From Homeless to Six Figures a Year - Sadie Smiley
Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online…
Entrepreneurship
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How to Master LinkedIn for Fun & Profit - Louise Brogan
LinkedIn--it's for boring job stuff, right? Wrong. It's for growth. Building meaningful connections. Growing your audience. The bad news = I, Pete McPherson,…
The Blueprint to Your Best Life: Nick True Walks Us Through His Life Vision Template
On today's show, my good friend and personal finance guru (the good kind) Nick True drops by for a cozy chat. He's not just a wizard with numbers; he's a…
Money Metrics You NEED to Master to Quit Jobs and Grow Businesses - Tiffany Grant
I met Tiff in person at this year's FinCon, and LOVED her story. Quits job to start biz Goes back to job Quits job again Grows brand Pivots during the pandemic…
5 Unexpected Takeaways From FinCon22
5 years ago, I spent the entire airplane ride home from FinCon17 writing a “ my takeaways” blog post. That 5-day experience felt LIFE-CHANGING. My mind was…
How to Sell (Or Buy) Websites for Max Profit - Flippa CEO Blake Hutchison
There are two ideas I really like... Selling one of my niche sites for $100k+ Buying starter or low-profit sites--then building up and FLIPPING them for $100k+…
Funtimization
Fun-ti-mi-za-tion (noun): the action of making the most fun of a situation or project. A few months ago, I discovered a secret. A secret that will affect my…
Could you START a podcast/blog for a brand? How Sarah Li-Cain became an in-demand, highly-paid freelance producer.
Want to be a next-level freelancer? Highly-paid? Sought-after? Want to pick and choose your clients and definite your dream career doing what you REALLY want…
11 Online Business Podcasts You Need to Be Listening To.
I know I know... I have left a void in your podcast player. Since I'm in-between DYEB podcast seasons--you've just been ITCHING for more blogging & online…
How to make (the right) people like you more - Copywriting & Branding Queen Hillary Weiss
*love me love me, say that you love me. *fool me fool me, go on and fool me! Ok amazing 90's pop songs aside--my podcast guest today is a brand strategist,…
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Own Business
Hey Blog Family! Pete here. This is a guest post from my good buddy, Jim Wang from Wallet Hacks. I hope you find it valuable! When I started my first blog back…
Lessons Learned From Joining Toastmasters International: Melissa Neacato
I'm about to make a big, bold statement: The single most important skill for successful entrepreneurship is the ability to communicate. Writing blog posts…
Inside the Money Mindsets Holding You Back (From Earning More): Business Coach Leisa Peterson
I feel like most of the creators/entrepreneurs earning OVER $100,000+ a year... ...have business coaches. But why? Definitely sounds fancy to have a coach--but…
Email Newsletters Made Easy and FAST - Liz Wilcox
Tell me if this sounds familiar... "It's publish day. Yay! I wrote a thing and published a thing! DANG that took a while. Now I gotta. .. create pins post on…
Seth Godin on Getting Unstuck and Publishing 7,500 Days in a Row
The man. The myth. The legend (and incredible author, blogger, and podcaster): Seth Godin. Let's be clear, I am a total Seth Godin fanboy :) Aside from his…
How to Stand Out & Be Unforgettable: Business Comedian Rachael Kay Albers
"Oh look. Another b l o g."That's probably what the average person is thinking when they land on YOUR website. The internet is a crazy place…
Erika took a 99% pay cut to blog full time (what's her plan?)
Want to quit your day job? Not fulfilled? Dream of a life doing fun, creative things while ALSO making money? And oh yeah--making a difference to people's…
Nick Loper on Why His Product Launch Fell Flat
It's one thing to chat with new bloggers about the typical Year 1 challenges... or bloggers earning $300k+ a month from uber-successful online courses... It's…
Birthday Blog Reviews for Coronavirus Aid!
FINAL TALLY: We raised $743 for COVID-19 aid! I rounded up to $750 and sent those funds to... WHO (World Health Organization) COVID-19 fund Meals on Wheels…
Entrepreneur Self-Care & "CEO Dates" - Allea Grummert
Over the past 3 years, I've noticed something... Among the most successful creators I've interviewed, they all seem to have TWO things in common. They ALL…
A+ Bullet Journaling for Productivity - Matt Ragland
Here's a confession... I have tried to start journaling several times, and I've failed each time. However--I'm also obsessed with maxing out my personal…
Blogging Taxes: What to deduct to save money!
Have you ever wondered about how blogging affects your taxes? What can you deduct? How much? Long-time accountant Eric drops by to give us answers!!
Blogging Productivity 101: Where Should Your Time Be Spent?
As a blogger, we only have so many hours in the day! Where should you be spending your time blogging? Check out these blogging productivity tips.
A Chat With My "Focus Consultant," Raina Willick!
"Everything is figure out-able. With enough time, effort, and support--you can do it. Everything is figure out-able." Today on the show? Raina Willick from Do…
The Four Stages of Blogging
Knowing where you're at on this spectrum can help you focus on the RIGHT things to grow your blog & business. As a blogger, you (almost) literally have the…
How to Magically Find Time to Work (Consistently)
I meant to start working on this blog post last week, but then something happened... Actually, a lot of things happened... I had to fix a critical issue. I…
5 FinCon 2019 Takeaways to Grow Your Biz
I'll be honest, I wasn't planning on writing a FinCon review post this year. Everybody and their uncle's sister's friend writes a review post (including myself…
How to Stand out and Be Memorable at Conferences (in Your Own Way) - Bethany Bayless
This episode will help you better connect with people (whether it's at blogging conferences or otherwise!) to grow your business! Bethany is a pro at this..
Eric Just Quit His Job to Blog. Here's What He's Doing.
Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job to be a full-time blogger, podcaster, online entrepreneur? Eric just quit, and here's how he's making it work.
Road to $83k
I've launched a LOT of courses, membership sites, and other online business ventures--most of which failed. Here's what I've learned building Online Impact.
How to Leverage $3/Hr Filipino Workers for Your Blog - Tom Drake
Want to outsource common blog tasks? Hiring Filipino workers can be an affordable way to do this--but you'll want to avoid pitfalls! Tom Drake shows us how.
How to Build Community Within Your Audience - PT Money
Philip Taylor ( @ptmoney , ptmoney.com , FinConExpo.com ) is a founding-father of blogging communities. He is the driving force behind one of the most…
3 Essential Questions to Build a Better Blogging Brand (with Business Coach Kyla Roma)
Today, marketing strategist Kyla Roma stops by to help us simplify the concept of a "brand," and ask us essential questions to build better brands!
#askpete: Where can I find freelance writing jobs? (and other blogging work)
If you're wondering where to find freelance writing jobs and blogging gigs, this post details WHERE to find work, as well as tips for WINNING the gigs!
3 Questions to Be a More Effective Writer - Jeff Goins
Writer, podcaster, and all-around creator Jeff Goins stopped by today to share his 3-step formula for being a more effective writer. ?
Questioning Assumptions and Surrounding Yourself With Greatness - Liz Eischen
Liz Eischen is a finance blogger who has some nontraditional advice when it comes to blogging productivity! Get better at questioning assumptions here!
How to Overcome Rejection and Go BIG - Cat Alford
Cat Alford is a blogger & entrepreneur extraordinaire--and she's here to help us grow our confidence, our blogs, and our businesses. Boom. ?
4 Ways to Be Prolific and Ship More Work - Todd Henry
Do you wish you could get more blogging work done & published? Author Todd Henry (Accidental Creative) stops by to help us do just that: Be prolific!
4 Ultra-Easy Time Management Tips for Bloggers - Kelan From the Savvy Couple
Staying productive is CRUCIAL if you're looking to go beyond average and makes steps to grow your blog! Here are 4 ultra-easy time management tips!
10 Important Stress Tips for Bloggers - MikedUp Blog [Tribe Takeover]
Tribe! Today is another "Tribe Takeover" podcast. Meaning, Pete decided to be totally lazy hand over the mic to a loving blogger in the Do You Even Tribe. And…
Matt Mullenweg on simple productivity and the future of blogging.
Today, the creator of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg, drops by to share AWESOME productivity tips, as well as discuss WP Gutenberg and WHY you should use it.
The Sad Truth About Online Business (and Blogging)
Frankly, those that teach online business are not doing a good enough job preparing NEW bloggers for what's ahead. Here's why.
What Does "Stand out" Actually Look Like & Why Should You Care? Jason Zook
Today I share insights from one of my TOP 7 favorite people on the internet--Jason Zook from Wandering Aimfully . Why do I love him so? It's NOT because every…
How to Get Started in Public Speaking (and Give Amazing Talks) - Grant Baldwin
Public speaking is Grant Baldwin's bread & butter w/ homemade strawberry jam. He's toured the country, billed over $2M+ in speaking fees, and now teaches…
Influencer Status: How to Introduce Your Blog & Be Remarkable (at Events)
Bloggers! In preparation for next week's FinCon conference, I thought it'd be nice to tackle how to promote yourself and your BLOG at in-person events!…
[Reader Spotlight] My First Year of Blogging: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A behind-the-scenes look into Jenny's first year of blogging, including traffic strategies that worked (and some that didn't).
Blogger Burnout: 12 bloggers give their top tips.
Blogger burnout is real. Yes--it causes bloggers to quit, but it also causes something else: A serious loss of motivation and/or focus. (I feel the need to…
The B.Y.O.B. Model for Developing Raving Fans
The BYOB formula is a common business mindset aimed at creating loyal, RAVING customers and followers, and you can use it for your blog.
Stop Being Afraid to Stand Out
Why is standing out so dang hard to do? Because we're afraid. Here's what Seth Godin says in Purple Cow (my favorite marketing book): **Begin Quote** The…
The "Nick True" Framework for Connecting With Influencers
Nick True is 3 things: A fantastic personal finance YouTuber , a great guy, and a fantastic "connector." He's built an impressive network (I kinda dislike that…
How to Pitch Influencers and Land Clients Like Google - Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson ( https://www.ryrob.com/ ) is one seriously impressive blogger and content marketer. He's 28 and has already worked with HUGE companies like…
“The Preschool Formula:” The key to developing winning strategies.
I've heard that several of you might unsubscribe to those meta-bloggers who send you 154 affiliate emails for various promotions. Here's why you don't want to…
9 things you need to do if you want your blog to MATTER
Tribe! Want a few SOLID tips for creating quality content and making sure your blog MATTERS to people? Today we're sharing a guest post from Mike from Ninja…
How to do zero marketing and build successful online businesses - Matt Giovanisci from Money Lab
Matt Giovanisci probably wouldn't approve of the following intro: Matt is the serial entrepreneur behind Money Lab (and several other online businesses), and…
The #1 thing holding my blog growth back
Today’s post is NOT SEO-optimized, focused on a specific blogging tactic for growth, or really optimized for marketing AT ALL. Here’s what it is: an honest…
Masterminds: A life-changing lesson from the world’s leading authority, Aaron Walker
Aaron Walker knows how to change lives through mastermind groups. Aside from appearing on over 600 podcasts in the last 4 years and starting/selling multiple…
"How do I know what to focus on?" - Fan Question Friday!
It's time to answer a few of your questions, mainly focusing on...well, FOCUS. Focus is a weird term that means a LOT of different things to different…
Blogging VAs. Everything you need to know - Kayla Sloan
Today's post and podcast features a virtual assistant expert (in the actual sense of the word), Kayla Sloan! We're here to chat about how to become a VA,…
Blogging looks terrible on a resume. That’s about to change.
Important note about blogging on your resume: this article DOES NOT apply to all careers everywhere! This article refers to my own experiences in the world of…
Back to work.
This podcast was initially recorded as a response to "the way things are" in the blogosphere. Specifically, a large blogging course launch that left my…
I Believe in Blogging
I BELIEVE IN BLOGGING. Suggestions for ingesting this content: Press play on the audio just below, then scroll down as you listen. It's short, I promise. I…
How to Defeat Impostor Syndrome and Launch Epic Products - Jillian from Montana Money Adventures
This episode with Jillian from Montana Money Adventures goes DEEP on launching a product, as well as combatting impostor syndrome. Be sure to listen to the end…
BONUS: Mrs. Adventure Rich hosts the DYEB podcast, live from FinCon 2017!
Today's episode of the podcast is nothing but fun :) Mrs. Adventure Rich ( AdventureRich.com ) is today's guest host, live from the floor at FinCon! Literally.…
How Nick True is Navigating from Full-Time Employee to Full-Time Blogger.
The transition from full-time EMPLOYEE to self-employed can be...tricky. How much money do I need to make before I quit? Is this sustainable? Can I legit do…
How a Seasoned Startup Founder Approaches Blog Growth - Erica Amatori from Rize
Fantasize on this for a second... What if you hired a seasoned growth marketer, tech startup founder, entrepreneur, and current head of marketing for a Fintech…
Is the Hustle Worth it?
Hey Do You Even Tribe! Below is a wonderful, thought-invoking, REAL contributor post from Araminta Robertson at FinanciallyMint.com. I love these thoughts so…
9 Game-Changing Blogging Takeaways from FinCon 2017
My 9 biggest blogging takeaways from FinCon 2017 — the strategies, stories, and people that had a massive impact on my blog.
Shana's slow & non-glamorous grind to a world-class fashion blog - The Mom Edit
A few weeks back, my wife shot me an email... "This is the website I told you about. http://themomedit.com/ . I would TOTALLY be starstruck if you got to…
How to avoid shiny object syndrome and focus on what your blog needs - Dave Domzalski
Ever had "shiny object syndrome?" * yes Pete Have you ever been frustrated or impatient with your blog or business results? Ever thought "Ugh I want growth!…
My Failure Resume: A walk through 40+ failed blogs and biz ideas
We all have failures (some more than others). This post and podcast episode showcases mine...and it's exactly what it sounds like: a long list of failed…
How to “stumble” into national PR coverage, save $82k from side hustles, & travel the world for a year - Round the World Couple
Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, selling your stuff, and traveling long-term? (and paying for flight ENTIRELY from travel hacking points?) How about…
John Lee Dumas on building a 7-figure online business empire
Today's guest is legendary podcaster and entrepreneur John Lee Dumas, chief of the Fire Nation and host of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast (#1 iTunes business…
Inside a legendary online marketer - Neil Patel
If you're in the online business world, you probably think 1 of 3 things when you hear 'Neil Patel.' SEO and digital marketing expert, controversy, or all…
Nick Loper - How the Side Hustle Master grew a HUGE blog and podcast.
Nick Loper, the founder of Side Hustle Nation, drops by to share how he's managed to build a huge online business, blog, and podcast!
What's DYEB and who is Pete McPherson?
This is a little intro episode folks! Just sayin hey. (and you can learn way more about Pete right here ) Listen to my intro episode! or listen on Apple…