Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators

The journey to becoming a blogger looks different for everyone, especially for today's guests, Katie and Joey. They took quite the leap into blogging and traveling full-time, with a lot of sacrifices along the way. Thankfully it's already paying off for them! In today's episode, Katie & Joey share what motivated their decision to become full-time travel bloggers, how they've created a workflow for sustainable content, and how they ensure their safety while traveling.

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01:46 - Meet Katie and Joey: The Travel Bloggers

02:13 - The Big Leap: From Corporate Jobs to Van Life

02:27 - Exploring the U.S. National Parks

03:14 - Challenges and Rewards of Van Life

06:35 - Balancing Travel and Blogging

07:43 - Content Creation and Business Strategies

11:17 - Safety Concerns and Real-Time Sharing

14:14 - Dividing Tasks and Teamwork

18:38 - Navigating Industry Connections and Brand Partnerships

18:53 - Balancing Work and Personal Time

19:38 - The Importance of Self-Care

22:07 - Financial Realities of Quitting Jobs

23:28 - Building a Sustainable Content Creation Business

27:25 - The Role of Family Support

30:12 - Future Travel Plans and Aspirations

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• Website: katieandjoeonthego.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/katieandjoeonthego
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@katieandjoeonthego
• Youtube: youtube.com/@katieandjoeonthego

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There is money to be made in blogging—sometimes it just takes a coach to move you in the right direction to start making it. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few wins from some of my students, along with highlighting how tailored strategies are key in growing your blog based on your niche and needs!

👉 Apply for Shift! https://thrivetogether.blog/shift

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/266

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

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It's officially summer time—it's also the time of year that many of us go on a hiatus from our business to enjoy summertime. How can we avoid that and still maintain our business this summer? In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can make the most of your summer while also running a successful blog!

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• 00:58 - Summer Vibes and Blogging Merch

• 02:11 - Balancing Business and Summer Fun

• 03:23 - Summer Productivity Tips

• 07:52 - Repurposing Content for Efficiency

• 10:08 - Promoting Old Content

• 12:44 - Connecting with Your Audience

• 13:52 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

For most bloggers, monetizing is the goal, but have you considered the added workload that monetizing adds to your plate? In today's Thrive in Five episode, we're exploring monetization strategies that provide sustainable income without adding more work to your plate.

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Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/264

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

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• Shift
• Golden Coil Planner
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• Plann
• Planoly
• Later
• Tailwind

Are you giving the same amount of time and effort to your social media that you give to your blog? On today's episode, long-time listener and now full-time travel blogger Candace Salters joins us to share how she grew her social media following and her blog at the same time. Listen in as she walks us through her social media strategy, how to make video content creation easy, and turn your social media followers into blog followers.

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5:13 - The Benefits of Growing a Social Media Following

7:33 - Focus on a Type of Content, Not a Single Platform

11:21 - How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Blog

13:40 - Balancing Social Media and a Blog Without Getting Overwhelmed

18:45 - How to Create a Social Media Strategy From Your Blog

32:13 - Converting Social Media Followers to Blog Followers

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Website: candaceabroad.com

Instagram: instagram.com/candaceabroad

TikTok: tiktok.com/@candaceabroad

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

It's fun to have readers, but what's even more valuable is creating raving fans through an engaged audience! In today's episode, I'm sharing three key technique and strategies for getting engagement and converting readers to raving fans!

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/260

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift

Mindset is such an incredibly important component to success in entrepreneurship and plays a key role in staying creative and inspired. In today's episode, I am walking you through a mindset exercise that I recently did with the gals in Shift. So grab a pen and paper, and let's dive in!

:59 - The Power of Mindset

3:09 - Prompt 1

6:29 - Prompt 2

8:34 - Prompt 3

11:40 - Deep Breathe Exercise

12:29 - Review

13:00 - My Morning Routine

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

Ready to grow your blog? Let's go beyond the basics with four advanced strategies for explosive growth! Grab your notepad, because we're covering a ton in this Thrive in Five episode!

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/260

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• SEO 101 Course

Blogging isn't what it used to be, but there are so many more opportunities for us now than there were 10 years ago. In today's episode, I'm highlighting what I think makes a professional blog, the opportunities that blogs provide, and how you can take your blog to the next level!

Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!

2:11 - The Evolution of Blogging

4:34 - Professional Blogging: What It Is and Isn't

6:17 - Strategies for Successful Blogging Today

12:02 - The Power of Consistency and Strategic Content

15:59 - Blogging vs. Social Media: Building a Sustainable Career

19:19 - What's Shift?

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• SEO 101 Class

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

If you've been a scrappy blogger and content creator, you know how powerful free education is, yet there comes a time in every creator's journey where you have to start treating your blog like a business. In today's episode, I'm sharing why it might be time that you stop relying on Youtube University and invest in your education to grow your brand.

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/258

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift