Creatives On Fire® Podcast | Blogging & Online Business Growth Strategies
Melanie Ferguson
The Go-To Podcast for Bloggers & Content Creators Who Want to Grow & Monetize their Online Business!
Hey, Hey my friend ~ Welcome to Creatives on Fire®!
Are you lost 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, hey, 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 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?
In this podcast, you will learn how to:
-＞ Grow your audience without having to be on social media 24/7.
-＞ How to put proven systems in place to explode your online business growth.
-＞ How to make money online in multiple ways turning your audience into paying customers!
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!
Some weeks I’ll share valuable bite-sized trainings you can implement right away; while other weeks we will learn from successful content creators who are on fire in their businesses.
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 inside FUEL: Level up your business with strategy, community, and fresh ideas. How does more balance, financial stability, and time freedom sound? Fuel for your content creation business is waiting for you… 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/fuel
#3 Book a 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
2025 Content Planner: 👉 https://www.creativesonfirepodcast.com/planner
Hey, Hey my friend ~ Welcome to Creatives on Fire®!
Are you lost 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, hey, 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 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?
In this podcast, you will learn how to:
-＞ Grow your audience without having to be on social media 24/7.
-＞ How to put proven systems in place to explode your online business growth.
-＞ How to make money online in multiple ways turning your audience into paying customers!
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!
Some weeks I’ll share valuable bite-sized trainings you can implement right away; while other weeks we will learn from successful content creators who are on fire in their businesses.
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 inside FUEL: Level up your business with strategy, community, and fresh ideas. How does more balance, financial stability, and time freedom sound? Fuel for your content creation business is waiting for you… 👉 https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/fuel
#3 Book a 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
2025 Content Planner: 👉 https://www.creativesonfirepodcast.com/planner
Episodes
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Mar 15, 2022 • 25min
51. What is the Southern Crush Craftathon™?
I started the Craftathon™ a few years ago as a way to collaborate with other crafters and share some amazing projects with the public! When I started this event, I had no idea how quickly it would take off, but it grew into an amazing event that I now run four times a year! If you love to craft and gain inspiration from other crafters, then you’ll definitely want to tune in to the Spring 2022 Craftathon™, happening THIS Saturday, March 19th! With over 250 000 views per event, the Craftathon™ is an incredible way for creatives to get themselves out there and for craft-lovers everywhere to find new ideas and learn along the way! The Craftathon™ is a free event and I’m so excited to learn from all of the presenters this month! Listen in to learn more about what the Craftathon™ is and how you can join in! Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode51 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!
Mar 8, 2022 • 22min
50. How to Gain New Opportunities by Following Your Passions with Nancy Westfall
My guest today told me that “we need more happy in the world” and she definitely achieves that with her online business! Meet Nancy Westfall, who went from teaching elementary school to teaching people how to make cookies at The Colorful Cookie Club. After taking a break from teaching to be home with her kids, Nancy decided she wanted to do something fun and taught herself to decorate sugar cookies. Eventually, people started asking her all kinds of questions about cookie decorating and a friend told her she needed to start her own business, so she did! Nancy was a joy to chat with (what else would you expect from someone who decorates cookies for a living?) and her determination to learn new skills is so inspiring! Nancy has taught thousands of people how to decorate cookies and her story is a great example of how following your passions can lead to amazing opportunities. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode50 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!
Mar 1, 2022 • 24min
49. Growing a Six-Figure Business on Multiple Handmade Selling Platforms with Ashley Raetz
My guest today, Ashley Raetz, shares so many tips and tricks for running a successful business that you’ll want to listen twice! After asking for a pay raise and hearing the word “no”, Ashley decided she wasn’t going to let anyone else determine her value or her paycheck. She started RiOak designs at her kitchen table in small-town Missouri and after continuing to show up day after day, saw her business take-off and never looked back! After attaining huge success on multiple selling platforms, Ashley now teaches other entrepreneurs how to do what she did with her company, Creative Strategies. Ashley was so much fun to talk to and I highly recommend you listen in for her favorite strategies to seriously grow your business! Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode49 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!
Feb 22, 2022 • 28min
48. Using Hometalk to Explode Your Blog Traffic with Amanda Gerow
Okay, we need to have a talk about hometalk. If you’re a blogger or content creator and you’ve never used Hometalk, you’re majorly missing out. Today I had the privilege of talking to Amanda Gerow, the blogger community manager for Hometalk. Hometalk is the leading online DIY publisher and is an amazing tool for content creators to reach new audiences and grow their blog traffic - we’re talking the potential for thousands of new visits to your site a month! The best part? It’s totally free! I know firsthand how incredbile Hometalk is and I loved chatting with Amanda about Hometalk and their various programs. Whether your goal is to make a bit of extra income with your content or simply to drive more traffic to your site, Hometalk can help! Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode48 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!
Feb 15, 2022 • 27min
47. February 2022 Social Media | What’s New Now with Melanie Ferguson
Grab your bowl and settle in because I’m about to bring you the current scoop on the world of social media. It seems that just when we’re feeling comfortable with our social media apps, a new update comes out to shake things up. In this episode, I cover the major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Youtube) and discuss the new updates and how you can take advantage of them to grow your business. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode47 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!
Feb 8, 2022 • 23min
46. Email Marketing on Autopilot with Matt Molen
If you haven’t yet entered the world of email marketing, then today’s episode is for you. Email marketing is both relevant and beneficial and doesn’t need to be complicated! My guest today, Matt Molen, is a self-proclaimed email lover. In this episode, Matt tells us why email is such an effective way to grow your business and shares some valuable tips on how to serve your audience, grow your list, and work smarter by utilizing content you’ve already created. Email is not going away anytime soon, and I loved hearing some of Matt’s best tips for taking advantage of email. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode46 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!
Feb 1, 2022 • 17min
45. Working with your Spouse with Melanie & Brett Ferguson
As many people have discovered over the past two years, working from home definitely isn’t for everyone. However, it’s been great for my husband Brett and me who have been working from home, together, for over 25 years! Call us crazy, but we love it! Join us as we chat about what it’s like working with your spouse and why we love working together year after year. We’ll give you a small glimpse into our daily lives and even share our secret for not driving each other crazy in the midst of it. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode45 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!
Jan 25, 2022 • 23min
44. Flipping Furniture with YouTuber, Christina Muscari
Do you know what's even more rewarding than creating something beautiful? Getting paid to do it! My guest today, Christina Muscari, is a full time mom turned YouTube success story. With over a million followers, Christina is the master of repurposing content for use across multiple platforms. She talks to me today about how she got started, how she's monetized her creations, and which platforms have shown her the most growth. She also has some great tips for shooting videos and staying centered when internet negativity rears it's ugly head. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode44 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!
Jan 18, 2022 • 26min
43. January 2022 Social Media Update with Melanie Ferguson
Social media is always changing and it's up to us to keep up with it! Today I'm going to try and help you do just that by giving you a rundown of the latest trends and updates across a few popular platforms. I give you my opinions on the new tools and features available on Facebook and Instagram and tell you how they can help you with your follower engagement. I share my thoughts on how the options on social media can help you make money and which ones may be a waste of time. I also have some great tips and tricks for you on scheduling, cross-platform sharing, strategies on how to engage with your audience. I don't know if you've ever asked the question: When is the best time to post my content? If you have, I answer that question today! Read on below to find out the optimal times to post on each of the different platforms. As a great bonus in the show, I also tell you what to post in 2022 to increase your organic reach! In this episode, we cover: - Podcasts and podcast metrics on Facebook Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode43 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!
Jan 11, 2022 • 21min
42. Going Live to Grow Your Business with Barb Lewis
We all know that Covid 19 has been just awful for a lot of people in a lot of ways. As terrible as it has been, it's also created situations where people can step up and play needed roles in each other's lives. My guest, Barb Lewis of the Shabby Tree, has done just that. She joins me today to talk about how she has been able to help her followers alleviate boredom and express their creativity, while growing her business during the pandemic. Barb shares her thoughts on how loyal followers create more followers and why sometimes you just need to "wing it!" Barb Lewis has grown The Shabby Tree following from scratch to over a million fans. Her offerings include DIY tutorials, crafting on a budget, and home décor ideas. Barb credits her success to going Live on Facebook every day, multiple times a day, and has great tips for us on how to stand out from the crowd. Today she tells us how she shows her followers appreciation and makes them feel special! She also discusses the importance of having a system and hiring a team you trust. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on the Facebook Page or on Instagram. Talk to you soon! Content Planner for Creatives Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner FUEL Group Creatives on Fire™ FUEL https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode42 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!
