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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Jun 15, 2021 • 17min
12. The Secret to Success is the Opposite of What You Think with Gina Luker
When it comes to going against the flow, Gina Luker is an expert. Just by doing "her own thing", Gina has been able to develop a loyal following of over 700,000 people which continues to grow to this day, despite the fact that she no longer writes for her blog, The Shabby Creek Cottage. Like any true DIY lover, Gina put her own personal stamp on both her projects and her marketing strategy. In this episode, I chat with Gina about how she got started and the road that led to her six figure success. In this episode, we cover: - Doing what works. How to capitalize on the interest you receive on your ideas and posts and turn it into additional content and products that will continue to make you money. - Staying true to your own brand. Why you need to do what works for you, despite what other people think or say. - The importance of sustainable content. Promoting older material to capture new followers. 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/episode12 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 8, 2021 • 27min
11. The Power of a Pinterest Following with Jillian Leslie
Are you looking to generate more traffic to your site and grow your Pinterest following but just don’t know how? Well my friends, Jillian Leslie knows. Her blog, Catch My Party has over 1.5 million followers on Pinterest and today she shares her Pinterest algorithm-pleasing secrets with us. Jillian will explain why having a healthy Pinterst following is important and how to grow that audience with some creative and insightful tips and tricks. In this episode, we cover: - The role Pinterest followers play in generating traffic to your blog, website, and more. - How to get Pinterest to “like you” by -sharing quality content and taking a multi-faceted approach to Pin creation. - Creating catchy, unique, and keyword-related Pins to help direct followers to your content. - Niching down. How doing one thing and doing it well can help you become an expert that people 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/episode11 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 1, 2021 • 16min
10. Hacks for Using LIVE Events to Grow Your Audience!
If used right, live events can be the most powerful way to grow your perfect audience effectively and efficiently. I know, because I've used these same techniques to grow my own 6 figure following. So, make sure you tune in to today’s episode, where we cover everything from preparing and promoting to presenting in a LIVE event, in order to best grow your 6 figure audience. 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/episode10 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 25, 2021 • 21min
9. How Filling in the Blanks Will Fill up Your Audience with Tamara Bennett
Get to know your ideal follower and what their struggle is! That's just ONE of the amazing golden nuggets Tamara Benett is sharing with us today. By getting inside your customers mind, you can fill in the blanks and solve their problems. This will keep them coming back to you as the person who is always two steps ahead and who will move them forward in their journey. 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/episode9 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 18, 2021 • 21min
8. How to Use Memes to Attract your Perfect Follower with Michelle Brooks
One of the most powerful things you can do to grow your page is to connect with your audience. My guest today, Michelle Brooks, is here to share her secrets when it comes to hitting that 6 figure following by using memes to attract your perfect follower. Through memes and live videos, Michelle was able to connect with her audience and become the person who they know, like and 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/episode8 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 11, 2021 • 16min
7. Leveraging a Podcast to Scale your Audience with Jennifer Allwood
Have you been wondering if you should start a podcast? Good news! I want to introduce you to someone who is near and dear to me and my business. And today's she's talking all about podcasts! Jennifer Allwood is a business coach and author who teaches women how to build a business online, and today on the show, she's sharing her secrets about how to create a successful podcast and why it can do wonders for 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/episode7 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 4, 2021 • 23min
6. How to Regain Momentum After a Social Media Break with Kim Jones
Have you been in a situation where you had to step away from your social media platform and you wonder how you will be able to start building engagement and growth again? Well, that's is exactly what happened to Kim Jones from Salvage Living and she's sharing with us the secrets of how to bounce back from a social media break! Kim started blogging as a hobby 6 years ago, but gradually her blog grew into a business, which is now her full-time job with over 200,000 followers on social media. She is here today to talk about how she grew her following and why she believes that consistency and momentum are so important for your social media growth. 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/episode6 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 27, 2021 • 20min
5. Facebook LIVE Tips to Grow Your Online Following with Brooke Riley
We all know that going LIVE is the way to go when it comes to your business. And there is no one who knows how to go live better than Brooke Riley. Brooke has grown her blog into a large DIY blog, coaching business, and online boutique within 4 years, mostly through her Facebook page, which currently has around 500K followers by going live, over and over again. In today’s episode, Brooke shares her tips and tricks for success and the magic behind going live. 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/episode5 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 20, 2021 • 14min
4. Naming your Business to Attract a Six Figure Following with Rachel Miller
My guest in today’s episode is an amazing mentor of mine, Rachel Miller. Rachel is an expert for all things Facebook, and one of her amazing gifts is building audiences. But, it all starts with a business and naming that business. So, today, we talk about how to nail your niche and the importance of your name for your branding. 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/episode4 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 13, 2021 • 22min
3. The importance of repurposing your content with Kaycee Geeding
My guest today is a very good friend of mine, Kaycee Geeding, from the Roost and Restore Blog. Kaycee is a busy momma of two young boys, juggling the life of a mum in the country and growing her online business at the same time. She recently opened a new wing of her business called Home Goods Market and she is selling her heart out! Today, she is here to share some tips on getting started and some of the ways she overcame a lot of fears she had with starting an online 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/episode3 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!
