Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show

Feb 03 2025 485 ep. 49 mins 299

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The Doug Show is where I’ll talk to other marketers, side hustlers, & experts, share success stories, talk about making the leap from corporate worker bee to entrepreneur. We'll go deep on affiliate marketing, side hustles, SEO, entrepreneurship, management, and working online.

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$500K in 2 Years - Esty Print on Demand - Emily Odio-Sutton - DS550

Feb 03 2025 59 mins

Doug interviews Emily Odio Sutton, a successful Etsy entrepreneur who transitioned from being an educator to running her own print on demand business. Emily shares her journey of starting two Etsy shops in January 2023, which now boast over 27,000 sales and $530,000 in revenue. She discusses her initial motivations, challenges, and key strategies including product research, levera

Reading is Radical - DS549

Jan 27 2025 29 mins

Doug discusses his new reading initiative, sparked at the turn of the year, which aims to rekindle his interest in nonfiction. Despite reading a lot of fiction, particularly mystery and thriller genres like the Reacher and Joe Pickett series, Doug has noticed a decline in his nonfiction reads. He shares his collection of nonfiction books he plans to read, including works by Charle

YouTube, Natl Parks, 30 Rock - DS548

Jan 20 2025 23 mins

Doug discusses a range of loosely connected topics: from the challenges and recent changes in the rules about filming in National Parks, to the relationship between money and happiness, summarizing findings from notable studies. Along the way, Doug shares personal anecdotes about his travels to national parks, his YouTube habits, and his thoughts on how some people live in a ‘bu

Which is Better? Solo vs Teams - DS547

Jan 13 2025 40 mins

Doug explores the dynamics of working solo, managing a small team, and scaling up to a larger team. He reflects on his experiences from his now-cancelled podcast ‘Ranking Revolution’ and shares insights on how different team sizes can impact flexibility, project efficiency, and responsibility. Transcript DS5467 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send m

The Purpose Code - Jordan Grumet - DS546

Jan 06 2025 38 mins

Doug speaks with Dr. Jordan Grumet about the concept of purpose, particularly for side hustlers and entrepreneurs. Dr. Grumet shares his journey from practicing medicine to discovering financial independence and his passion for hospice care. They discuss the distinction between ‘big P’ Purpose and ‘little p’ purpose, emphasizing enjoying the process over achieving lofty goa

Failures of 2024 - DS545

Dec 30 2024 60 mins

Doug discusses his personal and business failures of 2024, including the decline in niche sites and the deprecation of his own courses. He reflects on attempts to launch a new marketing podcast, ‘Ranking Revolution,’ and a ‘Podcast Accelerator’ course, both of which didn’t succeed as planned. Doug also touches on the changing landscape of SEO, the closure of Authority Ha

bonus: Are Authority Sites a good side hustle?

Dec 23 2024 16 mins

I got an email about niche sites and side hustles, and working online. I discuss the impact of recent Google updates and AI changes on affiliate and ad monetized sites. Have a question? Email me! [email protected] 00:00 Introduction and Viewer Question 00:29 The Decline of Niche and Authority Sites 02:06 Exploring New Avenues: YouTube, Podcasting, and More 02:45 Opportunities in t

Local Newsletter - Catskill Crew - Michael Kauffman - DS543

Dec 23 2024 54 mins

Doug discusses the burgeoning field of local newsletters with Michael Kaufman, the creator behind Catskill Crew. Michael shares insights on creating and growing a local newsletter from scratch, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, creative monetization, and authentic content. He discusses strategies for scaling subscriber numbers, working with local businesses, and h

Brand SERPS and Knowledge Panel - Jason Barnard - DS542

Dec 16 2024 66 mins

Doug interviews Jason Barnard, an expert in Brand SERPs and Knowledge Panels. The discussion explores the intricacies of Google’s Knowledge Panels and the evolving landscape of SEO and digital marketing. Jason shares insights from his 25 years of experience, detailing how understanding Google’s perception of entities like individuals and companies can aid in improving digital

$60K in TWO Months, Local Newsletter Success - Jas - Winnipeg Digest - DS541

Dec 09 2024 51 mins

Doug interviews Jas, a 23-year-old entrepreneur and founder of the Winnipeg Digest. They discuss Jas’s journey in digital marketing, his decision to pivot from niche sites to a local newsletter model, and his rapid growth to 16,000 subscribers in just eight months. Jas shares insights on effective monetization strategies, primarily through annual sponsorship deals and leveraging