🎙️ Basic Influencer Strategies PodcastReconnecting, Reflecting, and Strategies for Success in 2026

In this episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike returns after a five-month hiatus to reconnect with the community and share an honest update on where he’s been including a challenging health setback and the recovery journey that followed.

Mike reflects on his 2025 wins, highlighting how his earnings continued to grow even during a season of reduced content creation. He breaks down the importance of diversifying income streams, leaning into offsite content, and using data-driven tools like Viral Vue and Oink to work smarter, not harder.

The episode also lays out what’s ahead for the podcast and community in 2026, including upcoming guests, deeper strategy-focused episodes, and new resources designed to help creators at every level scale sustainably.

We wrap up with practical advice on time management, intentional collaborations, and building systems that support long-term success without burnout.

Whether you’re just getting started or refining an established creator business, this episode sets the tone for a focused and profitable 2026.

• A personal update and return to the podcast

• Lessons learned during an unexpected break

• Growing earnings with less content

• Diversifying income streams

• The power of YouTube and offsite earnings

• Using tools and data to work smarter

• Planning sustainable systems for 2026

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