

Creatives On Fire® | How to Make Money Online Business Advice
Melanie Ferguson
The Go-To Podcast for Content Creators Who Want to Grow & Monetize their Online Business!
Check in each Monday to get your weekly dose of content creation inspiration!
Are you feeling defeated when it comes to creating content that both grows your audience and makes you money?
Do you stay awake at night wondering how to make more money without the constant hustle?
Wish you had more time and margin in your life?
Well listen, I'm Melanie Ferguson, a six-figure blog owner who's made many mistakes and felt the crushing weight and pressure of trying to do it all, growing my blog and social media to hundreds of thousands of followers, only to look up and have very little to no money to show for it.
Once I got focused and put a few key systems and strategies into place, everything changed for me. All of a sudden, I began to see consistent growth, I started making real money and had more time to do the things I want to do. Wanna learn how I did it?
Welcome to your Digital Office where you will:
*Get focused on Real Money Making Moves.
*Accelerate your online business growth.
*Learn from decades of experience and lessons passed down to you!
If you're ready, then grab your favorite notebook and pen. I'm about to show you how to take your online business to the next level and leave the overwhelm behind. Let's G-O!
Get ready to get your binge on!
Next Steps:
#1 Grab your copy of my new book Creatives on Fire : 71 Secrets to Making Money Online:
Each chapter in this book is crafted to guide you through different stages of building and growing an online business, from the foundational steps of getting started to more advanced strategies for scaling and monetizing. 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/book
#2 Join us over in Creatives on Fire HQ:
Your digital office for everything content creation: strategy, what's working now, feedback, and community. Inside this one-of-a-kind community you'll find:
The Revenue Desk — Weekly Strategy
The Workroom — Weekly Monday Live Meeting
Office Hours — Q&A + Hot Seat with Community members
The Break Room — Wins, Mindset, Casual chat 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/hq
#3 Book a personal business audit call:
Grab a spot on the calendar for us to take a deep dive into your creative business to find the missed opportunities, the areas for potential growth as well as put together a real strategy for you to work smarter not harder. Pick my brain and find out how I do things that are working for my business. Ask me anything. 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/one
Check in each Monday to get your weekly dose of content creation inspiration!
Are you feeling defeated when it comes to creating content that both grows your audience and makes you money?
Do you stay awake at night wondering how to make more money without the constant hustle?
Wish you had more time and margin in your life?
Well listen, I'm Melanie Ferguson, a six-figure blog owner who's made many mistakes and felt the crushing weight and pressure of trying to do it all, growing my blog and social media to hundreds of thousands of followers, only to look up and have very little to no money to show for it.
Once I got focused and put a few key systems and strategies into place, everything changed for me. All of a sudden, I began to see consistent growth, I started making real money and had more time to do the things I want to do. Wanna learn how I did it?
Welcome to your Digital Office where you will:
*Get focused on Real Money Making Moves.
*Accelerate your online business growth.
*Learn from decades of experience and lessons passed down to you!
If you're ready, then grab your favorite notebook and pen. I'm about to show you how to take your online business to the next level and leave the overwhelm behind. Let's G-O!
Get ready to get your binge on!
Next Steps:
#1 Grab your copy of my new book Creatives on Fire : 71 Secrets to Making Money Online:
Each chapter in this book is crafted to guide you through different stages of building and growing an online business, from the foundational steps of getting started to more advanced strategies for scaling and monetizing. 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/book
#2 Join us over in Creatives on Fire HQ:
Your digital office for everything content creation: strategy, what's working now, feedback, and community. Inside this one-of-a-kind community you'll find:
The Revenue Desk — Weekly Strategy
The Workroom — Weekly Monday Live Meeting
Office Hours — Q&A + Hot Seat with Community members
The Break Room — Wins, Mindset, Casual chat 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/hq
#3 Book a personal business audit call:
Grab a spot on the calendar for us to take a deep dive into your creative business to find the missed opportunities, the areas for potential growth as well as put together a real strategy for you to work smarter not harder. Pick my brain and find out how I do things that are working for my business. Ask me anything. 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/one
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 5, 2023 • 24min
120. Making Money Through Email Marketing with Lesli Peterson
Welcome Lesli Peterson, a blogging mastermind from Denver. With 14 years of blogging experience, Lesli shares golden nuggets about making significant income through SEO and email marketing. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode120 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Lesli's Blog is https://365atlantatraveler.com/ Lesli's Training and Membership https://leslipeterson.com/ 2024 Content Planner for Creatives https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/planner Fuel Membership Group: Creatives on Fire FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

Nov 28, 2023 • 12min
119. Kick Start 2024 the Right Way: Creatives on Fire™️ Content Planner
Hey, you guys! My 2024 planner for content creators is here. If you haven't grabbed yours yet, visit Creatives on Fire Content Planner to find all the information and purchase to it on Amazon. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode119 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Content Planner: Creatives on Fire Content Planner Fuel Membership Group: Creatives on Fire FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

Nov 21, 2023 • 23min
118. How to Sell Your Products While You Sleep with Danielle Stringer
In the latest episode of the "Creatives on Fire" podcast, we welcome special guest Danielle Stringer, a dedicated homeschooling mom of three boys who turned her passion for hand-lettering and wood signs into a successful creative business called Imperfect Dust. Her artwork is now proudly featured in major retail stores like Kirkland's, TJ Maxx, and Hobby Lobby. Listen in as Danielle shares her inspiring journey of growth in the creative business world. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode118 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Danielle's Website is: https://ImperfectDust.com Danielle's Learning Website is: https://LearnWithDanielle.com Danielle's Instagram Training is: https://learnwithdanielle.com/sales-while-you-sleep-8662 Danielle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imperfectdust Danielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectdust Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

Nov 14, 2023 • 11min
117. The Power of Planning: Easy Money with Christmas Affiliates
As we approach the holiday season, it's easy for things to get chaotic, especially for us creative business owners. Without a plan, it's all too common for our well-intentioned ideas to slip through the cracks. But remember, "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail." In this episode, we'll explore the importance of planning and a simple yet effective marketing strategy that anyone can implement, regardless of whether or not you have a blog. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode117 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: My Christmas Holiday Market is here: https://www.southerncrushathome.com/southern-crush-at-home-holiday-market/ My Amazon Storefront is here: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/southerncrushshop Creative Content Planner is here: https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/planner SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

Nov 7, 2023 • 28min
116. How to Build Brand Partnerships Organically: From Teacher to Creative Business Owner - The Sara McDaniel Story
Have you ever dreamt of transitioning from a conventional job to a life of creative entrepreneurship? In this latest episode of "Creatives on Fire," I want to introduce you to Sara McDaniel, a remarkable creative business owner with a unique journey. Sara's story will inspire you to pursue your dreams and take bold steps toward your creative business success. Don't miss the opportunity to witness Sara McDaniel's incredible journey on the Magnolia Network show "In with the Old." The episode "Minden's Mysterious Yellow House" airs this Wednesday, November 8th at 9:00 PM Central Time. You can stream it on Discovery Plus or HBO Max. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode116 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Instagram: @simplysutherncottage Blog: Simply Southern Cottage Explore Sara's Short-Term Rentals: Minden Stays Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

Oct 31, 2023 • 11min
115. Creative Decision Fatigue
Decision-making in your creative business doesn't have to be scary! In fact, it creates quite the opposite effect. Let's dive into three key aspects of effective decision-making. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode115 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Another Helpful Podcast Episode: 93 | 5 Ways to Make Decision-Making Less Stressful Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review

Oct 24, 2023 • 27min
114. Fluencer Fruit: The Secret to Making Money on Amazon with Liz Saunders
Imagine having a source of passive income, almost as close to passive as it gets. Amazon Shoppable videos can help you achieve this dream. In this episode, we dive into Fluencer Fruit, an amazing tool that can accelerate your Amazon income created by Liz Saunders. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode114 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Liz's Course Amazon Influencer Academy: (aff link) https://fluencerfruit.teachable.com/p/amazon-influencer-academy?affcode=1527794_wer_txx5 Liz's Tool Fluencer Fruit: (aff link) https://fluencerfruitconnect.com/creativesonfire Apply to be an Amazon Influencer: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/influencers Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review

Oct 17, 2023 • 32min
113. Pinteresting Strategies with Carly Campbell
Carly Campbell is the creator of Pinteresting Strategies, a course for getting started with Pinterest as well as how to grow your business with Pinterest. Listen in this week as Carly shares some insider tips on what is working right now on Pinterest as well as how the future of driving traffic is going to look going into 2024. Carly is a full-time blogger with multiple blogs who is passionate about helping others grow their traffic through the ease of Pinterest. Listen in as she shares with us all about: Her best advice on best practices for Pinterest. How to do what Pinterest wants in order to get the full benefits that Pinterest has to offer. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode113 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Carly's Course Pinteresting Strategies is here https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/carly Carly's Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/159357984685265 Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review

Oct 10, 2023 • 13min
112. Growing Instagram Despite the Algorithm with Jill Stout
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with a seasoned Instagram creator who has successfully grown her following from zero to an impressive 150,000 followers. Join us as we dive into her journey, gaining valuable insights into her strategies and tips for Instagram success despite the ever-changing algorithm. Listen in as she shares: How what began as a hobby, with a focus on sharing photos taken around the house, turned into 50,000 followers, catching the attention of companies interested in product collaborations. How reels are ongoing and engaging, but still shots tend to get more saves. How to Pin your Instagram content on Pinterest, attracting new followers. How networking is key. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode112 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Jill's Website is https://gatheredgracedesigns.com/ Jill's Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jill5209/ Jill's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gatheredgracedecor Jill's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gatheredgrace The Achieve Conference https://www.southerncrushathome.com/achieve Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review,

Oct 3, 2023 • 28min
111. Repurposing Your Way to Success with Summer Hammons
In this episode of the Creatives on Fire Podcast, I'm so excited to share our special guest, Summer Hammons. Summer is a creative powerhouse on Facebook who has harnessed her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to grow a profitable online business. Join us as we explore the ways in which you can diversify your content and tap into monetization opportunities across platforms. Listen in as she shares with us all about: Her best advice on "fitting it all" in with her busy schedule. Where she finds inspiration. How she manages self-doubt. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode111 Links and resources mentioned during this episode: Summer's Blog is https://hammonsnest.com Summer's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HammonsNest/ Summer's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hammonsnest/ Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!


