A weekly podcast from John Meese and Danny Coleman all about how to turn your blog into an online business―even if you only have a few hours a week to spare!Each week you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at strategies that are working right now for real-li
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In this special BONUS episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you will hear me discuss the many different ways you can make money from your blog or website, including when to introduce each one! This is a recorded training workshop from the Nashville Bloggers Meetup (http://nashvillebloggers.com/) Download your FREE action guide at: http://unleashyourblog.com
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, I discuss new changes happening to the show. Special guests Danny Coleman and Ryan Estabrooks join me as we reflect on the lessons we have learned from making this podcast. Is it possible to have a niche that is "too narrow"? What is the first thing I would do if I started over again on my blog? What is the current status of Danny's beard? There's only one way to find out!
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Bryan Buckley where we talk about how to create a full suite of products for his target audience We dive into different types of digital products, how to repurpose existing content into multiple products, and what to do after getting over the first hump of online business success. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/25
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Jonelle Hilleary where we talk about how to use her existing expertise to launch a blog-based business. We dive into the trouble with multi-level marketing online, what technical setup to use for selling products, and even some of the woes of working on government projects as a contractor. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/24
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Dr. Noel Lumpkin where we explore different ways she can use her self-published book along with other products to monetize her blog. We dive into audience clarity, what to do with her self-published book, and whether or not she should incorporate public speaking or consulting into her online business. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/23
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Marion Brown where we walk through how to write about a topic that people don't care about (at least not yet). We dive into getting clarity on what problem your audience needs you to solve, how to apply that to your writing style, and what to expect when trying to educate your audience about your solution. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/22
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Nancy Webster, who is struggling to prioritize her blog while building an online business with a hectic family life. We dive into why it's okay to launch your blog before it's perfect, the fastest way to get started with a new WordPress blog, and what you should do if your name is already taken as a domain. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/21
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Alicia Meese (my mother), where we talk about what you need to consider when you're launching a brand new blog. We dive into getting clarity on your blog's target audience, how that relates to your products & services, as well as the first steps you should take before you "launch" your blog to the world. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/20
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, you'll hear a recorded coaching call with Robby Miles, where we talk about getting clarity on what services he offers to clients. We discuss the difference between coaching, consulting, and freelance services as well as how to determine exactly what services your potential clients are looking for... and much more. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/19
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John talks with Dan Khadem about finding the clarity needed to take his fitness-related blog to the next level. We discuss how a clear focus can help you hone in on your goals for your business, which types of customers you should spend the most energy on, writing an eye-catching first blog post, and tons more! Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/18
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John revisits our favorite segments from 2016. You'll learn what motivates bloggers, the first thing you should do when you start a blog, how to find your audience, and more! Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at unleashyourblog.com/17/
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John talks with Danny about what's changing in this podcast in the coming year. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at some stats from the podcast, the most popular episode so far, and learn about how Danny's role is changing with this new podcast format. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/16
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny talk about how get started on the Clarity coaching platform, and use that to establish your topic expertise. Clarity.fm is a platform for experts to charge for advice by the minute, which handles all billing, scheduling, and even reviews for you. Follow the advice in this episode to optimize your Clarity coaching profile and get started with paid coaching services right from the start. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/15
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny compare ConvertKit to every other email marketing solution to explain why ConvertKit is best option for professional bloggers. In short, ConvertKit is incredibly easy-to-use for both serving and building your email list, but still has advanced tagging capabilities and automated email sequences. Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/14
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny give a rundown of the five essential software that every blogger needs to build a successful online business. These tools include WordPress, Google Apps, ConvertKit, CoSchedule, and Slingshot―but you'll also get an explanation of when you need each app, so you don't buy all at once! Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/13
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny talk to Neal Samudre from Essential Hustle. This is a look inside the real-life of a young entrepreneur who dropped out of seminary to chase his online business dreams―and is currently making more than $5,000 per month from copywriting services while balancing his full-time job! Get the full shownotes and download your free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.com/12
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny answer listener questions related to building a blog-based online business. Questions like "What software should I use to survey my audience?", "How do you use your social media following to grow your email list?", and "How do I set my business up legally?" (among others). Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/11
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny cover the five essential books every blogger needs to read if they want to build an online business. You'll get a summary version of what to expect in books from Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, Ryan Levesque, Jeff Walker, and Ray Edwards―but you'll also have an opportunity to enter a giveaway, and win all five! Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/10
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny talk about the three common motivators behind starting an online business. They'll explain why it's important to get clear on which motivators inspire you the most, and then set goals tied directly to those results. This keeps you going when the work gets tough and helps you better communicate with your spouse about your blog. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/9
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny discuss the productivity techniques they use and recommend for time management with a busy family life while building an online business. Family is incredibly important, so every moment away from them you need to spend hyper-focused to make great use of your valuable time. That's why you need to practice daily themes, the Pomodoro Technique, using a Bullet Journal, and more. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/8
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny break down a six-part framework for writing every sales message in a matter of minutes. This formula comes straight from Ray Edwards, and can be used to sell any product or service to your audience without making you come across like a sleazy salesman. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/7
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny walk through the specific techniques you can use to build your email list from scratch and reach 100 email subscribers in less than one month. Your email list represents the health of your online business, but starting from zero makes the climb seem daunting. Using the list-building strategies outlined in today's episode, you'll be able to overcome that fear by quickly getting your first ten email subscribers and setting your website up to optimize continued list growth. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/6
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In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny go through each stage of the blog-to-business growth cycle taught in the free action guide at http://unleashyourblog.today/. Building an online business from your blog can seem a little overwhelming sometimes, and it's easy to get stuck along the way. That's why this blog-to-business growth cycle is so important, because it makes it crystal clear where your business is so you know where to focus your time. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/5
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny break down the techniques you can use to write blog posts in less than one hour. Most people spend far too long creating each piece of content, but with this system you will be able to speed up the writing process for each blog post while still producing quality content every time. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/4
In this episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John and Danny talk about the most affordable (yet powerful) marketing channels you can pursue to grow your blog audience. Then, they dive deep into the three greatest benefits of a focus on email marketing. Building an email list gives you direct access to your subscribers, allows you to create a deeper relationship with your blog audience, and is proven to provide higher conversions on actual sales (compared to social media and SEO). Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/3
In this second episode of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John Meese and Danny Coleman share the four strategies you can use to make your first $100 online from your blog. This includes getting to know your audience through surveys, serving your audience through regular content on your website, and building revenue by offering your time through coaching or consulting services as well as recommending targeted affiliate products. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/2
In episode 1 of the Unleash Your Blog podcast, John Meese and Danny Coleman talk about why they're excited to teach you how to build an online business from your blog. They'll also share: - Why they started the podcast, - How each episode format will work, - Why content they will *not* include, and - Important advice on planning your business goals. Shownotes & Action Guide: http://unleashyourblog.com/1