The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Curious what a day in the life of a full-time travel blogger really looks like? Then this episode is for you! Right now, I'm pulling back the curtain to provide an honest look at what being a travel blogger is really like, specifically when not on the road.  In this episode, you'll learn: What a typical workday looks like for a full-time blogger How I stay organized as a travel blogger Some of the regular blogging tasks that are on my to-do list  My favorite self-care apps  Why I love being a travel blogger (Hint: It's not just the travel aspect!) And more!  Enjoyed the show? Please leave a review, and also share a question you have on the content or a takeaway you got from the episode using #ProfitableTravelBlogger. This will help you interact with others in the travel blogging community and it'll allow me to help you beyond the episode, too! Free blogging e-course To help you really jumpstart your blogging success, I'm offering you a seat in my free five-day profitable travel blogging e-course.  This free e-course takes you from branding through community building to monetization. By the end of the five days, you'll have a clear plan for making money through your website.  Grab free access right here: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-profitable-blogging-ecourse/ Show links Here are some quick links to episodes and tools mentioned in this week's episode. Note that this list contains affiliate links, though I only recommend products I love and think you would, too!  Asana. Free project management + scheduling tool.  YogaDownload. An online yoga school with thousands of yoga and meditation classes. Shine Text. Sign up to receive a free daily pep talk via text at the time of your choosing.  Insight Timer. A free app focused on helping people meditate and sleep better.  The Miracle Morning. A life-changing book by Hal Elrod that shares how you can change your life by changing up your morning routine.  Click here for the podcast episode on building an email list for free.  Click here for the podcast episode on creating a mindful morning routine.  Click here for the free five-day profitable travel blogging e-course.  On social media? Let's connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/

Creating a mindful morning routine is an important aspect of self-care that many bloggers overlook.  And I totally get it.  As entrepreneurs, it's easy to become obsessed only with the tasks that bring immediate tangible results, like creating opt-ins to grow an email list or launching products; but the truth is, creating a morning routine for yourself can lead to increased productivity, focus and clarity.  Plus, it's fun!  In this episode, you'll learn: Some of the best morning routine rituals to incorporate into your schedule A simple hack for getting your brain working as soon as you wake up  One thing you can do before bed to help ensure you don't wake up stressed The best free apps for helping you create a productive daily routine How planning out even a simple morning routine can benefit your blogging business And more!  FREE BONUSES: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (25+ resources!), including a "Mindful Morning Routine Workbook":  https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/

One monetization strategy all bloggers should be implementing is affiliate marketing.  But, here's the thing: There is a right way and a wrong way to go about making money through affiliates.  Luckily, this short but powerful episode will show you the former, so you can increase your passive income by promoting brands you love and helping your community.  In this episode, you'll learn: Where to find and apply for affiliate programs The biggest mistakes bloggers make when trying to promote affiliates Three strategies for getting people to click your affiliate links  The best tactic for attracting readers who are ready to buy (credit card in hand!) A quick and simple hack for growing traffic to your affiliate posts How to increase your program earnings percentage  And more!  GROW YOUR PASSIVE INCOME WITH SKIMLINKS In this episode, I'll be sharing a powerful strategy for choosing affiliate partners and content topics.  On top of what you'll learn, I recommend joining Skimlinks. Skimlinks is a set-it-and-forget-it platform. Simply join and add their code to your website, and they'll turn your non-affiliate links into affiliate links automatically. Honestly, setting this up took me less than 10 minutes, and started earning me passive affiliate income almost instantly.  As they work with 20,000+ merchants, you'll likely be able to convert some links. Click my personal Skimlinks affiliate link here to sign up for free.  FREE BONUSES: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (25+ resources!), including a "Creating Profitable Affiliate Posts Workbook": https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jessieonajourney/

While social media can be helpful for growing your blogging business, nothing is more powerful than list building. By growing your email with the right people, you can easily nurture your subscribers into raving fans -- ones who you can truly help through your content.  With all of that said, building an email list is still one of the strategies many travel bloggers ignore, either because they're unsure of why they should do it or they don't understand what steps they need to take to get started. Luckily, this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger can help.  In this episode, I'll be sharing: *Why growing an email list is vital from bloggers *A tactic for growing your list with your *ideal* subscribers *A step-by-step strategy for building an email list (for free!) *Clever ways to get your subscriber opt-in in front of the right people *How you can warm your community members up to want to purchase your products and click your affiliate links  And more!  FREE BONUSES: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (25+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ Ideas for opt-in freebies:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/85568461656497626/ LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/

Before you can monetize your website or even grow a community, it's important to think about branding your blog.  Luckily, this short but powerful episode shares a 6-step strategy for creating your profitable brand -- to help ensure you're set up to make money from the start.  In this episode, you'll learn: -How to create a blog brand that helps you earn money by helping others -Examples of bloggers that have done an incredible job of offering something niche and unique -Ways you can niche down your blog's purpose -How to gain clarity to always know exactly what your audience wants to hear from you -And more!  Enjoyed the show? Please leave a review, and also share a question you have on the content or a takeaway you got from the episode using #ProfitableTravelBlogger. This will help you interact with others in the travel blogging community and it'll allow me to help you beyond the episode, too! Free blogging resource library Grab free access right here: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blog-resources/ Inside you'll find printables, workbooks, video tutorials and more to help you turn your blog into a sustainable business! On social media? Let's connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/

If you want to start a profitable travel blog but feel confused about how to actually make this happen, you're in the right place.  Welcome to The Profitable Travel Blogger, a strategy-packed podcast sharing short, actionable strategies for blogging success.  In this episode, I'll share more information about the show as well as my personal story of how I got into blogging, from early struggles to a full-time business.  You'll also learn a vital tip for shifting your money mindset to allow more profits to flow into your online business.  Free blogging resource library Grab free access right here: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blog-resources/ Inside you'll find printables, workbooks, video tutorials and more to help you turn your blog into a sustainable business! On social media? Let's connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/