First Hustle Then Brunch

Meet digital marketing's best-kept secret! In this episode, Michael Dinich, a former financial advisor turned blogger, shares how he gets over 1 million pageviews to his blog every single month using Flipboard. 

Michael Dinich is a personal finance expert, podcast host, YouTuber, and journalist. He founded Wealth of Geeks, a rapidly growing personal finance and pop culture website.

Go where no one else will and learn how to utilize platforms like Flipboard and Reddit to drive traffic, as well as the importance of creating engaging content. We discuss monetization strategies such as display advertising, content licensing, and affiliate marketing. Michael also shares his thoughts on the value of community and resilience, encouraging entrepreneurs to embrace failure and continuously seek new opportunities.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Connect with Michael at Joininsiders.com
Check out his new tool PostPolish.com
Follow Wealth of Geeks on Flipboard: https://flipboard.social/@WealthofGeeks
Follow FHTB on Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@firsthustle

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Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

In this episode, we dive deep into blogging and online business with the incredible Jenny Melrose! Jenny shares her journey from being a school teacher to becoming a successful lifestyle and recipe blogger, and now, a mentor for entrepreneurs. We discuss the importance of understanding your target audience, the power of email lists, and why having a blog can be a game-changer for any business owner.

Jenny also shares practical tips for monetizing your blog without relying on social media and staying motivated through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your online business to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice!

In this episode, you'll learn:

Connect with Jenny & Get Started with Your Own Blog: https://jennymelrose.com/bloggingpro

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @firsthustlethenbrunch.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

Think you can’t make money with low-cost digital products? Think again! Sasha Hutchison at Your Frugal Friend, went from being an accounting manager to a top 0.1% Etsy seller and 6-figure business owner, all while juggling a busy family life. Her strategy focuses on high-volume, low-cost digital products and printables.

In this episode, Sasha highlights the benefits of starting with simple digital products and the importance of conducting thorough keyword research so you don't waste time creating a product that flops. She also shares how tools like Canva and AI can help speed up product creation and the significance of leveraging multiple platforms and income streams. Sasha’s journey and tips are pure gold. With a little bit of creativity and the right tools, you can get there too!

In this episode, you'll learn:

Download Sasha's Free Guide: Start Your Etsy Shop

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

We've all heard that AI can be a valuable tool for small business owners, but how exactly should we be using it? Menekse Stewart is an award-winning AI & marketing specialist, and the creator of Marketing Magic, an AI-powered business growth tool that helps thousands of small business owners save 40+ hours a month. 

In this episode, Menekse shares her journey in the online business space and how she built an AI tool to solve challenges in her business more efficiently. We discussed the potential risks and benefits of using AI in your business. We also discussed the impact of AI on digital marketing, including changes in search engine algorithms, and the importance of understanding your target audience and message regardless of the evolving digital landscape. 

Get a 7-day free trial of Marketing Magic, so you can start growing your business instead of your to-do list: https://firsthustlethenbrunch.com/marketingmagic

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

In this episode, Jazzy is joined by one of her students, Tanner Clemens, who shares her experience with the Amazon Onsite Reviews program. This might be one of the best side hustles out there! She creates short videos of products sold on Amazon and earns commissions when people purchase those products. Tanner shares her best tips for getting accepted into the Amazon Influencer Program. Hint - your follower count doesn't matter!  She also breaks down her process of creating engaging, high-quality videos that convert views into sales.

Later, In the conversation, Tanner and Jazzy discuss the importance of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the benefits of creating digital products.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Visit Tanner's website: topshelfdesigncollective.com
Connect with Tanner on Instagram: @tannerclemenscollective

Free Amazon Onsite Class: https://firsthustlethenbrunch.com/free-amazon-onsite-training/

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

In this episode, I sit down with Chloé Daniels, also known as Clo Bare Money Coach, to discuss her unique approach to investing and building wealth the lazy way. Chloé shares why she went from focusing on debt freedom to prioritizing investing to achieve financial freedom.

Chloé's mission is to make financial literacy accessible and empower others to achieve peace of mind and financial security. Tune in to learn how you can start building wealth the lazy way!

In this episode, you'll learn:

Visit Chloé's website: https://clobare.com/
Connect with Chloé on Tiktok & Instagram: @clobaremoneycoach

Find and roll over your old 401(k)s with Capitalize 

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

We're officially wrapping up our Domestic Violence Awareness Month series. In the final episode, Jazzy is joined by Emmy Marie @bloomingwithemmy to discuss healing after leaving an abusive relationship. 

Emmy Marie is a certified trauma-informed somatic coach and NARM practitioner who specializes in helping clients create thriving lives and relationships after trauma. As an abuse survivor herself, Emmy understands the devastation trauma can have on our lives, and is committed to helping as many people as possible access their power and heal from trauma.

Emmy supports clients in her 1:1 coaching program, as well as through courses, a monthly membership community, and speaking engagements. She is based in Oregon, USA, but sees clients virtually all over the world!

In this episode, you'll learn:

Connect with Emmy on Instagram @bloomingwithemmy
Emmy's course, Blooming Relationships, re-opens in the spring. Get on the waitlist: https://www.emmymarie.com/blooming-relationships

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org/

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for the entire month, we're raising awareness and speaking out against DV. In this episode, Jazzy speaks with attorney and social worker, Hope R. Jay, Esq. about post-separation legal abuse and navigating family court with your abuser. 

Hope has devoted her career to advocacy for women and children. Over the last 28 years, Hope has helped hundreds of families experiencing difficult challenges such as physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and mental health and substance abuse issues. Hope obtained her M.S.W. in 1992 and her J.D. in 2004 from the University at Buffalo.

Working as a social worker over the first 10 years of her career, Hope developed clinical skills that have made her uniquely qualified to assist survivors of abuse in her legal practice. Since 2011, Hope has been in private practice. Her law firm, The Law Office of Hope R. Jay, PLLC has helped hundreds of clients who have sought her legal expertise in family law matters. Prior to 2011, Hope spent four years at the Erie County District Attorney’s office prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault crimes.

Hope created the Center for Hope to provide people who want to leave their abuser with the legal advocacy, mental health support, financial advisement, and holistic healing that survivors need to help them down the path to freedom from their abuser. 

Check out The Narcissist Slayers podcast
Centerforhopewny.org
Narcissistic Abuse Education and Recovery Workshop Series

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org/

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for the entire month, we're raising awareness and speaking out against DV. Tiffanie Perry was a student at Texas State University when she was killed by her abusive ex-boyfriend in 2010. Since then, her mother, Catherine Shellman, became a dating/domestic violence advocate.

She founded the non-profit, LOVE, (Leaving Out Violence Everywhere), where she gives presentations to universities, high schools, police departments, crime victim service units, etc. In this episode, Catherine shares information about Tiffanie's life and relationship in the hopes of raising awareness about dating and domestic violence. She also shares tips for how to safely leave your abuser. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.domesticshelters.org/

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for the entire month, we're raising awareness and speaking out against DV. In this episode, Brandon Chadwick and Jazzy discuss the hot topic of narcissism and narcissistic abuse. We begin by debunking common misconceptions about narcissism, clarifying that it extends far beyond mere selfishness. This episode doesn't stop at awareness though; it equips you with the knowledge to recognize and address these abusive behaviors.

Brandon Chadwick began interviewing survivors of narcissistic and domestic abuse on the podcast, Narcissist Apocalypse, in 2019. Since then, he's published over 250 survivor stories, and interviewed countless experts in the field, from therapists to lawyers, to domestic violence advocates and agencies. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

Check out Narcissist Apocolypse: https://narcissistapocalypse.com/

Here's the book Jazzy mentioned: "Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay" by Mira Kirshenbaum

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org/

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Connect with Jazzy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Visit our website for freebies, resources, and more. 

Want to learn how to create passive income with your own digital product? Check out this FREE MASTERCLASS.