My First Million #2 with Ramon Van Meer - Blogging His Way To $9M in Cash
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Jul 2, 2019 Ramon Van Meer, founder of the top soap opera blog, shares his incredible journey from being shy to making millions. Despite never watching a soap opera, he turned a simple idea into a thriving business by leveraging social media. He discusses the importance of experimentation and audience engagement, the strategic decisions behind his site's success, and the emotional complexities of achieving financial milestones. Additionally, Ramon introduces Novel.ly, a new platform for romantic stories, aiming to connect writers and readers in innovative ways.
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Soap Opera Millions
- Ramon Van Meer built and sold a soap opera blog for $8.75 million in cash.
- He achieved this despite never having watched a soap opera episode.
Niche Discovery
- Test multiple niche ideas quickly and cheaply on Facebook to gauge engagement.
- Identify niches with high engagement even if you lack personal expertise.
Outsourcing Expertise
- Ramon outsourced the writing to a freelancer on Upwork who had experience in the soap opera industry.
- This overcame his lack of writing skills and knowledge about soap operas.