811: The Secret to Making Money Beyond Pageviews With Jillian Leslie

Megan chats with Jillian Leslie about building digital products that solve real problems, diversify income, and create a more sustainable blogging business. Bio: Jillian Leslie is the founder of MiloTree, a software platform that helps online entrepreneurs sell digital products and services and grow their email lists. On her YouTube channel, she shares cutting-edge strategies for building and selling digital products with AI. Jillian is passionate about helping creators and entrepreneurs build thriving businesses that give them real freedom and flexibility. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and co-founder, David, and their daughter, Lainey. She holds a BA and an MBA from Stanford University. Summary & Takeaways The food blogging landscape is changing quickly, making it more important than ever to build income beyond display ads. Jillian shares practical strategies for identifying what your audience truly needs, creating simple digital products that sell, and using AI to move faster without losing the personal connection that makes your brand valuable. Key Topics Discussed: - Package recipes as solutions instead of collections. - Start with one simple digital product. - Use AI to uncover profitable product ideas. - Build products based on audience feedback. - Show up as a real person to build trust. - Treat your blog like a marketing business. Guest Details Connect with Jillian Leslie Website | Instagram | YouTube