Leave us a 5 star review and share the show if you think we've earned it! It would help us grow the show greatly!In this episode, we dive into the vital topic of reviews and support for our podcast. We wholeheartedly encourage our listeners to share positive reviews and spread the word about our show. We're candid about our conversational style, recognizing that our podcast might not resonate with everyone, but we value authenticity above all. Leveraging our audience and social media platforms is key to our business growth, and we explore grassroots marketing and the power of word-of-mouth. We also delve into the marketing potential of Pinterest, discussing how it can drive traffic to our websites and videos. Throughout the episode, we cover a range of strategies for driving traffic to platforms like Etsy, utilizing Pinterest and blogging for content creation, and managing the challenges of YouTube. From SEO tactics to affiliate sales, we share insights on creating engaging content and managing a blog effectively.Balancing artistic integrity with YouTube success is another topic we tackle, stressing the importance of authenticity in content creation and business. We candidly discuss stepping out of comfort zones and coping with stress and burnout as content creators. Finding our brand identity and staying true to our passions are recurring themes in our conversation.As the episode wraps up, we explore the benefits of outsourcing tasks and share our plans for the Patreon page, underscoring our commitment to growing and improving our podcast.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Premise01:00 The Importance of Reviews and Support05:01 Not Everyone's Cup of Tea07:02 Leveraging Your Audience and Sharing the Podcast08:54 Grassroots Marketing for a New Business10:59 Word of Mouth and Social Media Marketing13:01 Using Pinterest for Business18:11 Using Pinterest for Content Creation19:09 Utilizing Blogging and Pinterest for Business20:20 Creating Blog Posts for SEO and Affiliate Sales22:24 Organizing and Scheduling Blog Posts23:15 Finding a Camera Person or Blog Writer25:06 The Challenges of Managing a Blog28:16 Creating Guides and Small Excerpts for Blogs29:50 Finding Editors and Writers31:19 The Importance of Finding Editors with Industry Knowledge32:47 Collaborating with Editors via Drive34:28 Navigating the Challenges of YouTube37:02 Balancing Artistic Integrity and YouTube Success38:55 Discovering the Through Line in Popular Videos39:34 The Power of Clickbait Titles40:28 The Importance of Being Yourself in Content Creation41:14 The Constant Evolution of Content and Business41:47 The Cyclical Nature of Clickbait Titles42:24 The Need to Adapt and Change in Content Creation43:23 The Challenges of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone43:54 The Impact of Stress and Burnout on Content Creators45:05 Finding Your Brand Identity and Passion46:11 Representing Your Passion in Your Business47:11 The Importance of Being Authentic49:20 Putting Your Own Spin on Similar Projects50:12 Dealing with Overlapping Content52:03 The Benefits of Outsourcing and Delegating57:05 Investing in Help and Relieving Stress58:30 The Benefits of Hiring Editors and Bookkeepers59:14 The Importance of Focusing on Your Strengths59:36 Plans for the Patreon Page01:00:59 Closing Remarks and AppreciationCheck out Self Made on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook!You can also check out the hosts!Sam RaimondiJef and Jess BehnkeMike Coffey