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The Doug Show is where I’ll talk to other marketers, side hustlers, & experts, share success stories, talk about making the leap from corporate worker bee to entrepreneur. We'll go deep on affiliate marketing, side hustles, SEO, entrepreneurship, management, and working online.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 36min
Strategic Acquisition for Niche Sites (2025) - DS557
Doug addresses several topics sparked by audience emails and personal experiences. He dives into the viability of strategic acquisitions for niche sites, especially for those impacted by the helpful content update.
He also shares his adventures in selling items on Craigslist, utilizing his online marketing skills. Additionally, he discusses his foray into print on demand on Redbubble and Etsy, aided by insights from Emily’s successful ventures.
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$500K in 2 Years Esty Print on Demand Emily Odio-Sutton DS550
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Mar 17, 2025 • 51min
Credit Card Hacking and What Side Hustles Would I Start in 2025 - DS556
Dive into the world of credit card rewards and travel hacking as strategies to maximize those bonus points unfold. Discover why selective engagement is key when it comes to choosing podcast guests. Explore personal tactics for better sleep, from cooling pads to supplements, all delivered with humor. Finally, get inspired by potential side hustles for 2025, such as print-on-demand services and real estate photography, leveraging your existing skills for success.

Mar 10, 2025 • 54min
Digital PR in 2025 - Chris Panteli Linkifi - DS555
Doug talks with Chris Piantelli from Linkifi about the seismic shifts in the digital PR and SEO landscape. They discuss the closure of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), its impact on the industry, and the innovative strategies businesses are adopting to stay ahead.
Chris shares insights on diversifying digital PR approaches, utilizing AI for outreach, and why personal and brand authority have never been more important. They also talk about the broader implications of digital PR beyond SEO, including how it influences brand trust and visibility in a multi-platform search environment.
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Chris’s Cheat sheet
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Links Linkifi got me:
DR92: This Is Why Your Side Hustle Isn’t Making Money
DR91: Real Estate SEO: 6 Things You Can Do to Compete With Big Sites
DR90: This Is Why Your Side Hustle Isn’t Making Money
DR86: 10 Key Project Management Skills
DR72: Top 11 CRM Features According to Real Users
DR68: Revised Email Marketing Strategy: 10 Marketers Share Insights – QuickEmailVerification Blog
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Connectively (HARO changes its Name) DS526
Best Links Ever? HARO Link Building DS462
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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
26-Year-Old Millionaire with 19 Streams of Income - DS554
Cody Berman, a vibrant 26-year-old entrepreneur, shares his impressive journey of creating 19 diverse income streams, from digital products to real estate. He discusses his transition from corporate life to financial independence, emphasizing the significance of keeping fixed expenses low. Cody shares humorous anecdotes and insights on navigating entrepreneurship and passive income. They explore strategies for enhancing rental profitability and the importance of rigorous documentation for business operations. Fitness and balance in life also emerge as essential themes in his daily routine.

Feb 24, 2025 • 53min
Navigating Pinterest Success - Heather Farris - DS553
Doug chats with Heather Farris, an experienced Pinterest educator and marketing strategist. Heather shares her unique journey from an accounting career to establishing a successful online business focused on Pinterest marketing.
The episode offers practical advice for businesses looking to leverage Pinterest and explores the platform’s nuances, including its recent adjustments to AI content.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 5min
A Blueprint for Financial Success - Andrew Giancola - DS552
Doug presents a rebroadcast from his other podcast, Mile High Fi. The episode features an interview with Andrew Giancola, host of the Personal Finance Podcast.
Doug and cohost Carl Jensen discuss various financial topics with Andrew, including his journey to financial independence, early retirement strategies, and the importance of managing both income and expenses.
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Mr. Money Mustache article mentioned:
Mr. Money Mustache: The schockingly simple math behind early retirement
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Feb 10, 2025 • 57min
Podcast Production Agency - Virginia Elder - DS551
Doug chats with Virginia, founder of Podcast Abundance. They discuss Virginia’s journey from personal finance coaching to establishing a successful podcast production and content repurposing agency.
The episode covers tactical topics like podcast SEO, video-first podcasting, content repurposing, and Virginia’s effective use of AI. She also provides a glimpse into the financial aspects of running an agency, client management, and building a cohesive team.
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Main Website
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Feb 3, 2025 • 60min
$500K in 2 Years - Esty Print on Demand - Emily Odio-Sutton - DS550
Doug interviews Emily Odio Sutton, a successful Etsy entrepreneur who transitioned from being an educator to running her own print on demand business. Emily shares her journey of starting two Etsy shops in January 2023, which now boast over 27,000 sales and $530,000 in revenue.
She discusses her initial motivations, challenges, and key strategies including product research, leveraging Etsy’s platform for traffic, and focusing on giftable items. Emily also talks about the importance of persistence, understanding customer demand, and using data to drive decisions.
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Everbee
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Jan 27, 2025 • 30min
Reading is Radical - DS549
Doug discusses his new reading initiative, sparked at the turn of the year, which aims to rekindle his interest in nonfiction. Despite reading a lot of fiction, particularly mystery and thriller genres like the Reacher and Joe Pickett series, Doug has noticed a decline in his nonfiction reads.
He shares his collection of nonfiction books he plans to read, including works by Charles Duhigg, Mark Manson, and Cal Newport. Doug also reflects on the importance of focusing and avoiding the distraction of social media. He emphasizes his strategy of reading at least one hour per day and shares his tactics for taking notes and making books more interactive and memorable.
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals – Oliver Burkeman
SuperCommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection – Charles Duhigg
Everything is F*cked – Mark Manson
The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking – Oliver Burkeman
The Purpose Code – Jordan Grumet
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World – Cal Newport
Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout – Cal Newport
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Jan 20, 2025 • 24min
YouTube, Natl Parks, 30 Rock - DS548
Doug discusses a range of loosely connected topics: from the challenges and recent changes in the rules about filming in National Parks, to the relationship between money and happiness, summarizing findings from notable studies.
Along the way, Doug shares personal anecdotes about his travels to national parks, his YouTube habits, and his thoughts on how some people live in a ‘bubble’ of special treatment.
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