Creating a travel newsletter isn't just about sending emails—it's about growing an engaged list, building community, and creating a reliable source of traffic and income.

But how do you decide what to include so readers keep opening, clicking, and converting?

If you've ever wondered how to create an engaging travel newsletter, you're in luck. That's exactly what our guest, RV blogger turned email marketing expert Liz Wilcox, will be breaking down for us.

Her email marketing strategies have built a multi–six-figure business, fueled a membership community of thousands, and even delivered a 100% conversion rate on a digital course launch—an almost unheard-of result in online marketing.

And today she'll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same. You'll learn: -How to grow your email list (fast) without ads -A 20-minute newsletter framework that actually works -Newsletter cadence, segmentation & connection -Driving real blog traffic from email -Monetizing your newsletter without being spammy -And more!

By the end, you'll have a clear travel newsletter strategy for growing your blogging business!

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🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Create An Engaging Travel Newsletter Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH LIZ:

Website: https://lizwilcox.com/

Grab Liz's free Email Marketing Toolkit—including a Welcome Sequence, 3 Newsletters, and 52 Email Subject lines (affiliate link):

https://jessie--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/64e3784410204/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

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Learn how to start, grow, and monetize a Substack newsletter—from a blogger with over 21,000 subscribers!

Email newsletters have become one of the most reliable ways for bloggers to grow their audience and earn a consistent income. And Substack makes it easier than ever to publish, promote, and even monetize a newsletter without needing complex tech.

In this video, award-winning travel writer and Substack success story Tim Leffel shares:

• What Substack is & how it works
• How to grow your Substack email newsletter (even as a newbie)
• Substack features you can use to increase subscribers faster
• Ideas for making money with Substack (paid subscribers & more)
• And more!

By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how Substack can help you grow your audience and income — even while other platforms' algorithms are trending down.

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Substack Success Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH TIM:

Website: https://timleffel.com/

Blog: https://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com/

Nomadico Substack Newsletter: https://nomadico.substack.com/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

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Want to learn how to do a blog content audit—the right way?

Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over how to audit and update old blog posts for more traffic and income!

Our guest is travel blogger Lana Sitler, who has strategically used content audits to double her affiliate income, grow her blog traffic, and scale to $10,000 monthly in passive income.

After just 3 years, Lana was able to match her salary as an engineer and quit her job to become a full-time travel blogger. Today, she'll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• What a content audit is & when you should do one
• How to update old posts for SEO & Google ranking boosts
• Tips for updating blog posts for more affiliate & ad income
• Improvements to make for the fastest wins
• How to organize your blog posts to streamline your workflow
• And more!

Bonus: Lana will share specific examples of how she improved her content to see big results—including the 5-minute update that led to thousands of dollars!

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🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Blog Content Audit Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH LANA:

Website: https://adventuresbylana.com/

Blog Content Audit Spreadsheet: https://adventuresbylana.kit.com/0010b5304a

Affiliate Marketing Course: https://adventuresbylana.com/affiliate-income-accelerator-course/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

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Want to learn how to sell products with a small audience—or even no audience at all?

You're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we're diving into how to sell products with a small audience and make sales from day one, even if you have no followers or email list.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• Why you don't need a big audience to make sales—and what actually matters instead
• 10 strategies for selling products—even if you're starting from scratch
• The best platforms to sell your products—and how to choose the right one for your offer
• How to get your new product in front of buyers—without relying on SEO
• Creative ways to boost revenue—and turn product sales into passive income
• And more!

Plus, I'll be sharing real-world examples of how I made sales with zero traffic, and how you can do the same!

🎁 Free Profitable Product Launch Challenge

https://jessieonajourney.com/product-launch-challenge/

This free 5-day challenge helps bloggers plan, create, and launch a profitable digital product to grow their income—without relying on ads or algorithms. Plus snag bonuses like an implementation workbook, Profitable Product Launch Checklist, and 3 Sample Product Launch Plans.

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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Looking for some clever blogger collaboration ideas to help you grow faster and easier?

Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over 10 clever strategies that can help you gain instant visibility while growing your blog's traffic, email list, and income!

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• How to collaborate with other bloggers beyond the usual guest posting
• Blog collaboration ideas specifically focused on fast business growth
• How to reach out to bloggers to collaborate (template included!)
• Ideas for collaborative events that can accelerate blog growth
• And more!

Bonus: At the end, I'll also share some important implementation tips to help you see success with collaboration!

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Blog Collaboration Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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Want to learn how to start a paid newsletter—and scale it for reliable recurring income?

Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over a 5-step strategy for doing just that!

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• How to come up with a profitable newsletter topic
• Tips for designing & pricing your paid newsletter
• Pros and cons of using Substack vs a traditional email marketing platform
• Strategies for successfully marketing your paid newsletter
• How to retain members for more consistent income
• And more!

Plus, I'll share numerous paid newsletter ideas to help you get inspired!

📣 SPONSOR + DIGITAL PRODUCT GUIDE:

Travelpayouts - Check out their free in-depth guide to creating, promote & selling digital products here: https://tp.click/3eZ

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Create A Paid Newsletter Workbook!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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Want to learn how to get a book deal and become a published author?

Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over how the traditional publishing process works step-by-step so you can go from blog to book!

Our guest, blogger-turned-author Jen Ruiz, went from sharing travel stories on her blog, Jen on a Jet Plane, to landing a five-figure book deal for her memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic—which even made it to Hudson Airport Bookstores!

Today, she'll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• How to decide between traditional publishing vs self-publishing
• The secrets to writing a strong query letter and pitching effectively
• How to leverage your blog to land a book deal
• Smart book marketing strategies to maximize sales
• And more!

Bonus: Jen outlines the traditional publishing process step-by-step so you have a clear roadmap for how to go from blog to book.

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Get A Book Deal Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH JEN:

Jen's books on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4aRr9OR

12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic (Jen's memoir; affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3D1RUU1

Jen on a Jet Plane (Blog): https://jenonajetplane.com/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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If you're looking for ways to grow your email list for fast, one strategy you may want to implement is guest email swaps—an easy, free, and effective way to collaborate with other bloggers and creators to increase your subscribers.

And if you're looking for tips on how to do this successfully, you're in luck! In this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over a step-by-step strategy for using guest email swaps to grow your list and expand your reach.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• What a guest email swap is and how it works
• How to find the right bloggers to collaborate with
• A proven pitch template to make outreach easy
• Best practices for running a successful email swap
• Common mistakes to avoid to get the best results
• Bonus ideas for growing your email list through collaboration
• And more!

🎥 PREFER VIDEO?

Click here for the video version of this episode in case you want to follow along with the email swap template: https://yt.openinapp.co/jyuso

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Guest Email Swap Outreach Template!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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Want to learn how to grow on Threads, even as a new creator?

Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over how to grow your followers, traffic, email list, and income using Threads—a fast-growing text-based social media platform with a generous algorithm!

Our guest is viral content creator Jen Ruiz, who has gotten millions of views on a single Threads post. Her viral content has been featured in major publications like Bored Panda, and she earns consistent monthly revenue through the Threads Bonus Program."

Today, she'll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• How to leverage the Threads algorithm to maximize your reach
• Key tips for optimizing your Threads profile for success
• The best types of content to post for higher engagement
• Strategic ways to use Threads to grow your blog traffic, email list, and income
• And more!

Bonus: Jen also shares numerous Threads post ideas and content examples to help you get inspired!

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Threads Engagement & Growth Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH JEN:

@JenOnAJetPlane (Threads): https://www.threads.net/@jenonajetplane

Jen on a Jet Plane (Blog): https://jenonajetplane.com/

Jen's books (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4aRr9OR

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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Want to learn how to create Instagram Reels that grow your email list and income?

In this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over how to use IG Reels strategically to grow your business!

Our guest is viral Reels creator Raimee Iacofano, who has strategically grown her Instagram account to over 291,000 followers. Through her Instagram Reels formula, she's also grown her email list to over 20k subscribers, earned thousands in digital product sales, and has secured deals with brands like Abode, American Airlines, Japan Tourism, and more.

Today, she'll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• How to increase Instagram Reels views, followers & conversions
• Instagram Reels viral tricks for getting traction on your content
• How to create hooks for Instagram Reels that stop people in their scroll
• Advice for brainstorming Reels content that increases engagement
• Hacks for streamlining your Reels creation process
• And more!

Bonus: Raimee will also share specific examples and content ideas for Instagram Reels that can help you grow your account and your blogging business!

📣 SPONSOR + INSTAGRAM TRAFFIC GUIDE:

Travelpayouts - Check out their free in-depth guide to growing your traffic with Instagram here: https://tp.click/3eW

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including an Instagram Reels Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH RAIMEE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raimeetravel/?hl=en

Resources (like her content calendar & IG Reels consultations): https://raimeetravels.com/

Influencer management company: https://www.onomy.co/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

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