The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast SPI 799: Building a Business WITH a 9 to 5 Job with Eric Chou
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Jul 3, 2024 
Guest Eric Chou, a leader in a technical niche and former Amazon and Microsoft employee, shares insights on building a business while working a 9 to 5 job. Topics include growing a brand alongside full-time work, engaging followers, writing books on network engineering, generating passive income through technical content, balancing side projects with a full-time job, and leveraging online learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
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Start With Blogging
- Eric Chou began his online journey by writing blog posts about network engineering around 2010-2011.
- One blog post ranked highly on Google, leading to a book publishing opportunity and expansion of his platform.
Write Clear, Concise Blogs
- Write concise, highly technical blog posts focused on clear step-by-step instructions.
- Keep posts between 500 and 1500 words to maintain reader interest and improve SEO.
Use Newsletters and Communities
- Build your community by capturing attention with a newsletter and providing a single trusted source.
- Use platforms like ConvertKit and Circle to engage people across different content types and interaction styles.