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
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Jun 28, 2022 • 23min
66. Managing a Blogging Business Partnership with Simply 2 Moms
Have you ever found yourself wishing you weren't the only one responsible for your blog and everything on your to-do list? Have you ever wished you were in it with someone else who could brainstorm ideas and work with you on content creation? Meet Anne and AnnMarie! These North Carolina moms have been friends for fourteen years, have three kids each, and have been blogging full-time for four years, but here's the catch - they blog together! Anne and AnnMarie each started out with their own little family blogs and eventually decided to join forces and blog together. Since then, they've been lifestyle blogging at Simply2Moms.com. In this episode, they share the benefits (and downsides) of working with another person and how they manage the business side of things, split their workload, prioritize strong communication, and stay motivated. Anne and AnnMarie have such a unique partnership and it was so cool to get a glimpse into how they blog as a team and implement it successfully. 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/episode66 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!
Jun 21, 2022 • 23min
65. 10 Tools Every Content Creator Should Try with Melanie Ferguson
Today I want to share with you some amazing tech tools that have made a huge difference in my business. The tools I'll be sharing are all tools that I personally use every single day and they've saved me countless hours of frustration. It was honestly difficult for me to choose just ten! I want you to be aware of these tools because sometimes the challenge is just discovering them in the first place! The goal of this episode is not to overwhelm you with everything you could be implementing, but to help you be aware of what's out there and encourage you to just try out one or two of these tools and see if they might just revolutionize 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/episode65 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!
Jun 14, 2022 • 22min
64. Brand Sponsorships for Micro-Influencers with Kelly Ballard
In 2022, more than ever, brands are looking for content creators to partner with them and share their products. 75% of US brands are using 60% of their ad revenue on social media platforms such as Instagram. Brands really need content creators! My guest today, Kelly Ballard, is here with all of the hot tips for successfully building relationships with brands, collaborating with brands, and maintaining a long-term partnership with brands. Kelly has been blogging for five years and makes her full-time income just from brand partnerships and collaborations. If you want to make brand collaboration a part of your content, Kelly shares everything you need to know from gaining the attention of brands and building a relationship with them to making a pitch and negotiating a deal. Trust me when I say you'll want a pen and paper handy while you listen. Kelly says, reaching out to brands shouldn't be scary and brands actually need content creators! I hope this episode inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and build some relationships with the brands you love! 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/episode64 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!
Jun 7, 2022 • 27min
63. How to Turn One Audience into Two Businesses with Tracey Bellion
Today I talked with Tracey Bellion, who has been in the blogging business for over ten years. Tracey used to work as an RN and had no plans to start a business, but the story of how she did start is just wild! Her daughter-in-law literally started her business for her without even telling her! From there, things took off and after going through a health crisis in 2017, Tracey also started sharing about her own health journey and healthy living on her blog, resulting in two distinct groups of readers on her blog. 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/episode63 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!
May 31, 2022 • 18min
62. How to Become Facebook Famous with Melanie Ferguson
Today we're going to be talking about how to become Facebook famous using the power of LIVE video on social media. I grew my Facebook following to almost 200,000 people just by utilizing live videos and being consistent with them. How exactly did I do this? With my "Facebook Famous Formula"! This formula consists of the 5 "Cs" (capture, connect, content, call to action, and consistency) I consider when planning and recording live videos. In this episode, I touch on each one of these categories and share why each one is important as well as some of the tips I've learned to really use live videos to their full potential. 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/episode62 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!
May 24, 2022 • 19min
61. How to Keep Your Day on Track with Melanie Ferguson
Today we're going to talk about a simple method I use to keep my daily work productive. It is easy to feel completely overwhelmed by everything there is to do - creating content for alllll the social media platforms, responding to messages, writing blog posts - that I end up doing nothing! I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. If you've ever felt like this, then I hope you'll find this episode helpful. I share my simple routine for optimizing my most productive working hours and prioritizing income-producing tasks every single day. This method allows me to know that I am continually making progress even when it seems like the to-do list isn't getting any shorter. I hope this episode will assist you in making a plan that works for you and 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/episode61 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!
May 17, 2022 • 25min
60. The Do's and Don'ts of Selling a Blog with Jenny Melrose
In this episode, I talk to Jenny Melrose, who made the switch from school teacher to blogging teacher! After her blogging income outdid her teaching income, Jenny retired from teaching at the age of 35 and made the shift to teaching other people how to grow their blogs and their brand. Jenny eventually sold her original lifestyle blog and in our conversation, she shared lots of good tips for anyone looking to do the same. In the blogging world, Jenny is known as "the person who talks about sponsorship" and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to partnering with brands and building long-term relationships with them. 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/episode60 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!
May 10, 2022 • 15min
59. Practical Ways to Avoid Creative Burnout with Melanie Ferguson
Today we're talking about creative burnout. If you're an entrepreneur or creative of any kind, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about, and if you don't, there's a good chance you'll experience this at some point on your journey. Creative burnout occurs when we start to feel a loss of purpose or control in our businesses and fail to enjoy the journey. Creative burnout can happen to anyone, but the good news is there are a few practical things you can do in order to continue finding joy in what you do. Managing your time, learning from others, and being connected with others are all essential if you want to avoid creative burnout. 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/episode59 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!
May 3, 2022 • 25min
58. How to Use Pinterest and Recipes to Drive Traffic to Your Blog with Jennifer Dempsey
Today I got to chat with Jenn Dempsey from the blog Mother Thyme. Jenn shared tons of amazing advice and tips and I think even the most seasoned bloggers will learn something from her! Jenn started blogging in 2011 and blogged exclusively about food. After experiencing blogger burnout a few years later, she completely pivoted and made the switch to lifestyle blogging. You'll want to listen to hear more about how Jenn made this transition without losing her existing followers and how her old recipe posts are still driving a ton of traffic to her site! Jenn is a big Pinterest lover, and if you haven't jumped on the Pinterest wagon yet, you'll definitely want to after hearing Jenn talk about it. Lastly, Jenn jumped into the nitty-gritty of blogger burnout and shared some excellent tips for anyone facing similar challenges. 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/episode58 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!
Apr 26, 2022 • 26min
57. How to Use Stories to Increase Your Reach with Hilary Prall
Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Hilary Prall. Hilary is an interior designer and blogger who loves to thrift and upcycle. Hilary worked retail for years but eventually needed a change. She turned to design and blogging and when that took off, she just kept going! Hilary keeps her content authentic and personable and is full of creative ideas. I loved hearing the ways Hilary is reaching new followers, selling some of her designs, and utilizing her social media accounts. Make sure you listen in for some great tips on making the most of Instagram stories, giving value to your followers, and a first-hand account of Pinterest lives. 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/episode57 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!
