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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 14 MIN

14 Years Monetizing Our Blogs: The Wins, The Fails, The Truth

from The Branding Fix

After 14 years of blogging, we've tried every monetization method out there - and most of them failed spectacularly. In this video, we're pulling back the curtain on what actually worked, what was a complete waste of time, and the brutal lessons we learned the hard way.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/0znN_1sKL6o📊 IN THIS VIDEO:- Which monetization methods generated real income vs empty promises- The biggest mistakes that cost us thousands of dollars- Why some "proven" strategies completely flopped for us- What we'd do differently if we started over today- The truth about blogging income nobody talks about🕒 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Our Monetization Journey00:44 Early Monetization Efforts01:43 Platform-Specific Monetization05:00 Product Launches and Merchandising07:11 Service-Based Income and Virtual Events08:57 Passive Income Strategies13:15 Biggest Wins and Epic Fails13:53 Conclusion and Future Plans💬 Which monetization method are YOU currently using? Drop a comment and let us know if it's working or if you're struggling - we'll share our honest take!Watch Next:Get ready for blogging Super Bowl season: https://youtu.be/LqGpbBekG08💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.comFREEBIES TO GET STARTED:Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boardsGet 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h#blogging #makemoneyonline

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