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  • #6: How To Choose the Best Publishing Path For Your Writing (with Cynthia Stuckey)
    2023/06/05

    Have you ever considered writing a book and getting it published? Well, if you're a writer and have something interesting to say, then you should!

    But, simply writing the book and understanding the journey to getting it published are two very different things, and it can be difficult to know which way you should go with your work.

    In this episode of the Fistbump Hustle, we're talking about some of the different options you have for getting your work published, and sharing some insight that should help you decide which path is right for you.

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    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [02:22] Meet Cynthia Stuckey
    • [05:40] Three options for publishing
    • [12:12] Cynthia's Story
    • [18:40] Tips on what to consider when choosing a publishing path
    • [22:45] Little introduction to self-publishing

    LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • Self-Publishing Support Services
    • Amazon KDP
    • 30 Days To #SelfPub: How To Take Charge Of Your Publishing Goals (e-course)
    • ⁠How To SEO a Blog (e-course)⁠... Use promo code: HUSTLESEO

    CONNECT WITH US:

    • ⁠fistbumpmedia.com⁠
    • ⁠@fistbumpmedia on Twitter


    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefistbumphustle/support
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    33 分
  • #5: How To Boost Your Earnings With Affiliate Income
    2022/09/20

    When it comes to monetizing your blog, you should not leave any income opportunities on the table. 

    While you're thinking about creating products and/or services that you can sell, you can also leverage other people's products to earn referral commissions. I've done this for years on my personal blog, and even in our business at Fistbump Media. 

    And in this episode of the Fistbump Hustle, we're going to talk about how you can leverage affiliate marketing to create a steady cash flow that enhances your blog's income portfolio.

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    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [02:34] Which affiliate programs should you choose?
    • [08:37] How do you start implementing your affiliate marketing?
    • [16:10] Create new content with affiliate sales in mind
    • [34:40] How to keep your affiliate sales revenue growing

    LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • Amazon Associates
    • Commission Junction
    • ShareASale
    • Impact
    • Fistbump Media Affiliate Programs
    • How To SEO a Blog (e-course)... Use promo code: HUSTLESEO

    CONNECT WITH US:

    • fistbumpmedia.com
    • @fistbumpmedia on Twitter
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefistbumphustle/support
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    41 分
  • #4: Create Income Opportunities On Fiverr (and Beyond)
    2022/07/05

    When it comes to growing my business, there's one strategy that I kinda feel like is indispensable. And it might surprise you, but trust me, it works. 

    Over the years, I've tried just about every system, method, strategy, and whatever I could find to help me find new customers and grow my business. And while some work out okay, I've found that others require a lot of work just to keep you relevant. But Fiverr has been a platform that has stood out and helped us generate some consistent revenue growth over a long period of time. 

    In this episode of the Fistbump Hustle, we're going to talk about how you can use the platform to start generating income right away, and help fuel your growth over the long-term.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [02:25] What is Fiverr?
    • [08:20] What kinds of work can you do on Fiverr?
    • [17:55] How to create a great Fiverr gig
    • [28:56] Promoting your Fiverr gigs
    • [35:04] Using your gigs as a launchpad

    LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • Fiverr (affiliate/referral link)
    • Fistbump Media on Fiverr
    • How To SEO a Blog (e-course)... Use promo code: HUSTLESEO

    CONNECT WITH US:

    • fistbumpmedia.com
    • @fistbumpmedia on Twitter
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefistbumphustle/support
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    40 分
  • #3: Use Your Blog Content To Give You a Fighting Chance
    2022/06/07

    When it comes to how you use your website to help you generate revenue, most people struggle with how to connect the dots and actually get some traction. And that can be frustrating... trust me, I know! 

    But the truth is that your blog can be a goldmine of opportunity to get you found and drive the results you want to see. The key is to have a strategy for how you use it. 

    In this episode of The Fistbump Hustle, we'll talk about how you can set up and use your blog to give you a fighting chance at finding success. You'll walk away with some practical tips that you can start using today! 

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [02:33] Understanding excellent SEO website structure
    • [06:48] Analytics as a resource
    • [17:22] Types of posts to write
    • [24:51] Apply SEO best practices
    • [29:05] Off-Site Best Practices
    • [31:20] A true story

    LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • How To Design a Website for Better Search Engine Ranking (blog post)
    • How To Use Google Search Console To Optimize Existing Blog Posts (video)
    • How To SEO a Blog (e-course)... Use promo code: HUSTLESEO
    • Case Studies That Convert (affiliate links: Kindle e-book, print)

    CONNECT WITH US:

    • fistbumpmedia.com
    • @fistbumpmedia on Twitter
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefistbumphustle/support
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    36 分
  • #2: How To Leverage Your Existing Content To Publish (and Sell) a Book
    2022/05/31

    If you've been blogging for a little while, then you're likely already sitting on some untapped income potential. Here's the deal... you can use the blog posts you've already written to rapidly create and publish a book and start generating some sales on Amazon. 

    There's definitely some strategy to how you do this. And if you can do it well, then it can help you build a solid foundation that you can leverage for bigger projects and revenue-generating opportunities down the road. 

    In today's episode, I'll map out some simple steps you can take today to get you going in the right direction on this and get all of that great content working for you right now.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [02:14] Why leveraging your existing content is a good strategy
    • [05:27] How to find good content to leverage
    • [10:50] How to prepare it for publishing (inexpensively)
    • [16:27] Design a great front cover for the project
    • [17:35] Publishing to Amazon KDP
    • [21:45] Promote, promote, promote
    • [27:16] Rinse, and repeat
    • [28:45] The real impact of this strategy

    LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • 30 Days To #SelfPub (e-course)
    • Amazon KDP
    • Canva

    CONNECT WITH US:

    • fistbumpmedia.com
    • @fistbumpmedia on Twitter
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefistbumphustle/support
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    32 分
  • #1: From Blog To Business (And Beating The Financial Pinch)
    2022/05/25

    Are you feeling the financial pinch right now? There's not a lot I can do to make your dollar stretch farther, but there are some ways to use your online efforts to earn more of them. And sometimes, even just earning a little extra money each month can make a huge difference in your life. 

    In this inaugural episode of The Fistbump Hustle podcast, I'm going to tell you a little story about how my personal passion for blogging has turned into a full-time income that not only supports my family, but also helps several others on my team earn some extra money for their own. And I hope to leave you with some insights that inspire you and set you on the path to building something solid and sustainable to make whatever level of income you need.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [01:50] Backstory: Feeling the pinch? How the side-hustle helps.
    • [03:35] A podcast is born!
    • [04:42] My blogging backstory
    • [09:29] Discovering something to grow
    • [13:18] Finding (and avoiding) the hype gimmicks
    • [15:33] Building something sustainable
    • [17:11] Not compromising what's most important to me
    • [20:55] Some encouragement (and a little homework)

    LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • The Fistbump Media Team 
    • Dan's Personal Blog (BibleDude.life)
    • Managed WordPress Hosting
    • Services for Writers/Bloggers

    CONNECT WITH US:

    • fistbumpmedia.com
    • @fistbumpmedia on Twitter
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefistbumphustle/support
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    26 分