Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show

Doug  is joined by Jesse Lakes, CEO and co-founder of Geniuslink, to discuss the emerging world of Amazon seller networks—an area that’s redefining affiliate marketing on Amazon. The discussion covers the basics of what Amazon seller networks are, highlighting these platforms as a bridge connecting publishers, creators, and sellers on Amazon to boost sales and commissions through smart linking. Jesse outlines the mechanics of getting started with seller networks, the advantages like significantly higher commission rates compared to Amazon’s in-house affiliate program, and the potential for content creators to earn both from Amazon’s program and seller networks simultaneously. He also addresses the challenges, such as a currently limited product catalog available through these networks and the importance of compliance with FTC regulations. Jesse emphasizes the opportunities this new model presents for content creators looking to monetize their recommendations more effectively and how Geniuslink is facilitating an easier integration into these networks. Find Jesse: GeniusLink LinkedIn X Email Also, Check Out: Levanta Archer Affiliates DS509 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi RankingRevolution Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug discusses various side hustle options that aren’t dependent on Google SEO. He also addresses three viewer emails concerning the challenges and uncertainties in blogging due to Google’s unpredictable updates. He advises against relying on Google SEO for traffic and suggests alternative income sources like e-commerce, freelancing, online courses, and more. Additionally, Doug touches on the importance of diversifying income streams and not putting all one’s efforts into blogging. Side Hustle Cheatsheet  I use Kajabi for my courses: Kajabi I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! DS508 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi RankingRevolution Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613    

Doug Cunnington interviews John, who transitioned from a decade in law enforcement to pursuing internet marketing full-time. John shares his journey of dabbling in internet marketing since 2005 while working as a sheriff’s deputy before making it his full-time career and surpassing his law enforcement income. He discusses the success of running a portfolio of websites and a large dog training brand, becoming his own boss, and the impact of his work on his family and audience. John gives insights into the early days of Internet marketing, the role of Income School in his career, focusing on one niche, and the importance of helping the audience as the key to his success. Check out: Project 24 I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! DS507 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi RankingRevolution Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug shares his journey and challenges in creating a new podcast titled ‘Ranking Revolution,’ an advanced SEO and marketing podcast aimed at professionals. He discusses the concept, audience targeting, content creation, and the hurdles he faced. Check out: RankingRevolution Podcast Boot Camp Accelerator – Join the waitlist DS506 Transcript More with Doug: RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified. Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug interviews Sarah Bond, a vegetarian food blogger from Denver known for her popular site Live, Eat, Learn. Since starting her blog in 2015, Sarah has also launched niche sites Brew Buch and BoneAppetreat, amassing over 1 million readers per month. They discuss the impact of Google’s core updates on Sarah’s sites, her approach to creating and updating content post-helpful content update, and her journey from a food science graduate to a full-time blogger. Sarah shares her approach to photography and videography, and the strategic use of content clustering. Moreover, they talk monetization strategies, including ad revenue and e-books, and the potential of product development to supplement income. Sarah highlights the significant role of email marketing in her business and explores leveraging her audience for future growth. Connect with Sarah: Live Eat Learn Brew Buch Bone Appetreat YouTube  Instagram LinkedIn Also, check out: DS505 Transcripts More with Doug: RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified. Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

In this third part of Doug’s interview with Matt Giovanisci, they discuss the use of AI in content creation, where Matt shares his experience with AI tools for writing articles, emails, and even customer service responses Additionally, Matt discusses the relaunch of his ‘MoneyLab’ podcast as an outlet for personal expression and the decision to focus on content creation without a direct monetary incentive. MoneyLab Swim University Brew Cabin DS504 Transcript RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified.   Part 1 Part 2 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug shares his struggles with health issues and Google’s update, delaying his podcast launch strategy. Then he continues his interview with Matt Giovanisci about Swim University. Matt talks about his approach at Swim University, focusing on managing financials in both boom and bust cycles. He discusses his content strategy adjustments in response to Google’s Helpful Content Update (HCU), emphasizing a video-first model and diversifying traffic sources away from Google to maintain revenue. MoneyLab Swim University S503 Transcript RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified. Part 1 Part 3 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug Cunnington gets an update from his neighbor and friend Matt Giovanisci, the founder of Swim University. They discuss the challenges his website faced following the helpful content update. Matt shares his journey from starting Swim University in 2006 to dealing with the impact of AI and search engine updates. They discuss the importance of diversification, the move towards video content, and the emotional roller coaster of running an online business. MoneyLab Swim University DS502 Transcript RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified. Part 2 Part 3 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug talks to Cody Berman about his ventures as a serial entrepreneur, with a focus on his experience with selling digital printables on Etsy. With the backdrop of a major Google core update impacting many online business models, they delve into why the Etsy and digital printables model remains resilient and potentially lucrative, independent of traditional traffic sources like Google and social media. Cody elaborates on the basics of the business model, sharing insights from creating, listing, and selling digital products on Etsy, and emphasizes how digital printables offer a relatively passive income stream after initial effort. His key piece of advice for newcomers is persistence and improvement, referencing his own journey and the exponential growth potential of selling digital printables on Etsy. E-Printables Course I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks Previous Episodes with Cody: Making Hundreds Each Month with an Easy Side Hustle? E-Printables with Cody Berman DS403 Cash Flow Financial Independence 24 Year Old Entrepreneur DS133 DS501 Transcript More with Doug: Launching a NEW SEO show. Sign up to get notified. Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug reflects on recording his 500(ish) episode! He also talks about the importance of choosing evergreen content for podcasts, the recent major Google algorithm update’s impact on SEO, and the volatile nature of content strategies like using AI for content generation. Additionally, he touches on lessons learned in sustaining a podcast, including making the recording process easy, focusing on audio quality, and the profound value of networking through podcasting. DS500 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613