listen in to hear the advice! | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | 205 | Simplify Your Marketing Efforts: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up and Saving Time with Amanda Warfield | 00:38:39 | |
Marketing your brand takes time and effort, while sometimes it doesn't feel like it's providing any ROI. In today's episode, Amanda Warfield joins us to share how you can simplify your marketing efforts so that you're showing up, saving time, and growing your business. Listen in as she highlights the power of community, how you can connect with your audience, and the three types of content you should be creating in your marketing! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Resources Mentioned:
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| 15 Aug 2024 | 280 | Grow Like a Pro: Kelly's 5-Month Journey from 0 to 200K Followers | 00:30:52 | |
Instagram growth is hard, but not when you've figured out your niche, created engaging content, and found your audience. That's exactly what happened for Kelly Radcliff when her brand new Instagram account grew in just a few weeks to 20,000 followers (now, less than a year later, she sits at over 200k followers).
After teaching for 20 years, Kelly began transitioning into blogging full time. While already established with her blog, The Tattered Pew, she found herself trying to figure out her next move after one of her income streams dropped unexpectedly.
Today's Episode is Brought to You by Shift: Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift.
Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income.
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02:01 - Meet Kelly
03:44 - The Birth of Lazy Girls Garden Club
06:33 - Going Viral: The Instagram Journey
12:38 - From Followers to Sales: The Ebook Strategy
15:02 - Creating Free Resources and Landing Pages
16:51 - Reframing the Mindset on Selling
18:45 - Instagram and Blogging Strategies
23:52 - Advice for Aspiring Bloggers
Connect with Kelly
Resources Mentioned
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 17 Sep 2020 | Episode 77 | The Essentials for Long-Term Success | 00:49:12 | |
You are focused on building your blog and making a full-time income, and we want to be sure that you've got a good foundation and have a strategy in place for long-term success! Marketing expert, Meagan Lujan, joins us to chat about the essentials for long term brand success as a blogger. It's one you don't want to miss! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 14 Feb 2019 | Episode 019 | Earn Affiliate & Sponsored Income with Savings.com | 00:19:29 | |
Do you get frustrated that social networks have minimums when it comes to how many page views or followers you have to have before you can make money? Well, we have a surprise for you! Savings.com doesn't have any minimums, not only can you start earning money with affiliates today, but you can also join their sponsored campaigns network! They value engagement over numbers, and we are all for it. Listen in to learn the best way to get started. | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | Episode 183 | Growing the House that Lars Built | 00:39:57 | |
In this episode Britany Jepsen, CEO of The House that Lars Built joins Bree for a conversation on the growth of her brand. Brittany Jepsen has created an incredible brand with a team that has gone through different stages, and has multiple revenue streams. She opens up about the highs and lows of growing this company, and advice she'd give to anyone looking to do the same! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! And be sure to try out a free trial of Flodesk here: https://thrivetogether.blog/flodesk | |||
| 07 May 2024 | 252 | Do we actually need to set goals?—Thrive in Five! | 00:08:31 | |
Are goals important and do you really need to set them? When you're building something like a blog, a brand, or a business, setting goals will actually help you find success faster. In today's episode, we're exploring how to set goals using the SMART goals system! 👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand! Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/252 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Find it Quickly1:17 - Setting SMART Goals Resources Mentioned | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 | 288 | Build an Intentional Life and Business through Unplugged Hours with Hannah Brencher | 00:44:17 | |
If you find yourself constantly scrolling on social media and struggling to take time to just connect with yourself, this episode is for you. Hannah Brencher joins us to share inspiration for intentionality and being present in today's episode. Listen in as we discuss how technology is consuming our lives, why limiting beliefs are holding us back, and the power of intentionally unplugging from your phone. Plus, make sure you grab Hannah's new book, The Unplugged Hours! Today's episode is brought to you by PBS:
What would happen if you knew where to focus for growth, had a plan to reach your goals, and started to get paid for the content you're creating. If you're ready to make money from your brand, want to get started on the right foot, and are ready for some serious growth, you need to join us inside of Profitable Blogger Society! If you're ready to get started, enroll at the link below!
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | Episode 123 | 7 Steps for a Successful Year | 00:33:59 | |
Before we move forward into another year of blogging and social media, we first have to get ourselves set up for success! In this episode, Bree walks you through the seven steps you need to take in order to make this next year a year that will be full of accomplishments and milestones! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 13 May 2021 | Episode 98 | Grow Your Blog with YouTube | 00:40:26 | |
We've established that video is queen! Now, how can we harness the full power of video and YouTube to grow our blogs? YouTube coach, LaShonda Brown, joins us to share just that! Learn how to grow your income and pageviews by posting video content on YouTube, and what it really takes to get started making additional passive income through your video content! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Episode 191 | 60k+ email list? This blogger spills the deets! | 00:39:09 | |
Shocked to see that number, over 60,000 email subscribers? When we heard that we KNEW we had to have Crystal Allen on our blog to share all of her secrets with us! In this episode Crystal shares how she took "grow an email list" off her to-do list and make it happen, how she gets email subscribers, and how her email list is her community! Try Flodesk for FREE and take 50% off when you join using our link: thrivetogether.blog/FLODESK Apply to Shift today and join Crystal! thrivetogether.blog/SHIFT Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 08 Aug 2019 | Episode 41 | What to Do When You're Not Seeing the Growth You Want | 00:40:08 | |
It's the BONUS episode of the Blog Growth Action plan and Bree and Lani are diving into what comes next. What happens after you complete a strategic plan for your blog? Where do you go next? What if you implemented a strategy but didn't see the results you thought you would? We've got all the info for you in this episode! | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Episode 159 | Free Pinterest Bootcamp 🎉 | 00:17:37 | |
Nadalie Bardo joins Bree again today for a special announcement! You can now go and sign up for their FREE Pinterest Bootcamp! https://thrivetogether.blog/pinterestbootcamp It's going to be a jam-packed week with lessons every day to help you elevate your Pinterest account and 3x your traffic over the holidays! Tune in to hear them talk about the challenge and save your seat today!
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| 29 Oct 2024 | 301 | This Content Creator Has Doubled Her Income Year After Year Since Joining Shift ft. Liz of Within the Grove | 00:05:22 | |
Sometimes your brand needs a little outside support to reach your fullest growth opportunities. In today's episode, Liz of Within the Grove highlights how she has doubled her income year over year since joining Shift. Take a listen to get a little behind the scenes of our community retreat with Liz and other Shift members in this month's Thrive in Five series! Today's episode is brought to you by Tastemaker Conference:Tastemaker Conference is the premier food blogger conference and community for content creators. Come join me in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 19-21, 2025, where over three incredible days full of networking and workshops, you'll you take your food blog to the next level! Grab your General Admission or VIP ticket and use code BREE30 to get $30 off your ticket price! Grab the show notes here: https://thrivetogether.blog/301 If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect with Liz
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| 10 Jun 2021 | Episode 102 | How to Become a Micro-Influencer | 00:32:06 | |
In this episode, we're talking all about micro-influencing, who is defined as a micro-influencer, and how you can go full-time with a lower follower count. You don't have to have a ton of followers to make a lot of money with your blogging business. We're breaking it all down with full-time content creator, Tomi Obebe! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | Episode 134 | What is the Profitable Blogger Society | 00:30:46 | |
You've heard us mention the Profitable Blogger Society before so in this episode Bree breaks down the 3 things you need to do in order to grow your brand, as well as all the details on our program. Learn why Bree started the Profitable Blogger Society and how it's helped so many members! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Episode 184 | Email Strategy for Page Views and Income | 00:18:47 | |
Did you know that email marketing can help with your page views and your income? It's true! And it's not something that relies on an algorithm! win-win! So tune in to hear Bree share how to create an email strategy to start growing your list! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | 298 | Unlock Consistent Growth: The Mindset Shifts Every Creator Needs | 00:24:28 | |
You want to know the most common thing holding creators back? Mindset. It's often overlooked, but plays a key role in the success and growth of a brand. In today's episode, we're highlighting how you can go from a hustle-mentality to a strategy-focused approach to not only prevent burnout, but build a sustainable brand.
Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:
Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift.
Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income. Find it Quickly
00:57 - The Overlooked Key to Growing Your Brand: Mindset
05:15 - Strategies to Shift Your Mindset
09:46 - From Scarcity to Abundance: Embracing Opportunities
16:45 - From Perfection to Progress: Sustainable Growth
22:24 - Tools and Tips for Mindset Improvement
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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | 240 | How to increase sales on digital products 🤨 | 00:06:12 | |
Have a digital product but not making any sales? We don't want that! Tune in to learn a few tricks to start getting those sales rolling in again.
00:00 Intro 01:30 Using ManyChat to increase sales 03:37 Using your Facebook page to increase sales 03:46 Share your opt-is on Pinterest 04:50 The number one reason people aren’t making sales
👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start Try ManyChat for Instagram!
Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!
Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/240
If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Resources Mentioned | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | 211 | Protect Your Content: Legal Lessons for Influencers with Kameron Buckner | 00:29:46 | |
Do you want to protect your creative work and secure fair compensation as a content creator or influencer? Today's guest, Kameron Buckner, joins us to share the ultimate solutions to help you achieve these goals. Not only is she a powerful attorney, but she's a content creator who understands the ins and outs of what we do every day.
Get ready to learn the legal insights and strategies that will empower you to ensure protection of the work you pour your heart and soul into. Listen in as we explore contracts, negotiations, and taking control of your legal journey as a content creator.
Disclaimer: Although Kameron is a licensed attorney, she is not your lawyer. This is for educational and informative purposes only. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! We've often discussed the power of an email list, which is why I am such a fan of Flodesk—the email marketing platform that I trust and recommend for bloggers and content creators. Flodesk has officially made all of their forms for free, including their social forms, which means you can continue to grow your email list for free! Resources Mentioned
Connect with Kameron
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | Episode 128 | Quick Pinterest SEO Tips | 00:20:50 | |
Pinterest should be a part of your growth strategy in 2022. In this episode, Bree shares 5 (and 1/2) quick SEO tips for Pinterest. She also shares exactly how to find the right keywords specifically for Pinterest SEO. If you've been wondering how to do Pinterest keyword research the right way, tune in! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | 220 | Getting Help in Our Business—Thrive in Five! | 00:06:49 | |
Help looks different for all of us, but in 2024 we are going to take care of ourselves and our businesses without sacrificing our sanity! In this episode, Bree talks about 5 different ways to ask for help, both in your personal life and your business!
Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!
If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm. Resources Mentioned
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | Episode 68 | How to Pick the Right Host for Your Blog | 00:36:24 | |
Did you guys know that back in 2019 our website crashed? We spent over 3 hours on the phone or chat with our old host, trying to fix the problem, that should've been an easy fix... and our site had no hope. Someone told us to call SiteGround. We did, and in less than 24 hours they had migrated our website from our old host to Siteground and had us up and running again with 0 issues. Tune in to learn more about picking the right host and why it's so important. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. | |||
| 05 Dec 2019 | Episode 55 | Setting Up for Success | 00:24:44 | |
Ready to take on big things over the next year? Well, the time to start is right now! Listen in to learn about the importance of reflection, and the small steps you can take right now that will help you optimize your time and propel you forward for the next year! For the show notes head to our website: ThriveTogether.Blog/Podcast | |||
| 31 Aug 2023 | 203 | Affiliate Marketing Made Easy: How Ultimate Bundles Can Supercharge Your Blog's Income with Jessica Evans | 00:28:56 | |
Have you guys heard of the Genius Blogger Toolkit? It's a bundle of digital products released every year that is specifically for bloggers! Well, it's put out by a company called Ultimate Bundles and I am so excited today to be talking to the CEO of Ultimate Bundles, Jessica Evans. There are a lot of great ways that bloggers and content creators can get involved with Ultimate Bundles outside of the Genius Blogger Toolkit, and some awesome ways to make some serious affiliate income! So let's dive in. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | 309 | Holiday Engagement Boost: Simple Tricks that Work—Thrive in Five! | 00:05:19 | |
Need a quick boost on your engagement this holiday season? In today's episode, I'm sharing three quick and easy strategies to boost your audience engagement! Grab the show notes here: https://thrivetogether.blog/309 Mentioned in this Episode | |||
| 05 Sep 2019 | Episode 45 | The Level Up Blog Plan | 00:36:45 | |
If you've been following along with us on the podcast you know that we've just completed the Blog Growth Action Plan! We are not stopping there, it's now time to level up your blog. Today we're talking about the different ways to learn, how to level up your blog, and what those first steps look like to get to the next level. Head to our website for the show notes: thrivetogether.blog/podcast | |||
| 07 Mar 2019 | Episode 022 | Creating Engagement & Re-Evaluating Your Blog | 00:47:22 | |
Content is king and engagement is queen! Meet the queen of DIY, Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY. She has built an empire with her blog and now shop, and she shares how she's created such an engaged audience. Kelly also shares how this year she's taking a step back from doing all of the things for her blog, and focusing on what's most important. | |||
| 18 Mar 2021 | Episode 91 | Using Reels to Grow Your Reach on Instagram | 00:44:10 | |
On this episode, we're chatting with Dana Bowling! Dana helps you grow your business on Instagram and is always bringing such amazing concrete tactics to her audience. We talk about Instagram, Reels, Video Content, and a little bit of Clubhouse! Tune in to take your social to the next level. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook | |||
| 24 Oct 2019 | Episode 51 | Getting Organized to Increase Efficiency | 00:34:00 | |
On the show today is guest Kate Waldo, a professional organizer for bloggers and influencers. She provides the tools for you to streamline & organize the "behind the scenes" administration part of your business so you can focus on doing what you love. On the show, she shares her tips for getting organized so you can focus on the fun side of your blog! Head to our website for the show notes: ThriveTogether.Blog/Podcast | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Episode 180 | SEO Plan for Bloggers | 00:19:12 | |
SEO is where it's at if you want to make money from your blog in 2023! Ready to get a plan in place to start growing your pageviews? Tune in as Bree helps you break down an easy-to-implement SEO strategy! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 29 Dec 2022 | Episode 172 | What to Take into the New Year | 00:10:08 | |
Blogging babe, it's the last episode of 2022!! And we're wrapping things up with a message from Bree on what to take with you and your business into the new year, what to leave behind, and a bit of a pep talk! Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | 318 | Is Notion the Tool You've Been Missing? with Ania Ngox Ha | 00:25:21 | |
If you're a little disorganized in your business, you might be missing a tool like Notion to help with productivity and ease as a brand. Ania Ngoc Ha joins us in today's episode to highlight the importance of getting organized to run an efficient and successful business. Ania shares why Notion is such a powerful tool and offers insight on automating tasks, setting up effective workflows, and creating systems that are tailored to individual needs. Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift. Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income. Important Sections of the Conversation:
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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Boldfluence—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 11 Jul 2019 | Episode 037 | Grow Your Page Views with Your Past Content | 00:39:40 | |
How do I grow my pageviews? If you have any content that you've written in the past it's time to start using it again. Listen in for tips on how to re-use old content to gain more page views. Also, we give key things to do to clean up your blog so you get more engagement on your blog! | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | 270 | Three Tips for Your Content Creation Process | 00:19:14 | |
Sometimes, life aligns perfectly, where something or someone comes into your life at just the right moment. During my recent a season of overwhelm and exhaustion, an in-person retreat was just what I needed. Connecting in person was so refreshing. It’s fascinating to see how different content creators operate. Whether it’s making a YouTube video, designing an Instagram reel, or editing a blog post, watching others’ processes is always inspiring and sometimes calming. To extend to this inspiration, I wanted to share three essential steps in my content creation process, inspired by what I learned at the retreat. Today's episode is brought to you by Travelpayouts:Tired of spending endless hours trying to monetize your content? Say hello to Travelpayouts, the ultimate time saving affiliate marketing program for travel content creators like you. Connect with potential brands for FREE and watch your earnings grow as you inspire your audience to explore new destinations. Use the code THRIVE at sign up and get a money bonus added to your account.
Find it Quickly00:57 - Personal Retreat Reflections 03:45 - The Power of Community 05:25 - Three Steps to Content Creation 05:32 - Leveraging Chat GPT for Content 12:53 - Importance of B-Roll 15:40 - Collaborative Work Strategies Resources Mentioned
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | 209 | Applying the Enneagram to Empower You in Business with Sarajane Case | 00:33:03 | |
Do you want to build a sustainable business that works for you? Not every business is the same, just like how every business owner isn't the same. By exploring the Enneagram, you can create a thriving and sustainable business that aligns with your own growth goals and dreams.
In this episode, you'll dive into the fascinating world of the Enneagram. Listen in as Enneagram expert Sarajane Case explains that the Enneagram is not just about labeling yourself but rather a tool for personal growth and self-reflection. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! We've often discussed the power of an email list, which is why I am such a fan of Flodesk—the email marketing platform that I trust and recommend for bloggers and content creators. Flodesk has officially made all of their forms for free, including their social forms, which means you can continue to grow your email list for free! Resources Mentioned
----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! | |||