Blogger Union Radio

Join us and Breanna Pair from Thrive as we discuss why it’s important to have different income streams. We’ll talk about some of the ways you can earn money with the brand you’ve built with your blog and content creation. *** LINKS MENTIONED: *** 1. FLODESK: https://flodesk.com/c/THEBLOGGERUNION 2. RewardStyle (LikeToKnow.It): https://rewardstyle.com 3. ShareASale: https://www.shareasale.com 4. Commission Junction: https://www.cj.com 5. Impact: https://app.impact.com To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

No matter how small the partnership, we always recommend you have a written agreement between the content creator and the brand. Whether you are an influencer, brand, or small business a contract will protect you during a collaboration. A written agreement also provides clarity by detailing the responsibilities of each party. Join us and Crystallace Fenn, from The Lawyer Next Door, as we discuss what you should include in your contract. Level-up your professionalism and avoid miscommunications with a contract that protects you on your next brand collaboration. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. *** LINKS: ***  1. Crystallace Fenn Legal Boutique: https://heycrystallace.com/ref/thebloggerunion 2. Crystallace Fenn Legal Boutique Discount: BLOGGERUNION15 3. How To Pitch Brands: https://thebloggerunion.com/pip Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Are you posting on Pinterest and not getting any traction? Level-up your Pinterest strategy to get more saves and clicks on your pins, leading to more traffic to your blog or website. Join us and Alisa Meredith, Marketing Manager at Tailwind, as we discuss tips to get more engagement on Pinterest. You'll learn:   what Pinterest users are looking for   how to optimize your pins so they show up on search   what Pinterest thinks is spammy and will get you suspended  To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

What does an influencer manager do and do you need one?  Many influencers sign with managers to help grow their careers and land brand deals. But there are several things you should know before signing with a manager and red flags to look out for. Does a manager or agent help with contract negotiations? What else do they do? When are you ready to start looking for a manager? Join us and  Cristy Clavijo-Kish from Talento Unlimited as we discuss these topics. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Most brands leave  influencer marketing to their PR department. Learn to think like a PR professional to better understand what brands want to achieve with influencer partnerships.  Join us as we discuss PR with Marcia Gomez, president of Canvas Communications.  We'll discuss  creating narratives and telling stories. How to craft your own story or build on a story in the news. How to research what a brand's communication strategy to craft your ideas when pitching brands. How to find a brand's target audience and why that's important. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Join us and Alejandra Graf from Piloncillo&Vainilla as we discuss how to create and monetize foodie content. You'll learn how to offer your services of food photography and recipe creation as a monetization stream. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

It's important to know the rules of running a business before starting a content creator business. Join us and Jacqueline Garcia-Arteaga, Esq. as we discuss potential legal pitfalls in your influencer/content creator career. Some of the things we'll talk about include: What is a business entity and do you need one? When picking a brand name or a blog name, how can we search if others are using that name? Business finances, taxes, and paying yourself - what do you need to know? Check in to see if you are running your business properly. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

As a content creator you write a lot: blog posts, social media content, emails, pitches, books, etc. Is your writing connecting with your audience? Use compelling stories to move your readers to engage with your content and become invested in your work.   Join us and writer Aaron John Curtis as we discuss how to tell a story effectively, what makes a good story, and what is the storytelling process.  To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Join us and Vivian Olodun as we discuss Clubhouse and how to use it to grow our reach, network, and brand. This new drop-in audio chat is growing quickly. Learn about Clubhouse and how to make the most of this new social network. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Learn about the power of your connections and how to network  to make your dreams and goals a reality. Are you not quite sure what you're supposed to do when you attend a networking event? Do you have an idea for a collaboration and don't know how to make it a reality? Networking is a powerful tool to meet potential clients, collaborators, mentors, and so much more.  Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to meet your next investor, brand partner, or blogging best friend.  Join us as we discuss how to network with intention with Janie Flores from Buena Vida Media. You'll learn how to break the ice and prepare to pitch your idea on the spot without networking burn out. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Stop waiting for your photographer to take gorgeous photographs for your social media or blog. Learn how to take flattering and beautiful photos of yourself using a tripod with Shelby from http://shelbyjolly.com & https://instagram.com/shelby.jolly. We discuss the following:   - What equipment you will need to make your photoshoots a one person show.   - How to plan a tripod photoshoot. - Tips & tricks to get beautiful and flattering photos. - Things to keep in mind when using a tripod and going on photoshoots solo. TOOLS MENTIONED DURING WEBINAR: 1. Apple Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader 2. Tripod 3. Ring Light with Phone Holder 4. Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Do you want to write for publications like Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler? Learn how to get your articles published and start a freelance career. Join us and Amber Love Bond as she shares her story of how she started contributing articles for local blogs and now is a dining contributor for Forbes. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

What if your website got hacked? We hope that never happens to you.. Unfortunately, it happens a lot. It happened to member @soveryjo. Join us as we discuss how she got hacked, how she fixed it, and what she learned to protect her website. Malcare Plugin (affiliate link): https://malcare.com?src=92EF33 To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Click here to get your free Canva account and follow along: https://canva.7eqqol.net/LMgvV Do you feel like you're always struggling to create content for your Instagram account? Learn how to create beautiful images for your feed and IG stories using Canva. It's easy! Join us and Stephanie, from I Am Her After, as we go through the basics of using Canva. Follow along and learn how to create eye-catching graphics to keep your social media channels updated with fresh, new content. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

What are you emailing your newsletter subscribers? Learn the secret behind a successful newsletter that you can monetize and grow full of engaged subscribers. Join us, and Elisabeth Huijskens from The Gumption Edition, as we discuss how to grow your mailing list with intention. We'll talk about the importance of having a consistent newsletter, the different elements to include in your emails, and what the heck you should write about in those emails.   LINKS:  1. Elizabeth's Instagram: instagram.com/elisabethhuijskens 2. Flodesk Discount Link: We talk about sharing a link to join Flodesk at $19/month with a free month to test it out. That's a 50%OFF discount for life using this affiliate link: https://flodesk.com/c/THEBLOGGERUNION To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Are you frustrated with your Instagram account lately? What seemed to work last year isn't giving you the same results. Are you receiving less likes and engagement on your content? Are your followers  shrinking instead of growing? Join us and Claudia Caminero as she shares what techniques are working for her to keep her audience engaged on Instagram. Bring all your Instagram questions!  We'll talk about IG posts, stories, IGTV, reels and more. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Are you harnessing the power of Pinterest? Pinterest is a social media network that people use as a visual search engine. Learn the secret to attracting more customers to your website or growing your audience on Instagram using Pinterest. Join us and Tennille Martinez from Ms. Virtual Maven as we learn tips and tricks to get the most our of Pinterest and grow our reach. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

As a content creator, you are constantly generating new files: photos, videos, blog posts, etc. After a while, all those files start to take up A LOT of space on your computer and phone.  If you don't have a strategy for maintaining your media, you waste time looking for files or worse. You end up deleting important files that you need in the future; or not finding that file you need because it's lost somewhere on your phone or computer.  Save time and avoid unnecessary stress. Join us and Brendan Eldom Byrne as we discuss media management. You'll learn the right way to back up your content, and organize your content for editing and future projects. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Feeling overwhelmed about your TikTok account? Join us and Shari Medini as we discuss what works on TikTok and what doesn't. Shari will share what she's done to grow her TikTok to over 100K in just 3 months. We'll talk about why it's important to find your niche on TikTok and other topics. To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.

Learn how to easily schedule an Instagram carousel post using Facebook creator studio. I will show you how to create an Instagram post with multiple slides, tag other Instagram accounts on each slide, and select what date you want that Instagram carousel to be posted on your account.   To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel. Want to be part of the live audience during our next episode? Register to become a member at thebloggerunion.com/register and you'll receive email notifications for upcoming webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities.