The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Jessie Festa
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Sep 28, 2020 • 14min

How To Enjoy Social Media (Strategy Included!) [Ep. 25]

Want to learn how to enjoy social media — whether that be Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or another platform? Then you're in the right place, as that's exactly what we'll be covering in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast! Specifically, you'll learn: A mindset shift that will help you love social media  What to focus on when it comes to creating social media content How to understand your own personal brand "why" How to streamline your social media workflow (because saving time is fun!) How to organically increase engagement on social media And more!  Basically, if you're interested in actually enjoying using social media to grow, you won't want to miss this episode! FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (35+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/
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Sep 14, 2020 • 10min

Create A Free Challenge That Grows Your Email List & Income [Ep. 24]

Curious how to create a challenge that grows your email list as well as your blogging business income? Then you're in the right place because that is exactly what we'll be covering in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast. Specifically, you'll learn: A six-step framework for creating a free challenge Specifics on how I recently set up a five-day email challenge  A strategy for increasing engagement during your challenge How to monetize your challenge — even if you don't have your own product And more!  Basically, if you're interested in hosting a challenge that grows and nurtures your audience — and your blog's revenue — this podcast episode has the answers you're looking for. FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (35+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/
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Jun 29, 2020 • 17min

13 Clever Ways To Boost Your Travel Blogging Income [Ep. 23]

Want to boost your travel blogging income? Have you ever wondered how to actually travel and make money, or asked yourself how do bloggers get paid? Then you're in the right place, as that is exactly what we'll be covering in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast. Specifically, you'll learn: The five main ways I earn money blogging 13 additional smart strategies for making money from a blog 13 platforms that make it way easier to make money from a travel blog — or simply to make money online while traveling And more!  Basically, if you're interested in learning how to become a blogger and make money this podcast episode has the answers you're looking for. FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (35+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  
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Jun 15, 2020 • 43min

How To Be Comfortable In Front Of A Camera with Apryl Evans [Ep. 22]

Want to learn how to to be comfortable in front of a camera? In this special feature episode, I interview Apryl Evans, blogger and founder of The Rockstar Mom Sisterhood.  Apryl also has experience as a recording artist, model, and radio personality, and will be sharing some of her best strategies for feeling confident on camera. More specifically, she'll be sharing: How to use photography and video to more deeply connect with your audience Camera confidence tips for people who feel self-conscious  Tried-and-true tactics for flattering photos Skills that anyone who wants to be natural on camera should practice Advice for planning shoots in a way that feels authentic and on-brand  How to constructively critique your shoots And more!  Basically, if you're interested in gaining some confidence on camera you won't want to miss this episode! FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (30+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/
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Jun 1, 2020 • 49min

How To Improve Your Storytelling Skills For More Engaging Writing with Adrien Behn [Ep. 21]

Want to learn how to improve your storytelling skills for more engaging writing and better blog posts? In this special feature episode, I interview podcaster and live storyteller Adrien Behn of The Strangers Abroad Podcast.  She'll be sharing: What a story is Her unique creative storytelling process (including how she gets into a flow state to write!) Creative ways to tell a story How to "murder your darlings" (an important writing technique!) How to repurpose long-form stories for social media Some powerful creative writing exercises And more!  FREE BONUSES: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (30+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/
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May 18, 2020 • 8min

How To Pitch A Brand Collaboration Proposal With Confidence [Ep. 20]

Wondering how to pitch a brand collaboration proposal with confidence? If so, then you're in luck, as that is exactly what we'll be covering in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast.  Specifically, you'll learn: The biggest mistake to avoid when sending a brand proposal  How to collaborate with brands on Instagram, your blog, and even offline The most important part of your pre-pitch homework when it comes to blogger brand collaborations How to pitch a brand collaboration proposal in a way that gets a positive response A powerful brand pitch email template And more!  FREE BONUS: Want to get paid to work with brands and go on press trips? To help you start getting paid to travel, I'm sharing my free How To Successfully Pitch Brands As A Blogger Workbook.  Along with helping you flesh out a strategy for working with brands, the workbook also includes some of my best pitch templates.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: How To Improve Your Mindset For Success In 3 Steps How To Land Brand Partnerships At Travel Blogger Conferences 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/
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May 4, 2020 • 13min

Monetize Your Email List With 4 Smart Strategies [Ep. 19]

Wondering how to monetize your email list, ethically? Then you're in the right place because that is exactly what I'll be covering in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast! Now let me be clear that I'm not talking about selling anyone's data. Instead, I'm talking about learning how to make money with email marketing in a way that actually nurtures your subscribers.  More specifically, you'll learn: The important steps to take before monetizing your email list How to make money with emails, even if you don't have your own product Four specific email monetization strategies, including one that will help you profitably work with brands How to ensure your emails actually resonate with your specific audience And more! Tools & Resources Mentioned Custom Brand Proposal Template. This will show you how to pitch an email campaign — or another type of campaign — to a brand. You'll first need to opt-in to my email list to snag access to my free Travel Blogger Resource Library here. Then you'll find the proposal template inside.  Beaver Builder Plugin. I use this to create beautiful landing pages using a drag-and-drop page builder. If you also use the Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder extension you'll have bonus modules and features for your pages, like the ability to add an evergreen timer and make an offer disappear after a limited-time. Note that these are affiliate links. I genuinely use and love both products and I think you will, too! Creating A Profitable Automated Nurture Sequence (podcast episode). Learn how to nurture new subscribers with an automated email series that also helps increase profits.  A Proven Step-By-Step Strategy For Growing Your Email List For Free (podcast episode). If you're new to email marketing and growing a subscriber list, this episode is a great place to start learning.  FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (30+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/  
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Apr 20, 2020 • 12min

Creating A Profitable Automated Email Sequence (With Template) [Ep. 18]

Are you in need of an automated email sequence template for your subscriber onboarding? If you need help creating this email series, also known as a lead nurturing funnel or an onboarding email sequence, then you're in the right place, as that's exactly what we'll be covering in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast.  Specifically, in this episode you'll learn: An automated email sequence template that can help you welcome new subscribers into your community and warm them up for future newsletters and promotions Onboarding email best practices Specific examples of lead nurturing emails, including how to write a powerful onboarding welcome email — a valuable email that tends to have a high open-rate  How to monetize your email list through your onboarding email sequence And more!  FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (30+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! Specifically, the “Using Freebies To Grow & Monetize Your Email List” Workbook will help you flesh out your entire email marketing strategy, with a section on automated funnels beginning on Page #8.  HELPFUL PAST EPISODES A Proven Step-By-Step Strategy For Growing Your Email List (For Free) 9 Clever Ways To Increase Blog Traffic (Beyond SEO) 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/
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Apr 6, 2020 • 14min

How To Map Out (& Crush) Your Blogging Goals [Ep. 17]

Want to learn how to map out — and crush — your blogging goals? Then you're in the right place, because that is exactly what we'll be covering step-by-step in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast.  Look, here's the thing with blogging: It's easy to get so wrapped up in creating new content and getting a neverending list of tasks done that you never even look up from your business to achieve goals.  Heck, many bloggers, influencers, and online entrepreneurs get so busy they may never even set them in the first place!  Luckily, in this podcast episode you'll learn how to: Pinpoint your business goals (so that you can create content with purpose!) Create a simple blogging business plan (in a way that feels fun and not daunting!) Achieve more (while doing less!) Exercise your visualization muscle (so you can utilize this powerful success tactic!) Overcome limiting-beliefs (that may be holding you back from being profitable!) And more!    FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (30+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: Asana (free project management tool) How To Improve Your Mindset For Success In 3 Steps (podcast episode) 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/
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Mar 19, 2020 • 12min

Coping With Unexpected Change In Your Blogging Business [Ep. 16]

Coping with unexpected change in your blogging business can be a huge challenge. Realize though that there are things you can do to grow from a crisis — like the current COVID-19 pandemic — or difficult situation, even if you need to pivot your strategy. In this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, I share: My opinion on how bloggers, influencers, and small business owners can emerge from hard times stronger Ideas for connecting more deeply with your audience during challenging times What I believe to be the most important trait for bloggers and business owners to have during a crisis The incredible breathing technique I use for instant calm and anxiety-relief Some of my favorite inspiring quotes  And more!  My goal: That by the end of this episode, you feel inspired and empowered to confidently move forward and overcome any hardships that life throws at you.  FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (30+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! 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/

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