Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators

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328 | Pinterest vs. Google: How Nadalie Bardo Gets 2x the Revenue Feb 13, 2025

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If you were impacted by Google's Helpful Content update, we have the solution for you to earn back your traffic and increase your revenue! Our favorite Pinterest coach joins us to share how you can create a simple workflow that incorporates Pinterest into your existing marketing strategy! Plus listen in to hear how her Pinterest traffic is outperforming her Google traffic by 2x on Mediavine!

Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:

Are you ready to get paid for your creativity, have more flexibility, and make a consistent monthly income without overwhelm? Bloggers, influencers, and content creators work so hard and are not getting paid what they're worth. If you're making more than $10,000 a year from your brand and are craving the strategy and confidence to create consistent monthly income in a brand that gives you stability, then blogging babe, I want you to go and apply for Shift.

Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income.

APPLY NOW >> Important Sections of the Conversation:

(2:21) Natalie Bardo on Pinterest in 2025
(3:16) Simplifying Pinterest for Creators
(7:01) Designing Effective Pins
(11:33) Batching and Scheduling Pins
(13:43) Realistic Pinning Strategies
(17:56) Maximizing Pinterest for Free
(23:42) Natalie's Resources and Final Tips

Connect with Nadalie

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327 | Is your media kit too small?—Thrive in Five! Feb 11, 2025

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Media kits are essential to making money as a creator! I'm reviewing them all the time for our members inside of Shift and Boldfluence to make sure they're representing their brands well for the opportunities they're looking at! In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the most important areas you can improve on in your media kit!

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

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

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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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

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

Boldfluence—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!

326 | High-Impact Strategies for Business Growth Feb 06, 2025

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If you have an established brand and you're making some money, but you're ready to scale, this episode is for you. In order to scale, you have to focus on prioritizing tasks that drive revenue, increase your engagement, and are going to build you a sustainable brand without feeling overwhelmed.

When you're at a level of scaling, you have to make sure you have all of those things in place to avoid a failure. In this episode, I'm sharing high-impact strategies for streamlining your efforts to achieve financial consistency across the board.

Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:

Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income.

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325 | Email Welcome Sequence Explained—Thrive in Five! Feb 04, 2025

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Are you warming your audience up to your email list with a welcome sequence? Maybe you're not sure what to include. In today's episode, we're walking through the four emails that you need to build trust, showcase credibility, and introduce yourself and your brand to your audience.

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

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

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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!

Boldfluence—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!

324 | Cracking the Code on Profitable UGC with Anna Mongiello Jan 30, 2025

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If you've been thinking about diving into user-generated content (UGC), we're cracking the code to profitability in today's episode. Anna Mongiello shares how she built a thriving UGC career and how you can do the same. Listen in as she shares how you can get started, what tools to use, and the financial potential you have in adding UGC as a revenue stream.

Today's episode is brought to you by Boldfluence:

Imagine having the tools, strategies, and support to grow your content biz without breaking the bank. With Boldfluence for just $37/month, you get essential classes, monthly coaching calls, and a community of creators ready to cheer you on.

Whether you're pitching brands, growing your audience, or planning your next move, Boldfluence gives you what you need to thrive, affordable, supportive, game changing. Let's turn your content into consistent income.

Important Sections of the Conversation:

(2:00) Meet Anna: UGC Expert
(6:37) Getting Started with UGC
(14:44) Types of UGC Content
(17:39) Contracts and Legal Aspects
(23:38) Monetizing UGC

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323 | What Should I Email My List?—Thrive in Five! Jan 28, 2025

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Growing your email list is exciting! But then, what do you email them? This is where many of us get in our heads about what to email our list. In this episode, Bree helps you break it down to determine the ROI you want from each email you send. Don't worry. She breaks it down in a super quick and easy way that will have you running to write down notes and jot down ideas!

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

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

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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!

Boldfluence—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!

322 | Pricing Strategies to Boost Your Income in 2025 Jan 23, 2025

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Are you leaving money on the table? It's time to step up your pricing game! In today's episode, I'm walking you through some of my favorite pricing strategies and how you can boost your income from brands!

Creators often face the struggle of long hours, endless ideas, and the constant feeling that success is just out of reach. But here's the truth: You've got what it takes. Let's boost your income through effective pricing strategies!

Today's episode is brought to you by Tastemaker Conference:

Tastemaker Conference is the premier food blogger conference and community for content creators. Make sure you check out their website to learn more about their 2026 conference, where over three incredible days full of networking and workshops, you'll you take your food blog to the next level!

LEARN MORE Important Sections of the Conversation:

(00:45) Excitement for 2025 and Pricing Strategies
(01:18) Knowing Your Worth
(05:41) Tiered Pricing Models
(08:21) The Art of Negotiation
(11:04) Live from the Tastemaker Conference
(12:05) Add-On Services to Boost Income
(13:37) Diversifying Income Streams
(16:07) Successful Pricing Strategies
(21:22) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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321 | Where to Invest in 2025—Thrive in Five! Jan 21, 2025

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It can be scary to invest your money! In a world where everyone seems to be an "expert" who can you trust? In this episode, Bree shares the three questions she asks before she makes a purchase for a course or with a coach. These help her make sure she's not wasting her money and that she can trust her investment was a good decision.

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

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

Resources Mentioned

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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!

Boldfluence—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!

320 | Unlocking Lucrative Brand Deals—No Matter Your Audience Size! Jan 16, 2025

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Are you ready to land brand partnerships that pay big? Danielle Desir Corbett joins us in today's episode to share how you can leverage your audience, brand, and content to create brand deals no matter the size of your platform. In this episode, we're diving deep into what it looks like to build relationships with brands and stand out in their inbox.

Today's episode is brought to you by Shift:

Shift is 12 months of customized strategy and coaching for bloggers, influencers, and content creators who are ready to have a consistent monthly income.

Apply Now >> Important Sections of the Conversation:

(01:55) Meet Danielle Desir Corbett
(03:37) Danielle's Journey and Expertise
(05:25) Strategies for Building Brand Relationships
(16:37) The Importance of Storytelling in Pitches
(20:15) Practical Tips for Successful Brand Pitches

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Connect with Danielle

319 | Are Masterminds Still a Thing?—Thrive in Five! Jan 14, 2025

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Have you wondered if masterminds are still around? They are! But they're also hidden inside different things... listen in if you're looking to surround yourself with a supportive community!

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

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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!

Boldfluence—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!