
Are We Doing This? Toes & Snooze: The Hustle of Feet Pics and Early Mornings
In this episode of 'Are We Doing This?', hosts Lauren Parajon and Lauren Butler share their progress on their current challenges. Lauren Butler has been trying to wake up early to write, but her kids are waking up early to make that impossible. Lauren Parajon gets rejected from Amazon Merch on Demand yet again, but gets approved for a different Amazon content community, and still has no idea what she's doing.
Then both Laurens dive into the wild (and wonderful?) world of selling feet pics, and discover how surprisingly sophisticated the feet pic market truly is.
Useful links:
- Get paid to take surveys/participate in studies: https://app.respondent.io/r/laurenparajon-3ac24e424bd2
- Books by Christina Lauren: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/books/
- Lauren's Etsy Store (Merch for Book Lovers)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoLosApparel
Takeaways
- January felt like nine months long.
- Family life can be unpredictable with sick kids.
- Finding time to write is a challenge for many.
- Morning routines can be disrupted by kids.
- Self-promotion can feel uncomfortable.
- Writing for fun is important for creativity.
- Sleep struggles are common among adults.
- Side hustles can provide extra income opportunities.
- Paid focus groups can be a viable side hustle.
- Collaboration in writing can be a fun exercise. Brands can match products with influencers for extra commissions.
- Authenticity is crucial in influencer marketing.
- Requesting product samples can enhance content creation.
- Social media communities influence marketing strategies.
- Amazon Merch on Demand presents unique challenges.
- The feet pic industry is a sophisticated market.
- Creating a separate account for niche products can be beneficial.
- Engaging with followers authentically can drive sales.
- Understanding customer preferences is key in niche markets.
- Digital marketing strategies are essential for success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and High Energy Start
00:45 Weekend Updates and Family Life
04:18 Challenges and Writing Goals
08:39 Reflections on Writing and Creativity
12:53 Sleep Challenges and Routines
18:29 Concluding Thoughts on Life's Challenges
19:53 Navigating Side Hustles and Productivity
24:03 Exploring Paid Opportunities and Focus Groups
26:05 Challenges in Online Selling and Merchandising
27:26 The Journey of Influencer Marketing
36:44 Diving into the Feet Pick Economy
37:39 Exploring Feet Finder and Its Market
43:20 Navigating the Challenges of Selling Feet Pics
49:40 The Business of Foot Content Creation
52:46 AWDT Podcast Intro Video (1920 x 1080 px).mp4
Keywords
podcast, challenges, writing, family life, sleep struggles, side hustles, parenting, productivity, self-improvement, creativity, influencer marketing, affiliate programs, authenticity, Amazon Merch, feet pics, social media, content creation, digital marketing, online selling, influencer strategies
