The Smart Influencer Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we’re joined by Tara Bench from Foodie Creatives to talk about the power of stepping away to move forward. We’re diving into why retreats and in-person experiences aren’t just a nice break—they’re a strategic move for building community, sparking collaboration, and avoiding burnout. Tara shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Foodie Creatives Retreat, the impact of surrounding yourself with like-minded creatives, and how hiring the right help can shift everything.

If you’ve been running on empty, craving connection, or wondering what’s next—this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

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If your traffic is growing but your revenue isn’t, the problem probably isn’t your pageviews—it’s your funnel. In this episode, we’re walking you through a simple, no-dashboard-needed approach to find the biggest monetization leak on your site. No tools. No spreadsheets. Just real talk about how people move through your content—and where they’re silently dropping off. You’ll learn how to spot the break, choose one fix that actually matters, and finally start turning traffic into income that feels consistent and intentional.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about tightening what’s already working—so your blog starts pulling its weight.

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FULL SHOW NOTES

https://thesmartinfluencer.com/e259-stop-blaming-traffic-start-fixing-whats-broken/

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What if you could legally pay yourself—and not owe a dime in taxes on it?

In this episode, we’re uncovering one of the best-kept secrets in the tax world. Most business owners have no idea this strategy exists—and that means they’re leaving money on the table. We’re breaking down what it is, how it works, and exactly how to use it to keep more of your hard-earned cash.

This isn’t shady. It’s smart. And if you’re not using it yet, now’s the time.

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ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Augusta Rule: Internal Revenue Code Section 280A
• Get Your Tickets to the Inaugural Smart Influencer Summit 2026

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In episode #161 of the Smart Influencer Podcast, Christina and Corinne are discussing Email strategies. You will learn some of the terminology that's used when you talk about email marketing and how to organize your strategies. 

 
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Smart Influencer System
What's Working Segment
Free Organization Planner
Airtable
MailerLite

EPISODES MENTIONED:

MATT MOLEN (Email Crush) Why You Need to Make Email Marketing a Priority RIGHT NOW
CHRISTINA & CORINNE  Email Newsletters to Boost Traffic & Revenue
KATE DOSTER How to Get the Right People on Your Email List

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https://thesmartinfluencer.com/planning-a-successful-email-strategy/

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In episode #160 of the Smart Influencer Podcast, Christina and Corinne discuss with Jen Talley, from the blog Thyme for the Table, how checklists can help you with your blog for both beginner blogger and experienced bloggers; and what to include in your checklists.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Smart Influencer SOP & Team Manager
Cooking with Keywords
Rank IQ
DHL: All Business. No Boundaries.

OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED:

Tracking Keywords and Updating Content with Aleka Shunk
How to Outrank Bigger Sites with Aleka Shunk
Using Photography to Tell a Story with Melodee Fiske
Planning for Beautiful Photos with Stephanie Keeping

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The Smart Influencer Podcast: From To-Do to Done! The Power of Checklists

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In episode #159 of the Smart Influencer Podcast,  Christina and Corinne talk with Jessica Holmes of Sweetest Menu on how she turned her hobby blog into her full time career and how she earned over six-figures working part-time. They also discuss how to use words to create a strong, personal and recognizable brand - why it's important to write for real people and not robots, how to find your voice and why you should prioritize writing skills in order to grow your business.
 
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Smart Influencer SOP & Team Manager
Cooking with Keywords
Intern Strategy Course
Sweetest Menu

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The Smart Influencer Podcast: Don't be Afraid to Break the Rules

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In this episode of the Smart Influencer Podcast, our guests are sharing valuable tips and insights about what's working right now in their businesses.  This segment is all about Promotions.

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Smart Influencer SOP & Team Manager
Cooking with Keywords
Clariti
Samantha Erb
Mandy Applegate
Dennis Littley

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https://thesmartinfluencer.com/whats-working-now-promotions/

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In episode #157 of the Smart Influencer Podcast, Christina and Corinne speak with Jade Pruett of HelloSEO about content and AI, E-E-A-T, and how to streamline your blog writing process.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Smart Influencer SOP & Team Manager
What's Working Segment
Blog Traffic Hidden Gems

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https://thesmartinfluencer.com/how-to-build-e-e-a-t-with-ai/

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In episode #156 of the Smart Influencer Podcast, Christina and Corinne discuss with Ansley Beutler from The Fit Peach and Peach Perfect Financials about the many "hats" you have to wear as a blogger.  They talk about the top 3 things to consider when taking your blog full time, why bookkeeping matters and best practices, how taxes work for self-employed and what it looks like to hire someone. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Smart Influencer System
What's Working Segment
Clariti

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https://thesmartinfluencer.com/tax-time-for-bloggers-all-your-accounting-questions-answered/

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In episode #155 of the Smart Influencer Podcast, Christina and Corinne  discuss the use of email newsletters to boost traffic and revenue. The topics included in their discussion are: an intro to email marketing, understanding the types of emails, and learning how to use sales emails to boost revenue.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Smart Influencer System
MailerLite
Intern Strategy Course

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