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You know SEO matters for your photography business. You have heard it a hundred times. But every time you sit down to actually do it, you freeze up, second-guess yourself, and end up scrolling Instagram instead. Sound familiar?In this episode, I'm sitting down with SEO strategist Brittany Herzberg to break down how to build an SEO system you can actually maintain as a solo family photographer. Brittany is the creator of the SEO and Grow method and the host of the Basic B podcast. She went from being a massage therapist who could barely make rent to accidentally discovering that SEO was the reason clients were finding her online. Now she teaches established entrepreneurs how to stop chasing clients on social media and start getting found on Google. She also serves as the SEO strategist inside The Family Photographer's Marketing Society, where she teaches foundational SEO skills to our members every single month.What you'll hear in this episodeWhy family photographers get stuck between knowing SEO matters and actually doing itA realistic monthly SEO routine that takes one to six hours (not one to six hours per week)How to plan a quarter of blog content using just two types of postsThe one URL mistake that is costing you keyword space on Google (and how to fix it)Why renaming your image files before uploading is one of the fastest SEO winsHow to turn a basic gallery blog post into an actual SEO assetWhat AI search (GEO, AEO) actually means for family photographers (spoiler: your starting point has not changed)The 15-minute exercise to do before you ever touch keyword researchHow SEO maintenance mode works without draining your energyResources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/how-to-build-seo-system-family-photographer/▸ Get the Blogging & Visibility System For Family Photographers (only $37): https://dollydelong.thrivecart.com/organic-marketing-blogging-system-yt/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends▸ Check out the SEO Sprint HERE: https://brittanyherzberg.com/5-day-seo-sprint-intensiveConnect with Brittany Herzberg

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If you're posting every day and your retreat still isn't filling…You're not alone. But you are likely focusing on the wrong thing. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail breaks down the real reasons your retreat isn't filling-even when you feel like you're "doing all the things" on social media. Posting is not a strategy Visibility takes time to build And most retreat leaders don't give it enough time Shannon walks through the biggest mistakes retreat leaders make when it comes to marketing and visibility-and what to do instead if you actually want bookings. You'll learn: Why posting daily isn't enough to fill your retreat The difference between posting and real marketing Why visibility is built over time (not overnight) What's actually missing from your strategy How to start getting in front of NEW people She also shares a simple path forward using AI + SEO strategies to help you get found beyond social media. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why posting ≠ marketing • The real reason your retreat isn't filling • Why visibility takes longer than you think • How to start getting in front of new audiences • The foundational pieces most retreat leaders are missing Key Takeaways Posting Is Not the Problem You don't need more content-you need better strategy. You're Likely Not Reaching New People If your audience isn't growing, your bookings won't either. Visibility Takes Time Most retreat leaders quit or pivot before their visibility efforts actually start working. You Need More Than Social Media SEO, blogs, Pinterest, and AI visibility are where long-term growth happens. You Must Give Your Marketing Time to Work You cannot expect: consistent bookings growing awareness strong demand …if you're constantly starting over. Mentioned in This Episode If you're ready to actually build visibility (without guessing what to do next):  Grab Shannon's AI + SEO Mini Course for Retreat Leaders Only $17  https://pages.lpcontent.net/mindbodyacademy/mini-ai-course-sales-page This course walks you through exactly how to start getting found online using AI and SEO-so your retreats don't rely only on social media. The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Grab the AI + SEO Mini Course Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together! Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify -------- TIMESTAMPS Why Your Retreat Isn't Filling (00:01:06) Shannon addresses the common struggle of retreat leaders whose retreats don't fill despite posting on social media every day. Visibility is the Real Strategy (00:02:46) The speaker explains that filling retreats requires a comprehensive visibility strategy, not just social media marketing, including ads, SEO, and AI. Effective Calls to Action (CTAs) (00:04:02) Shannon discusses the importance of using clear CTAs in social media posts, like asking for engagement or offering lead magnets. Using Lead Magnets (00:05:20) An explanation of how to use lead magnets, like a free video or PDF, to capture email addresses and nurture leads. The Power of Blogging (00:07:20) Shannon emphasizes that blogging with a keyword strategy and FAQs is crucial for improving SEO and AI search rankings. Leveraging Pinterest for Visibility (00:10:25) Pinterest is highlighted as a visual search platform, not just social media, perfect for reaching people planning travel and self-improvement. Strategic Collaborations (00:12:33) Advice on collaborating with partners who have a warm, engaged audience that matches your ideal guest demographic for increased visibility. The Importance of Email Growth (00:13:53) The speaker stresses that growing an email list is essential, as it's a more effective sales tool than social media. Creating a Long Warm-Up Period (00:14:28) Shannon explains the necessity of a long warm-up period, sometimes up to two years, to build trust and excitement. A Successful Warm-Up Example (00:15:43) Shannon shares her personal success story of selling out a 2027 France retreat by using a long, strategic warm-up. Common Mistakes in Retreat Timing (00:17:35) The host points out the mistake of launching a retreat only a few months in advance, which is often unrealistic. The Investment of Hosting Retreats (00:20:00) Hosting profitable retreats requires an investment of time and money, and a comprehensive visibility strategy beyond just posting and praying. AI and SEO Mini-Course Offer (00:20:56) Shannon offers a special $17 mini-course on AI and SEO strategy, with prompts and videos, for podcast listeners.

Think blogging is dead in 2026?Before you ditch long-form content for TikTok and Reels, watch this. The truth is… the biggest names in tech are doubling down on SEO, AI models are hungry for high-quality website content, and small business owners who start blogging now are about to unlock a massive advantage.In this video, I break down why blogging is not outdated — it's evolving. You'll learn how AI, voice search, and shifting buyer behavior are reshaping content discovery, and why your blog might be the most powerful brand-building engine you create in 2026. I'll also share three simple action steps you can take this week to finally start (or restart) your blog with confidence.Whether you want more leads, more visibility, or a sustainable way to repurpose content across platforms, this is your sign to treat your blog like the strategic asset it is.✨ If you're serious about being seen, trusted, found, and paid — this one's for you.✨ Ready to go deeper?Get access to my private podcast and behind-the-scenes marketing insights you won't hear anywhere else:

Have you ever lost the joy in your creative work — that sense of fun you had when you were starting out, before the admin and the algorithms drained it away? How do mid-career creatives get it back, and what can a four-year-old teach us about play? Austin Kleon talks about productive procrastination, silly rituals, the case for paper reference books in an AI world, and how his newsletter went from a marketing cost to the day job that keeps the lights on. In the intro, Does social media still sell books? [Self-Publishing with ALLi]; Trial by algorithm [The Bookseller]; Publishing's AI Hypocrisy Problem [The New Publishing Standard]; ALLi AI survey for authors; Brave New Bookshelf Podcast, and Pics from signing at BookVault. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with writing software, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. Check it out for free or get 15% off the premium edition at www.ProWritingAid.com/joanna This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Austin Kleon is the New York Times and international bestselling author of nonfiction books, including Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going, as well as an artist, professional speaker, and poet. His latest book is Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Why Austin wrote Don't Call It Art now, and what his kids taught him about creative joy Productive procrastination, silly rituals, and treating writing like Lego Comedy as a philosophical position, and giving yourself permission to be bad in private Sharing process in the algorithm era, and why your whole life is the process Bibliomancy, paper reference books, and what AI can't give you that a dictionary can Style, the Taco Bell distinctiveness rule, and how Austin's newsletter became his day job You can find Austin at AustinKleon.com. Transcript of the interview with Austin Kleon Jo: Austin Kleon is the New York Times and international bestselling author of nonfiction books, including Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going, as well as an artist, professional speaker, and poet. His latest book is Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again. So welcome back to the show, Austin. Austin: Thank you for having me back. It's nice to talk to you again. Jo: You were on the show in March 2020, and at the time, your book was Keep Going, which was prescient considering the pandemic and politics. So I wondered, why this book, Don't Call It Art, now? Was this something you see in the creative community or your own life that made you want to write this book? Austin: Keep Going is a book about what happens when the world goes crazy around you and you're still trying to do your creative work. This is a book about what happens when inside has bottomed out. Keep Going is a book about the world bottoming out, and you're worried that your own creative work is going to bottom out too. How do you keep pushing through and keep making stuff? This book, to me, is about what happens when you bottom out inside—when you've lost that love and feeling for the thing that you wanted to do, and you're just not connecting with it in the way that you used to or the way that you want to. How do you get back? How do you return to that sense of joy and wonder and fun that we have when we're starting out? And for me, it was being around my little kids that taught me how to tap into that. My kids were natural—they didn't have any creative hangups. I would spend all day talking to people who had creative hangups, and then I'd get back in the house, and I'd just be around these beings who didn't have any of them. It was really instructive. I felt like, if I could bottle the energy of my kids when they were about four years old and try to put it in a book, I think it could really help a lot of the people that I run into, and the people with the kinds of problems I hear from. Jo: You mentioned bottoming out. How do people know when they've hit that point? Austin: You just don't want to do it anymore. You're kind of like, “This just isn't giving me back what it used to.” When we start with our creative work, that's the thing that juices us. We come away from it feeling full up. I think you hit a certain point where you start to feel drained after it. Or maybe you don't feel drained by the thing itself that you're doing—maybe it's all the stuff around it, which is more often the case. For example, if you're a mid-career writer like me, who's been publishing books for 16 years now, I still really like writing. I still really like drawing. I still really like cutting and pasting and putting things together. It's the admin around the work—the emails, the meetings, the running-a-business part of it—that's super draining for me, and that stuff can start to bleed over into the creative work. So it's really important for me to make sure that I'm having some playtime, some R&D, some research and development time, to make sure it's not just all business. When you take the thing that you love and you turn it into the thing that you make a living from, you can really run into a lot of problems. Jo: I'm at 20 years, so I know exactly what you're saying, and a lot of listeners are the same. We love writing books, but it's all the stuff that goes around it. So for those of us who do this for money as well as passion, what are some practical ways to have more fun with our creativity? Austin: Something I learned from my kids is that you really are your most creative when you're supposed to be doing something else. So one of the things I use a lot in the studio is productive procrastination. Whatever I'm supposed to be working on, I start another little project, and that's my little naughty fun time. When I first come into the studio, I try to do something that I'm not supposed to be doing—something that I won't have much to show for. That could be making one of my blackout poems. That could be making a collage in my notebook. It could also be sitting here. I have a bass in the studio now, so I can practise my bass guitar. Sometimes I'll do that for the first 15 minutes just to get in that headspace of, “Hey, what's it like to do something just for yourself? Just because you want to do it?” The juice that you get from that little naughty “I'm going to do what I'm not supposed to be doing right now” thing, that carries into the rest of the day. It's like a nice start to things. Jo: Do you think that play could be something different to what we make our money with? For me, writing novels and stories is great fun in one way, but it's also what I then publish and make money on. So writing stories is more serious, I guess, than playing with Lego or something. Austin: Right. So the trick is, how can you make writing your stories like playing with Lego? That's kind of been my whole career. I hate staring at Microsoft Word and that blinking cursor, taunting you like, “Come on, what have you got?” A lot of my creative life has been about trying to make it more playful, trying to make it feel more like a game. That's how I came up with my blackout poems. I take an article from The New York Times and I black it out until it only has a few words left behind. It sort of looks like if the CIA did haiku, for some people listening. That was one little exercise. Then weirdly, that side thing that I thought was just play, just fun—that turned into my first book. So then it's, okay, what else can I mess around with and play with? I do a lot of collage work in the studio, and I rarely actually use that for any of the books. Sometimes I use it for my newsletter to illustrate the newsletter. But it's always about trying to figure out, how can I make writing a game? How can I make it more playful? There are different things that I do to make it feel more playful. One of them's really stupid. I really believe in silly rituals because I think silliness is really powerful. People talk about their daily rituals—Mason Currey has that great book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. When I was reading that book, I realised it was really the silly stuff that I really liked. There was, I think it was Balzac counting out coffee beans or something before he got to write. Or Steinbeck sharpening 12 pencils or something goofy like that. So one of the things I like to do before I write is that I have these cigarette pencils. They're pencils that look like cigarettes in the studio. I put one in my mouth before I start writing, and I pretend to be some old '40s writer on a typewriter. I like doing goofy stuff in the studio because I think when you do goofy stuff—stuff that you'd be embarrassed if anyone else saw it—it gets you in that playful state. Jo: It's interesting. In your book, you have a section that says, “Don't take things too seriously.” For many of us, we write memoir for example, and that is very close to us. It's like the deepest expression of what we want to say in the world. It feels very serious. So how can we hold things more lightly and not take things so seriously? Austin: For me, comedy is actually a philosophical position. What I mean by that is, I think a lot of people set out with a tragic model of creative work. They think, “Oh, I have this special gift,” or, “I have this thing that I really need to do, and I need to put it out into the world, and I need to make the world look more like I want it to look.” They have this idea that, “Through blood and sweat and tears, I'm going to see this thing through, and I'm going to push it into the world, and I'm going to have my way.” I think there's another way of working where it's more like, “I'm just a normal person trying to play with my environment, and take my experiences and put them into something interesting. So I'm going to play and use my wits, and we're going to see what we come up with.” Those really are two modes of life. The pandemic taught me that it was really when we were keeping our sense of humour, when we were having a laugh and keeping our egos in check around the house and just acknowledging how goofy we all were and how ridiculous the situation was, that seemed to be when we were really thriving. Versus, “Well, we're in this tough situation. We've got to make it into what we want it to be.” That felt really bad. But when we cruised along and we were just improvisational, when we went at things with a kind of lightness, that worked. There's a great Italo Calvino essay about lightness in Six Memos for the Next Millennium. Lightness is really underrated. Even when we're going about heavy work, having a sense of lightness and play with it just makes the work better. That's a philosophical position of mine. I aspire to comedy. I aspire to a comic outlook on life. I'm just a creature with a body who's going to die, and I'm fundamentally ridiculous. Life is pretty absurd. You just make the best of it. Jo: There's certainly some truth there. Staying on a similar theme, you have a chapter in the book on permission to be bad. Many of the listeners also have your book Show Your Work, and it shaped many of us into sharing our work in progress. It feels quite dangerous now, in a world where judgment is much louder than it maybe was when you wrote Show Your Work. So tell us a bit about permission to be bad versus should we keep some of this private? Austin: Permission to be bad is about the making part of things. It's the private part. It's permission to be bad when you're in private, when you're actually doing the work. Show Your Work is a book about what you do after you've done the work, or while you're doing the work. It was never about putting up a webcam and running a 24/7 feed. It was more like, hey, what are the ways that I can connect with the kind of audience I can build while I'm making the work itself? So the way I see permission to be bad is, you really have to give yourself permission when you're not sharing, when you're off screen, to really be as bad as you want to be. It doesn't necessarily mean quality-wise. I think it also means letting yourself write stuff that you would never say on social media. Letting yourself read stuff that you wouldn't admit you were reading on social media. Letting yourself listen to stuff. Letting yourself really be that unfiltered, unhinged, private person that you want to be. Then when it comes to sharing, you put some time in between that input time, that making time, and the sharing time, and then you share what you think is going to be useful or helpful or interesting to other people. Jo: I think you wrote that book before TikTok, and how fast people are moving. Do you think people need to slow down a bit in what they share, maybe? Austin: I don't know. I obviously had a lot more faith in social media back then. I use all the principles from Show Your Work in my newsletter. Newsletters are very much the new kind of great thing. They're doing a lot of the work that social media used to do, in that you're still able to have this direct connection with the people that you're trying to reach. The big problem with social media now is that it's all algorithmically tuned, where the people that are following you don't see the stuff that you're doing most of the time. What you have to do now, if you want the people who are following you to see your stuff on social media, is you have to make stuff that the algorithm likes. That's a whole different thing. As far as the Show Your Work principle—which is share your process as much as your product—that carries over to any platform. In my newsletter every Friday, I share a list of 10 things that were going on behind the scenes here. It might have been what I was watching on TV, what I listened to, a new pen I was trying out, or something like that. The Friday newsletter is almost always process stuff. When I talk about process, my definition is actually very broad. For a lot of people, it's drafting, editing, whatever. For me, the process is the whole life. The process is almost everything except the finished thing. A writer's life is 24/7. My friends who have real jobs really are like, “What do you do all day?” And I'm like, “Well, what do you mean?” They're like, “Well, I see you out on your bike ride.” I'm like, “Yes, when you see me out on a bike ride, I'm thinking through something half the time.” If I'm watching TV, I'm thinking, “Hey, would this be good in the newsletter?” I'm never off. My whole life—everything is copy, as Nora Ephron said. That's part of the job. It's very hard to turn off. So I see the whole life as process, and the question becomes, what little bits and pieces of that life and that process can you share with people while you're making the things that you hope to sell them later? Right now, I'm in a cycle where I'm selling this book, but all these people have showed up because I've shared my process every week for the past seven years since I put out a book. Jo: It's funny you say that. I was at the dentist yesterday, and— My dentist literally asked me, “So where do you get all your ideas?” This is a common question for all of us, right? And it just becomes so hard to explain that to people who don't walk around in the world just constantly getting ideas. Austin: I can't believe I'm going to tell this story. I was getting my vasectomy after my second kid, and I was talking to this doctor just before the operation. He said, “So what do you do for a living?” I said, “I'm a writer.” He said, “Oh, that must be cool. You get to use your brain.” And I said, “That's everything that you want your doctor to say.” I was going to say, “Please use your brain,” before he's about to cut into you. He said, “Oh, no, no. What I mean is, I know what I'm going to do every day for the next 10 years.” He knew exactly what his day was going to look like. He said, “You have to use your brain. You've got to figure out new stuff.” I was like, “Oh, that's really interesting.” That's the trade-off, right? He's got the job security. He knows what he's going to do. Every writer has a moment where they have to talk to a normal person about what you do. Jo: I was going to say, I'm married to one. Austin: Now, my wife, on the other hand, grew up the daughter of a writer, so she knows exactly what it's like. Nothing ever phases her. She's totally used to it. She's used to me staring off into space, completely checking out of a conversation. She's used to me using lines on her that I'm going to put in a piece later. She's used to the whole rigmarole. It's very handy. I've been very lucky in that sense. Jo: Coming back to the book, you talk about your use of bibliomancy for inspiration. Since we're talking about that, tell us about it. I think all the book people listening will be happy. Austin: I'm a person who still keeps a dictionary nearby—a paper dictionary. I keep a big old American Heritage. It's just a big, thick book. When I really don't have any ideas, I will turn at random to the dictionary, close my eyes, stick my finger down the page, open my eyes, and just see what I come up with. Sometimes just that act will give me an idea. I also do that with books. I'll go around the studio, pick up a book, flip to a random page, and just see what it says there, or read an old piece of marginalia that I've left in a book. I believe deeply in the power of bibliomancy, and I think it's a case for paper books. I'm one of those people that still really believes in reference books. I've started collecting more and more of them. I have an old, big dictionary that's always open on my desk, and I look up words. I learned from John McPhee, the writer, that you should look up words that you think you know. That was the first time I'd ever heard anyone say that. So I look up words that I think I know. Instead of reaching for a thesaurus when I need a different word, I actually just look up the definition of the word that I already have. That's another McPhee tip. The other thing that happened that I thought was really interesting is, I got a Roget's for the first time—a thesaurus. I don't think most people know what an actual thesaurus is. Most people think of a thesaurus as a synonym finder, and that's not actually what a thesaurus is at all. A thesaurus is more like an encyclopaedia, weirdly. You look up things based on big concepts, and then it gives you a bunch of words to look up later. It's a very strange thing. It's not what most people think it is. I have a couple of editions of Roget's in here. I like the really old Roget's from the 1900s because they actually have opposing ideas facing each other on the page. Do you have an old-school Roget's? Have you ever looked through one? Jo: I don't have one now, but I certainly grew up with them. I was literally just thinking, I wonder if there are ones for Americans and ones for British people, because so often we say different things and mean different things. I always hear Americans say, “Oh, that's a doozy,” or something, and it means the complete opposite thing here. Austin: Like if you say “fanny pack” over there. That means something very different than it means here, right? Chips or fries, that kind of stuff. So I wonder if there are different ones for different cultural references. Jo: I don't know. Austin: As people, with ChatGPT and all these LLMs and stuff, people are like, “Why would you ever pick up a paper reference book?” And I'm like, “I actually like the friction.” I like having to move in space and go over to my dictionary. I like flipping the pages. I like having to scan a page for the word I'm looking for, because— This marvellous thing happens when you're looking for the word, where you bump into all these other words. If you're a word nerd, you get to start thinking about the root of the word—oh, why is this word next to this word? Well, it's because they share the same root. Then you're going down all these fun rabbit holes. The thing that I'm trying to do as a writer and a creative person is, I'm trying to get to the thing that I didn't know I was looking for. The thing that people misunderstand about AI, I think personally, is that it's a great tool if you know what you're looking for. If you're like, “Find me this thing. I want exactly this. I want to see a picture of a dog wearing a king's costume,” or some crap like that, then it can spit that picture out for you. Or, “I want to know what happened on this day,” and whatever. It can do that. But that's not actually what I'm doing most of the time when I'm writing or making something. I start with an idea, but what really happens—the magic of writing and the magic of making stuff in general—is when you discover something that you didn't even know you were headed for. That's the real magic for me. Sometimes I have an idea and I want to articulate it for people, but more often than not, there's something that bothers me or something that I want to talk about, and I sit down and write, and I figure out what it is that I actually have to say and what I actually think. Every writer really knows this, and that's why the dictionary, stuff like that, those are ways of training you to get in that discovery mode. “Well, let me—oh, I bumped into this. I went looking for this one thing and then I ran into this other thing.” That's why I love the library. I don't know what system you use over there, but you look for one book in the Dewey Decimal System over here, and then, okay, here's all these other weird books next to it. Then you end up with three other books other than the one that you were looking for. That's the magic. To me, that's the magic of creative work, discovering what you didn't know you were looking for. That was particularly important for me when I was writing this book because we discovered that my wife has a condition called aphantasia. It's very rare in the population, about 2 to 3% of people. There's probably some people listening to this right now who are like, “What is this? Tell me.” Jo: Aphantasia actually more common in the creative industries. Austin: Yes. What it is, is that you don't see—when I say close your eyes and picture an apple, you don't actually see the apple in your head. You can think about an apple and the qualities of an apple, but you don't actually see it. Some people, and it's a matter of degree—some people like me, I can close my eyes, I can tell you what the apple looks like, I can tell you what colour it is, I can tell you where the shading is. Someone like my wife doesn't see the apple. She can tell you what an apple is. It's really interesting because she has a degree in architecture, which is known as a very visual field. But the thing you discover about aphantasia is, it doesn't keep people from becoming artists. In fact, it's the opposite. Someone like Ed Catmull, who co-founded Pixar, writes about it in his book, and so many of the great animators at Pixar are actually aphantasics. The reason is that they learned that they had to draw in order to see things. When you don't have a picture in your head of what you want something to look like, things appear in the drawing, and you find things that you couldn't even picture. A lot of writers actually are aphantasics. John Green discovered recently that he has aphantasia. It turns out that it's a superpower for writers, because if you don't have a picture in your head, then you don't have to translate that picture into words. A lot of writers talk about thinking in radio, like they have a constant narrator. My wife—she's probably going to kill me for talking about her this much—when she describes it to me, she's like, “Oh, it's like a radio in my head. I'm constantly hearing a voice, and it's a narrator.” I was like, “Holy shit, that would be really helpful to me.” I don't have anything like that in my head. I read Mrs Dalloway for the first time, and I gave it to her and I said, “You've got to read this book. I think this must be what it's like in your head.” And she said, “Oh my God, it is.” Part of the thing that I took away from that experience—this is a long-winded way of getting here—is that I take a lot of inspiration from people with this condition. Most of the people I know in the arts or the creative fields, they set out with this grand vision, and then they start working on the thing and it's nothing like what they had in their head, and they get really depressed: “This isn't what I had in mind.” Whereas if you set out without a picture in your head, and you just start manipulating things and you see what appears, that's more of the comic mode I was talking about earlier. What would happen if we just sat down with our materials and we started playing and we saw what appeared on the page? What if we started typing and saw what appeared, and then we played with that? That's the kind of joy. That's more like how kids operate. Kids are better at that. They're better at reacting to what's actually in front of them, instead of having these grandiose visions about what they're trying to achieve. Jo: Just coming back on the longevity of a creative career. Your books are very distinctive. You have a very distinctive visual style, your handwriting and the way the books are done. I wondered if another part of the ennui, perhaps, or the draining of the later career is that we get trapped into doing something that feels like it looks the same. Or we have a voice, and we're happy in that voice, but sometimes we want to do something completely different. For authors, we have different names. I write under two different names, and that helps. But equally— How do you define author voice, and do you ever feel like doing something completely different to your normal style? Austin: Style, in a lot of ways, is self-plagiarism. Style is the repeated things that we notice in people's work. Hitchcock talked about this in films. Wes Anderson is someone like that—Wes Anderson has a style. I'm sure that he gets really sick of it too sometimes, but you also can't help it in some ways. I thought a lot about this because people worry about style so much. A lot of the time, what we call style is what Adrian Tomine one time said: “Style is just the distance between what's in my head and what comes out of my hand.” I really like that definition. With this book, I was trying to think, “Okay, if I do another book in this series, how can I push things a little bit?” And then I was reading this article about Taco Bell. You guys have Taco Bell over there, don't you? Do you have Taco Bell? Jo: No. Austin: So Taco Bell, for people who don't know, is this American Mexican chain, and they have tacos and burritos and stuff like that. They're well known for making these really insane… it's so American, this company. They make a taco with a Doritos as a shell. Doritos are crisps, I guess. Jo: Yes, we have Doritos. Austin: Okay. I spent time in England, I just don't remember if I ate Doritos when I was in England. Anyway, I was reading this article about Taco Bell. It was really funny. They have an innovation kitchen at Taco Bell, and they have a rule about new products. The rule is called the distinctiveness rule, and the rule is: you can change the flavour or you can change the taste, or you can change the form, but you can't change both at the same time. I got really obsessed with this concept because I thought, “Well, this could be kind of interesting.” If you're someone who's had success and you're known for something, this presents an interesting thing. You could do a complete break and do something completely new, or you could try the distinctiveness rule. Okay, well, what if I play with this idea of taste versus form? What if I change the taste and keep the form? So the idea for Don't Call It Art was, what if I do another one of these books, but the taste is more like if my kids made it? It had the texture of kids' art, it had lots of scribbles in it, it was loose and messy. That was kind of the idea. The actual book ended up being more like the other books. It ended up looking like an Austin Kleon book, because I just can't help that. The thing you said about having multiple names that you write under, that's kind of what I do with the newsletter. I think of the newsletter as very different from the books. The newsletter is this twice-weekly thing where I can be a little bit more of myself. In the books, I'm this very helpful, happy version of myself. It's me, but it's me on my best day. I'm really helpful and interesting for you. The newsletter is still a highlight reel in a sense, but it's a little bit more of my weird everything-I'm-into. It's more of the unclipped version of me. The newsletter becomes a place where I can do a lot of the weird stuff that's much different from the books. I have these little projects going all the time. Sometimes I'll make a bunch of prints and put them online. Sometimes I'll make a bunch of zines on a topic I haven't covered in the book. Sometimes I'll do a mixtape. As someone who's interested in a lot of different forms and genres and just different modes of output, having something like a newsletter has been really creatively fruitful for me. It's kept me from getting too bottomed out with the books because the books do a certain thing for the reader, and as much as I'd love to do a book that was radically different, I also think I've been given a real gift with the form of my books, in that I kind of own the way that they feel and look. There aren't a lot of books that look like those books and feel like those books, and so I like playing with that form. It would be hard to get rid of it now. The pseudonym for me is kind of like the newsletter in a sense. The newsletter is a little bit more of where I get to be wild and wacky. Then the books are a little bit more of a chiselled thing. Jo: The books are perfect examples of the form, as you say, but it's interesting about the newsletter. You mentioned at the beginning that we can be drained by the admin around the work. For many people listening, a newsletter becomes admin. So how does the newsletter fit into your business? The books are traditionally published, they're very professional. How do you have your independent side, and how does all of that work together in your business? Austin: Thank you for asking that question. I run the whole show at the newsletter. The newsletter is just me, and then my wife edits it, and no one else is involved. I don't have an assistant. I don't have a team. It is just me, and that's why I love it. I control everything. I pick who gets in there. I pick everything. I love that. I grew up watching David Letterman over here, and Letterman had a nightly show, and I always thought that was killer. I thought, “Man, what a fun job. You have a show every night where you have a new guest, and you have all these wacky things going on.” It was like a variety show. I always thought that would be really fun, so the newsletter is my version of that. I started the newsletter in 2013, and it was just a Friday newsletter. It quickly became a list of 10 things I thought were worth sharing. I had a friend, Hugh MacLeod, who was like, “Hey, I have a newsletter. It's bigger than any conference you've ever gone to.” He was talking about South by Southwest here in Austin. He's like, “I have a newsletter now, and it's bigger than South by Southwest.” Jo: Oh, I remember him. Austin: He would say, “Every time I have a new print, I put it out, and there's a button, and then they buy it.” He was like, “You've got to get it. This newsletter thing is killer.” This was in 2011 or something. Jo: Yes, I still have his books. Blogging in Your Underwear or something. Austin: Totally. So Hugh's a whole different story, but I was just like, “Oh, I should really get a newsletter.” Letterman always had a top 10 list on his show. I just always thought a 10 list was really fun. And of course the books are lists of 10 too. So it just worked to have a weekly list of 10. It felt good, and it felt like an infinitely repeatable format. What I'm looking for as a creative person is an infinitely repeatable format that can go on and on and on and be new every time. So the list of 10 is something that people know the form of. It goes back to the Taco Bell thing. They know the form, but they're not sure what's going to go inside. They know it's going to be a burrito, but they don't know what's going to be in the burrito, and that's the exciting part. The newsletter, business-wise, was always a marketing cost for about the first eight years of its existence. I paid MailChimp to send it out. Then in about 2021, when I hadn't done a book for a while, my agent said, “You know, you should really think about doing a paid tier of your newsletter.” And this is to his credit, because he doesn't make anything off the newsletter. He said, “There's this thing called Substack now that makes that really easy.” So we moved to Substack in 2021 in October, and I started doing a Tuesday edition of the newsletter that was just for paid people. That grew enough that it's gone from a marketing cost to something that's almost—it's not quite as much as I make on my books, but it's close. And to be candid, my books sell pretty well. So suddenly the newsletter has become this really healthy income stream. The newsletter to me is actually the day job now. The newsletter is what really keeps the lights on. It's also the perfect mix. It's the day job, it's the thing that keeps income coming in on a regular basis, but it's also the thing I like to do the most. I'm not like a traditional writer who likes to just get lost in their book and take years and years and go away. I'm someone who loves to be doing a lot of different things. The newsletter is a perfect format for me. I'm talking myself into not quitting, actually. It's funny. It's gone from this thing that was a marketing cost to now it's a significant part of our income. That journey—such a bad word, journey—that trip has been very interesting. It's been really cool. But I'm also just lucky. I've been really lucky, and I think part of my thing is, I'm always just trying not to squander my luck. Jo: Well, the book is fantastic, and I know people are going to love it. And the newsletter, of course. So tell us— Where can people find you and your books and newsletter online? Austin: The easiest thing to do is to just go to AustinKleon.com, and that has links to everything—the books, the newsletter. I do actually keep an old-school blog still. I'm one of the few people that still maintains their blog and keeps it up to date. I'm hedging my bets because I think in the end everything will come back to a self-hosted website. I think in the end everyone's going to just go back to their little websites, or at least I hope so. Jo: Well, that was great, Austin. Thanks so much. Austin: Oh, thank you. The post Don't Call It Art: Rediscovering Creative Joy With Austin Kleon first appeared on The Creative Penn.

AI is everywhere. Anyone can ask ChatGPT a health question and get an answer in two seconds. So why would a health coach bother writing a blog post? Because a blog that's built to convert clients is a completely different thing from the content your audience is already drowning in, and Jana Osofsky has spent years figuring out exactly how to build one. Jana joins Michelle to talk about the capsule blog: a library of 12 to 20 intentionally chosen posts built around what your potential clients need to hear before they're ready to say yes to your offer. They get into why most coaches are writing the wrong things entirely, how to use AI without having your blog sound like everyone else's, and why "you're not a blogger, you're a coach with a blog" might be the most important reframe for any growing health coaches. Jana and Michelle are also teaching a free live training on June 18th on exactly how to build your capsule blog and use it to sign clients on repeat. Register at https://HealthCoachPower.com/Blogging Connect with Michelle:

Gawker was a pioneering, era-defining blog that covered the world of media and celebrities and was known for its snarky creative voice and questionable journalistic ethics. Ten years after the billionaire-funded lawsuit that drove it into bankruptcy, Frank DiGiacomo, entertainment reporter and co-author of Paper of Wreckage: An Oral History of The New York Post, discusses the outlet's enduring legacy as described in his recent piece, "At Gawker, They Battled a Billionaire. 10 Years Later, the Scars Are Still Healing."  Photo by John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images: Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8, 2016 in St Petersburg, Florida.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megan chats with Casey Markee about the massive shifts happening in SEO, AI search, semantic content, and what food bloggers must do now to stay visible and profitable. Casey Markee is the owner of internet consultancy Media Wyse. An SEO for over 25 years, he has been working exclusively with food and lifestyle bloggers since 2015. During that time, he's worked with thousands of bloggers across every recipe niche imaginable. He likes long walks to the refrigerator and back and believes bacon and candy corn are gourmet foods. SEO is changing faster than most food bloggers realize. In this episode, Casey breaks down why Google has shifted from keywords to intent, how AI is changing search behavior, and which outdated SEO practices are quietly hurting rankings. He also shares practical strategies for improving recipe content, increasing visibility in AI search, and building a site that can compete long-term in a rapidly evolving landscape. Key Topics Discussed: - Google now prioritizes intent and semantic relevance over exact match keywords. - AI summaries and AI buttons can increase visibility and referral traffic. - Thin and outdated content weakens the overall strength of your site. - Readability matters more than optimization scores from SEO tools. - Internal linking strategy directly impacts rankings and topical authority. - Popups consistently hurt crawl quality and search performance. Resources Google "What is Semantic Search" AI buttons: Smart UX play, risky GEO tactic, or both? Blogging, AI, and the SEO road ahead: Why clarity now decides who survives Google's Guidance on Performing Well in AI Search Google's NEW Guide on AI Search (including Myths) Most recent "Search Quality Rater Guidelines" Ryan Jones SerpRecon Tool (offers a 7-day trial) Feast AI Buttons Hubbub Action Buttons How to Audit your Robots.txt File to NOT block AI Book an Audit with Casey Guest Details Connect with Media Wyse Website | Instagram

In this Marketing Over Coffee: CEO and Co-Founder of Trust Insights talks with us about AI Tactics, Site Management, Unlocking CRM Data, and more!! Direct Link to File Claude Desktop changed everything Using Cowork to unlock data in other platforms Automating website updates 9:25 – 10:53 Incubeta: the “old way” of marketing – with creative, […] The post Katie Robbert on Putting Claude Cowork to Work appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

Zach is joined by special guest RJ Ochoa of Blogging The Boys to talk all things Cowboys.

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AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI are changing how patients discover local wellness providers, but what does that actually mean for your acupuncture practice?In this episode, I'm joined again by website designer Samantha Mabe of Lemon & The Sea to talk about what's really working right now when it comes to showing up in AI-powered search results. We break down why strong SEO fundamentals still matter, how niche messaging helps both humans and AI understand your expertise, and what you can do right now to strengthen your local online presence without trying to “hack” the algorithm.We also discuss how AI evaluates trust, expertise, reviews, credentials, and consistency across your website and social platforms, plus why clear messaging matters more than ever.In this episode:Why SEO is still the foundation for showing up in AI search results How blog posts and conditions pages work together strategically What AI tools are actually looking for when recommending local practitionersFind It Quickly02:57 - Meet Samantha Mabe05:06 - SEO Still Matters10:34 - Blogging for AI Queries13:18 - Niche Messaging Wins17:13 - Conditions Pages vs Blogs21:06 - Trust Signals and Links24:57 - Local Listings Consistency27:47 - Test Your AI Presence33:25 - Social Proof and VideoConnect with Samantha MabeWebsite: lemonandthesea.comInstagram: instagram.com/lemonandthesea

If you've been avoiding SEO because it sounds like something only tech people care about, this episode is going to change your mind. I'm breaking down exactly what SEO means for your family photography business, why it has become one of the top inquiry sources for photographers who actually invest in it, and the three things you can do this week to start showing up on Google. This is a solo episode, and I'm talking about this because I keep seeing the same pattern: family photographers with beautiful websites and zero visibility on Google. The families searching for a photographer in your city right now are not scrolling Instagram. They are typing into Google. And they are ready to book. So let's make sure they can find you.What you'll learn in this episodeWhy SEO is now one of the top inquiry sources for family photographers (not Instagram, not referrals)How your Google Business Profile acts as a second website and what to do with it todayThe stats behind why fresh Google reviews outperform stale ones from two years agoWhy blogging is the engine of your SEO strategy and the types of blog topics families are actually searching forThe difference between renting attention on Instagram and owning visibility on GoogleA full step-by-step workflow for writing and publishing one keyword-focused blog post this weekHow the same content that ranks on Google also positions you to be recommended by AI search tools like ChatGPT and PerplexityResources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/seo-for-photographers/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society ▸ The Blogging and Organic Visibility System for Family Photographers: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/blogging-visibility-system-youtube▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends ▸ Dubsado (get 30% OFF with my affiliate link): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/dubsado-coupon-code ▸ Flodesk (get my affiliate discount here): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/flodesk-discount-code Thanks for joining me on The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode:✅ Sign up for weekly reminders + free resources here → Business Tools

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Google IO, Hackers, DJI Hardware and more!! Direct Link to File The joy of hauling window unit air conditioners Google IO Highlights Google Search is now AI Search – and it’s pulling all your personal data Glasses – Project Aura with Samsung, Gentile Monster and Warby Parker Search […] The post Google Changes Everything appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys stops by to talk a little Cowboys. And Rob "Stats" Guerrera of the Gold Standard podcast network lets us know the latest on with the Niners.

Blogging on the road is pretty easy, but podcasting from the road is a different story. In this episode, we'll talk about how. (01:12) - Internet issues(05:39) - Microphone issues(14:27) - Improvised laptop stands(19:38) - Lighting issues (dark hotel rooms, cars, etc.)Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkFrequent Miler Beginner's Guidehttps://frequentmiler.com/start-here/

Brides are searching differently, and bridal seamstresses who don't adapt risk getting left behind. In this episode, Nadine sits down with wedding industry expert Brian Lawrence to unpack how AI is changing SEO and what bridal seamstresses can do right now to improve their online visibility. If you've been wondering why inquiries feel different lately or how to stand out in a crowded market, this episode gives you a fresh perspective on modern bridal marketing.In This Episode:Why bridal websites need more than a basic brochure setup How AI is changing the way brides search online The power of FAQ content for SEO and Google rankings Blogging strategies that help bridal seamstresses get discovered Simple Google Business Profile updates that improve visibility Connect with Brian:Website: https://www.brianlawrence.com/Connect with Nadine: Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcast Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress/

If you have ever opened Instagram, stared at the screen for three minutes, and then closed the app because you had no idea what to post... this episode is your permission slip to stop winging it.In this episode, I am building you an entire week of Instagram content in real time. Five posts. Five days. Hooks, captions, and CTAs mapped to the client journey using my 4C Method (Connection, Clarify, Celebration, Call to Action). You can watch me walk through this step by step on YouTube (linked in the blog post below) or listen right here on the podcast. Either way, you are walking away with a plan.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/what-to-post-on-instagram-as-a-family-photographer-this-week/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society ($40/month, cancel anytime): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society ▸ The Blogging and Organic Visibility System: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/blogging-visibility-system-youtube▸ Free Instagram Post Templates for Family Photographers: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/instagram-posts-for-family-photographers ▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends ▸ Business Tools I Recommend: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-toolsThanks for joining me on The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode:✅ Sign up for weekly reminders + free resources here → Business Tools

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Talking with Paul Ruscoe, VP Marketing Intelligence at Incubeta on how and why companies grow, and the challenge of effectively putting your budget to work! Direct Link to File Passing up on space and spying and going to the big agencies to start (Omnicom, Publicis, Ogilvy) Over 20 years for […] The post Paul Ruscoe on Having the Difficult Discussions About Growth appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 160 of Praestabilis: Excellence in Marketing Welcome to Episode #161 of “Praestabilis: Excellence in Marketing” In this episode, I’m talking about “What’s Working Today in the Online Space. I’ll share the three most profitable business models for new and seasoned online entrepreneurs, and also a short training I’ve created around the topic of affiliate marketing. I am sharing a live session of my “Really Simple Authority Blogging” ongoing training course with you and know you will benefit from the marketing strategies I am sharing and teaching here. Be sure to connect with me at https://ConnieRagenGreen.com or on X at https://x.com/ConnieGreen so I may serve you in the areas where my help could make a huge difference in your results. I’m going to share with you how much fun I’m having with creating simple courses using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in about 30 minutes. I know you can do the same thing. Keep it simple, and add the short course you create to a page on your existing website/blog. In this episode I’m discussing how to use keywords and search engine optimization (SEO) to grow your business. Your prospects and future clients, customers, and colleagues are waiting to connect with you, but if they can’t find you online it will never happen. Make it simple for your target audience to find you by using the keywords and phrases they are most likely to be searching for on Google, Bing, and the other search engines. The Power and Gift of Change”- We are all changing throughout each day, and I think we must embrace this change in order to grow and move forward. Changing can take many forms, and if you look back through your life you will come to understand that you are not the same person you were even a year ago. Here is a quote about this you may resonate with… “Growth lives outside the comfort zone. If it feels uncomfortable, you’re probably doing it right.” ~ Marie Forleo I believe that our businesses are based on the concept of serving others. When you start on online (or even a brick and mortar) business, your goal is to serve others with what you know and to benefit in multiple ways, including by earning an excellent income. I’m sharing several examples in this podcast about my own and experiences with clients over the years. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This morning I was reading the message written by outgoing Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. In it, he stated that his “parting prescription” for the American people is to cultivate a strong sense of community to help themselves and others. He added, “Relationships, service, and purpose are the time-tested triad of fulfillment that stands in contrast to wealth, fame, and power which define the modern-day triad of success.” Here are some other questions I want you to ask yourself: What is your commitment to yourself and to others close to you? Why are you focused on the things that are taking up your time? When will you begin to focus on goals that will allow you to create and leave a legacy? Whom do you trust to get you there? Perhaps my “Monthly Mentoring Program” is right for you. Motivation and Inspiration: What It Takes to Get Your Spark Back” During 2024 I went through a period where I wasn’t as motivated as I had been accustomed to being for many years. This gave me time to explore why I was feeling this way and to hopefully learn something that would help others. My inspiration to do all of the things I love in my business, including writing, creating, marketing, and mentoring was waning and I wasn’t sure why. Within a couple of months I was back on track and this is what I learned… Life isn’t easy, but then it isn’t supposed to be. Being challenged in so many ways on a regular basis makes us stronger and perhaps more appreciative and grateful for what we already have and what we know we can achieve if we believe in ourselves and have even one other person who knows we are special and tells us that as often as possible. Marie Forleo wrote a book titled “Everything Is Figureoutable” – https://ConnieLoves.me/FigureOutAble – Her precept is that if you’re having trouble solving a problem or reaching a dream, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you haven’t yet installed the one belief that changes everything. I’m at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com and want to hear from you on this topic, or on anything else. “Merging Your Life with Your Business” as a strategy. We aren’t creating a business we need a vacation from. Instead, we’re creating a “lifestyle by design” where we have the time and financial freedom to live in a way that few people are able to, and with choices around everything we do. If you’ve met me in person, heard me on my podcast, or read any of my books, you know that I am a very positive person. No matter what situation or circumstances arises, I truly believe there will always be a positive outcome on the horizon, and sooner rather than later. But I wasn’t always this way. This is a journey that continues… My first year online was 2006, and very quickly I connected with people I’m still part of a Mastermind with in Austin, Texas. I was invited to speak at an event there a couple of years later. It was hosted by Joe Vitale and Mendhi Audlin was also there. She shared a concept she had come up with that she calls “What If… UP!” The premise is that there is truly a silver lining in everything negative that occurs. I liken this to Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. My precept and general rule for life is that we can achieve anything we want and feel that we deserve. Others want to help us to achieve our goals, but many times we get in their way by telling ourselves stories that aren’t true. Mendhi’s precept aligns with mine, and a year or so after I first met her she published a book on this… “What If It All Goes Right?: Creating a New World of Peace, Prosperity & Possibility” by Mendhi Audlin reveals the secret to turning possibilities into a tangible reality. It works! https://ConnieLoves.me/WhatIfUp I’m discussing the importance of being willing to “Better Your Best” during this new year, as well as recommending that this be the year you finally embrace AI – Artificial Intelligence – for your business. I have been a student of and someone who uses AI almost daily since February of 2022, and I’m learning from experts Andy O”Bryan and Denise Wakeman in their ongoing AI Success Club. Asking “How Are You Defining Success?” Creating a business as an entrepreneur allows you to live a lifestyle by design, with both time freedom and financial freedom. Think about how you want to live each day and then take action to make it happen. Over the years I’ve changed many things, while others have remained the same. Instead of making changes just for the sake of change, think about what you could change up and what makes sense to remain at least mostly the same. Years ago, I used to put together my blog posts on a single topic, like copywriting or list building or creation digital products into a simple document that I referred to as a ‘Focus Guide’ and gave them away to my list and to my prospects. Each of these documents contained resources and an ‘About the Author’ page that helped me to build my credibility, visibility, and profitability. For the first time ever, I am recommending that you write a book about yourself, your niche topic, and how you serve others. I first did this in 2009 and now I have written and published twenty-eight full-length, non-fiction books on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal, development, and authorship. Life can be messy. Are their ways you can keep moving forward when your personal life is turning upside down? Yes! Finding joy in helping and serving others, as well as compartmentalizing what is currently going on in your life are just two of the ways to deal with change and situations outside of your control. I recommend that you choose two social media platforms to use for the sole purpose of helping your prospects find and connect with you online. My favorite is X – formerly known as Twitter, and I also use LinkedIn and YouTube as my favorite social media sites to grow my business. Please connect with me on these sites and let me know how I may best serve you as you build and grow your profitable business. Is your list of what you are willing to do longer than your list of what you don’t want to do? I recommend a mile-long “to-do” list and a daily schedule of no more than four things that you will work on each day in your business. Find a mentor who believes in you and get started with creating a lifestyle by design that you want and deserve. I’m recommending James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” – https://ConnieLoves.me/AtomicHabits – as a book to help you alleviate your fears. We all have hopes, dreams, goals, and fears regarding our life experiences. I have found that if we build up our confidence and have faith that everything will turn out in a way that will be beneficial to all, we can continue to move forward without negative effects. Having an online business requires confidence. These are some questions to ask yourself: Who will you serve? What are your prospects pain points? What’s your idea? How will it be created, and then delivered? How will you sell it online? Creating a simple product or online course is the beginning of living a lifestyle by design. Reach out to me any time at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you’d like to know more about getting started as an online entrepreneur. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My first online course back in 2006 was a simple one with three audio trainings and a workbook. Then, I began creating more sophisticated, but not more complicated courses. I’ve used the “Really Simple” branding for many courses at least 25 times, as well as using other terms and phrases based on the keywords I am optimizing for with each new course. Having your own online course on a topic you want to become known for will give you leverage to grow your business exponentially over time. It’s interesting to me that we as humans sometimes take things for granted that later on we know we should have appreciated in the moment. What I’m referring to here is having an online business you can run from home, or from anywhere in the world. There’s a window of opportunity that isn’t always open, and right now this window is wide open to everyone. A lot of it depends upon economic factors. I almost went back to graduate school two years ago to study economics, but decided against it because of the film and television writing I’m pursuing, but that’s a story for another time. Someone I work closely with had posted this quote from Richard Branson the other day: “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” This does NOT apply to online business, but instead refers to starting a physical, brick and mortar business. I know several people in both of my cities who borrowed against their homes, cashed out retirement savings, and sold family heirlooms to start businesses in the community, only to go bankrupt a couple of years later. What I’m saying here is that this is the time to get your online business off the ground and up and running profitably. It’s so inexpensive in comparison, and the biggest expense I incur is what I pay mentors to guide me in the right direction. Yes, I still have a mentor and recommend you do as well. This isn’t coaching, but instead a personal relationship you’ll build over time that could lead to strategic alliance partnerships and lifelong friendships. I’m at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you want to know more about mentoring with me. The four widely accepted learning modalities (or modes) are known by the acronym VARK: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic. They are sometimes inaccurately referred to as “learning styles” which implies that each learner has a “style” of learning that should be maximized in all learning situations. Focusing on consistency, productivity, and creativity makes sense for all online entrepreneurs in 2024. I’m also sharing some effective and time-proven strategies with you here that will make a difference in your business, as well as in your personal life experience. Each day I focus on writing, creating, marketing, and teaching/learning/mentoring. My writing began as short and simple blog posts and blossomed into more than twenty-five full-length books. My writing is my oeuvre, my body of work that is my legacy to family, friends, colleagues, and those who follow me. During 2023 I wrote and published more than 400 thousand words. This breaks down to one full-length book, Self-Directed: Inspire, Motivate, and Empower Yourself to the Greatness That Lies Within; the current book on marketing that is more than halfway written; 8 short reports on topics of interest to the people I work with online; one hundred thirty-eight blog posts on three different blogs I maintain; and 382 email messages to my online community. These are  practical strategies for effective time management, emphasizing the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. Achieving work-life harmony requires effective time management strategies that allow you to balance professional and personal responsibilities. Here are some strategies to help you manage your time more efficiently: 1. Set Clear Priorities: Identify your most important tasks and priorities for both work and personal life. Focus on what truly matters and allocate time accordingly. 2. Use a Time Management System: Choose a time management system that works for you, whether it’s a digital tool like Todoist or Trello, or a physical planner. Organize tasks, set deadlines, and track your progress. Schedules vs To-Do Lists 3. Prioritize Tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix: Categorize tasks into four quadrants: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important. Prioritize tasks based on these categories. 4. Batch Similar Tasks: Group similar tasks together and tackle them during specific time blocks. This reduces the mental load of switching between different types of activities. 5. Time Blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time to different activities. This includes work tasks, personal commitments, and breaks. Stick to the schedule as much as possible. 6. Learn to Say No: Be selective about taking on new commitments. Saying no when necessary helps you avoid over-committing and allows you to focus on your existing priorities. 7. Delegate When Possible: Delegate tasks that others can handle. This applies to both professional and personal responsibilities. It’s okay to ask for help. 8. Practice the Two-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. This prevents small tasks from piling up and becoming overwhelming. 9. Limit Multitasking: Focus on one task at a time. Multitasking can reduce efficiency and increase stress. Complete one task before moving on to the next. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ You’re starting a conversation with your emails, and building a relationship with your prospects, customers, and clients over time. I’ve been online as an entrepreneur, marketer, and writer since 2006, and while much has changed, I believe that more has remained the same. Here, I’m discussing how we marketed in those early days, and why email marketing still remains top of mind. Most recently, I’ve co-hosted an Advanced Email Marketing Conference with Ellen Finkelstein. In April of 2023, I hosted my latest live marketing event in Los Angeles, and more recently I’ve hosted my Santa Barbara Retreat for those I mentor and teach. But like everyone else, I began by attending live events, and eventually virtual events in order to find my voice, connect with other like-minded people, and learn more about building and growing my online business. Guerilla marketing is a way to drive publicity and, as a result, brand awareness by promoting using unconventional methods designed to evoke surprise, wonder, or shock. Guerrilla marketing is the creating use of novel or unconventional methods in order to boost sales or attract interest in a brand or business. These methods are often low- or no-cost and involve the widespread use of more personal interactions or through viral social media messaging. This marketing method has increased in popularity with the rise of ubiquitous mobile and connected technologies that can amplify messaging and focus on target groups of consumers. Some consumers may be more attracted by guerrilla marketing campaigns as they may be more interesting and daring, while others may be turned off because of the perceived “disruptive” aspects of this style of marketing. Please subscribe and leave me a review. And connect with me at https://ConnieRagenGreen.com. Find out more about me HERE. Becoming an online entrepreneur was the best decision I ever made. I’ve been online since 2006 and now help others all over the world to do the same or something similar. We all have times where we are feeling a little down, lost, or confused. Life isn’t easy, and no one makes it out alive! These are my recommendations for how to get back on track and feeling more happy and optimistic about your future… Write! Whether you’re already a writer or are just beginning to think about sharing your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others, writing makes sense. I write every single day and publish much of my writing as blog posts, short reports, and full-length books. Writing opens your mind to what you want in the future, by allowing you to explore the past through your memories. You can also retell and reframe your stories in a way that will serve you going forward. Start a new project! I usually create products and courses as new projects, but this can also manifest as something you build or create with your hands. I have family members on two continents that love to put together complex jigsaw puzzles. They look forward to these as a new project on a regular basis. Volunteer! Before I started my online business, I promised myself I would volunteer my time and donate money to charitable causes… as soon as I had the time and the money to do so. Once I had my own business, I realized that I had some time and a little money to do this all along. Spend time with new people! As a part of the volunteering I now do regularly, I’ve spent time with very young children, veterans, women starting over after being in a domestic violence situation, and more. This work continues to make a difference in my life. As you can see, there are many ways to get back to your “Why?” and I hope this has been helpful to you. What’s the best niche topic to cover in your blog? I know you don’t what to hear me say “It depends.” so I won’t. Lean in, and I’ll share the very best niche for you, and it’s one that is also the most profitable, will feel more like you’re just having fun, will never go out of style, and will be the one that has absolutely zero competition. Which niche topic and target audience could it possibly be? I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. I learned when I began online 17 years ago that the best niche for anyone is the one that makes your heart sing and is probably a topic you take for granted. I had been teaching school for twenty years and my students were mostly Spanish and Tagalog native speakers. I told them if they wrote just a few sentences every single day – weekends, holidays, and school breaks included – their writing would improve. Those who followed my advice excelled, while those who didn’t floundered. During all those years, I seldom wrote anything unless it was required for my work as a teacher or for my part-time work in real estate. Fast forward to 2006, and I realized not only that I needed to write in order to succeed online, but also that what I’d done with my students would apply here as well. My niche for the next eighteen months was around helping others to write, publish, market, and sell eBooks. I wrote one on real estate farming – choosing and area close to home to connect with people who may need your services – as an example and sold it on my website. Back then, you had to sell eBooks on your own websites, as Amazon had not yet entered the world of self-publishing. My niche and website became “eBook writing and marketing secrets” and this topic took me to six figures. I was learning right along with the people who were learning and buying from me. I then moved that site over to https://ConnieRagenGreen.com to make a name for myself and to branch out to other topics. The bottom line is that you must begin by sharing what you already know something about and love. Blogging is the direct path to the visibility, credibility, and profitability you wish to have in your business. In my business, every idea begins as a blog post. This is where I think and research and brainstorm what’s on my mind in the very beginning. The blog post is ground zero for what could, and many times does become a product, course or program. Blog posts, while based on your idea, can be created with original content, private label (PLR) rights content, guest content, or curated content. While I immediately share my published posts on social media as “micro content” you’ll want to wait at least 24 hours before syndicating your content on Medium. I also teach this syndication strategy in my popular and ongoing Syndication Optimization training program. Next up in your content creation and content marketing strategy is a short report, which you may sell online or give away as a lead magnet. I teach all of this in my Really Simple Short Reports training. This is what we refer to as “cornerstone” content that is extremely valuable. The final step is creating “authority content” by publishing your writing as a Kindle or paperback book to increase your visibility and build your reputation as an expert on your topic. I typically discuss time management and productivity in regards to entrepreneurs, marketers, and authors, and I’ve even co-authored a bestselling book on this topic, entitled “Time Management Strategies for Entrepreneurs: How to Manage Your Time to Increase Your Bottom Line” where we outline in great details the steps you may take to reach a level of optimal productivity and time management as an entrepreneur. But what about everyone else? Doesn’t every person deserve to live the lifestyle they want and deserve, where they enjoy financial freedom and the time to enjoy every moment to the fullest? Of course they do, and that’s what I’m sharing during this podcast. When I began online as a new entrepreneur in 2006, I realized immediately I would need help with technology and graphics, as these were the areas where I had no experience or talent. I bartered for these services for the first year or so, and then began to put together a team of people to support me so my business could grow. When I look back over my lifetime, I see that I have always had a team supporting me, whether it was while I worked as a classroom teacher, or in real estate as a broker and residential appraiser. Even while I was growing up, I was surrounded by people who supported me, from family, friends and neighbors to teachers, clergy, and people in the community. Put together your team and watch your business grow exponentially! When it comes to your visibility as an entrepreneur, where may we find you to see what you’re doing? This expert status comes from your writing, videos and audios, and your social media presence on the most active platforms for your target audience. My three popular and active blogs are at ConnieRagenGreen.com, HugeProfitsTinyList.com, and at MondayMorningMellow.com. Credibility is about what you already know and what you are learning. We all started our online businesses as adults, so we brought our knowledge and experiences with us. It made sense for me to help people write, market, and publish eBooks in the beginning, because I had worked as a classroom teacher for twenty years prior to coming online, and was learning about marketing and self-publishing. Profitability means that you must ask “What’s for sale?” every day in your business. Create your own simple products and courses, recommend others with affiliate marketing, and look into buying the resale rights to sell other people’s products as your own like I continue to do in my own business. The final part of this information on your expert status as an entrepreneur includes productivity, consistency, and attention to detail. Get everything in place as quickly as possible, and your online business is sure to grow exponentially! During my first couple of years online, beginning in 2007 I connected with mentors Alex Mandossian and Raymond Aaron. When I inquired as to what they were doing together as strategic alliance partners, they gave me a brief explanation and told me that I was not yet ready to move up to this level. Over the next two years they helped me to grow and elevate my business and my mindset as an online entrepreneur so that I could connect with others in this way. Seek out the people and groups you wish to be involved with and show them that you have moved past tactics and on to strategies. It will make all the difference and as you uplevel everything you’re doing online in your business, your free time and disposable income will increase exponentially! When I work with people in my Incubator Mastermind Mentoring program, the goal is to move them into position to become a strategic alliance partner with me and others to share their message in a bigger way. WHY did you choose the career you started your working life with? WHY did you get married, have children, and move into your first home? WHY did you make the conscious decision to leave your career at some point and start your business? WHY do you want to be an author or entrepreneur, or coach? WHY do you get up every single day and do the work required to become more successful on an ongoing basis? Everyone must have a WHY and there are no right or wrong answers here. But if you find yourself unmotivated to work or if you find yourself procrastinating on projects, then it's time to re-examine the main reason for your business. Name Your Reason – or Your WHY – for Starting a Business Focusing on your WHY can help motivate you, so write down your reason for starting a business on a regular basis. Did you want to fill your free time? Did you want to earn some play money or contribute to the family finances? Did you want to pay the medical bills of an aging parent or a sick child? Did you want to pay for your child's higher education or private school tuition? In my case, my answer to “what's your why?” was always around having enough income to live life on my terms. Over time, I came to the realization that every choice I was making, and each time I could not do something that had meaning for me, was all related to me needing to earn a paycheck or a commission from the classroom teaching and real estate work I was involved with each day. I missed just about every family event, vacation, and other activities because I was working 60 or more hours a week in order to cover my bills and other expenses. I wasn't angry or resentful because I believed that I didn't deserve to have a better life during those decades. This all changed in 2005 when I began reading books and attending events based on self improvement and personal development principles. Writing these reasons down – no matter what they are because every person's WHY will be different – should help motivate you to work hard. You should feel driven to make your business a success. You should be willing to tackle things outside your comfort zone because you know the end result will help your business. If you're not feeling motivated, then you need to dig deeper. I worked closely with a woman who was struggling to make her online business become profitable, and she continued to tell me that she had no problems or struggles in her life, currently or during her younger years. Then, one day she told me about her granddaughter who had passed away at age twelve and the floodgates opened. We got to the bottom of things, she discovered her why, and her business grew by leaps and bounds, almost overnight! Be Open and Willing to Examine Your Inner Feelings Life is fluid and ever-changing so it stands to reason that your WHY would change over time as well. Even if you started your business because you didn't know what to do once your kids were in full day school, you can change that WHY to something more meaningful now. A mentor once shared with me that she started a service business because she was a single mom and needed to earn money to survive. She was responsible for lodging, food, and clothing for herself and her child. She didn't have anyone to rely on except herself. THIS is enough to make you cry and to hustle for work, knowing that if she wasn't working, she wasn't eating. What are you passionate about that will get you hustling? Are you passionate about a cause or charity that can benefit from your financial assistance? Do you need to pull yourself up out of financial despair? Don't be afraid to own that reason and fight for your business. This is how you will continue to get closer to understanding and recognizing the answer to “what's your why?” Don't be Afraid to Switch Business Gears to Discover Your “Why” One of my mentees admitted to me early on that even though she has been in a service business for over ten years, that she hadn't been motivated to create any classes or products as a source of passive income. She blamed her indecision on a lack of new ideas and a feeling and belief that everything she knew had already been said and done, but I questioned if it was because she didn't feel attached to her particular niche of online marketing. After some more discussion, she agreed and has since modified her services that align better with what she enjoys. I still suggested that she explore a deeper WHY but this is a step in the right direction. Plenty of businesses add or subtract products or services or modify their mission statement. If something about your business doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to make changes. I'm bestselling author and online entrepreneur Connie Ragen Green, and now I can confidently answer the question “What's your why?” with enthusiasm and conviction. My “why” is around the concept of helping others to achieve their goals and dreams with writing and having a profitable online business so they may follow their dreams and passions without having to do work that doesn't make their heart sing or worry about meeting all of their financial obligations with grace and ease. You can double your productivity and be success with a business, or with anything you choose to accomplish in your life, if you are willing to implement what you learn and take decisive action on a consistent basis. Many people come to me to learn how to successful and profitable as an online entrepreneur. But some of them end up saying “I already know that” and moving on to something else. I know that I am able to do more than I ever thought would be possible in my life because I am willing to learn, implement, course correct, ask questions, take massive action and keep moving forward with consistency. Others may be smarter or more knowledgeable, but if they hesitate to take action they will not achieve the results they are hoping for in their business or with anything else. As long as you are specific and intentional with what you want to achieve, you can do it all as an entrepreneur, just not all at once. And we must throw perfection out the window. I have a new saying… The more perfecter your goal, the less purfeckt your results. “Everything we do in our lives is preparing us for something that will arise in the future, even though we don’t yet know what that will be.” ~ Connie Ragen Green Our stories are the fabric of our life. A story sets you apart from everyone else, makes you unique and memorable, and is all you have when it's all said and done. When I was a young child a neighbor girl, seven or eight years old at the time, interrupted my mother in the middle of a story she was telling to ask, “Why do you have so many stories?” My mother hardly skipped a beat, informing the girl that “You'll have stories too, when you get older.” On that evening a part of me became a storyteller in training. Sure enough, it wasn't long before I was telling stories about everything from what I did in school that day to what happened in the neighborhood. I wore my storyteller's hat with pride and now I see that this one aspect of my life was preparing me for what I now do in my business and derive great joy from every single day. The word “praestabilis” is from the Latin and means outstanding, excellent, and extraordinary and this is the goal for you as you make your way in the online world. It took me until age 50 to step into the light and live an empowered life. I achieved this by leaving a job – classroom teaching – and a career as a real estate broker and appraiser to come online as an entrepreneur. I have no regrets about waiting so long, as everything unfolds once we are open to receiving it. There are three top strategies to help you move closer to an empowered life and they include… Writing – Every day, I want you to write! This includes blog posts, outlines, emails to your prospects, clients, and potential joint venture partners. Also, write short reports and white papers to show others who you are and what you know. Finally, write a book to solidify your expertise in your niche, and follow that up with additional books over time. Writing is crucial to our process of standing out from the crowd by sharing what we know and believe. Reach out to me if you’re interested in coming aboard for my “10 Week Author” program. Recent posts on my three blogs are at: “Broken Compass Stories We Tell Ourselves” – https://mondaymorningmellow.com/broken-compass-story/ “The eBook That Changed My Life” – https://hugeprofitstinylist.com/ebook-that-changed-my-life/ “Marketing Secrets from Creative Sources” – https://connieragengreen.com/marketing-secrets-from-creative-sources/ Speaking – I was the reluctant speaker, but once I got past my fears and insecurities you can’t get the microphone away from me. Speak about yourself and your topic to anyone who will listen. I began by speaking at my Rotary Club and I continue to recommend service organizations as a way to break in to speaking. Now I speak all over the world, in person and virtually on a variety of topics. Masterminding – Connecting with others for the sole purpose of reaching your full potential is crucial to life success. Find a Mastermind group to join, or start your own by inviting thought leaders to connect with you in this way. I have a group called the Incubator Mastermind that may be of interest to you. Hopefully, you can see that what I’m sharing with on each podcast will make a difference for you as you build and grow your business as an entrepreneur, author, and marketer. Make sure to think of marketing as a priority and get into the habit of sharing your best ideas and resources with the people who are on their way to becoming your raving fans! I’m always just an email away at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you’d like to connect with me. I promise to help you keep it simple while you grow your online business. Get started with your own eBook empire by learning how to write an eBook from the person who continues to guide me along this lucrative journey. Take a look at How to Write and Publish Your Own eBook…in as Little as 7 Days from expert and author Jim Edwards. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you as I share my beliefs, perceptions, and experiences as an author, online entrepreneur, and marketing strategist with you. Marketing has become the joy of my life as I continue to learn, grow, and share concepts with others. I'm bestselling author, marketing strategist, and online entrepreneur Connie Ragen Green and I would love to connect further with you to help you to achieve your goals. If you are interested in learning how to optimize the syndication of your content, please take a look at my popular Syndication Optimization training course and consider coming aboard to increase your visibility, credibility, and profitability.The post Praestabilis – Excellence in Marketing – 161 first appeared on Connie Ragen Green Podcast.The post Praestabilis – Excellence in Marketing – 161 appeared first on Connie Ragen Green Podcast.

#929 If you understand the shift happening online right now, you have a massive advantage over anyone still playing by the old rules! This is important because 2026 is way different. In fact, many of the strategies I used to rely on have fully stopped working this year. It feels like a complete restart! Don't worry, though. The new opportunities we have more than make up for the lost revenue many entrepreneurs are seeing! I'll break it all down for you. I'll share the step-by-step plan to adapt to the new standards and accelerate your growth. For context, I'll take you back to the early days of blogging. That's when I learned the key truths of building an audience and brand online. We'll then uncover the new strategies that apply to everything from short-form videos and social networks as search engines to modern community building and updated email marketing. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session929.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search, Google AI Overviews, and changing patient behavior are reshaping how clinics approach blogging and SEO. So… do blogs still help clinics get patients?In this episode of The Clinic Marketing Podcast, Darcy Sullivan breaks down what actually works for clinic blogging right now, what strategies are becoming less effective, and how clinics can create content that supports SEO, builds trust, and helps convert website visitors into patients.You'll learn: Why blogging for clinics has changed  What type of blog content still works  How AI search is impacting SEO and content  Common clinic blogging mistakes  Why quality matters more than quantity  How to create patient-focused content that builds trust  Ways to repurpose blog content into other marketing assets Whether you run a chiropractic clinic, physical therapy practice, acupuncture clinic, med spa, or another healthcare business, this episode will help you rethink your content strategy for today's search landscape.Episode guide, resources, and blog: https://propelyourcompany.com/blogging-for-patients/Related Resources: How Blogging Can Boost SEO & Bring in More PatientsBlog Strategy: How to Create Irresistible Content for Your Clinic's BlogShould It Be a Blog Post or a Page on Your Website?Blog Smarter: 12 Tips to Boost Your Content Marketing GameSend in your questions. ❤ We'd love to hear from you!NEW Webinar: How to dominate Google Search, Google Maps, AI-driven search results, and get more new patients.>> Save your spot

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineYour Instagram followers don't owe you anything. Your email list does.In this week's episode of The Planner's Edit, Desirée Adams goes deep on the marketing channel most wedding planners underuse: email. This is a Deep Dive episode inside the May Marketing & Content Creation issue, and it's built for planners who are ready to build an email list that books.If you've been treating email as an afterthought, this episode will change how you think about it.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeFind the Full Shownotes HereWork with Desiree for business coaching and mentorship

If your marketing plan is "post a pretty photo on Instagram and hope families find me"... we need to talk. I spent the last several months looking at the actual data on how families are finding and hiring family photographers right now in 2026, and the path they take from "we need family photos" to "take my money" looks nothing like what worked in 2022 or 2023. In this episode (which you can also watch on YouTube), I'm walking you through each stage of the modern client journey so you can see exactly where to show up, what families are looking for at each step, and which marketing channel has the highest ROI.Spoiler: it's probably not the one you think.I've been running my own Nashville-based family photography business since 2018 and leading the Family Photographers Marketing Society for over a year and a half. I'm not just teaching theory here. I am booking families while I teach other family photographers how to do the same through backend systems, workflows, and a consistent marketing cadence.What you'll learn in this episodeWhy the client journey has gotten longer (and what HoneyBook and AfterShoot data actually say about it)The mix of channels families are using to find photographers right now, and why it's no longer just one platformHow Instagram shifted from a booking tool to a validation tool, and the three questions families are answering when they check your feedWhy SEO is now generating more inquiries than Instagram for photographers who invest in itThe consideration stage: why families follow 3-7 photographers before booking, and how to stay top of mindWhat finally pushes a family from "following" to "filling out your contact form."Why a 500-person email list outperforms 5,000 Instagram followers (the numbers are wild)The 4C Method for creating content at every stage of the client journey without burning outResources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/how-families-find-book-family-photographers/▸ Get the Blogging & Visibility System For Family Photographers (only $37): https://dollydelong.thrivecart.com/organic-marketing-blogging-system-yt/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends▸ Apply HERE to work with me to be your 1:1 marketer for your family photography business!Connect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)

26+ actionable passive income ideas for 2026 and beyond in this lively and interactive episode with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and a panel of guests. Drawing inspiration from a viral Instagram post by Business Bounce, the conversation moves far beyond a simple list—delving into real experiences, mindset, and strategies for creating true wealth streams.Listeners are guided through proven paths like dividend stocks, selling digital courses, high yield savings accounts (HYSA), rental real estate, affiliate marketing, and innovative digital ventures such as podcasting and blogging.Our guests share personal stories, cautionary tales, and practical recommendations. The episode emphasizes the importance of research, updating your skills, the power of community, multiple income streams, and maintaining the right money mindset.The dialogue covers everything from global economic nuances, risk tolerance, automation, and leveraging data, to optimizing your online presence for long-term recurring income.Practical tools and resources are mentioned, such as Google AdSense, Cap.so, and tips for leveraging couponing apps or optimizing SEO for passive returns.Real-life examples and community questions bring depth and high value to listeners at any stage of their wealth-building journey.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about the latest in AI, running models at home, Nutella, and more!! Direct Link to File Cowork continues tearing it up TI’s 5 Levels of AI Paperclip at Level 5 Nvidia DGX Spark with Quen 3.6 and Claude Cowork Anthropic partners with SpaceX for compute 10:50 – 12:25 Incubeta: […] The post Return of Tin Foil Hat! appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

What if I told you that one single blog post could fuel your email newsletter, your Pinterest pins, your Instagram, your Facebook, your LinkedIn, AND your Google Business Profile update for the entire week? That is exactly what I'm breaking down in this episode of the Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast, and yes, you can watch the full training on YouTube or listen right here.Most family photographers I talk to are either spending way too many hours creating content from scratch for every platform, or they're frozen because the overwhelm won the battle that week. Both of those problems point to the same root issue: the way most of us have been taught to create content is broken. So today, I'm walking you through my entire AI-powered content repurposing system, starting with the foundation that makes it all work (your brand voice guidebook) and ending with a real-life example of what one week of marketing looks like when you have a system behind it.What you'll learn in this episodeWhy most photographers get generic, robotic AI output (and the one thing they skipped that caused it)How to build a brand voice guidebook that trains your AI to sound like YOU, not a content robotThe six marketing outputs you can create from a single blog post each weekWhy your blog post is the centerpiece of your marketing ecosystem (and not Instagram)How 52 blog posts can turn into 350+ pieces of marketing content in a yearAnd so much more!Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-ai-marketing-system-every-family-photographer-needs/▸ Get the Blogging & Visibility System For Family Photographers (only $37): https://dollydelong.thrivecart.com/organic-marketing-blogging-system-yt/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends▸ Apply HERE to work with me to be your 1:1 marketer for your family photography business!Connect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Clear Channel’s Dan Levi talks with us about going from MTV to WWE to CMO Direct Link to File Starting out at the classic big agencies, and then road trip to LA Working at the early days of MTV, and the launch of MTV Asia SVP of Marketing at WWE […] The post Dan Levi on The State of Out Of Home (And Airports!) appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

The first hour of the Fan After Dark from Thursday April 30th, 2026.

Brandon Loree joins Fred and Blake to discuss post-draft thoughts and what's coming up this summer for the Dallas Cowboys.

I've been following Cátia's blog for a while now – since the time when I first started meeting more Portuguese people and eventually decided to learn Portuguese myself. Recently I decided to find out more about her work, her blog, and why she decided to write it. So, this is that conversation! If you want to know about Portugal – places, traditions, customs, and other interesting facts – head on over to the blog. If you're learning a language other than Portuguese, stick around for the language tips – most of them can be applied to any language! We talked about: 

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Laura Kendrick of Cheeky Copy to talk about what actually makes copy connect, and why leading with personality beats buttoned-up professionalism every time. Laura shares her philosophy on writing copy that speaks directly to the reader, breaks down the three elements every piece of conversion copy needs, and gets real about how to use AI as a tool without losing your voice in the process. Whether you've been avoiding the blank page or quietly wondering if blogging still matters, this one is packed with perspective you can actually use.Make sure to grab Laura's free resource, Cheeky Buttons, a guide to writing better call-to-action button copy. For a free-writing and idea generation tool Laura swears by, check out 750words.com. And if you're a direct seller ready to get off replicated pages and build a brand that's actually yours, get started with Oh My Hi today.Time-Based Notes:1:04 - Rapid Fire Questions6:24 - The Personality-First Copywriting Philosophy9:00 - Bringing It to Life: Strategy, Brand Voice & Personality in One Email12:28 - Where to Start15:07 - Three Elements Every Piece of Conversion Copy Needs20:34 - Writing Resistance, Academic Backgrounds & Breaking the Rules22:55 - AI and Copywriting30:04 - Free-Writing First31:45 - Blogging, SEO & the Long GameShow sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing!Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode286

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down why every business website needs an active, well-structured blog. He introduces content pillars — long-form foundational articles around 3,000 words — and content clusters, shorter supporting articles around 700 words that link back to the pillar to build semantic authority. The session also covers how embedding multimedia like YouTube videos and infographics increases "in-view" time and reduces bounce rates. It closes with Favour revealing his background as a music producer and playing an original instrumental track live.Who is this for?Business owners, content creators, and digital marketers who want to turn their website blog into a long-term traffic and authority asset — especially anyone publishing content inconsistently or without a proper content structure.Key Moments & Timestamps01:33 — Why every business website needs an active blog and a structured sitemap.04:21 — How embedding YouTube videos retains traffic and intellectual property on your domain.65:01 — Understanding content pillars (3,000 words) vs. content clusters (700 words).68:00 — How infographics increase content shares by up to 300% and lower bounce rates.143:10 — Favour reveals his music production background and plays an original instrumental track live.FAQsQ: Why embed a YouTube video instead of sharing the link?A: Embedding keeps traffic and intellectual property on your domain, increasing "time on page" and sending positive ranking signals to search engines.Q: What is the difference between a content pillar and a cluster?A: A pillar is a comprehensive long-form article on a broad topic. A cluster is a shorter article that links back to the pillar, building semantic authority over time.Q: Do people still read blogs in 2026?A: Yes. While many people skim, search engine bots read everything — and AI tools like ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa pull answers directly from published blog content.Action StepsAudit Your Sitemap: Confirm your blog is active and properly indexed in your XML sitemap.Embed Your Media: Keep traffic on-site by embedding YouTube videos and podcast episodes directly into blog posts.Build Content Pillars: Write one comprehensive pillar article, then support it with 3–5 shorter cluster articles that link back to it.Use Infographics: Add visual elements to increase screen time and lower your bounce rate.Refresh Old Content: Update popular older posts with new information to keep them evergreen and re-indexable by search engines.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

In this session, Pat Iyer, a seasoned blogger and past president of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultant, shares her journey of blogging since 2009 and reveals insider techniques to gain visibility among attorneys seeking specialized expertise. Joined by co-moderator Barbara Levin, herself a distinguished legal nurse consultant and educator, they explore how regular, targeted content transforms a static presence into a dynamic magnet for new opportunities. Throughout the episode, listeners will learn why traditional, unchanging websites are no longer enough and how consistent blogging becomes a critical tool for connecting with overstretched attorneys. Pat explains how blog content not only attracts search engines but also builds credibility, authority, and lasting professional relationships. Real-world examples illustrate how a single blog post can directly lead to client inquiries, highlighting the blog's role as an ever-present, quietly persuasive marketing force. Along with actionable blogging advice, Pat and Barbara touch on upcoming legal nurse consultant events, content repurposing hacks, and the importance of leveraging AI and other technologies to maximize reach. The episode is packed with tips for overcoming common blogging pitfalls, ensuring consistency, and turning knowledge into real business growth. What You'll Learn in This Episode on Blogging Strategies for Legal Nurse Consultants: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Field  Here are 5 discussion questions answered in the podcast: Why is it becoming more challenging for legal nurse consultants to stand out and get noticed by attorneys in a crowded market? How does consistent blogging set legal nurse consultants apart from competitors and boost their visibility with attorneys? What are the most effective types of blog topics that resonate with attorneys and potentially lead to new cases? How can blogs be repurposed for other marketing activities such as newsletters, LinkedIn posts, and videos? What are common mistakes legal nurse consultants make when blogging, and how can they ensure their blogs actually attract and engage the right audience? Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. Grow Your LNC Business 13th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCE April 23, 24, and 25, 2026 Skills, Strategy, Results Gain deposition mastery, marketing confidence, and clinical–legal insight from industry leaders you can apply to your next case and client call. Build a Practice Attorneys Remember Learn exactly how to showcase expertise, attract referrals, and turn complex medical records into clear, defensible stories that win trust. Learn From the Best—Then Ask Them Anything Get step-by-step training, live “hot seat” solutions, and exclusive VIP Q&A time with Pat Iyer to accelerate your LNC growth. Register now- Limited spots available Your Presenter for Blogging Strategies for Legal Nurse Consultants: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Field Pat Iyer Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and a lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers. Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara Levin Barbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC, CMSRN, FNAON, is a nationally recognized expert witness and legal nurse consultant with more than two decades of experience. Known for her precision, clarity, and ability to mentor others, Barbara has co-hosted ten LNC Success® Conferences alongside Pat and brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help LNCs thrive. Connect with Barbara Levin by email at Barbara@barbarajlevin.com

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey revisits one of the most popular conversations on how to attract new customers online using simple and sustainable strategies. She explores what to do when your usual tactics—like Facebook or Instagram ads—start feeling stale or expensive, and explains how refreshing your online presence can make a huge difference. Stacey walks listeners through reviewing their website with fresh eyes, ensuring their messaging speaks directly to customer problems and making sure keywords and SEO are working for them, not against them. She highlights the value of keeping content updated through blogging and shows how AI tools can make creating useful, relevant posts quicker than ever. She also dives into strategic social media—posting with purpose rather than just showcasing products—and encourages business owners to focus on the platforms where their ideal customers actually spend time. Finally, Stacey reinforces the power of email marketing, reminding listeners that consistent, helpful communication builds trust and keeps customers engaged. This episode offers practical ideas you can implement right away to boost your online visibility. Stacey wraps up by teasing next week’s episode, where she’ll explore how to attract customers offline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Looping LLMs, the Death of Journalism, Uncensored Heretic, and more! Direct Link to File Zero Journalism on Anthropic Claude Mythos What are looping LLMs? 7:40 – 9:34 Use Framer to get websites up and running effortlessly and leave the design tool paywall behind. Ready to design, iterate, and […] The post Now with More Post Mythos Apocalypse! appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

Find out more about coaching with me here:https://thecharmedstudio.com/writing-coaching/ If you're interested in my upcoming group coaching for artists who want to start a Heart-Centered, Successful Substack or Blog, please leave me a note here:https://thecharmedstudio.com/contact/ Group coaching is an economical, supportive way to meet, work with me, and begin your Substack or Blogging adventure. I only do these once a year or so. Don't be shy. Pop on over and reach, I will give you all the deets then.  Supportive Resources to go with this episode: How Do I Begin To Write My Book? Outline Your Book in 7 Mornings with 7 Cups of Tea by Thea Fiore Bloom. Daily Writing Ritual to Banish Fear and Ignite Creativity by Thea Fiore Bloom. Here is a short Tarot-centered guided meditation for artists to overcome writing fear.  I created it to help you on the days it is tough to get to your desk. You got this. :)  Books mentioned in this podcast: Save The Cat by Blake Snyder (Great for screenplays, but check out the other books in the Save The Cat series for novels, etc.) The Courage to Write: How Writers Transcend Fear by Ralph Keyes The Writer's Journey:Mythic Structure for Writers  by Christopher Vogler           To be charming and subscribe to the blog and get free access to my writing toolkit for artists click here.For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here. This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC. And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says."100 years, all new people."You can do this. Occasionally, my show notes may contain an Amazon affiliate link. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link, I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

David Helman of The Athletic joined the G-Bag Nation to talk all things NFL Draft, including his dream scenario for the Cowboys' first three picks - No. 12, 20 and 92. What happens if the Dallas Cowboys' draft board doesn't fall their way at pick 12? In this clip, Shan, RJ and Bobby explore a high-stakes "what-if" scenario involving Maxx Crosby that could reshape the entire roster. Peter Schrager told RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys that Caleb Downs is 'the perfect fit' for the #DallasCowboys, but will the Ohio State safety make it to Dallas at No. 12? Shan, RJ and Bobby react to Schrager's comments. Shan, RJ, and Bobby broke down Dane Brugler's top 100 draft guide, highlighting Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, and Keldric Faulk. They debated where the Cowboys might find value at 12 and 20, discussed potential trade scenarios to add Maxx Crosby, analyzed the team's needs at cornerback, safety, and more.

David Helman of The Athletic joined the G-Bag Nation to talk all things NFL Draft, including his dream scenario for the Cowboys' first three picks - No. 12, 20 and 92. What happens if the Dallas Cowboys' draft board doesn't fall their way at pick 12? In this clip, Shan, RJ and Bobby explore a high-stakes "what-if" scenario involving Maxx Crosby that could reshape the entire roster. Peter Schrager told RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys that Caleb Downs is 'the perfect fit' for the #DallasCowboys, but will the Ohio State safety make it to Dallas at No. 12? Shan, RJ and Bobby react to Schrager's comments. Shan, RJ, and Bobby broke down Dane Brugler's top 100 draft guide, highlighting Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, and Keldric Faulk. They debated where the Cowboys might find value at 12 and 20, discussed potential trade scenarios to add Maxx Crosby, analyzed the team's needs at cornerback, safety, and more.

David Helman of The Athletic joined the G-Bag Nation to talk all things NFL Draft, including his dream scenario for the Cowboys' first three picks - No. 12, 20 and 92. What happens if the Dallas Cowboys' draft board doesn't fall their way at pick 12? In this clip, Shan, RJ and Bobby explore a high-stakes "what-if" scenario involving Maxx Crosby that could reshape the entire roster. Peter Schrager told RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys that Caleb Downs is 'the perfect fit' for the #DallasCowboys, but will the Ohio State safety make it to Dallas at No. 12? Shan, RJ and Bobby react to Schrager's comments. Shan, RJ, and Bobby broke down Dane Brugler's top 100 draft guide, highlighting Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, and Keldric Faulk. They debated where the Cowboys might find value at 12 and 20, discussed potential trade scenarios to add Maxx Crosby, analyzed the team's needs at cornerback, safety, and more.

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Greg is back to talk about being acquired, the future of Salesforce, implementing AI, and more! Direct Link to File Past interviews with Greg in 2015, and again in 2018! So what happened at CloudKettle over the past 8 years?? Acquisition always part of the plan Doing right with a […] The post A Victory Lap with Greg Poirier! appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

“A blog that gets you found online gets you PAID.”I have a MAJOR announcement: Blogging isn't dead! You've just been doing it wrong.Not only is blogging NOT dead, it can actually make you money—IF you do it correctly.A blog full of only “how to” articles is a really bad blogging strategy… Because blogs can be—should be—SO much more.Your blogs are part of your SEO strategy. They should be getting you found AND booked, making money.So… here are 5 things you need to do to achieve that.→ Get the full show notes here!——

If you've been told to “just start a blog” to grow your private practice and be seen online, but you're now wondering if AI has made that advice outdated... this episode is for you.In this conversation, I sit down with Daniel Fava from Private Practice Elevation to explore what's actually changed with blogging, SEO, and content creation, and what still works today.In this episode, we cover:Why blogging has traditionally been such a powerful strategy for therapistsThe biggest shifts in SEO and content creation since the rise of AIWhat Google's E-E-A-T framework really means, and why it favors therapistsHow to make your content stand out in an AI-saturated worldThe role of social signals in building authorityA smarter way to approach bloggingWhere to start if you haven't blogged in months (or ever)Blogging isn't dead, but generic blogging is. In an AI-driven world, storytelling is your unfair advantage.Because blogging isn't about writing on a weekly schedule. It's about creating content that actually connects, builds trust, and compounds over time.--Connect with Daniel & Private Practice Elevation:Website: https://privatepracticeelevation.comFree Clarity Call: https://privatepracticeelevation.com/kickoff--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

Megan chats with Kim Cauti and Reed Dunn about what happens inside the Eat Blog Talk Inner Circle and how it helps bloggers gain clarity, connection, and momentum. The Eat Blog Talk Inner Circle is a supportive community for food bloggers who crave more focus, accountability, and connection. Inside, you'll connect with like-minded creators, stay motivated through weekly check-ins, and gain fresh ideas through group discussions and expert insights. With a private Slack space, live calls, and collaborative opportunities, this is a flexible, encouraging environment designed to help you grow your blog with clarity, consistency, and confidence. This episode gives a behind the scenes look at the Inner Circle experience through real member voices. If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck in your blogging business, this conversation shows how the right community can provide clarity, accountability, and faster progress without adding pressure or complexity. Key Topics Discussed: - Blogging alone can create blind spots and make it harder to move your business forward. - Getting direct answers from experienced bloggers saves time and prevents you from relying on outdated or generic advice. - Having built in accountability through weekly goals and focus calls helps you consistently follow through on important work. - Learning from real data and real experiences gives you better direction than testing everything on your own. - Being in a supportive and safe environment allows you to make clearer decisions and act with confidence. - You do not need to be at a certain level to benefit from the Inner Circle, because everyone brings valuable insight to the group. Connect with the Inner Circle Website Guests on this episode: Reed Dunn - Pesto and Potatoes Kim Cauti - Pretty Delicious Life Taryn Solie - Hot Pan Kitchen

River cruising is one of the fastest-growing verticals for many travel agencies. In this episode, listeners will hear from Hank Schrader, who owns Dream Destinations with his wife, Anne, about their success in the space — all thanks to blogging. This episode was sponsored by AmaWaterways. Further resources Hank Schrader's website, blog and email Mentioned in this episode: Jamie’s project tracking new travel advisors TravelAge West’s Trendsetter Awards Emma’s reels on river cruise lines’ dating profiles: part one and part two Hank’s Travel Weekly article Need advice? Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: tradesecrets@travelweekly.com Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about the end of Sora, GEO, the CLI for AI and more! Direct Link to File John misses the New Fronts OpenAI shutters Sora Anthropic renting time from Google as their hardware advantage continues to shine Advantage of AI via CLI 9:13 – 11:33 Use Framer to get websites […] The post Lots of AI Marketing News appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJonah is a journalist, author, and podcaster. He spent two decades at National Review before joining The Dispatch, where he writes the G-File and hosts the Remnant podcast. He's also a columnist for the LA Times, a commentator for CNN, and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He's the author of Liberal Fascism, The Tyranny of Clichés, and Suicide of the West.For two clips of our convo — on how Oakeshott is needed more than ever, and how dogs make us more human — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up on the UWS; his legendary mom and her role in the Lewinsky saga; his dad who discovered Dilbert; joining the first co-ed class at Goucher; Clinton's poor character; the Drudge Report; the Starr report; Mike Kinsley starting Slate; launching the G-File as one of the first blogs; the heterogeneity of The Corner; Mickey Kaus; Breitbart; the power of the hyperlink; Twitter killing the blogosphere; why democratizing the parties was a big mistake; the Iraq War; Liberal Fascism and the administrative state; FDR; Vought and DOGE and performative vandalism; the Biden and Boris betrayals on immigration; oikophobia; the Israel lobby and the gay lobby; Netanyahu's f**k-yous to Obama; the war for oil in Venezuela; Hegseth's “no quarter”; Trump's response to Mueller's death; weaponizing the DOJ; how the Trump and Obama cults differed; Saul Alinsky; David French and free speech; the debt crisis; the religious right; Bill Bennett's hypocrisy; and how Trump talks about dogs.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Jeffrey Toobin on the pardon power, Derek Thompson on abundance, Tom Holland on the Christian roots of liberalism, Tiffany Jenkins on privacy in a liberal democracy, Adrian Wooldridge on “the lost genius of liberalism,” Greg Lukianoff on free speech, and Tom Junod on his memoir and masculinity. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Melissa Menta, Peanuts Worldwide exec and lifelong Peanuts fan who serves as the brand's Senior VP, Global Brand and Communications talks to us about Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Gang. Direct Link to File An amazing path from East Asian Studies to Marketing Broadway to Jim Henson Internet Bubble Superstart […] The post Now with More Snoopy and Charlie Brown! appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

Megan chats with Martin Glover about building a sustainable food blog when time is limited and the industry feels uncertain. Martin Glover is a dad, home cook, and the main chef in his household who is passionate about proving that anyone can create great food without being overly fancy. Through Dad What Cooks, he shares approachable recipes for BBQ, bread, and pizza while keeping a close eye on the budget, showing families that delicious, satisfying meals don't have to be expensive or complicated. If you are balancing a full time job, family life, and constant industry changes, this episode will show you how to focus, simplify, and keep moving forward without burning out. Martin shares practical systems that help him grow traffic steadily while keeping blogging fun and manageable. Key Topics Discussed: -Work with the time you have, not the time you wish you had. -Focus on what is already working and double down. -Use AI as a strategist and editor, not a replacement. -Refresh and improve old posts before chasing new ones. -Stop chasing every platform and commit to a few core channels. -Publish now, refine later, and let progress beat perfection. Connect with Martin Glover Website | Instagram