Your Thriving Side Hustle

45: Ever thought about buying an online course or investing in a program? It can be hard to know if it’s worth your money, and whether it’s truly going to help you. In today’s episode, I’m laying it all out for you… which courses I invested in that were (and weren’t) worth the money and how to know what’s right for you so that you spend your money wisely when investing in courses!

The Fast Way to 1K Challenge: http://fastwayto1k.com

Show notes: http://vidpromom.com/which-online-courses-should-you-take

44: In this episode, you’re going to learn what’s going on with a new blog and YouTube channel that I’m starting from scratch, and I’m sharing the questions, concerns, fears, and next steps so that if you, too, are at the same starting point as me, we can kind of work through this together!

Start Guide: http://vidpromom.com/start

Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/tips-for-starting-a-youtube-channel

43: How do you actually look GOOD on camera with the gear you have? In this episode, I'm diving into how to look professional on camera with Adrian Salisbury. Adrian has some great points on why looking professional is important, how to scripting your videos so you sound natural, and using the gear you already have to make video work for you!

Show notes: https://vidpromom.com/how-to-look-professional-on-camera

Adrian's Free Class: https://www.adriansalisbury.com/webinar-registration-page

42: In this episode, you're going to gain some clarity around how to choose a niche for your YouTube channel or blog, how to niche down, and how to gain traction in your niche when there's already content creators in that space!

Show notes: https://www.vidpromom.com/how-to-choose-a-niche-for-youtube-and-your-blog

Getting Started With YouTube: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/start

41: In episode 41 of the Video Pursuit Podcast, I brought in my friend Teresa Heath-waring as a guest. Teresa is a social media expert who runs her own agency and helps people like you and me to use social media more effectively and efficiently.

You can pick up Teresa's Proactive Social Media Checklist - https://thwmarketing.lpages.co/management-checklist/

Shownotes for Episode 41: http://vidpromom.com/staying-active-&-consistent-on-social-with-teresa-heath-wareing/

40: On today's episode I am answering 5 listener questions on topics like repurposing videos into blog posts, keyword research tools, and increasing the profitability of your blog.

You can get all the links and in the shownotes at https://vidpromom.com/5-listener-questions-you-need-to-hear-the-answer-to/

39: Curious about how to create and shoot DIY videos for your blog? Anika Gandhi from Anika's DIY Life gives me the scoop on shooting woodworking projects, DIY blogging, and working with sponsors!

As a blogger, Anika does a great job of getting her video content on multiple platforms... she posts on YouTube of course, but then she also uses some of her video content on Instagram, and it's one of the things that I see more and more with video content creators. It's so much more than just hitting publish on YouTube!

Alright - let's dive into DIY with Anika.

• Full Blog Post: https://vidpromom.com/running-a-diy-blog-and-youtube-channel-with-anika-gandhi/

• Social Video Blueprint: http://socialvideoblueprint.com

• Social Video Workshop: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/masterclass

• Video for Bloggers & Content Creators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/videoforbloggers

Mentioned in this episode:

-Anika's DIY Life (blog) https://www.anikasdiylife.com/

-Anika's DIY Life YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anikakumarblog

-Follow Anika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anikasdiylife/

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38: Did you know that you can probably make more money by publishing a video directly to your blog than you can through YouTube? In this episode, Amber Bracegirdle breaks down how to make MORE money on your blog with video content, and how YouTube fits perfectly with this strategy (and so much more!)

What is Mediavine? Mediavine takes on the role of your exclusive ad manager, and lets you focus on what you do best; create amazing content.

Listen in to learn more about how YouTube and Mediavine work together to make you more $$$$.

• Full Blog Post:https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/how-to-make-more-money-on-your-blog-with-video-content

• Social Video Blueprint: http://socialvideoblueprint.com

37: We are talking with Adrienne Carrie from the Crafty Little Gnome about all things Etsy and how a blog and YouTube channel fit into this handmade market. Adrienne is a jewelry artist and blogger. With her videos she helps people on a budget create DIY and craft projects by teaching them new skills via video. Adrian is a member of the Video Pursuit Membership Community and has been using video to help build her business.

• Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/

• Social Video Blueprint: http://socialvideoblueprint.com

• Social Video Workshop: http://meredithmarsh.co/socialvideo

36: If you struggle with this, you're not alone! Here are some ways to align your BIG VISION (your purpose) with a content strategy and how to put your WHY into WORDS! Download the Social Video Blueprint here: http://socialvideoblueprint.com