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Plutus Awards Podcast

105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

You will be inspired by these stories. Hear from the top financial authors, podcasters, video creators, and speakers. What are the secrets of their success?

This podcast is for the independent financial media. Bloggers, writers, podcasters, and more will hear from the best of the best.

The Plutus Awards Podcast is hosted by Sarah Li Cain (Beyond the Dollar) with assistance from Plutus Awards founder Harlan Landes and long-time Plutus Awards volunteer Miranda Marquit.

In each episode, Sarah or a guest host speaks to content creators, entrepreneurs, Plutus Award winners, and your idols in the financial media.

For more about the Plutus Awards, visit plutusawards.com.

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Episodes

Passing the Plutus Awards Torch

October 28, 2020 06:05 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Sandy Smith, Jordon Cox, and this year's host of the Plutus Awards, Joe Saul-Sehy, join Plutus Awards founder Harlan Landes to discuss the legacy of the premier ceremony recognizing excellence in financial media. - Learn what our previous hosts and present host have been up to over the past year - Some of their favorite moments from past Plutus Award shows - The diversity of the personal finance community and the people they reach - Some of the special things that are happening at the A...

Attract Loyal Fans By Sharing Stories Authentically with Michelle Jackson

October 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

We've all seen the attention-grabbing headlines that are used in personal finance media and on blogs. They can be useful in pulling people in but are these unique narratives attracting your true audience or turning them away? Sarah Li-Cain speaks with Michelle Jackson of the Money Hungry podcast about the amazing personal finance stories we see and why they can't be the only portrayals that are given attention. Michelle explains that being authentic in her content, even though not always '...

Shannon McLay Raises Funds to Build Her Dream

October 07, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Starting a business is hard. It's even more challenging when it is a brick-and-mortar business and there is a lot of upfront money needed to get things off the ground. Once Shannon McLay had the idea for the Financial Gym, she needed to find investors that would support her vision. Miranda Marquit speaks with Shannon about the business acumen it took to get her company going and the strategic moves she is making because of the pandemic. - Shannon shares how she was able to raise capital...

Gwen Merz Finds Her Stride in Her Pursuit of Financial Independence

September 30, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MB

When it comes to the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement, there are many opinions about which route to take to achieve FIRE. For some, it is a traditional 9-5 coupled with side hustles to increase their income. Many prominent people in the FIRE community have been able to gain enough income from their side hustles to leave their regular jobs behind. Gwen Merz started pursuing FIRE soon after graduating college and her savings reached a point where she could quit her regula...

Jeff Rose Succeeds By Pivoting Into Creating Videos

September 23, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 21.6 MB

For content creators, it is a constant endeavor to provide the best content that reaches and helps their audiences. Sometimes you may have to pivot in your approach, tweak your ideas, or get coached to improve your message. Miranda Marquit speaks with Jeff Rose about his shift into video after being a successful blogger. He shares what prompted his move to video and the lessons he has learned to hone his craft as a video content creator. - What caused him to change his approach to serv...

Survive the Child Care and Education Crisis of 2020

September 16, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

2020 has brought a lot of challenges due to the pandemic and the child care and education crisis is one of the largest. As parents manage their children's emotional health and schedules on top of their own work situations, the lack of consistency and resources is taking its toll. Sarah Potter is joined by Miranda Marquit, Wilson Muscadin, and Rebecca Neale to talk about this dire situation. They share how they and their children are being affected and the tools they are using to navigate the...

Jacob Wade Organizes An Extensive Resource Guide to Help During COVID-19

September 09, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MB

When the pandemic first happened, many people were confused, anxious, and were in need of immediate help. As we continue to deal with the pandemic and our ever-changing economy, many are still looking for clear guidance and answers. Jacob Wade of I Heart Budgets wanted to help as soon as he saw the rapidly-changing times. He talks with today's host, Harlan Landes, about the urgency that led him to create the COVID-19 resource page, giving updated information to those in need. What was the...

Eugenié George on How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Money Story

September 02, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MB

There are a lot of books, podcasts, and websites giving financial advice without considering culture, environment, or trauma. These issues directly affect our view and experiences with money and should inform the financial help we give. Eugenié from The Money and Flow Podcast talks with Harlan Landes about adverse childhood experiences, ACE scores, and how these have an effect on people's ability to implement sound financial strategies and take basic financial advice. How does a parent's ...

How to Leverage TikTok and Instagram

August 26, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Many people create great content but what is the best platform to get your content seen and grow your audience? With Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and now TikTok, do you use one of them or tackle them all? Candace Latham, Martin Dasko, and Katie R. join Sarah Potter for this week's podcast on how to leverage TikTok and Instagram. They discuss the benefits of TikTok and Instagram and the best ways to use them in content creation. - Should you cross-promote content on different platforms? ...

Wendy Mays Navigates the Real Estate Market

August 19, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 28.3 MB

Dealing with COVID has been tough enough, but many have to consider the effects of COVID on the economy. Some people are interesting in buying or selling a home, and others are looking for investment opportunities because of the low interest rates. Wendy Mays share her real estate experience with us about the current housing climate. Is it a good time to buy? Or sell? For first-time homebuyers as well as seasoned investors, here's how to navigate the real estate market today. - Is it saf...

Kathleen Celmins Helps Business Owners Create a Successful Webinar

August 12, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 20.5 MB

Webinars are a popular marketing tool for online business owners. Unfortunately, many of them struggle with how to create one and how to utilize it in the right way to grow their business. Thankfully, Harlan is speaking with Kathleen Celmins on today's podcast, the master of webinars. She has helped many business owners start successful webinar series and she is walking us through how to do the same. - How the 30/40/30 framework is used to build a successful webinar - The 2 topics that...

Unemployment Benefits During the Pandemic

August 05, 2020 04:30 - 53 minutes - 40.4 MB

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits continues to rise with COVID's persistence. Many more are unsure if they should file and what exactly they should apply for under the CARES Act. Harlan Landes sits with Sandy Smith and Lillian Karabaic to discuss all your burning unemployment questions. They unravel some of the confusion about what to apply for, who is eligible, and the additional benefits due to COVID-19. - Who qualifies for unemployment assistance under the CARES Ac...

Kayla Sloan Trains Virtual Assistants to Earn $10,000 a Month

July 28, 2020 23:05 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MB

The demand for virtual assistants is growing but not everyone who is interested in this path knows where to start. Many are unsure about the skills needed, how to find legitimate work, or what to charge for their services. Sarah Potter speaks with Kayla Sloan about the virtual assistant field and her advice to people seeking to make it a side hustle or full-time career. Gleaning from her $10k VA course, Kayla answers questions for those seeking to hire or become a virtual assistant. - ...

Athena Lent Evaluates Financial Resources for At-Risk Communities

July 22, 2020 04:27 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Over 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment. How many of them are high-risk individuals who have now lost their health insurance? How many more are suffering because they are underpaid, unbanked, or unable to stop working in potentially harmful conditions?   Miranda Marquit speaks with Athena Lent of Money Smart Latina about the difficulties at-risk communities are enduring due to the pandemic. They discuss the challenges these communities face in finding resources, employing t...

Steven Hughes and Alanna Anthony Address Money and Systemic Issues

July 15, 2020 04:30 - 53 minutes - 39.1 MB

Why are people protesting and crying for change when slavery ended centuries ago? For some, because their experiences have not intersected with those that many people of color face, the idea of systemic racism does not exist. Harlan Landes has a candid conversation with Steven Hughes and Alanna Anthony about some of the historical events that helped extend a culture of inequality that lies beneath the surface of this nation. - Why the Emancipation Proclamation did not mean freedom for ...

Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez Discuss the Challenges for POC and Activism

July 08, 2020 05:30 - 58 minutes - 81.4 MB

Recent events are bringing to light the collective experiences and concerns of BIPOC communities. Many of the financial issues they encounter are systemic and further highlight why we can not use a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. Sarah Potter spends some time with Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez talking about the financial challenges of communities of color and steps we can all take to remove the barriers they face. - The necessity of promoting access and visibility in f...

Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez Discuss the Challenges for POC and Activism [033]

July 08, 2020 05:30

Recent events are bringing to light the collective experiences and concerns of BIPOC communities. Many of the financial issues they encounter are systemic and further highlight why we can not use a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. Sarah Potter spends some time with Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez talking about the financial challenges of communities of color and steps we can all take to remove the barriers they face. - The necessity of promoting access and visibility in f...

Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez Discuss the Challenges for POC and Activism [033]

July 08, 2020 05:30

Recent events are bringing to light the collective experiences and concerns of BIPOC communities. Many of the financial issues they encounter are systemic and further highlight why we can not use a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. Sarah Potter spends some time with Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez talking about the financial challenges of communities of color and steps we can all take to remove the barriers they face. - The necessity of promoting access and visibility in f...

Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez Discuss the Challenges for POC and Activism

July 08, 2020 05:30

Recent events are bringing to light the collective experiences and concerns of BIPOC communities. Many of the financial issues they encounter are systemic and further highlight why we can not use a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. Sarah Potter spends some time with Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez talking about the financial challenges of communities of color and steps we can all take to remove the barriers they face. - The necessity of promoting access and visibility in f...

Bethany McCamish Untangles Career Transition and How to Pivot

July 01, 2020 03:48 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

With the current turmoil, learning how to pivot has been by far the most important skillset to acquire, especially if you're lacking some income and the unemployment line is still busy. Harlan Landes speaks to Bethany McCamish about ways to identify your strengths and how to use them to adapt to something new. She also talks about ways to sell yourself and how freelancers can find potential clients. - How work experience affects your ability to pivot - Steps to identify the skills you h...

Joe Saul-Sehy Teaches Finance Through Laughter

June 24, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

If you talk or write about money, it's good to have some fun with it. The science of play aids learning about finance, and Stacking Benjamins is a great example of this. Joe Saul-Sehy, founder and co-host of Stacking Benjamins and Money With Friends talks about how Joe's shows have found the best formulas for podcast success. - He shares how he learns, which explains his approach to teaching through his podcast - What are some areas he spent time on to help shape the show - How he han...

J.Money Sells His Blog but Not His Soul

June 17, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

A blog you start becomes your baby. You pour endless hours into it, connect with an audience, and freely share your thoughts. But when it's time to move on, it can be difficult to leave your baby behind. Miranda Marquit speaks with J. Money about selling his blog and the challenges in letting go and moving on. J also shares about different projects he walked away from and his resolve to frame the life he wants. J shares how he knew when it was time to sell his blog What is his "triad of...

Angela Rozmyn Saves Money while Saving the Environment

June 10, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MB

Sustainability and frugality ties together two important goals that allow us to flourish. While people are interested in more thoughtful usage, they may not know where to start. Harlan speaks to Angela Rozmyn about her passion for looking holistically at our world and how we fit into it. Angela shares the steps she has taken to save money, lower her consumption, and support her community more. - How saving money and saving the environment work together - What are Buy Nothing groups -...

Kara Perez Forges a Path Away from the Conventional

June 03, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MB

When it comes to personal finance, one size does not fit all. It can be challenging to find resources that specifically apply to you and your situation. Kara Perez speaks with Chris about her pop-up event, Talk Money to Me, and her strides to give access to those who do not feel traditionally represented. - Kara talks about her Talk Money to Me event - The way she was able to hold an event without compromising her values - Confronting the internal bias of favoring people like you - T...

Sarah Li-Cain Works Through Grief and Emotions in Difficult Times

May 27, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

As we all deal with COVID-19 as a society, the economic downturn is not only affecting us practically, but also emotionally. Figuring out how to cope daily, uplift each other, and deal with our finances is a real and present struggle. Harlan chats with Sarah Li-Cain to discuss the emotions surrounding the current world status and dealing with the grief surrounding our finances today. - Sarah discusses her struggles moving from China and becoming a full-time business owner with her first ...

Eric Rosenberg Personifies Longevity in Financial Media

May 20, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Anyone who starts a business hopes that they will be successful and be around for a long time. That road is fraught with challenges and as a business owner, you have to be able to adjust to the many changes that life brings. Eric Rosenberg joins Chris to talk about his journey in personal finance media, from a part-time blogger to a thriving business owner. Eric shares lessons he has learned, challenges he currently faces, and some of the bumps along the way. - How Eric learned to brand ...

Ashley Barnett and Clint Proctor Offer Help for Freelancers During Unstable Times

May 13, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MB

There are online and offline businesses shutting down or pausing due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Freelancers who have lost client work are feeling stress and uncertainty and are looking for answers. Harlan speaks with Ashley Barnett and Clint Proctor about how businesses are faring in this climate. They offer tips about what freelancers can do now to help them successfully navigate disruptions to their income. - Some of the options you have while your regular niche or clientele is on pa...

Brynne Conroy Advocates for the Oppressed

May 06, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MB

Sexual orientation, disability, racism - these are a few of the vast hurdles that affect individuals and the financial struggles they face navigating their world. Through her experiences and interactions, Brynne Conroy has discovered the complexity of these issues and has given voice to them. She talks with Chris about her passion for understanding these systems and impacting those who are facing oppression. - How expecting a child affected her view of money and the resources to which sh...

Jay Fleischman Takes on Student Loans

April 29, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

We are in trying times with the Coronavirus and people need answers when it comes to the changing laws and their student loan debt. On our recent webinar, Harlan Landes asks lawyer, Jay Fleischman, some of the pressing questions about student loans during these times. Jay brings his 25 years of experience in helping people deal with student loans and debt, as well as his understanding of the recent CARES Act that passed, to educate us on what this means for student loan borrowers. Which...

A Purple Life Celebrates Early Retirement at 30

April 22, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MB

A comfortable career, a house, kids, then retirement. This well-worn path of adulthood has been challenged as people question which things are truly fulfilling and bring joy. "Purple" started writing to document her journey towards the life she desired. Three years after writing privately, she made her blog public to share her thoughts and experiences with others. She talks with Chris about her start on the journey to financial independence and the choices she makes to reach her audacious ...

Holly Johnson Designs a Stress-free Life

April 15, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MB

When you're working long hours with little time for much else, it is hard to imagine a life outside of that work-sleep cycle. Holly Johnson, along with her husband, Greg, worked tirelessly in the funeral home business until finding success in their online business. As she talks to Chris, Holly describes the slow and steady progress it took to achieve their goals and live a life they can fully enjoy. - Holly shares how working in a funeral home affected her view of what living means - Ho...

Lee Huffman Travels the World and Saves Big

April 08, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MB

What if you could travel the world and fuel your finances at the same time? Lee Huffman, founder of Bald Thoughts, invites us into his world of travel rewards, tips, and deals. He lets us know what it's like to write consistently with such a distinct focus and what keeps him going. Lee lets us know how he got into travel rewards He shares how he keeps content fresh and the connected topics he explores The importance of passion and enjoyment when you choose a niche How he combats bur...

Crystal Hammond Demonstrates a Life of Giving and the Power of the Side Hustle

April 01, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13.5 MB

Side hustles are a great way to complement your income and get your finances on track. Crystal Hammond, the owner of Sew So Fab, shares how her finances and creativity began to flourish when she discovered side hustles. Always wanting to give, Crystal talks about using her side hustle as a way to pour into others in need. - Crystal shares how her personal finance background and how she got into the world of blogging - How she galvanized her sewing students to make care package bags to h...

The Importance of Representation in the Personal Finance Space

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MB

The number of voices in personal finance media is growing as creators and consumers recognize the value of having people to whom they can relate. Our panel today dives into the hole they saw that needed to be filled and share their experiences as women in personal finance. As we wrap up the first season of the Plutus Awards Podcast, Chris Browning sits down with Berna, Jamilla Souffrant, and Bethany Bayless to have a candid conversation about diversity and representation in the finance are...

Allison Baggerly Discusses Strategy and Rapid Growth on Instagram

November 20, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MB

Allison Baggerly has taken her passion for budgeting and cultivated her growing business, Inspired Budget, in a short period of time. Chris Browning talks with Allison about her use of Instagram as a tool to build Inspired Budget and gain followers who are drawn to her unique style. Why she chose 2 platforms to get started on, IG and her blog How being herself was a game-changer in her increased following on Instagram She shares some of the techniques that worked to help build a stron...

Melanie Lockert Tackles the Intersection of Mental Health and Money

November 13, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MB

Getting out of debt is not just about spending less and saving more. For many, there are many emotional and psychological factors that affect their ability to move forward toward being debt-free. Chris Browning talks with Melanie Lockert about her own journey to deal with the mental and practical aspects of dealing with debt and how her voice resonates with many others who have similar struggles. Melanie shares her most memorable Plutus award and what made it so poignant at that time she ...

Bethany Bayless Overcomes Burnout and the Desire to Quit

November 06, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MB

Anyone who spends a good portion of their life creating projects, working on projects, or otherwise being an entrepreneur will experience burnout or will feel overwhelmed at times. Bethany Bayless, founder of The Money Millhouse, is no stranger to this feeling. Bethany has, however, been able to overcome the frustration, and on today's podcast with host Chris Browning, she shares her best advice for overcoming burnout. - How the feeling of wanting to quit is common - How you care for yo...

Caroline Vencil Balances Work and Family

October 30, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 16.4 MB

Caroline Vencil has a successful blog that didn’t come easy. She shares with our audience her less-than-smooth beginnings and what running her business is like while raising her children. Caroline talks with Chris Browning about the many bumps and lessons learned in getting her blog off the ground and balancing her home life. Caroline shares how unglamorous life is when running a six-figure business and taking care of her family The puzzle piece she needed that allowed her blog to take ...

Jim Wang On Moving Forward from a Defining Period

October 23, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MB

Jim Wang has been able to sell his first successful blog for seven figures and take on a number of projects since, including starting another website in the personal finance space. Miranda Marquit talks to Jim about the process of starting and selling his first website as well as the challenges in moving on after letting go of his “baby”. Jim talks about what it takes to create a website of value The struggle to forge a new path when you give up something you create He shares his feel...

Jen Smith Develops a Dynamic Community Through Her Podcast

October 16, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 13 MB

Jen Smith, one half of the duo that hosts the Frugal Friends Podcast, shares with us how they developed a community that is an active part of what they do. Chris Browning talks with Jen about the different ways her audience gets to be a part of the podcast and the ways that has helped them developed an enthusiastic and involved Facebook group. How did they develop the audience participation aspect of the Frugal Friends podcast With being so involved, how does Jen balance time spent in h...

Ashley Barnett Successfully Pivots from Blogger to Blog Manager

October 09, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MB

Ashley Barnett loves the world of personal finance, and when she decided to end her blog, she turned her skills and love of this area into an opportunity to help other people manage their blogs. Ashley talks with Chris about the transition from blogger to blog manager. Today, our listeners will learn what it takes to start fresh, navigate your fears, and own your business like a boss. Ashley explains shares how she got her start as a personal finance blogger What was her initial strugg...

Steve Stewart Gives Practical Advice to New and Experienced Podcasters

October 02, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MB

The go-to guy for podcasting, Steve Stewart shares with Chris why he loves the medium so much. Steve also helps our listeners who have their own podcasts to straighten out some podcasting hiccups and gives some things to consider if you want to start a podcast. Steve shares how he got into podcasting and what he believes is special about the medium How meeting one stranger you’ve impacted can affect what you do Helpful tips on what’s important when you want to start a podcast After ...

Steve Stewart Gives Practical Advice to New and Experience Podcasters

October 02, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MB

The go-to guy for podcasting, Steve Stewart shares with Chris why he loves the medium so much. Steve also helps our listeners who have their own podcasts to straighten out some podcasting hiccups and gives some things to consider if you want to start a podcast. Steve shares how he got into podcasting and what he believes is special about the medium How meeting one stranger you’ve impacted can affect what you do Helpful tips on what’s important when you want to start a podcast After ...

Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley Discuss Smart Ways of Navigating Business Relationships

September 25, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Chris talks with Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley, expert networkers and cohosts of the My Biz Bestie podcast. For many people, networking can be awkward and uncomfortable. Maelisa and Amber help our listeners build their social muscles and give healthy approaches to relationship building.   How do they get comfortable connecting with people and networking? What is modern-day networking about and how is it a long game? How it is important to be a trustworthy source in relationships The...

Plutus Voices Events Help Financial Media Make the Biggest Impact

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MB

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit talk about the progress made with the Plutus Voices series of events since last fall and what's planned for the remainder of the year.  The Plutus Foundation is more than just the Plutus Awards. Plutus Voices events bring the financial media together as well as local communities to discuss how to make the biggest impact with audiences. Speakers, bloggers, podcasters, authors, and their audiences come together in intimate settings and small groups for netwo...

Paula Pant Tackles the Reality of Launching a Quality Course

September 11, 2019 18:15 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MB

Paula Pant is the founder of the website, Afford Anything and the host of the Afford Anything podcast. Her motto is that you can afford anything, but not everything. Today, Paula Pant tells us about her experience launching her course, Your First Rental Property. Creating a course is no easy undertaking and Paula has a lot to share about her experience in its development. It's more than formulaic strategies, well-produced videos, and great marketing if you're making something that is bui...

Philip Taylor On Starting FinCon, A Growing Conference That Keeps Community in Focus

September 02, 2019 18:22 - 28 minutes - 20.5 MB

Philip Taylor (PT), founder of FinCon and PTMoney.com shares his journey of adding FinCon as a side hustle to PTMoney.com He explains that growing as a trade show organizer and event planner was no easy feat and gives us insight into his decision-making as FinCon continued to grow over the years. What was Phil's motivation to start a conference, along with his successful blog Phil discusses some of the benefits and hurdles of event planning he experienced early on How did PT know when...

[Bonus] What It Takes to Win a Plutus Award

August 30, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MB

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit are back to give us some more info on the 10th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group. They also give us some insight into the nomination process and how the winners are chosen. Finally, they share how you can still participate in choosing the winner of one final category! The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 6, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. as part of FinCon. If you are attending FinCon, you can reserve your ticket to t...

Sandy Smith Grows an Intimate Periscope Audience Into a Community of Thousands

August 28, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.9 MB

Sandy Smith is the founder of Yes, I Am Cheap and the co-host of this year's 10th Annual Plutus Awards. Today, Sandy Smith shares how writing "like she has balls" has transformed into starting multiple, thriving Facebook communities.   When Sandy discovered Periscope, she could not have imagined how speaking directly to her audience would change her online business. She shares her insights and struggles with growing groups that have unique purposes and goals. Highlights Sandy talks...

[Bonus] Introducing the Hosts of the 10th Annual Plutus Awards, Jordon Cox and Sandy Smith

August 26, 2019 12:06 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MB

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit share the latest news about the 10th Annual Plutus Awards, to be held on Friday, September 6, in Washington, D.C. They are thrilled that Jordon Cox (Britain's Coupon Kid) and Sandy Smith (Yes, I Am Cheap, Elevate Community) will be featured as this year's hosts for what will be an amazing 10th anniversary awards ceremony. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.plutusawards.com

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