Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
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The Doug Show is where I’ll talk to other marketers, side hustlers, & experts, share success stories, talk about making the leap from corporate worker bee to entrepreneur. We'll go deep on affiliate marketing, side hustles, SEO, entrepreneurship, management, and working online.
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The Ranking Revolution Podcast is the source for strategies and ideas for SEO, growth, and business. Join me as we embark on a journey to go deep into the weeds of SEO, content creation, and organic growth. Each episode is a deep dive into the tactics and strategies employed by the masters in the industry. And some episodes will feature my own strategies about operations, project management, or mindset. Those episodes should be short, bite sized, and easy to consume. I’m your host, Doug Cunn ...
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Helping bloggers, podcasters, and online business entrepreneurs grow their business! Host Pete McPherson chats with the world's TOP creators, including names like Seth Godin, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, Neil Patel, Matt Mullenweg (creator of WordPress), John Lee Dumas, and way more.Topics include blogging (duh), SEO, affiliate marketing, podcasting, and monetization (especially digital products and FUNNELS!). ;)
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GeniusLink's Road to Revenue, a podcast where we speak with creators to discuss the twists and turns, the ups and downs, and bumps on their own Road to Revenue. As a Each episode invites a new creator to share their stories of triumphs, trials, and the innovative tactics they've learned & discovered and used to turn their passions into profit. Our guests reveal the behind-the-scenes of building a successful online presence. Hosted by Lee Elwell, this series is more than just a podcast; it's ...
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The Keywords Everywhere SEO podcast brings the together the best names in SEO to break down their best practices when it comes to online marketing and how they successfully navigate around the SEO industry. Tune in to get the best tips on technical SEO, link building, keyword research, competitor analysis and more! This podcast is brought to you by the Keywords Everywhere extension - your free keyword tool. It can be easily installed on either Chrome or Firefox. The best part is that we show ...
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29. Scaling and Growth Tips | Doug Cunnington
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I share insights and lessons on scaling a business, drawing from my extensive background as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and experiences with consulting and entrepreneurship. I cover the pros and cons of scaling, including potential revenue and efficiency gains, alongside the challenges, such as increased complexity and potential for ine…
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Max Yuryev - MaxTech | Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 7
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In this episode of Road to Revenue, host Lee Elwell sits down with Max Yuryev from Max Tech. Max shares his incredible journey from shooting weddings to building a successful tech-focused YouTube channel. Dive into the strategies that helped him grow his channel, the importance of efficiency, and how to balance creativity with content demands. Max …
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31. Using YouTube to Grow Your Agency | Julian Goldie | Part 2
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I talk with Julian Goldie. The discussion focuses on how he successfully uses YouTube to grow his SEO agency. Julian shares detailed strategies for content creation, community building, and tracking metrics to convert views into clients. 🔥 Connect with Julian: YouTube @JulianGoldieAgency Goldie Agency https://juliangoldie.com 100x Content Machine h…
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Why I Quit My High-Paying Engineering Job – Vivi | MHFI 219
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Doug and Carl chat with Vivi Ton who shares her bold decision to leave a stable career as an aerospace engineer to pursue her true passion in graphic design. Vivi discusses entrepreneurship & her work with Personal Finance Club, her experiences with mental health & therapy, navigating the societal pressures of leaving a high-paying job, and offers …
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Running a 110k Sub YouTube Channel – DS515
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Doug continues his conversation with Paul Lipsky. They discuss Paul’s entrance into YouTube in 2017, his experience with drop shipping, and the growth of his channel through strategic collaborations and content creation.Paul shares insights on the evolution of being a YouTuber, the importance of genuine content, and his transition to creating onlin…
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Running a 110k Sub YouTube Channel - DS515
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From Drop Shipping to YouTube Success: An In-Depth Interview with Paul LipskyDoug continues his conversation with Paul Lipsky. They discuss Paul’s entrance into YouTube in 2017, his experience with drop shipping, and the growth of his channel through strategic collaborations and content creation. Paul shares insights on the evolution of being a You…
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30. AI to Grow Your SEO Agency | Julian Goldie | Part 1
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I interview Julian Goldie, CEO of Goldie Agency. Julian shares insights into his journey in the SEO world, his experience running an agency, and how he has integrated AI to streamline operations, improve profitability, and drive growth. 🔥 Connect with Julian: YouTube @JulianGoldieAgency Goldie Agency https://juliangoldie.com 100x Content Machine ht…
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Lazy Book Update & Google is Bad Now | MHFI 218
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Doug and Carl catch up briefly on a potpourri of personal topics including challenges of managing time, updates with the lazy book, fitness updates, and upcoming summer plans. They also discuss changes in Google search, the impact of AI on search results, and the current state of SEO. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding ove…
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Exploring TikTok Store Dropshipping – Paul Lipsky – DS514
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Doug is joined by friend and drop shipping expert Paul Lipsky. Paul shares his journey from a dissatisfied lawyer in New York City to a successful drop shipper and YouTube creator. The discussion covers Paul’s initial struggles in the drop shipping industry, finding the right products, and the advantages of different marketplaces like eBay and TikT…
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Exploring TikTok Store Dropshipping - Paul Lipsky - DS514
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Doug is joined by friend and drop shipping expert Paul Lipsky. Paul shares his journey from a dissatisfied lawyer in New York City to a successful drop shipper and YouTube creator. The discussion covers Paul’s initial struggles in the drop shipping industry, finding the right products, and the advantages of different marketplaces like eBay and TikT…
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Kraig Adams | Filmmaker/YouTuber | Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 7
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial Join filmmaker and YouTuber Kraig Adams as he shares his journey from wedding videography to creating serene hiking and travel films, including one with Hollywood star Henry Golding. We discuss the evolution of his content, and his strategies (and the tradeoffs) for balancing artistic…
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Military Path to Financial Freedom – B.J. | MHFI 217
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Doug and Carl chat with Air Force veteran & physician B.J., who shares his journey toward Financial Independence and life beyond material success. B.J. discusses how military benefits like pensions & healthcare can pave the way to financial success, the personal growth he experienced after achieving FI, and the pursuit of deeper happiness beyond ow…
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Doug shares a mix of personal updates and observations. He kicks off by sharing his excitement about being mentioned in a Forbes article related to AI, which arose unexpectedly from one of his videos.He also dives into his journaling habit, emphasizing the importance of monitoring progress for continual improvement. Doug briefly touches upon his ex…
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Doug shares a mix of personal updates and observations. He shares his excitement about being mentioned in a Forbes article related to AI, which arose unexpectedly from one of his videos.He also dives into his journaling habit, emphasizing the importance of monitoring progress for continual improvement. He also briefly touches upon his experiences a…
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28. Effective Influencer Marketing Campaigns, Semrush | Fernando Angulo | Part 2
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Fernando discusses the intricacies of effective influencer marketing campaigns. He provides detailed insights into setting clear goals, understanding your audience, choosing the right influencers, and developing a comprehensive campaign strategy. He introduces SEMrush's latest tool updates, highlighting daily data monitoring to help businesses trac…
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27. SEO & Marketing 2024, Semrush | Fernando Angulo | Part 1
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Fernando Angulo talks about trends for SEO & Marketing in 2024 including: - the importance of setting clear goals - identifying target audiences - optimizing websites - utilizing content marketing. And, he emphasizes the need for regular site, backlink, and content audits, while detailing practical steps to enhance web visibility and profitability.…
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Millionaires Think They’re Middle Class?? – Amberly Grant | MHFI 216
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Doug and Amberly explore the intriguing reasons why many millionaires consider themselves middle class. They discuss the technical definitions of financial classes vs. the challenging societal definitions of these same classes, how both of these relate to their own views, and the psychology of wealth & self-perception among financially successful i…
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From Homeless to Six Figures a Year - Sadie Smiley
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Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online empire. We dive into the blogosphere's glow-up, Modern SEO (and horror stories about algorithm and AI word-vomit. Sadie keeps it real on whether blogging is still a viable career option in 2…
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Building a Content Engine | Brian Feroldi – DS512
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Doug talks with Brian Feroldi, a financial educator, investing enthusiast, and author of the best-selling book ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up’. Feroldi shares insights into his journey from a complete beginner in finance to becoming a prolific content creator. He also shares some strategies behind creating a successful content engine Connect with…
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Building a Content Engine | Brian Feroldi - DS512
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Doug talks with Brian Feroldi, a financial educator, investing enthusiast, and author of the best-selling book ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up’. Feroldi shares insights into his journey from a complete beginner in finance to becoming a prolific content creator. He also shares some strategies behind creating a successful content engine Connect with…
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Blaine Locklair | Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 6
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial In this episode of the Road to Revenue podcast, host Lee Elwell sits down with the amazing Blaine Locklear to uncover the secrets behind his YouTube success. Blaine shares his journey from starting with just two subscribers (spoiler alert, one was his wife) to growing his channel to o…
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26. Avoid Burnout as a Content Creator | Doug Cunnington
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I talk about strategies to avoid burnout for content creators and online business operators. Drawing inspiration from YouTubers who quit due to burnout, I emphasize the importance of doing work that is enjoyable, setting clear boundaries between work and personal life, taking breaks, maintaining a small team for manageability, and focusing on susta…
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Should I Quit My Corporate Job & Mailbag | MHFI 215
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Doug and Carl work through a case study from listener Frank and also answer questions from the Facebook mailbag. Frank – Has a stressful, yet well paying job. Should he stay at his current job, which he doesn’t like so much, or move on to something else that he’s been contemplating for a while? Rich What does a typical daily meal and snack look lik…
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Mobile Deep Linking=Higher Conversion Rate - Jesse Lakes, Geniuslink - DS511
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Doug chats with Jesse Lakes, co-founder and CEO of Geniuslink, about the intriguing subject of mobile deep linking and recent changes in Amazon Associate rules. Jesse dives into the technicalities and benefits of mobile deep linking, explaining how it significantly improves conversion rates by directing users to specific products within apps rather…
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Mobile Deep Linking=Higher Conversion Rate – Jesse Lakes, Geniuslink – DS511
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Doug chats with Jesse Lakes, co-founder and CEO of Geniuslink, about the intriguing subject of mobile deep linking and recent changes in Amazon Associate rules. Jesse dives into the technicalities and benefits of mobile deep linking, explaining how it significantly improves conversion rates by directing users to specific products within apps rather…
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Mihail | Tech4All | Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 5
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial Join us in this episode as we sit down with Mihail, the creative force behind Tech4All. Mihail began his journey into content creation with the equipment he had to hand and built up to now reviewing the kind of technology we all want to know about. In our chat, he shares his story of …
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25. Newsletters & YouTube | Jared Bauman | Part 2
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I talk with Jared Bauman about building a personal brand through his project, Weekend Growth. Bauman describes Weekend Growth as his avenue for sharing SEO strategies, project updates, organic growth tips, and more, balancing this personal brand initiative with running an SEO agency and hosting the Niche Pursuit Podcast. Jared shares insights on ma…
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Mad Fientist: Life, Money, & Pursuit Of Happiness (Mindy on Money) | MHFI 214
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Mindy and Carl catch up with long-time friend Brandon, the Mad Fientist, to discuss the balance between spending, saving, and maintaining happiness. Brandon details his journey from extreme frugality to spending experiments to purposeful spending/spending for happiness. He also discusses the indispensable role of personal development, the importanc…
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Doug shares his experiences and challenges associated with launching his new podcast, ‘Ranking Revolution.’ Despite his decade of experience in self-employment, Doug discusses how external factors and a lack of discipline affected the podcast’s launch, leading to both unforeseen successes and setbacks.He talks about running a podcast boot camp duri…
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Doug shares his experiences and challenges associated with launching his new podcast, ‘Ranking Revolution.’ Despite his decade of experience in self-employment, Doug discusses how external factors and a lack of discipline affected the podcast’s launch, leading to both unforeseen successes and setbacks.He talks about running a podcast boot camp duri…
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Aliex Folgueira Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 4
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial In this episode we welcome Aliex Forguiera fishing enthusiast turned kayak fishing creator who creates turned influential content creator. Starting his Road to Revenue with a simple wish to find (and share) reliable kayak reviews, Aliex's authentic approach to YouTube has built a subs…
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24. A day in the life at an SEO Agency | Jared Bauman | Part 1
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In this episode, Doug talks with Jared Bauman, CEO of 201 Creative, covering the intricacies of running an SEO agency and the nuances of building a personal brand via newsletters and YouTube. The first part of the interview focuses on 'A Day in the Life of Running an SEO Agency,' where Jared shares insights into client management, team dynamics, bu…
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Mastering the Market, AI’s Future with Brian Feroldi | MHFI 213
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Doug and Carl chat with financial educator, investing enthusiast, and author Brian Feroldi. Brian delves into early investment mishaps, his investing philosophy (focusing on high-quality, long-term businesses), the significance of understanding the stock market & personal finance, and where to find new investing ideas. The group also discusses Warr…
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Exploring Amazon Seller Networks - Jesse Lakes, Geniuslink - DS509
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Doug is joined by Jesse Lakes, CEO and co-founder of Geniuslink, to discuss the emerging world of Amazon seller networks—an area that’s redefining affiliate marketing on Amazon. The discussion covers the basics of what Amazon seller networks are, highlighting these platforms as a bridge connecting publishers, creators, and sellers on Amazon to boos…
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Exploring Amazon Seller Networks – Jesse Lakes, Geniuslink – DS509
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Doug is joined by Jesse Lakes, CEO and co-founder of Geniuslink, to discuss the emerging world of Amazon seller networks—an area that’s redefining affiliate marketing on Amazon. The discussion covers the basics of what Amazon seller networks are, highlighting these platforms as a bridge connecting publishers, creators, and sellers on Amazon to boos…
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Shelly Saves The Day Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 3
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial In this episode of Road to Revenue, we delve into the fascinating journey of Shelly Saves The Day, a multi-faceted YouTube creator known for her engaging content on video editing, lighting, and the overall creator experience. Shelly opens up about her initial foray into YouTube, spurr…
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My Wife Retired Early!!! | MHFI 212
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Carl chats with Doug and his wife Elizabeth who recently left her career and retired early. Elizabeth discusses her introduction to Financial Independence and some of the skepticism she initially had while also walking through some of the specifics about actually leaving her job (making the decision, having a solid financial plan in place, and desc…
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Viable side hustles not reliant on Google SEO – DS508
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Doug discusses various side hustle options that aren’t dependent on Google SEO.The episode sponsor is Stan Ventures. Save 15% since you’re a Doug Show listener.He also addresses three viewer emails concerning the challenges and uncertainties in blogging due to Google’s unpredictable updates. Side Hustle Cheatsheet I use Kajabi for my courses: Kajab…
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Viable side hustles not reliant on Google SEO - DS508
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Doug discusses various side hustle options that aren’t dependent on Google SEO. He also addresses three viewer emails concerning the challenges and uncertainties in blogging due to Google’s unpredictable updates.He advises against relying on Google SEO for traffic and suggests alternative income sources like e-commerce, freelancing, online courses,…
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Doug Cunnington Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 2
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial Doug Cunnington, a seasoned entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, joins host Lee Elwell on a journey through Doug's transition from a corporate worker bee to creating a thriving online business empire. In this episode of "Road to Revenue," Doug shares his early challenges and bre…
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Today, I'm sharing an incredibly simple (and fun!!) exercise that can help you get unstuck, generate great ideas, and make your work FUN AGAIN. Here's a link to that Google Doc that I mentioned with some notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQ6NV9PrndhwG_kQTFRrUpAF1B4e-SE8XGxjJGArGO4/edit?usp=sharing Go to File > Make a Copy And here are the …
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Evolution of FIRE and EconoMe 2024 | MHFI 211
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Recorded in the hotel lobby on the last day of the EconoMe conference, Doug and Carl reflect on some of the presentations and conversations they had over the weekend while also providing their own insights & observations. They discuss various topics including: the evolution of the FIRE movement from its initial focus on accumulating wealth to its c…
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Taking Niche Sites to YouTube to Diverse Monetization with John – Project 24 – DS507
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Doug Cunnington interviews John, who transitioned from a decade in law enforcement to pursuing internet marketing full-time. John shares his journey of dabbling in internet marketing since 2005 while working as a sheriff’s deputy before making it his full-time career and surpassing his law enforcement income. He discusses the success of running a p…
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Taking Niche Sites to YouTube to Diverse Monetization with John - Project 24 - DS507
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Doug Cunnington interviews John, who transitioned from a decade in law enforcement to pursuing internet marketing full-time. John shares his journey of dabbling in internet marketing since 2005 while working as a sheriff’s deputy before making it his full-time career and surpassing his law enforcement income. He discusses the success of running a p…
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Ranking Revolution (Podcast Launch) – DS506
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Doug shares his journey and challenges in creating a new podcast titled ‘Ranking Revolution,’ an advanced SEO and marketing podcast aimed at professionals. He discusses the concept, audience targeting, content creation, and the hurdles he faced. Check out: RankingRevolution Podcast Boot Camp Accelerator – Join the waitlist DS506 Transcript More wit…
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Doug shares his journey and challenges in creating a new podcast titled ‘Ranking Revolution,’ an advanced SEO and marketing podcast aimed at professionals. He discusses the concept, audience targeting, content creation, and the hurdles he faced. Check out: RankingRevolution Podcast Boot Camp Accelerator – Join the waitlist DS506 Transcript More wit…
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Real King of Video Matt Hughes - Road to Revenue Podcast - Ep 1
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⭐ Try Geniuslink Free for 14 Days: https://geni.us/yt-free-trial Lee Elwell dives deep with Matt Hughes, dubbed the "Video King," into the intricate world of content creation and revenue generation beyond traditional metrics. Hughes shares his journey from starting a video company to leveraging YouTube for substantial income without relying on the …
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Accidental FI, Early Retirement, & Subtle Art of Living FI – Bob Haines | MHFI 210
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Doug and Carl chat with Bob Haines who is a well-known figure in the FI community due to his frequent attendance of various FI-related events such as FinCon, EconoMe, Chautauqua, and CampFI. Bob recounts his financial journey from initially finding FI through the Tim Ferriss podcast, to discovering that he was accidentally FI already, to transition…
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