Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!
Spencer Haws: NichePursuits.com
Spencer Haws from NichePursuits.com discusses business ideas that actually work. Learn how to build niche websites, market your website through search engine optimization, and much more. In addition, you'll get interviews with leading internet entrepreneurs that provide insight on: authority sites, flipping sites, using Google Adsense, outsourcing, automation tools, linkbuilding, building a real business, software development, creating iPhone Apps, lifestyle business, small business tips, and more. Overall, get your dose of motivation to move forward with your niche business ideas or take your small business to the next level!
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Nov 26, 2025 • 50min
How Chelsea Clarke Helps Creators Sell Sites in a Market That's Always Shifting
Chelsea Clarke, the innovative founder of Her Paper Route and Niche Investor, shares her journey of recovery after losing $90K/month due to Google updates. She discusses the shift in traffic priorities, with Pinterest becoming her key driver. Clarke reveals that lifestyle blogs are gaining ground over traditional niche sites and emphasizes the importance of newsletters in building community and boosting site valuations. With keen insights into market trends and evolving buyer profiles, she offers survival tactics for today's digital landscape.
Nov 19, 2025 • 51min
How Travis Tallent Grows SEO Traffic with Simple Systems
Travis Tallent, Managing Director of SEO and CRO at Brainlabs, brings over 12 years of experience in scaling SEO efforts. He reveals how his team achieved a staggering 400% increase in SEO traffic and gained 2,000 new page-one keywords for a massive 61-million-page site. Travis shares insights on his RISE framework for prioritizing SEO, the importance of upper-funnel content for visibility, and strategies for tackling AI search challenges. He also discusses how smaller teams can effectively scale SEO efforts with clever automation and prioritization.
Nov 12, 2025 • 52min
How Keval Shah Built a $200K/Month Agency Using X
Keval Shah, Founder of Inbound Pursuit, scales his SEO agency to $200K/month through organic content and a strong X following. He discusses abandoning cold outreach for trust-building content and shares tactics for thriving in AI-driven SEO. Keval emphasizes the importance of links and details how he generated $24K directly from ChatGPT referrals. He warns about algorithm volatility and urges businesses to adapt to stay competitive, offering insights on creating revenue-focused SEO strategies for e-commerce brands.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 49min
How Casey Markee Uses AI to Help Bloggers Grow: Lessons From 175 Site Audits
Casey Markee, founder of MediaWise and SEO specialist for food and lifestyle blogs, shares his expertise after auditing around 175 sites in 2025. He reveals effective strategies for email list growth that have doubled subscriber counts. Listeners learn how to utilize AI tools to enhance their blogs while avoiding common mistakes that hurt traffic. Casey emphasizes the importance of building topical authority through external mentions and highlights the need for adaptability in the ever-evolving blogging landscape.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 51min
How Andy Skraga Turns 10K Facebook Followers Into Monetized Pages
In this discussion, Andy Skraga, a Facebook content and monetization specialist, shares his insights on turning 10,000 followers into profit. He reveals how content monetization on Facebook has evolved and the key strategies for success. Andy emphasizes the importance of original, high-quality content and utilizes AI tools for efficient production. He explains how to avoid penalties, outlines revenue potential, and offers tips for engaging audiences effectively. Whether you're new to Facebook monetization or seeking to enhance your approach, Andy's advice is invaluable.
Oct 22, 2025 • 58min
How Mike Strahl Earns $10K/Month on the Amazon Influencer Program
In this episode, Mike Strahl, creator of the Basic Influencer Strategies podcast, reveals his secret to earning $10,000 a month through the Amazon Influencer Program. He discusses how Creator Connections and YouTube monetization boost his income significantly. Mike shares effective strategies for selecting campaigns, automating tasks, and leveraging offsite traffic to maximize earnings. With practical tips and insights on video formats, he highlights how in-depth reviews can enhance trust and conversion rates. This discussion is a must for aspiring influencers!
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Oct 15, 2025 • 53min
How Van Tran Uses Facebook and Pinterest to Earn $10K/Month
Van Tran, a Vietnam-born web publisher, lost 90% of his traffic after Google's update but rebounded to earn $10K/month through social media strategies. He shares how he pivoted to Facebook and Pinterest, leveraging creative content and targeted ads to drive over 400,000 monthly sessions. Van discusses his methods for turning followers into clicks, his insights on monetization with display ads, and the importance of researching social trends. His journey is a masterclass in resilience and re-strategizing for success in the digital space.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 46min
How Melissa Byron Rebuilt Her Site From 15K to 100K Monthly Sessions
Melissa Byron, a travel blogger and founder of A Solo Woman Traveling, shares her inspiring journey from a 70% traffic drop due to Google's update to hitting 100K monthly sessions. She discusses how evolving her blog into boutique group tours revitalized her business and doubled her website visitors. With lessons on authentic content creation and diversifying revenue, Melissa emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's brand. Her success story highlights resilience in the face of challenges and innovative strategies for content-driven entrepreneurship.
Oct 1, 2025 • 49min
How Kyle Austin Young Built and Sold a 40-Article Review Website
Kyle Austin Young, an entrepreneur and consultant, discusses his journey of building a profitable affiliate site with just 40 articles and selling it for up to $400K. He shares insights on choosing the e-learning niche, creating high-ROI content focused on buyer intent, and breaking into selective affiliate programs. Young highlights his unique 'probability hacking' framework that helped de-risk the project. He also reflects on the challenges of selling the site and how strategic decisions played a crucial role in his success.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 51min
How Jenny Gonzalez built a 7-figure business with no tech background
Jenny Gonzalez, a former bartender turned affiliate marketing entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey to building a $2.5 million business without a tech background. She delves into her self-taught path in affiliate marketing, the impact of COVID on her venture Rockahead, and how relationships fueled her success. Jenny also discusses launching Trackfinity, a SaaS platform to manage affiliate programs, emphasizing the importance of first-party data and personal branding for growth. Her key advice? Leverage connections and turn services into scalable products!
