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Doug shares his reasons for creating online courses and digital products and lists the advantages of doing so. Some advantages include: income generation diversification scalability lifestyle He argues that online courses offer a scalable and efficient way to share knowledge and generate income. He also emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and mastery in his career. Doug further discusses the importance of protecting one’s time, authority enhancement, and his pursuit of lifestyle improvement over excessive monetary gain. Check Out: Kajabi I’m an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! DS496 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

Doug and Elaine, an advisor at Quiet Light, discuss her journey from starting her first e-commerce business on Etsy in 2009 to launching and eventually exiting a successful fitness e-commerce brand called ‘Uplift Active.’ They touch upon the importance of niche selection and the transition from a corporate job to running one’s own business. Elaine also shares insights into the state of e-commerce and content businesses looking to exit and gives advice on how entrepreneurs can reverse engineer their business exits for the best returns. Connect with Elaine: elaine@quietlight.com Also, Check Out: DS495 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

Doug shares an update about his new podcast launching by mid-late March. He teases that he has a name but isn’t sharing it just yet. He talks about the challenges of coordinating with guests from different time zones. He emphasizes the importance of using available resources, highlighting that he recorded the episode on an iPhone X. Doug reveals his launch strategy for the show, which involves publishing 20 to 30 episodes at the start and getting the interviewees to share the episodes on their platforms. Check out Popcorn Theme I’m an affiliate, so if you the above link I may get a commission! Thanks! DS494 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

Doug and Denise Cruz talk about her experiences as a travel blogger dealing with the impacts of Google’s ‘Helpful Content Update’ and the subsequent fall in traffic and revenue on her sites. She talks about the drastic decrease in organic traffic and the role platforms like Pinterest played in maintaining a level of visitors. Denise also elaborates on her experimentation with AI content, outlining its efficacy and limitations. As she plans for the future, Denise intends to leverage her branding and marketing experience to refine and diversify her digital presence, with a focus on reducing dependence on Google. By revisiting her professional identity and ethos, Denise aims to provide valuable marketing and branding services on a consultative basis while developing her personal brand. Connect with Denise LinkedIn Twitter Previous Interviews: Case Study Update: April Success in the Travel Niche DS448 Email Lists, Plus $2k-4k per Month Niche Site Portfolio (update) DS442 Beginner Making $2,000/month DS412 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 and Amberly Grant discuss key strategies for podcast success, covering host dynamics, guest selection, and niche topics. Amberly, a finance expert, shares her podcasting experiences and future ambitions. They emphasize overcoming procrastination, consistency, and the use of templates for workflow efficiency. They also advocate for launching podcasts without needing perfection and prioritizing long-term sustainability. Connect with Amberly: AmberlyGrant.com FinTalks Instagram Facebook Also, check out: Podcast Boot Camp Accelerator DS492 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

Doug talks with Kristin Hanes, a modern-day nomad and the brain behind the successful blog The Wayward Home. The blog began in 2017 and covers topics about living minimally in a camper van, RV, sailboat, or tiny home. However, despite growing to 400,000 monthly page views, it fell prey to a significant traffic hit from the Google 'helpful content update' in 2023. Despite the setback, Kristen shares her optimism and strategies for recovery, exploring new options, and staying motivated. Recovery strategies range from updating older content, exploring Facebook traffic, aiming for daily publishing on MSN, and perhaps revisiting YouTube. She also espouses the importance of financial sensibility in the face of such business uncertainties, underscoring the need to save money and live below one's means. Connect with Kristin: Main Website YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Facebook   DS491 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

I ramble about YouTube Growth, people quitting YouTube, reading non-fiction and note-taking, and buying domains for projects that you never even start. The YouTube Growth secret is ads, but it's just a game. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 05:11 The Power of Physical Books and Note-Taking 13:12 The Domain Buying Habit 17:01 Exploring Different Online Ventures 21:20 The Reality of YouTube Burnout 28:32 Growing the Channel and Final Thoughts

Doug hosts his friend Olga Zarr for a dual broadcast. Both being SEO consultants, Doug and Olga discuss their experiences, shifting SEO landscapes, and their personal definitions of SEO success. They also delve into how they leverage advanced technologies such as AI in their work processes and content creation. Connect with Olga: SEOSLY Youtube X LinkedIn   Transcript: Success in SEO with Olga Zarr - DS489 Previous Interviews with Olga: ChatGPT and Affiliate Strategies: Path to SEO Domination DS444 Creating A Podcast To Grow Her Site DS416 What to do when Google Algorithm Updates Hit-Olga-DS395 TWO Months Updating Content SEO Sly Case Study DS389 Targeting 3K Visitors Per Day SEO Sly Case Study DS359 Technical SEO Audit UPDATE - seosly.com DS291 Technical SEO Audit for Niche Site Project  DS245 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 Katie Schiffer! She shares her journey from working as a freelancer artist to setting up an online business intended for young women with high incomes but difficulty saving. The discussion explores various SEO and marketing strategies, emphasizes sustainable work habits, and highlights the importance of competitor analysis for business growth and collaborations. Connect with Katie: Miss Fund Your Freedom Giveaway Instagram Transcript: Build a Personal Brand with Katie DS488 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 invites expert SEO and content strategist Yoyao to delve into the subject of creating topical maps. They discuss the advantages of using a structured, hierarchical approach to content creation over less organized methods, touching on the impact of Google updates and the increased usage of AI in content creation. The experts also share their insights on internal linking, the use of SEO tools, and strategies to improve user experience. Yoyao reveals his approach to implementing topical maps into existing websites with hundreds of posts and talks about his topical map course and done-for-you service. Checkout: Podcast Accelerator Course: Topical Maps Unlocked  I'm an affiliate for both of the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Yoyao’s newsletter  Transcript: Topical Maps with Yoyao DS487 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613