The Branding Fix

People sell thousand-dollar blogging courses and five-figure coaching programs for information that's stale the second you buy it. So instead of buying one, we built ourselves a PERSONAL curriculum: a complete, free course to go from zero to a profitable blog, in order, with no gaps.The keyword is personal: a generic course dumps the same lessons on everyone; a personal curriculum meets you where you're actually stuck. In this live coworking session, we hand you the whole thing AND show you how to build your own personalized version: no course to buy at the end. We talk about why blogging is making a comeback as creators seek non-algorithmic, long-form connection and better monetization, and we explain why our own traffic dropped when we wrote primarily for Google by keyword chasing and stripping personal experience out of posts.We outline what’s changed: blog for depth using interlinked content clusters built from three pillars and 10 specific user questions each, write from lived experience or “learning in public,” and prioritize brand recognition and human-first search intent over faceless, search-only strategies. We warn against AI-written, AI-optimized, or AI-generated content, citing reports of Google de-indexing blogs, and urge deleting all AI posts and images.We cover practical setup and promotion: self-hosted WordPress with a simple theme and minimal plugins for performance, plus promotion via one social platform, Pinterest, long-form video or podcasting, and a newsletter built around journey-based mini-courses rather than freebies, and lots more. Plus we answer your questions live, replay crew: pop your thoughts and questions in the comment section.👇 Where are you stuck right now? Drop it and we'll place youAlso Watch: https://youtube.com/live/tSdkPxKTxU8https://youtube.com/live/0vNeQeU977EWordpress Tutorial for Beginners: • Wordpress Tutorials for Beginners Also here is the video we talked about where Google is Now Banning AI Websites: • Google is Now Banning AI Websites TIMESTAMPS00:00 Blogging Comeback Era00:41 Why Traffic Dropped01:17 Start a Blog Now02:21 Crash Course Setup03:00 Blogging for Depth04:34 Build Topic Clusters07:18 Learn in Public and Blog About It11:04 Skip Trends and Fluff If Short on Time13:06 Brand Over Faceless Blogging18:10 Write for Humans19:21 Deindexing Warning for Bloggers20:42 Delete AI Content26:14 One Post a Week Plan28:04 Live Q and A32:51 Poll and Holiday Check In33:51 No AI Grammar Sprucing34:15 Be Imperfect and Human36:24 Gut Ideas That Wont Rank but Build Brand36:58 Signature Voice Matters37:39 Examples of Personal Lingo40:37 Experience First Blogging46:03 Real Photos Not AI47:36 Simple SEO Structure for Blogging48:10 WordPress Setup Basics50:57 Promotion With Long Form54:05 Social Platform Strategy01:06:09 Pinterest That Stands Out01:11:54 Newsletters You Own01:14:23 Mini Course Opt In01:14:51 Freebie Churn Warning01:16:10 Unsubscribe And Purge01:18:00 Segmentation And Cadence01:19:42 Poll And Live Q&A01:21:02 Gro Tool Roadmap01:23:15 Pinterest Scheduling Basics01:27:17 Pinning Consistency Mindset01:32:15 Affiliate Filler Pins01:37:15 Original Pins Strategy01:41:42 Final Cleanup And Wrap👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

For bloggers and creators, one season makes most of the year's money: October, November, December. Holiday spending, gift guides, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, end-of-year everything. It's the Super Bowl of our whole business, and most people show up in mid-November, panic, throw up a few affiliate links, and miss it. Pros don't wing the Super Bowl; they train and prepare for it in advance. Today is the start of the last month of the offseason, so we're building your thirty days. If you're already monetized, this is your income plan. If you're not, it's still the biggest traffic window of your year and the best chance you'll get to grow an audience.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Q4 Is The Super Bowl02:15 Create Less Promote More03:26 Poll And Planning Check06:06 Rookie vs Veteran Strategy12:33 Workshop Audience Pillars15:32 Repeat Yourself To Win16:56 Pinterest Pinning Playbook21:02 Seasonal Angles On Evergreen25:58 Add One Social Platform31:41 Short Video Visibility Mix39:10 Show Your Opinions40:22 Q4 Plan Poll41:29 Why Showing Works42:59 Super Bowl Season Mindset45:12 Stop Using Stock Photos and AI46:02 Personal Stories Convert50:17 Audit Your Analytics52:51 Traffic And Monetization56:27 Rookie vs Veteran Strategy01:00:46 Challenge Content Hubs01:15:04 Next 30 Days Checklist01:18:06 Final Thoughts and Tips

The reason you're burnt out isn't that you're not working hard enough; it's that you're making everything from scratch, from a blank page, every day. So watch this: in one hour, we take ONE blog post and turn it into a full week of content for Instagram, Pinterest, and your email newsletter, and we're doing it live, on screen, no new ideas.This is a build-along. So open a second tab, grab one of your own posts, and make a week of content WITH us before the stream ends. Create once, promote forever.WHAT WE GET INTO:→ The repurposing mindset: you're a library with a billboard, not a content factory→ One post → Instagram: the hook, the carousel angle, the reel, the story with a link stake→ One post → Pinterest: multiple pins, each with its own hook→ One post → Email: the newsletter that drives back to your blog HQ→ LIVE: drop your post topic, and we'll repurpose YOURS on the spot👇 Drop ONE blog post topic (or something you know a lot about) and follow along.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Burnout Content Fix01:11 Why Repurposing Works03:49 Live Poll And Setup05:35 Screen Share Troubles12:07 Blog Post Breakdown13:30 Instagram Carousels16:33 Instagram Reels Angles23:31 YouTube Long Form Ideas28:02 YouTube Shorts Strategy30:47 Audience Examples Workshop43:18 Weird Niches And Opinions48:08 Post Your Personality49:11 CEO Mom Podcast Strategy54:14 Blog First Confidence58:12 Blog Dates And Categories59:11 Authentic Video Presence01:03:26 Repurpose One Blog Post01:03:57 TikTok And Facebook Angles01:07:36 Pinterest Hook Pins01:10:09 Email Newsletter Versions01:12:12 Vibe Reels B Roll01:16:51 Quote Graphics That Travel01:18:27 Affiliate Income And Reuse01:22:15 Batching And Wrap Up👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Okay so if you're trying to make money as a content creator and the numbers just aren't numbering, sit with us for a second. We were talking about this and realized the creator pitch and the MLM pitch are basically the same script. It's never been easier to start. Anyone can do it. Just get the course. And the presets. And the microphone. Make it one time, collect money forever. And then eventually somebody tells you the real move is teaching other people how to do the thing you're doing. Like. That's a downline. 📌 What we cover: So we went back and counted what we've actually bought over the years and it's bad. Presets we forgot the names of. Six social media templates from one company. Cameras, plural. Courses that told us nothing we didn't already know. We get into master resell rights and all the faceless digital marketing stuff too, because that's the same thing wearing a new outfit. And then we talk about what does work, which is slower and way less fun to put on a thumbnail. But it holds.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Content creation and the MLM playbook01:46 Why the creator pitch works on smart people02:49 The laptop on the beach lifestyle sell03:17 What we bought: presets, gear, courses07:16 The batching myth: a month of content in an hour09:07 Passive income isn't passive12:36 Master resell rights and the downline15:49 An actual MLM meeting, and LulaRoe18:49 What a real content business looks like22:00 How to actually make money as a creator23:22 Free brand challenge and Monday coworking☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything. 👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: https://www.thebrandingfix.com/fix-yo...

Pull up your Instagram grid right now and be honest: does it look like a personal brand or a billboard FOR a brand? Does it look like a magazine or a grid of Canva graphics? Because there's a difference, and it's quietly killing your reach.Somewhere along the way creators started making content that looks like advertising and magazines from the 80s and 90s. Then they added polished graphics, Canva templates, stock photos, perfect carousels, and more; then both the algorithm and the audience scroll right past, because nobody stops for an ad.In this live coworking session we fix your Instagram in real time: less graphic design, more human, and the hook rules that decide whether anyone stops at all. Then we audit YOUR grids live.WHAT WE GET INTO:→ The "uncanny ad" problem:why graphics and stock photos = instant skip → Hook University: everything needs a hook (feed, carousel, reel, caption) → Reels vs. carousels vs. photos: what the algorithm ranks and in what order → Captions are SEO now: helpful, not stuffed (the "tiny blog post" method) → The 5-hashtag cap and what it's really telling you → LIVE: drop your IG handle and we'll tell you if your grid looks like a brand or an ad👇 Describe your Instagram in 3 words. We'll know instantly.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Brand or Billboard01:12 Why Polish Kills Reach01:51 Less Production More Person02:27 How We Got Here04:57 Poll Your Current Feed05:32 Canva Features Tagged AI08:38 Instagram Tells to Avoid09:41 Ditch Templates and Stock14:06 Stop Chasing Perfect Grids16:36 Clean Up Your Content18:11 Create Shareable Feelings19:24 Stop Auto Promo Graphics22:02 Avoid AI Clip Tools23:48 Slow Down and Give Grace26:06 Build Your Own Stock Library30:42 Normalize Editing Time31:40 Reels Without Hooks35:39 Be Unique and Vulnerable37:29 Boundaries and Storytelling42:37 Formats and Reintroductions47:21 Every Post Is First Impression50:22 One Point Videos51:34 Challenge Content Spiral54:03 Start With The Answer56:27 SEO Tricks And Give01:06:50 No Recap Posts01:11:17 Monthly Focus Content01:16:19 Entertainment And Opinions01:23:52 Captions And Community01:30:35 Less Production Wrap👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Everyone keeps telling you SEO got HARDER because of AI overviews, endless Google updates, "SEO is dead." We're telling you the opposite, and we mean it: SEO got EASIER. 2026 is the new 2010. All the exhausting stuff that scared people off like formatting, keyword stuffing, chasing search volume, writing for robots, etc, is exactly what's dying. What's left is almost embarrassingly simple.In this live coworking session, we break down what actually works for SEO now (on your blog AND on social), why bloggers suddenly have an unfair advantage, and the genuinely simple checklist that replaces the old complicated version.WHAT WE GET INTO:→ What died vs. what's back (and why AI overviews CAUSED this shift) → The simple 2026 SEO checklist: what to DO and what to STOP doing → Why SEO moved to social: Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube are search engines now → The bloggers' advantage: you've done this for years, you just need to tweak it → "Blog like it's Tumblr" and why voice and experience beat keyword tricks → LIVE: drop your niche, and we'll tell you if it's an SEO goldmine (blog + social)👇 On a scale of 1–10, how much does "SEO" stress you out?TIMESTAMPS00:00 SEO Is Easier Now01:13 Tumblr Era Blogging03:50 Deprogramming Old SEO07:36 Stop Chasing AI Hacks10:05 What SEO Killed18:02 Ditch Keyword Tools25:01 Purge Tools And Platforms30:05 Human Experience Wins30:19 Local Travel Blogging34:30 Learn In Public Content35:15 Depth Beats Keywords36:08 Human Journey Content39:01 Ditch SEO Checklists40:47 Headings and Intent44:06 Keyword Stuffing Example50:36 Titles and Meta Descriptions54:27 Social Media SEO Shift01:00:56 Have Fun and Be Real01:04:15 Wrap Up and Next Week👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

If you want to make money blogging in 2026, the strategy that used to work is now working against you. ☕Here's the 8-step plan to rebuild.The old way of blogging is dead. Not evolving — dead. And if you're still writing keyword posts hoping the algorithm bounces back, you're rebuilding on the same foundation that already broke.What content creators and bloggers need to understand: chasing clicks was always the fragile version. A real brand — one where people come looking for you by name — is the only thing AI can't replicate. It's the only answer to traffic loss that actually survives the next update.We walk through the 8-step plan we're using to rebuild blogs from the ground up: content audit, brand clarity, social as a billboard (not a second job), and turning monetization back on in the right order.📌 What we cover:→ Why "fear posting" keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)→ How to audit your content and cut what's diluting your brand→ Why your email list is your only algorithm-proof asset→ The social media strategy that actually drives blog traffic→ The right order to turn blog monetization back on⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Blogging Crash Reality01:46 Stop Chasing AI SEO02:58 Own Your Platform03:49 Real Brand Definition05:31 Step One Pause Posting06:07 Step Two Content Audit08:38 Step Three Brand Challenge09:17 Step Four Social Billboards12:26 Step Five Pinterest Refresh13:22 Step Six Build Newsletter14:29 Step Seven Repurpose System15:15 Step Eight Monetize Order18:22 Blogging Rebuild Wrap Up☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... 👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Squarespace raised their prices again. Here's how to move your blog to WordPress with a calm, portable exit plan that future-proofs you against the next platform price hike. ☕If you're a blogger or content creator watching your platform costs climb, the answer isn't just switching, it's building for portability so you're never trapped again. We break down what actually changed with Squarespace pricing, why platform-hopping won't save you long-term, and the calm exit strategy that works whether you're on Squarespace, Wix, or any hosted platform.📌 What we cover:→ The real Squarespace price change (and why your next platform will do it too)→ The migration reality check nobody talks about→ Platform-hopping horror stories (including Kadence pricing drama)→ How to build for portability from day one→ WordPress isn't that hard, here's the calm exit plan⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Squarespace Price Shock00:55 Why Switching Won't Save You01:29 What Changed and Why03:45 The Migration Reality Check05:01 Platform Hopping Stories07:36 Kadence Pricing Drama09:22 Build for Portability14:35 WordPress Isn't That Hard15:25 Calm Exit Plan Steps19:37 Final Thoughts and Wrap☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... 👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Most creators show you the highlight reel, the wins, the screenshots, "look how well this did." We're doing the opposite. In this live coworking session, we're pulling up our REAL analytics: the flops, the embarrassing numbers, the month that didn't work, all unedited, on screen, and letting you roast us in the chat while we diagnose what to fix in real time.Because you learn nothing from someone's best day. You learn everything from watching someone honestly diagnose their worst one. Then we help YOU audit yours, live.WHAT WE GET INTO:→ Our real flops on screen (a bombed video, a traffic dip, a launch that underperformed)→ How to read your own analytics WITHOUT your feelings getting in the way→ The 3-way diagnosis: was it the content, the promotion, or the wrong audience?→ What we're actually changing this month based on the numbers→ LIVE: drop your ugliest metric (a flop, a dip, a $0 month) and we'll tell you what we'd do 👇 What's your ugliest metric right now? Drop it, no judgment.TIMESTAMPS00:00 No Highlight Reels01:25 Why Fran Went Quiet02:06 Google Search Console Update04:42 Link Social Accounts05:27 Instagram Search Clicks07:46 Even Crappy Reels Rank08:53 YouTube Traffic From Google14:05 Brand Awareness In Search15:51 Poll Ugliest Metric16:42 Victoria Google Analytics19:44 Fran Traffic Recovery24:56 Fixing CTR And Titles30:00 Kindle Post Comeback33:14 Promote Pillar Content35:43 Analytics Check In Habit36:36 Summer Reading Guide Setup37:13 Paywall Traffic Lesson39:40 Channel Mix Breakdown41:51 Helpful Content Wins44:47 Pinterest Summer Slump46:40 Pinterest Bare Minimum48:52 Instagram Community Focus55:50 Reels Versus Carousels01:00:29 YouTube Search Insights01:04:58 Google Drives Social01:08:46 Build Brand Long Game01:10:30 Poll Results Wrap Up01:11:28 Final Takeaways Goodbye👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Everyone in this space tells you to do MORE! So post more, add another platform, launch another product, buy another tool. We did the opposite. Over the last year, we quit a whole list of "best practices" and tools everyone swears you need and our income went UP, not down.In this live coworking session, we're not adding to your plate; we're handing you the list of things you can put DOWN today and probably grow faster because of it. Then we're going live in the chat to tell YOU what you're allowed to quit.⚠️ This isn't lazy advice. It's the difference between being busy and being paid.WHAT WE GET INTO:→ Why "do more" is the default advice (and who profits from it)→ The 8 things we quit: batching, keyword chasing, daily posting, 5 platforms, paywalls, the "brand voice," the course treadmill, comparison→ What actually happened to our traffic and income after each one→ The test for what YOU should quit vs. keep→ LIVE: drop the thing you're most exhausted by and we'll give you a verdict; quit it, tweak it, or keep it 👇 What's ONE thing you're quitting after today? Tell us in the chat.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Do Less Earn More01:27 Letting Go of SEO02:44 Poll What Exhausts You04:36 Why Everyone Pushes More10:18 Stop Over Optimizing21:20 Things We Quit List22:32 Ditch Quiz Lead Magnets25:41 Cut Platforms and Posting27:41 Kill Popups and Freebies36:47 Stop Buying Templates Gear43:24 Start Simple Promote Later46:04 Name Brand Pricing47:12 Duct Tape Creator Hacks48:39 Search Traffic Comeback50:25 Quit Paywalls Gatekeeping51:55 Opportunity Income Stories57:47 How To Know Quit58:28 Podcast Cut Example01:01:18 Stress Tools Analytics01:05:22 Trim Platforms Focus01:07:34 75 Hard Check In01:10:50 Fall Content Planning01:12:39 Million Dollar Myth01:14:17 Virtual Assistant Reality01:18:30 Decision Fatigue Advice01:29:46 Wrap Up Next LiveWatch Next (links):▶️ Fix Your Brand Challenge▶️ We Stopped Batching Content (Here's What Happened)▶️ We Stopped Chasing Keywords▶️ We Removed All Paywalls👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Let's make an extra $2,000 online together before the end of the year without launching a course, coaching program, or stressful product. In this live coworking session we are sharing the exact low-stress plan to make money online using affiliate marketing, and how to time it for the Q4 holiday season when spending is highest. The strategy: stop scattering random product links and "lock in" on a handful of products you actually use, until you become the go-to person for them. Then push those products across LTK, ShopMy, Pinterest, Amazon, and social. And plant your gift-guide content NOW (it's July) so it ranks in time for the holidays. No launch, no webinar, no convincing anyone of anything.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Q4 Money Window00:59 Poll and Coworking01:49 Stop Scattering Lock In02:45 Why Courses Fail Now04:25 Pick 3 to 5 Products06:57 Become Known Organically11:01 Community Check In12:55 Content Capture Tips14:27 Football Side Chat17:18 Where to Put Links23:11 Timing for Q4 Earnings26:55 Make 2K Feel Real27:41 Q4 Income Stacking28:48 Set The 2K Goal30:03 Niche Product Angles31:31 Amazon Associates Q431:49 Pinterest Instagram Plays36:35 Amazon Review Videos37:36 Math Behind 2K40:47 Pick Evergreen Winners42:02 Cleaning Content Series45:56 Bundle High Low48:46 Lock In Homework51:07 Wrap Up And Execute✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why courses, coaching & memberships are struggling in 2026 (fast) The "lock in" strategy: become known for a handful of products How to pick your products and get known for them without feeling salesy How to use LTK, ShopMy, Pinterest, Amazon & social for affiliate income The Q4 timing play: plant gift guides now so they rank for the holidays How an extra $2,000 actually adds up by stacking small income streams 💬 COMMENT your niche + your lock-in products and we'll tell you if you're onto something. 🔔 We go LIVE every Monday for a coworking session. Subscribe so you catch the next one. 🔗 LINKS Fix Your Brand challenge: Our content system: 👋 We're The Branding Fix, two solo bloggers rebuilding our blogs out loud in the age of AI. Blogging, affiliate marketing, and making money online, every week. 📲 Say hi: @thebrandingfix

We had to get honest with ourselves. Were we on Substack to build name recognition or to actually make money? Because the strategy for each is completely different, and staying in the middle is why most creators stay stuck.It's easy to tell yourself it's both. You're growing an audience, the subscriber count is ticking up, it feels like progress. You'll make money later.We hit that fork in the road and had to pick a lane. This video is the conversation we had with each other and the math that made the answer unavoidable.IN THIS VIDEO:→ The real reason we're on Substack (and the question every creator needs to answer)→ Why "both" isn't a strategy, it's a stall→ The income ceiling built into the paywall model that nobody talks about→ How we reframed Substack as a billboard instead of a bank account→ The 7-step monetization blueprint we're actually followingThis isn't a "Substack is bad" video. It's a "stop lying to yourself about why you're here" video.☕ New videos every Friday & live coworking every Monday.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Substack Income Ceiling00:45 The Fork in the Road02:02 Three Reasons You're Stuck03:20 Do the Substack Math04:39 Paywall Model Problem05:18 Substack as Billboard07:09 Step 1 Pick Your Goal08:05 Steps 2–4 Audit and Fix10:04 Step 5 Start a Blog HQ11:56 Step 6 Monetization Order14:44 Step 7 Cost vs Earnings16:06 Wrap Up and Next Video☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... 👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Want to grow your blog traffic without making new content every single day? In this live coworking session we show you how we repurpose our content and how one blog post into a full week of content that actually drives traffic. First, the exact checklist to rebuild an old blog post so it ranks on Google and readers finish it. Then, how to promote your blog on social media using: Instagram carousels, Instagram reels, Pinterest, and Facebook as billboards that point back to your site. Because here's the mindset: your blog is the asset you own, and social media is the billboard. Most bloggers build the asset and never put up the billboard, so their best posts just sit there. Not anymore.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 One Post Ten-X Results01:08 Rebuild and Promote Plan03:43 Step One Answer Fast05:33 Step Two Make It Yours12:59 Step Three No Dead Ends16:35 Poll Results Reality Check19:14 Billboards Not New Content22:23 Instagram Carousel Blueprint27:20 Reels for New Reach29:15 Pinterest Search Shift32:12 Pinterest Hooks That Click33:03 Gen Z Pins and Visuals33:57 Facebook Value First36:33 Groups Without Spamming39:39 Threads X No Link Dumping43:24 Platform Specific Strategy45:17 Chat Sports Break46:50 Better Blog Title Hooks50:00 Pinterest vs Social Branding57:58 Homework and Wrap Up✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARNHow to rebuild an old blog post so it ranks and convertsThe 3-step blog post checklist: answer fast, add experience, link the next stepHow to repurpose one blog post across multiple platformsInstagram carousels that tease the answer and earn the clickReels that reach a cold audience and grow your followingWhy online search is moving to Pinterest, and why pins need hooks nowHow to promote your blog on Facebook without getting buried💬 COMMENT your niche and we'll suggest a hook for your next post.🔔 We go LIVE every Monday for a coworking session. Subscribe so you catch the next one.🔗 LINKSFix Your Brand challenge:Our content planning system:👋 We're The Branding Fix — two solo bloggers rebuilding our blogs out loud in the age of AI. Content, blogging, and making money online, every week.📲 Say hi: @thebrandingfix👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Plan your August content strategy in 10 minutes: 3 content pillars, evergreen posts, and a weekly system to grow your audience and make money online. This repeatable content planning system works for bloggers, content creators, and service pros in any industry.We break down the three jobs every post should do: discovery, authority, and connection. We map them across four weeks so you never stare at a blank calendar again. Each post serves a purpose: searchable how-to content that brings new people in, your unique take that builds trust, and story-driven human content that keeps them around.The calendar structure is three posts per week with week four offering one optional seasonal post, plus a two-day "tail off" for repurposing and lining up September. We also cover how content ties to monetization and the one monthly growth move, like a lead magnet or email capture, that grows the audience you actually own.☕ New videos every Friday & live coworking every Monday.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Plan August Fast00:18 Choose Three Pillars01:21 Build Evergreen Engine01:51 Discovery Authority Connection03:20 Make Once Promote Everywhere03:37 August Posting Rhythm04:06 Week One Discovery Lead04:34 Week Two Go Deeper05:09 Week Three Trust Posts05:36 Week Four Seasonal Option06:07 Maintenance And Month Tail07:23 Seasonal Is Garnish08:19 Find Trends Brand Filter09:07 Monetize And One Growth Move10:12 Homework And Resources10:54 Consistency No Burnout11:04 Subscribe And Coworking11:41 Wrap Up☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... 👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

This is exactly how to grow on Instagram in 2026 and finally make money from your content.We stopped posting completely and our accounts started growing. In this video, we're walking you through the exact 5-step strategy to turn Instagram from a burnout hamster wheel into a real income machine using instagram monetization, affiliate marketing, brand deals, and your own blog as your business HQ.Here's what we cover:→ Why consistent posting hasn't been paying you→ The two-week pause that actually builds momentum→ How to audit content using saves & shares (not likes)→ The one-page brand fix that ends "what do I post?" forever→ Why Instagram is your billboard — not your business→ Building an email list you actually own→ The exact monetization order: platform ads → affiliates → brand deals → subscriptions→ products☕ New videos every Friday & live coworking every Monday.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why You're Not Getting Paid01:11 Stop Posting for Two Weeks02:19 Audit Your Content03:53 Fix Your Brand05:32 Add a Blog (Your HQ)08:41 Build an Email List09:58 Monetize in Order11:33 Affiliate Marketing & Brand Deals13:29 Subscriptions, Then Products17:11 Wrap Up & Next Steps☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... 👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

It's July, the year is half over, and instead of looking back at everything you didn't post, we're locking in our content strategy in Q3 to cash in Q4 by doing a content reset. In this live coworking session, we map the entire back half of 2026 so you can get consistent, build a real content library, and actually make money heading into Q4.We break down two systems: 75 Fixed (get consistent WITHOUT burning out) and the Q3 Content Blueprint (evergreen-first, a light seasonal layer, timed to rank before the holiday money shows up). Works whether you're a food blogger, a coach, a photographer, or a service pro who blogs to get clients.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Midyear Reset Mindset01:52 Poll and Coworking Kickoff03:57 Stop the July Report Card06:29 Why July Beats January08:44 Reset Now for Q4 Money12:16 Push Through the Nerves16:56 Introducing 75 Fixed18:25 Weekly Loop and Rest Day21:59 Three Content Jobs25:19 Evergreen Content Library26:59 Join the Challenge Together29:02 Chat Check and Launch Delay32:01 Stop Perfecting Start Posting32:34 Astrology Tangent Mercury Retrograde33:59 Woo Rituals And Launch Timing36:16 Personal Essays Still Teach39:18 Q3 Blueprint 90 Day Plan41:00 Evergreen Engine Seasonal Garnish45:05 Q3 Month By Month Examples48:36 Four Moves To Execute Q351:21 Bad At Planning Keep It Simple57:02 Discovery Authority Connection Split59:28 Reset Lock In And Next Steps✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy resetting beats reviewing (and why guilt kills consistency)The 75 Fixed weekly loop — plan, draft, publish, promote, RESTThe 3 content jobs: Discovery, Authority, Connection — anchored in evergreenHow to plant content in Q3 so it ranks for the Q4/holiday moneyHow to batch a whole quarter without pre-filling your life away💬 COMMENT your niche + the #1 evergreen post you're committing to this quarter — we read every one.🔔 We go LIVE every Monday for a coworking session. Subscribe so you catch the next one.🔗 LINKSFix Your Brand challenge:75 Fixed full breakdown: https://www.thebrandingfix.com/75-har...Free worksheet:👋 We're The Branding Fix — two solo bloggers rebuilding our blogs out loud in the age of AI. Content, blogging, and making money online, every week.📲 Say hi: @thebrandingfix👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this Instagram growth strategy masterclass, you'll learn how a content creator with a 200-follower account hit a million views — and a 200,000-follower account got 800 views. That's not a glitch. It's the shift from social media to interest media, and it changes everything for bloggers and content creators trying to grow on Instagram and actually make money.In this live we break down the Instagram strategies that will help you grow your account and drive real blog traffic in 2025 — all without needing to go viral. And why the algorithm change is the best thing to happen to bloggers in years.🎁 FREE Fix Your Brand Challenge: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... 📆 Q3 Content Calendar (July, August, September 2025): • Here is the exact Q3 content calendar you ... 📺 The Interest Media deep-dive: • STOP Posting on Social Media Until You Und... Deeper Dive: One Content Calendar for Every Platform: https://youtube.com/live/rsUs78s9sgw Instagram Algorithm Update from Adam Mosseri: https://youtube.com/live/Q2sHxsNopvYTIMESTAMPS00:00 Reach Rules Changed01:12 Masterclass Roadmap03:06 Live Poll Check In08:10 Followers Don't Matter09:46 Interest Graph Explained11:58 Content Audition Basement14:48 Instagram As Billboard17:51 Money And RPM Math25:54 Peaceful Creator Strategy28:01 Gro Trigger Words33:21 Rotate Your Billboards35:01 Instagram Is Search36:07 Hashtags vs Search SEO36:57 Captions Like Mini Blogs38:49 Three Click Driving Posts42:02 Stop Pushing Links Always43:28 Authority Discovery Connection45:58 Multiple Captions Feature49:05 Instagram Search Recap50:30 Analytics Search Insights54:36 Auto DM Link Hack58:00 Start From Scratch Mindset59:53 Cohesive Feed Myth01:01:00 Real Photos Not Graphics01:04:49 Stories With Small Audience01:06:43 Pets and Series Ideas01:08:56 No Viral Needed System01:10:18 DM Comment Automation01:11:17 Earn Comments With Story01:12:23 Stop Being Transactional01:15:44 Stories Build Connection01:20:28 Consistency After Updates01:22:46 Quality Cadence Planning01:24:45 Fix Your Brand Filter01:28:03 System Recap And Rules01:31:26 Poll Results Troubleshoot01:32:25 Views No Clicks Fix01:38:04 Q&A Comment And Bio01:44:47 Final Recap And Wrap☕ How Coworking Works: We share. Your questions go in the chat throughout. At every break, we stop and answer.💬 Watching the replay? Timestamps are available so you can jump to what you need. Bring your "I'm posting on social but not growing" frustrations in the comments. We've got you.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Plan 3 months of content in one sitting in any niche using this content calendar for both content creators and bloggers!Stop scrambling for content ideas every single week. This Q3 content calendar breakdown gives content creators and bloggers the exact system — the CPR Method (Categories, Profit, Rest) and AIM Framework (Archetype, Identity, Mission) — to plan evergreen content that builds your brand, grows your audience, and makes money. All in one sitting.☕What we cover:→ How to re-anchor your brand with the AIM Framework before planning a single post→ The 3 evergreen content jobs: Discovery, Authority & Connection→ Why your blog should always come first — then repurpose everywhere else→ How to layer seasonal content without derailing your evergreen strategy→ A full Q3 game plan: July summer pivots, August back-to-rhythm, September holiday prep → The Batch → Schedule → Rest method so you don't burn out by month two🔗 Mentioned in this video:→ Fix Your Brand: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... Free co-working every Monday at 10AM ET⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Quarter Plan Promise00:47 Anchor Your Brand01:58 CPR Framework03:11 Evergreen Content Jobs04:35 Blog First Then Social05:15 Cadence And Rest06:11 Seasonal Timing Layer07:48 July Game Plan10:00 August Back To School11:40 September Holiday Prep13:24 Batch Schedule Rest14:23 Homework And Wrap Up👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

We're building your content calendar system live: the One Piece Rule that plans your entire month from a single idea, a live content audit framework to figure out what's worth repurposing vs. killing, and the social media content calendar that distributes everything without starting from scratch every week. Plus, the July content calendar, so you leave with a real plan for what to create, update, and promote next month.content calendar for social media | content planning | content repurposing☕ How Coworking Works:We share. Your questions go in the chat throughout. At every break, we stop and answer.📌 Watching the replay? Timestamps are in the comments — jump to the platform you need to plan first.💬 Bring your "I don't know what to post" frustrations and your "how do I connect all my platforms" questions.👇 What's your biggest content planning challenge right now? Drop it in the chat.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Too Many Calendars01:56 Why We Chase Algorithms03:15 Pick Your Main Platform05:39 Traffic and RPM Sidebar09:26 One Piece Rule Hub13:59 Repurpose Into Spokes19:00 Boredom Is Normal21:20 Social Media ROI Reality29:27 Content Audit Begins30:40 Audit Filter Emotional Line32:59 Audit Filter Future Topics34:24 Keep Kill Refresh Test35:40 Generic Advice Gets Cut37:14 Brand Filter Recap39:04 Homework Content Audit41:35 You Are The Niche43:58 Blogging For Services48:47 July Content Calendar53:53 Seasonal Sprinkle Strategy58:29 Monetize Prime Day Leads01:01:31 Own Your Platform01:08:20 Blogging Farmer Mindset01:09:20 Wrap Up And Next Steps☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch... Watch Next:▶️ 75 Hard for Bloggers: • 75 Hard for Bloggers: The "Anti-Burnout" V... ▶️ Why Our Content Organization System Failed (And What We Use Now): • Why Our Content Organization System Failed... ▶️ The Content Creator Era Is Over (Here’s What’s Next): • The "Content Creator" Era is Over. (Here's... ▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026?: • Is Blogging Dead In 2026? We Lost 50% Traf... ▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 No One Is Talking About: • The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 Nobo... 💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX: We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Struggling to stay consistent as a content creator without burning out? It's not a discipline problem — it's a system problem. Here's how to be consistent with content, long-term. ☕ Victoria and Francesca break down why bloggers and content creators keep falling off their posting schedule — and it has nothing to do with laziness or discipline.In this session, we walk through:→ The 4-part loop keeping creators stuck (where are you in it?)→ The AIM Framework: Archetype, Identity, Mission — to eliminate decision fatigue for good→ Why 3 purposeful posts beat daily posting every time→ The Discovery, Authority & Connection post system→ How to plan rest BEFORE burnout hits — not afterIf you're a blogger or content creator who keeps starting over, this is your reset moment.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Stuck in the Loop02:12 Discipline Myth05:51 Decision Fatigue Trap10:52 Traction and Packaging13:57 Rest Plan to Avoid Burnout17:20 The Consistency Reframe25:26 Why Clarity Drives Growth27:59 Repeat Yourself on Purpose31:45 AIM Framework Breakdown39:45 Multi Passionate Through Line43:15 Poll Results Check44:06 Three Days Not Daily46:11 Discovery Authority Connection48:30 Journey From The Blog50:42 Rest To Stay Consistent53:07 Repurposing Cheat Code55:32 Full Consistency Blueprint56:59 Passion Fuels The System59:32 Live Q And A Feedback01:01:48 Discovery Post Examples01:16:00 Mindset And Homework Wrap☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:• Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch...Watch Next:▶️ 75 Hard for Bloggers: • 75 Hard for Bloggers: The "Anti-Burnout" V...▶️ Why Our Content Organization System Failed (And What We Use Now): • Why Our Content Organization System Failed...▶️ The Content Creator Era Is Over (Here’s What’s Next):• The "Content Creator" Era is Over. (Here's...▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026?: • Is Blogging Dead In 2026? We Lost 50% Traf...▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 No One Is Talking About: • The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 Nobo...💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.comSubscribe for more blogging tips: / @thebrandingfix👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Make money online as a content creator — the income reality most people skip over. 68% of creators earn under $15K/year. We did the math. ☕Half of all creators earn under $15,000/year. Only 4-6% ever crack six figures. Those aren't opinions — they're facts from across the creator economy data landscape. And understanding those numbers changes everything about how you build.In this coworking session, we break down the real math behind creator income: what blogs, YouTube long-form, and podcasts actually pay per 1,000 views, how affiliate math actually works, and what's shifting in 2026 with AI search, softening brand deals, and changing ad networks.We also walk through a full reverse-engineering framework — starting from your income goal and working backward to the traffic, conversions, and diversification strategy you actually need.📊 What we cover:→ The income reality check (it's not about follower count)→ Blog display ad RPM vs YouTube RPM breakdown→ Affiliate marketing math — the real click numbers→ How to reverse engineer $5K/month from your content→ AI overview impact on blog traffic in 2026→ Podcasting revenue streams→ Building a product suite without a high-ticket course→ The "from zero" monetization playbook→ Instagram consistency and growth strategy📎 SOURCES — Creator Economy Statistics→ https://www.hubspot.com/marketing-sta...→ https://bloggingwizard.com/creator-ec...→ https://affiliatebay.net/creator-econ...→ https://archive.com/blog/creator-econ...→ https://sqmagazine.co.uk/creator-econ...→ https://www.demandsage.com/creator-ec...→ https://behindthescenes.com/blogs/15-...→ https://marketingltb.com/blog/statist...→ https://linktr.ee/creator-report-23⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and Introduction02:36 The Business Mentality Shift06:07 Community Check In10:21 The Income Reality Check17:05 Strategy Over Flashy Platforms23:26 Poll Results and Chat27:27 What Your Audience Is Worth28:58 Blog Display Ad Revenue33:36 YouTube RPM Breakdown37:57 YouTube vs Blog RPM39:09 Podcasting Revenue Streams41:18 Affiliate Marketing Explained44:37 Email List Monetization46:39 Martha Stewart Content Strategy51:11 Starting on Substack56:22 Reverse Engineering Income Goals58:32 Ad Network Math59:38 Affiliate Sales Breakdown01:02:58 Low Ticket Product Strategy01:06:35 Building a Product Suite01:07:40 Changes in 202601:08:58 AI Search Impact on Blogs01:10:01 Building Your Brand Everywhere01:12:17 Brand Deals Are Softening01:13:51 Video Podcasting and Repurposing01:15:29 Platform Strategy and Diversification01:16:48 From Zero Playbook01:20:44 Instagram Growth Strategy01:24:18 Finding Your Brand Focus01:29:07 Ad Network Transitions01:29:45 Blending Multiple Passions01:33:09 Grow Platform Success Stories01:34:17 Instagram Consistency Pays Off01:36:17 Wrapping Up and Next Week☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:• Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch...Watch Next:▶️ 75 Hard for Bloggers: • 75 Hard for Bloggers: The "Anti-Burnout" V...▶️ Why Our Content Organization System Failed (And What We Use Now): • Why Our Content Organization System Failed...▶️ The Content Creator Era Is Over (Here’s What’s Next):• The "Content Creator" Era is Over. (Here's...▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026?: • Is Blogging Dead In 2026? We Lost 50% Traf...▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 No One Is Talking About: • The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 Nobo...💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.comSubscribe for more blogging tips: / @thebrandingfix

Google AI Overview has changed SEO for bloggers forever. Plus: Instagram algorithm shift, Kadence WordPress news & your June content calendar. ☕We pulled up to the board meeting and the agenda was heavy. Google rebuilt search around Gemini AI — ranking #1 is no longer the goal. Instagram quietly killed the social graph. And Kadence WordPress just got acquired (your unlimited license? Gone).Monthly real talk. No fluff. Just the moves.📋 WHAT WE COVERED THIS MONTH:🔍 Google AI & Search — Why ranking #1 doesn't matter anymore, what "citable content" actually means, and how to survive zero-click search📲 Instagram Algorithm Shift — The move from social graph to interest graph, the 3 key signals from Adam Mosseri (watch time, sends per reach + the metric he didn't mention), and what raw content beats polished for reach🛠 Tool News Desk — Kadence WordPress acquisition breakdown (and what it means for your blog builds), video podcasting going mainstream, and Grocers List rebrands as Gro📅 June Content Calendar — Create, Update, and Promote framework for bloggers this month: summer content, Amazon Prime Day prep, and what to archive now⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 AI Search Shockwave00:38 June Board Meeting Agenda02:58 Own Your Traffic09:40 Zero Click Reality12:25 Write For Humans16:21 No Separate AI SEO25:41 Update High Impression Pages28:19 Instagram Reach Shift29:35 Interest Graph Discovery34:17 Metrics That Drive Reach41:19 Quality Over Quantity42:29 Caption Keywords Q&A44:56 Summer Nail Story Hooks46:32 Storytelling Beats Keywords47:17 Algorithm Finds Your Audience50:30 Stop Reposting And Ghosting53:20 What Works On Instagram55:12 Trial Reels And Stories01:01:26 Chat QnA And Site Security01:03:27 Promote While You Publish01:11:37 Tools News Desk Kadence01:18:11 Bare Bones WordPress01:18:58 Ditch Heavy Galleries01:20:30 Future Proofing Tools01:23:42 Video Podcasting Boom01:26:56 Video Podcast Setup01:28:43 Gro Rebrand Explained01:30:18 Gro For Bloggers01:33:06 June Content Framework01:34:44 Create June Content01:39:44 Update Existing Posts01:43:14 Promote What You Have01:46:08 What We Are Cutting01:50:34 Wrap Up And Next Week👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Struggling with content planning for bloggers? Here's why your brand feels like chaos — and it has nothing to do with the algorithm. ☕ If your notes app is full of ideas, your content calendar keeps falling apart, and every platform you're on has a completely different vibe... you don't have a content problem. You have a clarity problem. And a content calendar won't fix it.In this coworking session, we're breaking down exactly how we plan our blog, YouTube, podcast, and social media all at once — without burning out or publishing into a void.What we cover:→ Why your content isn't connecting (it's your brand, not your posting schedule)→ How to stop treating every post as a standalone piece→ The shift from content calendar to audience journey planning→ How to build content clusters and hubs that actually drive traffic→ Why clarity beats consistency every time→ What to do with roundup content in 2025→ How to make every blog post tell your audience what to do nextThis is for bloggers, content creators, and digital entrepreneurs who are tired of publishing and hoping. Let's plan with intention instead.This is for bloggers, content creators, and digital entrepreneurs who are tired of publishing and hoping. Let's plan with intention instead.⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Content Planning Mindset01:21 Brand Clarity Across Platforms03:24 Three Niche Examples Setup05:56 Live Poll and Overwhelm09:01 Calendar Myth and Consistency10:30 Teacher Blogger Through Line12:10 Sewing and Homestead Cohesion17:15 Why Content Plans Fail20:58 Action Plan Content Jobs29:55 From Calendar to Journey31:52 Teacher Journey Framework34:45 Sewing Journey Begins35:36 Make Content Less Boring36:14 Storytelling Through Lines37:25 Farmhouse Content Examples39:45 What Should They Do Next40:33 Fixing Old SEO Linking44:50 Plan Progression Not Posts46:32 Poll Results And Community47:33 Consistency Comes From Passion49:48 Roundup Content Reality Check51:42 Turn Roundups Into Hubs53:29 Platforms Penalize Reposts55:42 Opinions Build Your Brand01:05:13 Audits And Brand Challenge01:05:59 Next Board Meeting Wrap UpQuestions go in the chat throughout if you're joining us live, leave them in the comments if you're watching the replay.📌 Watching the replay? Timestamps are below.👇 Question: Which platform in your content strategy feels the most disconnected from everything else you are doing?👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

AI tools won't save content creators and here's why the most successful ones know this. This is the skill no one talks about. We went live to talk about the one thing AI genuinely cannot do for you: make you self-aware. And turns out, that's the whole game.In this replay, we're covering:→ Why using AI as a crutch is making your content worse, not better→ The "Does this sound like me?" framework every creator needs→ Why volume no longer wins — and what does→ How your quirks, accent, and perspective are your actual monetization strategy→ The real reason generic content fails to convert (brands AND audiences skip it)→ Why bloggers are quietly winning the authenticity war right nowIf you've been using AI for content creators as a shortcut around the hard parts — this one's for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and Warning01:37 Authenticity Over Imitation03:57 AI as Crutch06:27 Stop Watching Competitors09:21 Find Your Medium11:52 Friend Group Clues14:04 Hobby Blogging Tips21:56 Video Without Burnout26:35 Blogging Comeback34:17 Healthy AI Uses39:00 Trust Your Instincts40:12 Trust Your Instincts41:11 AI Clips Aren’t Strategy42:31 Relevance Beats Volume44:13 AI Voices Turn People Off46:26 Real Cleaning Content53:52 Discretion And Storytelling56:48 Don’t Clone Your Voice59:30 You Can’t Outsource Authenticity01:03:17 Stop Internet Assimilation01:06:58 Authenticity Makes Money01:11:48 Creators Who Win Next👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Should you plan your blog posts for the whole year… or just go with the vibes?In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about how to plan blog content in a way that gives you direction without locking you into a calendar you’ll abandon two weeks later.We break down why your blog content should start with your brand strategy, not random ideas, trends, or panic posting. That means knowing your content buckets, your audience, what you’re helping people with, and how your blog fits into the bigger business you’re building.We also talk about why quarterly planning can be helpful for the big-picture direction, but monthly planning is usually more realistic when you’re actually creating, updating, and promoting content.Because yes, you need a plan. But no, it does not need to be so rigid that it falls apart the second your audience responds differently than expected.In This EpisodeWhy yearly blog planning can feel overwhelmingHow to use quarterly themes without planning every detailWhy monthly blog planning works better for flexibilityHow brand pillars and content buckets make planning easierWhy your blog should come before social mediaHow to audit what worked before planning the next monthWhy a content plan should guide you, not trap you👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Making money online sounds simple until you’re actually trying to do it with a small audience.In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re breaking down the real monetization order for bloggers and creators — especially if you’re under 1,000 followers, under 10,000 page views, or still figuring out how your content is supposed to turn into income.Because the problem isn’t usually that monetization is impossible. It’s that most advice is made for people who already have the traffic, audience, trust, and data.We talk about why attention has to come before selling, why “passive income” is not actually passive, and why jumping straight into products, memberships, or brand deals too early can make everything harder.Then we walk through the monetization blueprint we’d follow from scratch: platform monetization, affiliate marketing, brand partnerships, audience subscriptions, and finally products or services. The episode also covers why your monetization plan should shape your content strategy from the beginning, even if you’re not ready to sell yet.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/kWtGso9xZiQIn This EpisodeWhy small creators need different monetization adviceWhy attention comes before incomeThe truth about passive incomeThe right order to monetize your contentWhen to use ads, affiliates, brand deals, memberships, and productsWhy your audience will usually tell you what to sellHow life stage affects your monetization strategyTimestamps00:00 Monetization For Small Creators01:44 Why Beginners Get Stuck03:34 Attention Before Money06:12 Passive Income Reality Check09:05 Burnout And Community12:32 Is Blogging Still Working15:39 Blueprint Starts Here23:06 Monetize In The Right Order25:13 Step One Platform Ads30:44 Step Two Affiliate Marketing32:11 Making Affiliates Actually Convert35:35 Step Three Brand Partnerships35:55 Proof Before Brand Deals37:50 What Brands Want40:24 Subscriptions That Sell44:19 When To Sell Offers49:38 Recap The Monetization Order54:46 Grocers List DM Automation57:21 Monetize By Life Stage01:14:28 Stability Mindset And Wrap👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

How do you actually get people from Instagram over to your blog?In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the Instagram strategy we’ve been testing to drive more traffic, clicks, and engagement using Grocers List, a DM automation tool that sends links automatically when someone comments with a trigger word.We break down how bloggers can use carousels, reels, captions, stories, and comment-to-DM prompts to get people off Instagram and onto your site or email list.We also talk about why captions matter more than ever, why hashtags are not the main discovery tool anymore, and how Instagram’s interest-based algorithm can help your content reach new people when you package it clearly.If you’ve been posting on Instagram but wondering how to turn that attention into actual blog traffic, this episode is for you.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/bE4Wfj9s1gIIn This EpisodeHow Grocers List works for bloggersWhy comment-to-DM links can increase clicksHow to use carousels and reels to drive trafficWhy strong captions help Instagram understand your contentHow stories can send warm followers back to your blogThe difference between ManyChat and Grocers ListWhy Instagram is moving from social media to interest media👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Do you really need to create brand-new content for every holiday, season, and trend?Not always.In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the shift we’re making in our own content system: creating more evergreen content, then promoting it through seasonal angles.Because one blog post, podcast episode, YouTube video, or newsletter can have way more than one life. A piece of content you shared once can be repackaged for Mother’s Day, summer, back to school, fall, the holidays, or whatever moment makes sense for your audience.We’re breaking down the difference between create mode and promote mode, why your old content is probably not as “old” as you think, and how to use your existing content library instead of constantly starting over.Plus, we’re sharing real examples from our coworking community and how different niches can use this same system.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_wta2c2af7YIn This EpisodeWhy evergreen content should do more of the heavy liftingHow to promote the same piece of content in different seasonsWhy your audience probably did not see or remember it the first timeHow to turn your content archive into a promotion systemExamples for bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and social media creatorsTimestamps00:00 Seasonal Content Overwhelm00:25 Evergreen Seasonal Promo System03:03 Creation vs Promotion Modes04:33 People Forget Your Posts06:20 Community Examples That Work09:50 Package The Promo Angle11:53 Simple Tagging Spreadsheet15:19 Audience Seasons And Vibes19:14 Execution And Lead Times21:30 Refresh Reuse And Wrap Up👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re answering a listener question about how we use AI for our blogs — and where we think bloggers should be careful.We talk about why we do not recommend using AI to fully write blog posts, especially if your goal is long-term growth, search visibility, and standing out in a flood of generic AI content.Instead, we break down the smarter ways bloggers can use AI: analyzing data, reviewing analytics, repurposing original content, pulling clips from videos, and turning your own words into social media ideas.The key is to start with your real experience, your original thoughts, your photos, your stories, and your point of view. AI can help you process and package what already came from you, but it should not replace the human part of your content.In this episode, we cover:Why AI should not fully write your blog postsHow AI can help with analytics and content planningWhy original experience matters more than everHow to use AI to repurpose your own contentWhy AI-generated content can feel genericHow bloggers can use AI without losing their voiceWhy your lived experience is the thing AI cannot replaceListen in and ask yourself: are you using AI to support your content, or are you letting it become the content?👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok are all moving in the same direction: they want shopping to happen directly on their platforms.In this episode of The Branding Fix, we talk about how this shift is changing content strategy, reach, traffic, and monetization for creators, bloggers, and business owners. We break down why intent matters more than ever, how Instagram is becoming more search-driven, and why Pinterest may be a major opportunity again — especially for bloggers using affiliate content.You’ll learn how to think about your content differently so every post has a clearer purpose, whether that purpose is traffic, sales, search visibility, or community building.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/-TiYLZzOkVITimestamps00:00 Algorithms Feel Off01:40 Platforms Go Shoppable04:49 Poll Check And Priorities05:30 Instagram Reach Shift08:13 Instagram As Search13:32 Pinterest Quiet Comeback16:20 Pinterest Hooks And Clicks24:05 Intent Equals Money26:46 Monetization Plans And Community31:01 Intent Examples In Practice35:41 Stop Keyword Chasing38:14 Stop Being Generic39:21 Trend Talk With Personality40:19 Budget Style And Upcycling41:56 May Content Planning Board43:08 May Observances And Holidays44:42 Affiliate Ideas For May46:55 Search Trends To Target48:39 Promote Update Plan Ahead51:07 World Cup Content Angle52:04 Blog Audits And Roasts58:31 Authenticity In The AI Era01:01:29 Next Week Money Blueprint👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Everyone says content batching is the secret to staying consistent online — but what happens when getting too far ahead starts working against you?In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about why batching months of content in advance can make your posts, videos, blogs, or newsletters feel outdated before they ever go live. We share what happened when we created way too much content ahead of time, why most of it never got published, and how we now approach planning in a more flexible way.Because content batching isn’t the problem. Batching so far ahead that you lose the ability to respond, adjust, and evolve? That’s where things get messy.In This EpisodeWhy batching too far ahead can hurt your contentThe difference between content planning and content batchingWhy evergreen content is safer to batchHow we now plan without locking ourselves into outdated ideasWhy flexibility matters in blogs, newsletters, social, and YouTubeWatch the video: https://youtu.be/5jO9fXrj51sTimestamps00:00 Why Batching Fails01:11 The 12 Videos Trap02:56 Two Bad Outcomes04:49 Buffer Becomes Liability05:32 Evergreen Over Trends07:42 A Better Batching System09:44 Leave Room to Pivot12:18 Planning vs Batching14:00 Quarterly Themes Strategy18:05 Intentional Batching Wrap Up👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts is rolling out video podcasting, and it could change how creators think about podcast strategy.In this episode of The Branding Fix, we talk about what Apple adding video means for podcasters, why YouTube should not be the only place creators share video content, and how giving your audience more ways to consume your content can expand your reach.We also discuss why video does not need to be overly produced. Sometimes the best move is simply turning on the camera, recording what you are already doing, and letting your audience choose whether they want to listen, watch, or switch between both.In this episode, we cover:Apple Podcasts adding video podcastingWhy this matters for creators and podcastersHow video could change podcast content strategyWhy relying only on YouTube can be riskyWhy simple video is better than overthinking itListen in and let us know: are you planning to add video to your podcast or content strategy?👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about one of the biggest mistakes bloggers are making right now: creating more content instead of making their existing content work harder.We break down why constantly writing new posts can keep you stuck on the SEO hamster wheel, and why updating old posts, fixing orphan content, building content clusters, and improving internal links can often lead to faster results.We also talk about why old-school keyword chasing is not enough anymore, how personal storytelling and original photos can help your content stand out, and why depth, brand, and community matter more than quick keyword grabs.In this episode, we cover:Why bloggers need to stop posting more just to post moreHow updating old blog posts can help you make money fasterWhat orphan content is and how to fix itWhy content clusters build authorityHow to repurpose content without simply reposting itWhy AI SEO “hacks” are not the strategyHow brand, depth, and community help your blog stand outWhen to update, archive, noindex, or redirect old postsHow to build a seasonal blog audit planListen in and ask yourself: are you creating more content, or are you making the content you already have work for you?Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/w3fgmbS6CVITimestamps00:00 Stop Posting More01:24 SEO Hamster Wheel03:41 Fix Orphan Content07:14 Updates Make Money08:33 How To Update Posts11:29 Storytelling And Photos15:58 Repurpose Not Repost20:54 AI SEO Myths25:29 Depth And Brand Wins31:25 Finding Search Topics42:37 Community Over Keywords43:42 Spotting Trends Early44:28 Poll Check Strategy Reset45:36 Content Clusters Explained47:37 Internal Linking Intent50:01 Brand Challenge Pitch52:28 Archiving Noindex Redirects57:45 Depth Beats Keyword Grabs01:03:27 Audit Plan Seasonal Updates01:07:04 Cluster Scheduling Warning01:11:26 Keisha Q Posting Cadence01:17:33 Routine Grace Wrap Up01:18:48 Blog As Business Closing👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about platform ownership, rented land, and why creators need more than social media to protect their business.After hearing about a creator who was making $30,000 a month on YouTube and got demonetized overnight, we break down what it really means to build on platforms you do not own — including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, and anywhere else your content depends on someone else’s rules.We talk about why your blog and email list are still two of the most important assets you can build, how social media should support your content ecosystem, and why your audience journey needs to lead somewhere you control.In this episode, we cover:What “rented land” means for online creatorsWhy relying only on social media or YouTube is riskyThe difference between borrowing an audience and owning a platformWhy your blog gives you more control, data, and freedomHow your email list helps you build trust and guide people through a journeyWhy social media should be a traffic driver, not the final destinationHow to think about your content ecosystem as a wholeListen in and ask yourself: if your favorite platform disappeared tomorrow, what would you still have?Watch the video: https://youtu.be/s58G9-dwjL4Timestamps00:00 Demonetized Overnight00:44 Rented Land Explained02:27 Why You Need Backups05:09 Own Your Blog06:42 Blog Freedom and Data09:38 Stop Writing for Keywords11:16 Email List Ownership14:44 Segmentation and Journeys17:04 Social as Traffic Driver19:49 Content Ecosystem Strategy23:10 If Platforms Disappear24:32 Next Steps and Coworking👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Choosing an email platform sounds simple until you realize every platform is built around a different business model.In this episode, we’re talking about Beehiiv vs Substack vs Flodesk, but this conversation is really bigger than those three platforms. It’s about understanding what you actually need your email list to do.Are you trying to build an audience directly on a newsletter platform? Are you trying to drive traffic back to your blog? Are you creating a course, selling a service, running a content business, or building a brand ecosystem where your email list needs to guide people through a specific journey?That distinction matters.We talk about why built-in newsletter platforms can feel appealing, especially when they promise growth, monetization, ad networks, or paid subscriptions. But we also explain the trade-offs, especially if you already have a blog or website that should be your main content home.One of the biggest problems with platforms like Substack or Beehiiv is that they can blur the line between newsletter and blog. Suddenly, you’re asking yourself: does this piece of content go on my site or inside the newsletter platform? And if it lives in both places, are they competing with each other?For bloggers, creators, and brand owners who want to own their platform, that friction matters.We also talk about why analytics and automations are not just “nice to have.” If you want to test content, understand what your audience clicks on, and create interest-based journeys, you need an email platform that gives you actionable data and lets you segment people based on what they actually care about.And of course, we look at the money side, because platform pricing and monetization models should always be part of the decision.The big takeaway: don’t choose an email platform because it’s trendy. Choose it because it supports your actual content strategy, business model, and audience journey.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xbixLho_mjsIn This Episode, We CoverWhy Beehiiv may be a good starting point for some creators, but not the right fit for every businessThe difference between a newsletter platform and a traditional email service providerWhy bloggers should be careful about putting long-form content on platforms they don’t ownHow Substack and Beehiiv can create content strategy confusionWhy Flodesk works better for creators who already have a blog or independent websiteThe importance of automations, workflows, and interest-based audience journeysWhy analytics matter when testing content and improving your email strategyHow platform business models influence the features they prioritizeWhat creators should ask before choosing any email platformWhy “free” platforms still have a cost👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

Q2 is where a lot of creators start second-guessing everything. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it looks like to test things in real time without perfect clarity yet. We talk about the experiments we’re running, how long we give strategies before judging them, why so many people quit in the messy middle, and how to keep going when you do not have obvious proof that something is working yet. It’s part strategy, part mindset reset, and part honest look at what content experimentation really feels like.In this episode, we cover:why Q2 often feels like the messy middle for content creatorswhat we’re actively testing right now in blogging, Pinterest, newsletters, Instagram, and traffic strategyhow long we give experiments before making decisionsthe difference between something failing and something just needing more timewhy delayed results are normal in blogginghow to stay consistent when you do not yet have proof something is workingwhy creators quit too earlyhow self-doubt and overanalysis can derail experimentswhat to look at when assessing whether a strategy is workinghow to think about goals, metrics, pivots, and sustainabilitywhat we would do differently looking back over the last 12 monthsWatch the video: https://youtube.com/live/UXTdAXQALkoTIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to Coworking 00:16 Q2 Messy Middle 01:47 Give Tests Time 04:55 Staying Consistent 08:05 Why People Quit 10:30 Poll and Community Check In 14:42 Expertise vs Learning 20:10 Go Deep Not Niche 24:45 Our 90 Day Experiments 28:09 Pinterest Newsletter Updates 31:45 Depth Over Keyword Chasing 32:49 Assessing Search Results 34:21 Traffic Dips Are Normal 35:17 How Long To Wait 35:59 Seasonality And Search Intent 37:13 Content Clusters And Depth 37:52 Reviving A Fallen Post 40:20 Why Experiments Fail 41:09 Set Goals And Metrics 46:08 Avoid Emotional Analytics 47:46 Taking Breaks Without Guilt 54:13 When An Experiment Works 55:44 Sustainable Content Systems 01:00:58 What We'd Change In A Year 01:06:32 Authenticity That Converts 01:09:09 Final Reminders And Wrap👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about why content creators need stronger boundaries with social media. We get into the real cost of endless scrolling, comparison, niche drama, overstimulation, and the pressure that comes from constantly consuming other people’s content while trying to create your own. We also share the specific boundaries we’re setting, the apps we’re deleting or putting on probation, how we think about scrolling versus creating, and why protecting your focus is one of the most important things you can do for your content. If social media has been making you feel behind, distracted, or creatively stuck, this episode is your reset.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_6x_ktAFsXgTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Comparison Trap Spiral 00:42 Why Boundaries Matter 00:55 Productivity Light Trap 02:10 Imitation And Niche Noise 02:45 Drama And Negativity 03:58 Stop Scrolling For Inspo 05:14 Scrolling Is Not Self Care 06:23 Input Versus Output Check 07:05 Deleting Threads For Good 08:15 TikTok Time Sink 10:04 Instagram Weekend Probation 12:52 Tools To Limit Scrolling 14:25 Notifications And Focus Modes 16:48 Unfollow Without Guilt 18:13 Retrain Your Algorithm 20:35 Fix Your Brand Wrap Up 21:34 Final Call To Action👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re answering a big question: if we had to start over today with no audience, but everything we know now, what would we do differently? We talk about the platforms we’d focus on, why blogging would still be central, the importance of building an email list early, why we’d prioritize platform monetization before asking an audience to buy, and how we’d create content with more depth and intention instead of chasing keywords or trying to be everywhere. We also get into lean category structure, simplifying your tools and design stack, and why video is now non-negotiable in some form. This is the episode for creators who want to build smarter from the beginning.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re asking a tough but necessary question: are you actually building a business, or are you just posting content and hoping something happens? We talk about the biggest signs creators are treating content like a hobby instead of a business, including not having a revenue plan, not thinking through traffic strategy, not tracking what works, and making decisions based more on emotion than data. We also get into monetization paths, linking and repurposing content, affiliate opportunities, building deeper topic authority, and what we would do differently if we were starting over today. This is a real talk episode for creators who want more structure, more strategy, and a clearer path to making content pay off.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/p87T-M4l5d4⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Tax Day Reality Check 00:52 Hobby Spending Traps 02:38 Revenue Plan Basics 05:04 Monetization Paths That Work 07:56 Traffic Strategy Experiments 09:48 Track What Performs 11:28 How Long To Test 16:03 Stop Leaving Money Behind 19:26 Affiliate Links And Proof 28:47 Tax Season Business Shifts 33:38 Separate Finances Like A Pro 36:05 DIY LLC And Banking Setup 37:50 Separate Business Finances 39:23 Costly Spending Confessions 42:31 Q2 Traffic Experiments 45:18 Update Content And Pillars 48:49 Create Content With Depth 51:07 Stop Batching Deep Posts 53:38 If We Started Over 57:38 Poll Results And Next Steps 01:01:37 Beehiiv Vs Email Providers 01:08:48 Platform Business Models 01:17:18 Wrap Up And Weekly Live👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the organization trap so many content creators fall into: building elaborate planning systems that look productive but actually eat up the time and energy you need to create. We share our completely different organizational styles, how one of us leaned too far into complex digital systems while the other stayed deeply analog, and how we’ve found a middle ground that actually works. We get into Notion, paper planning, notes apps, calendars, collaboration, and the real question behind all of it: is your system helping you publish, or is it just giving you more admin work? This is the episode for creators who want simpler, more functional ways to plan content without turning organization into a full-time job.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cu0tPJEIQ5YTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why Our Content Organization System Failed 01:18 The "Second Brain" Trap (And Why It Backfires) 03:19 How to Simplify Your Content Workflow 04:17 Paper Planning for Content Creators 05:57 iPhone Notes + Calendar System for Creators 08:50 Index Cards for Fast Idea Capture 10:28 Why Tagging in Notion Is Overrated 12:40 Simple Notion Setup for Team Collaboration 14:00 How to Use Notion Without the Complexity 17:16 Creating More vs. Organizing More 19:44 Our New Content Organization System👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the money wake-up call that hits so many content creators during tax season. This conversation is really about the shift from casually creating content to thinking like a business owner. We get into why you need to track your expenses, make more intentional investments, think about return on investment instead of impulse decisions, separate your business finances early, and start building systems that support revenue instead of chaos. If you’ve been treating your content like “just a hobby” while still hoping it turns into income, this episode is the mindset reset.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

This week, we’re covering a lot. We’re talking about what’s actually changing for creators right now and how to approach Q2 with more clarity.Inside this episode, we discuss:Apple Podcasts adding video and what that means for podcast strategywhy creators need more than one platformwhat worked for us in Q1 and what didn’tusing Instagram and niche email segments to drive traffic and engagementhow to think about YouTube and blog content togetherexperimenting with Substack Notes as a promotional toolmaking email feel simpler, more consistent, and less boringwhy onboarding and list hygiene matter for deliverabilityhow to plan your blog content without overplanning yourself into a cornershiny object syndrome, pivots, and giving yourself room to adjustGoogle updates, AI content, and why depth matters more than surface-level content nowWatch the video: https://youtube.com/live/jszbZpzbfn4TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:53 Apple Video Podcasts 04:59 Video Strategy for Creators 06:29 Q1 Wins and Fails 11:50 YouTube to Blog Traffic 17:00 Substack Notes Experiment 24:31 Substack Setup and Limits 28:10 Email Planning and Deliverability 37:31 Blog Planning Question 37:47 Themes and Buckets 39:48 Quarterly Planning Rhythm 42:04 Baseline and Community 43:50 April Content Calendar 47:14 Update and Publish Ahead 48:52 Creative Trend Angles 50:04 Shiny Object Syndrome 53:05 Grace and Come Back 58:43 Google Update Depth 01:10:54 Evergreen Rabbit Holes 01:13:38 Video Content Wins 01:14:36 Wrap and Next Week👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

We deleted 2,800 subscribers from our email list and our open rate jumped to 65%. Here's exactly how we did it, and why we'll do it again.Most people treat their email list like a trophy. We treat it like a business asset, which means cutting the dead weight on a regular schedule. In this video, we're breaking down our email list cleaning process: why ghost subscribers are quietly destroying your deliverability, how to know when it's time to purge, what a re-engagement email looks like before you cut people loose, and why we make the unsubscribe button impossible to miss.We use Flodesk and purge every 3–6 months. No regrets. A smaller list that actually reads your emails beats a massive list that ignores them every single time.If you've been scared to clean your email list because the numbers will drop, this one's for you.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/wkD4UwWRVYk⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:27 Why Purge Your List02:26 Healthy Open Rate Goals04:34 Unsubscribe Fear Mindset06:44 Seasonal Subscribers Insight09:17 How to Purge Step-by-Step13:26 Automation and Easy Opt-In14:15 Make Unsubscribe Obvious17:22 Vanity Metrics vs Profit20:10 Wrap Up👇 When was the last time you cleaned your email list? Drop it below, we're curious where people are at with this.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90Watch Next:▶️ We Started a Blog in a "Dead Niche" (Here's What Happened): https://youtu.be/dZv5eXcPNSE▶️ Social Media is Dead, Interest Media is Here: https://youtu.be/YLOU0JilfvI▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026: https://youtu.be/QQohwtMrU4w▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026? https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode, we’re simplifying email strategy. We talk about how to stay more consistent without forcing your messaging, why themes work better than overplanning, and how to make emails feel lighter for both you and your readers. We also get into deliverability basics like fewer images, stronger onboarding, encouraging replies, and cleaning up your list so your emails have a better chance of actually being seen.👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3hSubscribe for more branding tips: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrandingfix?sub_confirmation=1

The content creator era is officially over and audiences already know it. The old playbook of curated lifestyles and hidden sales pitches? People can smell it from a mile away, and they're done with it.We're breaking down exactly why the traditional "content creator" model is dying, what documenting your business actually looks like in practice, and why we believe content is still the best way to make money online, just not the way you've been told.We cover:- Why audiences have outgrown the influencer (and sales) playbook- The "Document, Don't Create" mindset shift (and what it looks like in real life)- Why we stopped gatekeeping information, and what happened when we did- The new business model: content as the product, where corporations pay so your community gets it free- What actually builds trust in an AI-saturated worldWatch the video: https://youtu.be/N3z7A2QWQcgIf you're tired of the hamster wheel of chasing algorithms while selling things you don't believe in, this one's for you.⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Influencer Era Is Over00:30 Meet The Branding Fix00:45 Audiences Know The Funnel02:13 From Aspiration To Real03:06 Document Dont Create04:04 Coworking And Fly On Wall06:11 Human Process Beats AI08:19 Trust And No Gatekeeping10:37 Ditching Paywalls Mindset12:24 Serving Communities Win 202613:26 Challenge And Wrap Up👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h

Riverside vs Descript — which one should you actually use for your podcast in 2026? We answered a live question about Riverside vs Descript for podcasting and broke down exactly when to use each tool based on your show format.Our take:→ Use Riverside for remote guest recording: the audio/video quality is better and file capture is more reliable when connections drop. We've lost recordings with both Descript and SquadCast.→ Use Descript for editing: text-based editing plus a traditional timeline, scenes, and reusable presets make it faster than anything else we've tried.→ Solo video podcast? Skip Riverside entirely. Descript alone is enough, and minimal editing is better.We also cover why the old one-click Riverside-to-Descript transfer is gone (you'll need to move files manually now) and why video podcasting is a smart play as part of your blog and content strategy.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/fkW1_wV1zbITIMESTAMPS00:00 Podcast Tools Question00:17 Riverside for Remote Recording01:32 Descript Editing Workflow02:38 Riverside Descript Integration Ends03:33 Why Video Podcasting Wins05:06 Solo Show Setup Advice05:28 Keep It Natural Minimal Edits06:01 Final Recommendation Descript Only🤝 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWe go live every Monday for coworking sessions — this clip came from one! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next one.🧠 New episodes weekly.🛋 Cozy vibes. Honest convos. Real strategy.🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website:https://www.thebrandingfix.comFREEBIES TO GET STARTEDGet 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boardsGet 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h

We're done with the course model, and we're documenting exactly why. The real truth about selling online courses, passive income, and what we're building instead.Everyone's selling a course. We're not. In this video, we're breaking down why the passive income myth is exhausting creators and audiences alike, and what we chose to do about it.We cover the expiration date problem with digital courses, subscription fatigue, and the business model shift we're making to keep our income stable without burning out our community.This isn't a tutorial. This is us documenting the pivot in real time.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/N5krTYp3bMw⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – No Course, No Pitch00:39 – Why Courses Expire Fast01:33 – The Scrapped Curriculum04:06 – From Course to Membership05:23 – Scrapping Membership Too06:05 – Content First Monetization08:18 – Reality Check: Subscriptions11:05 – Burnout and Paywalls12:58 – New Model: Platforms & Sponsors14:08 – Show Up as a Real Human16:12 – The Work Behind Free17:05 – Live Coworking Playbook18:54 – Subscribe, Comment, Clock Out👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h

Everyone says blogging in 2026 is dead, especially in low RPM niches. We've been doing it for 10+ years and 90% of our income still comes from ads. Here's how to monetize a blog in a "dead" niche.In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what happened, the strategy behind it, and why "dead" niches might actually be a smart place to start in 2026.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/dZv5eXcPNSE⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Low RPM Reality Check0:41 Why We Stayed1:50 Starting From Passion2:47 Discovering Ad Networks4:23 Win With Volume5:31 Brand And Community6:35 No Selling Required7:30 Social Content Lasts8:09 Blog As A Resume11:25 Community Creates Opportunities13:03 Real World Success Examples15:27 Expand Beyond One Niche16:40 Fix Your Brand Challenge18:20 Key Takeaways On RPM19:48 Wrap Up And Subscribe👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h

What if the smartest income stream isn't loud, viral, or flashy, but quiet instead?In this episode, we break down how we're using blogging as a passive income stream to replace our 9-5 jobs without selling courses, chasing trends, or faking influence. We cover how to make money blogging with ad networks, why social media should be your free traffic engine (not your business), how to pick a profitable blog niche, starting a WordPress blog from scratch, and the real RPM math behind monetizing your blog. If you're a beginner looking for an online income stream that builds financial freedom over time, this is the side hustle to full time blueprint no one's talking about.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/XrfPgZ-iQqg👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Income Lie Nobody Talks About00:29 Who We Are (& Why We Quit)01:55 What Is "Quiet" Money?02:17 Why Viral Income Is a Trap03:36 Ad Network RPM Breakdown04:28 How Blogs Make Money While You Sleep05:42 Using Social Media as Free Traffic07:06 How to Pick a Profitable Blog Niche09:11 Define Your Brand in One Sentence11:08 Starting a WordPress Blog (Step by Step)12:53 Ad Networks vs. Google AdSense14:35 The Long Game That Pays You Monthly15:46 Our Accountability System16:34 Why You Don't Own Your Social Media18:11 What's Next + Join Our LivesIf you're tired of trading time for dollars and want to build something that works WITHOUT you, this one's for you.💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 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-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h

It is time for a Spring Clean of our content strategy. In this monthly Board Meeting, we are auditing our business and deleting the tasks that are just distractions. We are also breaking down the massive shift happening in video podcasting and Instagram right now.It is time for a Spring Clean. In this monthly Board Meeting, we are auditing our business and deleting the tasks that are just distractions. We are also breaking down the massive shift happening in video podcasting and Instagram right now.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/OcGapB8Iavs📝 On The Agenda:The Audit: Exactly what we are quitting in Q1.The Numbers: The truth about our February traffic & revenue.The Plan: Our simplified, "essential-only" plan for March.📊 The "News Desk" (Trends We Are Watching):March Content Ideas: What you should be promoting, updating, and creating right now.Instagram vs. Snapchat: The leaked "rival app" being testing—is the "Social" coming back to Social Media?The Video Podcast WarWho is this for? Content creators and bloggers who feel overwhelmed and need permission to do less to grow more.👇 Question: What is one thing you need to DELETE from your to-do list this month?LINKS & RESOURCESFix Your Brand Challenge: https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_9075 Hard Challenge: https://youtu.be/J_UdE8wcWZ4TIMESTAMPS00:00 March Board Meeting Kickoff01:08 February Audit Fran Check-In03:02 Simplify and Post Less06:45 Rank Your Core Platforms08:53 February Traffic and Seasonality10:01 March Plans and Repurposing18:55 March Content and Traffic Trends23:57 Video Podcasting Shakeup28:02 Fran Tests Spotify Video31:07 Spotify Clips Boosts32:09 Why YouTube Differs33:34 Go Live and Grow34:25 Simple Video Setup35:40 Short Form Supports Long36:03 Podcast vs YouTube38:22 YouTube Algorithm Example41:24 Time Saving Repurposing43:23 Netflix Apple Spotify Shift47:06 Instagram Instance Test49:45 Does Instance Make Sense56:47 One Stop Shop Trend59:34 Wrap Up and CoworkingSOURCES:https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-01-07/spotify-partner-program-updates/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/netflix-video-podcasts-1236417771/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/https://www.businessinsider.com/instagram-meta-working-on-internal-prototype-disappearing-messages-snapchat-2026-2