12 JUL 2016 · As a travel blogger, Instagram is perhaps one of the best tools at our disposal to building your brand.  While it sounds easy, it is a heck of a lot more work than how easy it seems popular Instagrammers seem to draw in likes and follows.  Not to fret though because I’ve brought in Melissa […]

23 FEB 2016 · Chatting with other travel bloggers is always a treat.  Each one of us have carved our own path to success and what has got them where they are to day is so different.  While that's the case, that's not to say that we can't learn from each other and that's why these podcasts are so powerful.  In this one with Stephen Palmer of Irish Around Oz, he shares his wealth of knowledge of Facebook ads and e-mail marketing.  This one's jam packed with information so you're going to want to take notes. Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Summary In this episode, I ask Stephen about how he's been able to leverage Facebook Ads to make serious cash.  From his approach to these ads and his experiments you get a true appreciation and understanding of how you can leverage affiliate marketing in your travel blog to make money.  The second half focuses on e-mail marketing and the genius use of segmenting his list and build follow-up series to both promote affiliate products and increase his engagement with fans. In this particular episode, you will learn Links mentioned in this episode Thanks for listening Thank you for listening to the show!  It's really because of you that I do these so I appreciate all the support. If you like what you heard and can't wait for the next episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left side of the page. Additionally, reviews for the Travel Blog Breakthrough podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and much appreciated.  Your input makes a big difference and helps with the rankings of this show.  I read each and every one of them! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. If you prefer TuneIn, Stitcher, Spreaker or Windows catalogs (should show up on search!) I'm also on there. Show your support You guys make it all happen and with some help, I'd love to be able to do even MORE for you.  Check out the Travel Blog Breakthrough Patreon page to find out how you can support the cause.  Whether it's $1 or more, it all counts.

1 DEC 2015 · Affiliate marketing is scary.  I get that.  I had trouble figuring it out and continue to learn how to do a better job today.  With that, I thought it'd make sense to bring in an expert in the field to chat about this whole business of making money through links.  It's jam packed with info so hope you enjoy! Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Summary For the next hour, I sit down with Jeannine of Affiliate Window to chat about affiliate marketing.  What makes this interview so interesting is that instead of hearing from someone who's any other guru that doesn't know anything about travel, Jeannine's actually been on both sides of the fence.  She a travel journalist turned blogger turned affiliate marketing manager.  In this episode, I drill deep into what affiliate marketing is all about and strategies that relate to travel bloggers. In this particular episode, you will learn Links mentioned in this episode Thanks for listening Thank you for listening to the show!  It's really because of you that I do these so I appreciate all the support. If you like what you heard and can't wait for the next episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left side of the page. Additionally, reviews for the Travel Blog Breakthrough podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and much appreciated.  Your input makes a big difference and helps with the rankings of this show.  I read each and every one of them! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. If you prefer TuneIn, Stitcher, Spreaker or Windows catalogs (should show up on search!) I'm also on there. Show your support You guys make it all happen and with some help, I'd love to be able to do even MORE for you.  Check out the Travel Blog Breakthrough Patreon page to find out how you can support the cause.  Whether it's $1 or more, it all counts.

17 NOV 2015 · There are a ton of podcast out there and when Jason asked to interview me for his own show, I was delighted.  The tables are turned this time around and I thought I'd give you some insight on some very relevant information about travel blogging. Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Summary Jason Harris is the man behind Jay's Odyssey and he runs his own show on the blog.  In this episode, we talk about quite a few things.  At times we're a bit all over the place but I hope my honesty comes through and there and pieces you're able to leverage for your own blog.  What makes this podcast interesting to listen to is that you really hear from Jay just what he's struggling with and hopefully my words of wisdom are useful food for thought. In this particular episode, you will learn Links mentioned in this episode Thanks for listening Thank you for listening to the show!  It's really because of you that I do these so I appreciate all the support. If you like what you heard and can't wait for the next episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left side of the page. Additionally, reviews for the Travel Blog Breakthrough podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and much appreciated.  Your input makes a big difference and helps with the rankings of this show.  I read each and every one of them! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. If you prefer TuneIn, Stitcher, Spreaker or Windows catalogs (should show up on search!) I'm also on there.