Offbeat Grad

You needed an email list, like, yesterday. This is especially true in light of the Instagram/Facebook apocalypse that happened recently. You don't own your followers. You only own your email list. Here's how to get one, use it wisely, and grow it quickly.

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• Mailchimp $30 Referral (Affiliate link)
• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Have you ever wondered when this blogging business all started? This week we're doing something different and taking it wayyy back to 1994 to talk about how blogging got started. More importantly, we're discussing all the interesting moments that took blogging to where it is today.

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

SOURCES (CREATIVE COMMONS)

• Web Designer Depot
• Justin Hall
• Skilled Magazine
• CydoniaOS
• Ezra Slayton
• JustinEqualsTime
• April Ray
• Vlogbrothers
• VindiciaTV
• Center for Research and Scholarship
• Jayd
• Jade Darmawangsa

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Do taxes have you feeling down? What about intimidated? It's true filing taxes when you're self-employed is complicated! In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about filing your taxes so you can save money and prepare for next season.

TAX RESOURCES

• EFTPS
• Tax Deductions for Bloggers

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Blogging scams are out there, and you might be falling for them without realizing. In this episode, I'm talking about my controversial opinions and how prominent blogging scams are! From MLM schemes to online courses, here's what you have to look out for.

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability (Click to read the full blog post)
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Working online in college was how I got out of my soul crushing part-time jobs! If you're looking for a PAID online gig that isn't a complete scam, listen to this episode. I'll be sharing all of my favorite remote, online working opportunities. 

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Read the full blog post
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Make 2019 the year of productivity! Do you have the right tools to help you get more done? From getting paid on time to keeping track of your tasks, I share my best free and paid tools for getting more done.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

• Forest App
• Brain.FM
• Free Month of Tailwind

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Are you considering a rebrand for your blog or business? If so, listen to our tips for rocking your rebrand successfully. It's not as easy as changing your niche! You've gotta put in the work!

CONNECT WITH Charlotte

• This Girl Knows It
• Instagram

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

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Sara and I are back for Part 2 of our blogging & mental health series. In this episode, we share some valuable resources if you or someone you love is struggling with mental health or anxiety.

CONNECT WITH SARA

• Sara Strives
• Instagram

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Mental health is important. Like, the most important thing. Sara Miller of Sara Strives joins me to talk about her struggle with mental health as well as her recommendations specifically for college students, bloggers and freelancers. Even if you don't have a chronic mental health problem, it's vital you take some time to care for yourself.

CONNECT WITH SARA

• Sara Strives
• Instagram

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

How do you master college blogging all in a single semester? Sensi of The Metamorphosis did exactly that, and we're chatting about what worked and what didn't. From Tailwind to niching down, listen to discover how Sensi makes college and post-grad blogging work for her.

CONNECT WITH SENSI

• The Metamorphosis
• Instagram
• How to Use Tailwind to Grow Your Blog

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]!