Ticket 2 Blog
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsThe no-bullsh*t podcast about how to be a blogger AND a nomad (without losing your mind or selling your soul). Blogging tips and tricks for beginners.
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Major Announcement - T2B says BRB!
August 01, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes - 12.8 MBIs it summer for you, too?! In this episode: it's a surprise! Also: we have an announcement! 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - the place to join the show's financial leadership team and hear our mid-month conversations! . Episodes to Re-visit . - - -Money making! How To Do What You Love… Without Worrying About Money How to Make Money Without Selling Your Soul: T2B 12 - - - Marketing! There are 10 episodes for you! - - - Boundaries & Burn...
Sleep Routines for Entrepreneurs - T2B 39
July 02, 2019 00:07 - 53 minutes - 124 MBEver had trouble keeping up a healthy routine? Determined to make yourself a functional adult with good morning/night routines? In this episode: make changes by identifying crucial moments who are your role models? are you brainwashing yourself? Also: fledgling boundary-setting practice leveraging bad habits to create good ones 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - the place to join the show's financial leadership team and hear our mid-mont...
How to Pitch Brand Collaborations - T2B 38
June 01, 2019 04:30 - 59 minutes - 137 MBWhat do you do when you really want to work with a brand? If you get a pitch meeting, how do you avoid getting stuck following up on your follow up? In this episode: how to seal the deal with brands what makes a good pitch preventing show-up-and-throw-up Also: professional loneliness & creator life what to say when a brand asks for more than originally agreed 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - This month we're going over a pitch Berna ma...
Solopreneur Stress & Anxiety Cures - T2B 37
May 01, 2019 05:14 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBDo you feel lost trying to organize radically different priorities in your creator life? Looking to cure low-boil anxiety from constant admin and creator demands? In this episode: the quickest way to get clarity as a creator reducing anxiety in daily decisions business plans - yes? no? why? personality-specific entrepreneur stress Also: how to use your expertise to get FREE admin help a hack no app or tool can do to reduce anxiety 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in thi...
Too Many Tasks, Not Enough Time - T2B 36
April 01, 2019 03:30 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBIs there a car crash in your brain every morning? Are you constantly overwhelmed trying to multi-task the demands of a creative life? In this episode: how to structure your day for sanity why creator life lends itself to overwhelm how long it takes for the solopreneur dust to settle how to level up sooner step it takes to actually make a move Also: the biggest solopreneur sanity hack the mindset that held Berna back brain tricks to grow your solopreneur patience 🎇🎇...
Can I Be My Own Contract Lawyer? - T2B 35
March 01, 2019 05:30 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MBEver tried to DIY legal stuff... and felt in over your head? Even if a contract has yet to land in your inbox, there are gems for you in this 20 minutes, too. In this episode: when you need a contract when it's time to call in an expert how to navigate push-back the best negotiating tool you have Also: why "failure cake" is a good thing what Jema and Berna are both afraid of right now why creator-dreams-coming-true... can be terrifying. 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discusse...
How to Be a Negotiation Ninja - T2B 34
February 01, 2019 21:50 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBPerhaps contracts are just a gleam in your creative eye. Or maybe that moment where you feel intimidated, powerless, or afraid to rock the boat... is just around the corner. Or right now! In this episode: options to protect yourself contractually the best educational tool to keep from getting screwed how to keep a brand from legally owning your soul what contracts might try to sneak by you what is "ownership of work?" what does "work made for hire" mean? 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things...
The Most Important Question to Ask About Contracts... is NOT WHAT YOU THINK! - T2B 33
January 01, 2019 05:30 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBHere's what you should ask yourself first if you are considering a blogger contract template or influencer agreement contract. In this episode: the dangers of contracts what a contract can mean to your creator life the worst thing that can happen with a contract how to keep it from happening 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - the place to join the show's financial leadership team and hear our mid-month conversations! . The Monk and the Riddle: ...
How to Explain Your Weird Life - T2B 32
December 21, 2018 05:30 - 15 minutes - 35 MBEver done something out of the ordinary... and then had to deal with being asked the same question over and over? What do you say to people asking me the same hard-to-answer questions over and over? In this episode: three options to easily answer hard, repetitive questions why it's so annoying to be asked the same hard Q a mindset shift that can make it easier 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - actually - we didn't talk about Patreon this time!. ....
Tackling a Backlog of Projects - T2B 31
December 11, 2018 05:30 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBIs your mind crowded with decade's worth of creative ideas? Feel guilty about projects you've been meaning to start? In this episode: how to deal with a huge project backlog how to take action on every single item on your list how to prioritize projects 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - the place where you vote with a few $ to keep this support in your life. . Creating While Handling Change - (Part I) . - - - part I of this three part series...
Creating While Handling Change - T2B 30
December 01, 2018 05:30 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBEver gone through a huge life change and come out disoriented? Ever felt like you can't process life, because life just keeps happening? In this episode: actionable methods for handling change why processing takes so long special tips for over-acheivers 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - the place to access audio extras and soon the third part of each topic we discuss. Oh yeah, and to help keep the show alive! . Places to talk to us online: Tic...
Overachiever Personality - How Do I Stop?! - T2B 29
November 21, 2018 04:30 - 39 minutes - 89.3 MBHow do I do less? How do I deal when that old voice sneaks up and says, "Come onnnnn. You can do better than that. I can think of 10 more things to do!! Overachieve!!!!"? In this episode: seven practical habits to keep you from overachieving how to achieve without burning out 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Patreon . - - - the place to access Berna's digital detox aftermath... and to let us know you want us to keep making the show. . ___________________________...
What is the Marketing Life for Content? - T2B 28
November 11, 2018 04:30 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBHow long of a marketing life can I squeeze out of one article or video? In this episode: how long to market a piece of content what Jema should do, and what she does do the type of marketing that most benefits your audience what to do if you don't feel like marketing OR creating 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Give Me a Content Marketing Plan . - - - the episode where we explained how you can leverage clickbait techniques to identify the value you're providing....
How Much Time Should You Spend on Marketing? - T2B 27
November 01, 2018 03:30 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBHow long should it take me to promote a blog post or video? Is there a marketing strategy or effective marketing techniques that make promotion easier? In this episode: how to carve out time for marketing tips to make marketing easier how to avoid marketing overwhelm why you should definite schedule social media marketing secret places to market 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: Give Me a Content Marketing Plan . - - - the episode where we explained > 4 thin...
Give Me a Content Marketing Plan. Please. - T2B 26
October 21, 2018 03:30 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBWhat should my marketing routine be for the content I create? When I'm burned out on constantly creating new stuff, how can I use that time to promote previous stuff? In this episode: Jema's marketing routine revealed How to know when something is worth marketing 4 things to ask before marketing 4 things to do to market a piece of content a shortcut to figuring out and communicating content value 🎇🎇🎇 Links to things discussed in this episode: The SEO Challenge . - - - that...
How Much Do Affiliate Programs Pay? - T2B 25
October 11, 2018 03:30 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBWonder if you're being paid fairly? Want to ask for more but don't know how? This is your episode! We answer: How much should an affiliate get paid? How much can I charge for affiliate marketing? What is considered a fair cut in an affiliate relationship? Is it okay to ask for more than the average affiliate percentage? How do you negotiate a deal? and the biggie: How much should bloggers charge?! (Get ready for some advice you've probably never heard before!) 🎇🎇🎇 Links ...
Is Online Affiliate Marketing Legit? - T2B 24
October 01, 2018 03:45 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBWorried about getting screwed over because you're an affiliate marketing beginner? Still confused about what affiliate marketing is and how it works? This is your episode! We answer: What can you do to protect yourself as an affiliate marketer? What are the best affiliate programs to join? How do affiliate relationships usually work and why? Should you be selective about affiliate relationships? Why? What should be in an affiliate marketing contract? Should there be end dates...
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners - T2B 23
September 21, 2018 03:30 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBWorried that affiliate marketing will feel like selling out? Worried about people thinking you've turned into a douchy salesman? This is your episode! We discuss: Why affiliate marketing doesn't necessarily mean selling out Why affiliate relationships even exist How affiliate relationships can actually help your audience & multiply your message What it takes to feel good about affiliate relationships A definition of "selling out" Why guilt is a common feeling when starting af...
How Do Bloggers Make Money? - T2B 22
September 11, 2018 04:49 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MBDoes the resistance I feel to SEO, affiliate marketing, and building my email list... mean I'm not cut out for blogging? . How do I stay true to my voice if I end up freelance writing instead of blogging? . What do I do when people ask me to do things I'm good at... but that aren't the things I most want to do? . Is there really a way to get paid for being asked for help... but not actually being the one to help someone?! Links to things discussed in this episode: The place ...
Should I Give Up Blogging? - T2B 21
September 01, 2018 04:20 - 22 minutes - 52.1 MBIs it really worth it to be creating a whole platform on your own? Is running a blog sucking creative energy and taking away from the reason you started a blog in the first place? How do you know when to quit your blog? Links to things discussed in this episode: The Ticket 2 Blog SEO Challenge . Our Patreon where you vote for this show to keep existing . The list of questions to ask yourself if you're thinking of focusing your creative energy outside your blog. . Show Your ...
How Do I Get Over Fear of Asking for Help? - T2B 20
August 21, 2018 05:20 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBIf the idea of asking for help with your work makes you feel vulnerable... If you're worried about how to find a person you can trust... If you want tips on working with other humans for the first time... ...this episode is for you!
How to Stop Doing Too Much - T2B 19
August 11, 2018 07:47 - 43 minutes - 98.9 MBPractical new habits you can implement to combat overachiever psychology. Usual shownotes coming... someday. Maybe. No time for overachieving at the moment - haha :)
How to Prioritize Your Life: T2B 18
August 01, 2018 03:30 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBIs overacheiving... kind of killing you? Ever felt totally lost and uncertain what direction to take your creator life? How do you focus without feeling like you're losing out on one path or the other? Links to references made in this episode: Episode 9 - in which Berna first realized she needed a break. The How to Make Hard Choices TED Talk by Ruth Chang Our fledgling Patreon! Places to talk to us online: Ticket2Blog.com Instagram Facebook New Blogger Support Crew (also F...
Are Blogging Courses Worth It? – T2B 17
July 21, 2018 03:30 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBWhat should I spend money on as a new blogger? I keep seeing one professional blogging course after another. Are they worth it? How do I know? If I decide to get a blogging-for-beginners course, how do I choose a good one? How do I know where to spend money for blog growth? SEO? Graphic design? Consultant? How do I find the best blogging course? Links to references made in this episode: The Don’t Keep Your Day Job podcast episode – (where Seth Godin explains the important...
Getting Over Self-Promotion Fears & Marketing: T2B 16
July 11, 2018 03:30 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBHow do I start promoting my blog without feeling like a bragging, dancing monkey? What kind of blog marketing strategy should I start with?g? How do I balance creating content with marketing content? What are some blog marketing exercises I should try? Links to references made in the podcast: The episode where Jema explains why it's an abuse of your privilege to feel insignificant The How to Hire an Entire Marketing Team without Spending Any Money article HeartandHustleKD.com -...
How to Measure Blog Performance: T2B 15
July 01, 2018 03:30 - 39 minutes - 89.7 MBHow do I look at my blog metrics without obsessing? A a beginner blogger, what success metrics should I be tracking? What is considered good website traffic? How many followers should I have? How many subscribers should I have? How do I get over the scariness of facing my numbers reality? Links to references made in the podcast: The page about blog metrics beginners should track How Berna turned looking at her money numbers into a fun game that helped her to financial success....
Is Personal Branding Important? - T2B 14
June 21, 2018 03:30 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MBWill I lose readers if I change my focus? (timestamps below) Is it a beginner-blogger-mistake to focus on too many topics? How do I reign it in? Should I? How do I find my niche if I have tons of passions? I'm scared to focus in on one thing and lose readers in the process. Should I? Could I have a bigger impact if I just focus on one thing? Links to references made in the podcast: Berna's fledgling (awesome!) personal finance creations One of Berna's top travel hack articles ...
Which Social Media Platforms Should I Use? - T2B 13
June 11, 2018 03:30 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBIs there a sane social media and content creation strategy? (timestamps below) Which social media platforms do I need to be on? Which social media platform is best for business? How do I choose which format to use for an idea (video? blog? insta post?) How do I choose which platform an idea belongs on? Which platform(s) do my followers want me to be on? Which channels best serve my goals as a content creator? Links to references made in the podcast: The episode where we expl...
How to Make Money Without Selling Your Soul: T2B 12
June 01, 2018 03:30 - 44 minutes - 43 MBHow Do You Make Money as a Digital Nomad? (timestamps below) How can I create an income and a living as a digital nomad, without selling out or compromising my morals? How can I overcome my fear of lack of money as a creator? How can I develop better emotions around money so I can focus on having the courage to create? Links to references made in the podcast: FAQs about how Jema makes money Meg Jay TED Talk about spending your time intentionally The Brene Brown book with the...
How To Do What You Love Without Worrying About Money: T2B 11
May 21, 2018 03:30 - 47 minutes - 108 MBHow Do You Deal With Money Fears? (timestamps below) What do you do financially to live life on the road long-term How does your budget change when you start to work AND travel? How often should you spend huge amounts of money on fancy dinners or adventure activities? How do you keep the need for security from taking up too much of your travel time? Links to references made in the podcast: How to work exchange like Jema was when recording this ep How to house sit like Berna was...
Living as a Digital Nomad: T2B 10
May 11, 2018 03:30 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBHow Do You Transition to Remote Work? (timestamps below) How do you go from vacationer mode to living as a digital nomad? Should I just stay put for a little while to get a remote work routine established? Is it possible to work and travel when you're becoming a digital nomad? Why is it so exhausting to work and travel? Once I start to work remotely and travel, how do I avoid constant overwhelm and exhaustion? How do I deal with the lack of friends and social network when livin...
How to Juggle Multiple Projects: T2B 9
May 01, 2018 03:30 - 44 minutes - 101 MBHow Do You Prioritize Multiple Projects? (timestamp nav below) What are some good time management strategies? Especially when faced with multiple projects with different audiences & intentions? What do you do to effectively manage your time so you have time to create (while juggling multiple projects)? How do I strike a balance between going with the flow vs planning? How do you know when it's time to stop and hit the reset button? How do you make time to stop and hit the reset b...
Ep 8: Where to Put SEO Keywords. And Why.
April 21, 2018 03:30 - 41 minutes - 94 MB(Jump below for timestamp navigation) What are SEO keywords? Where? When? Why? How do I do SEO? When I put my fingers to the keyboard, what should I know about? . I know I should be using keywords, but what words do the SEO Robots like? . How long will it take me to stop hating SEO? . Can I still be funny and have good SEO? . How do I know if my SEO is working? . How long does it take to SEO a piece of content? Links to references made in the podcast: The "Why a Ha...
Ep 7: How to SEO Without Selling Your Soul
April 11, 2018 02:40 - 39 minutes - 91.4 MB(Jump below for timestamp navigation) Today your no-bullsh*t podcast asks: What is SEO? Do I have to? Why is every online guru yelling at me about SEO? . Can you please explain it to me like I'm a five-year-old? . I wrote an article. How do I make the robots happy about it? . What do SEO robots like? What do they not like?. . How do I balance keyword-searchability with being creative? . If everyone's using the same keywords, how do you rise to the top? . Is it cheat...
Ep 6: Why Projects Fail... and What Your Audience Thinks
April 01, 2018 03:59 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MB(Jump below for timestamp navigation) Today your no-bullsh*t podcast asks: How do you manage separate identities and projects as a content creator? What do I do when I get overwhelmed with projects? Can I combine them? Give up? Something in between? . What happens to my audience when I change my mind? Do they get mad? Do they leave? . What happens when I do something I care about outside my usual content area? . How do I deal with all the crap that I’m trying to do for oth...
Ep 5: How to Fit Creating and Marketing into a Busy Life... without Dependable WiFi
March 21, 2018 03:30 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBToday your no-bullsh*t podcast asks: Where do you get energy for creating and marketing when spending so much time on travel (and often not having WiFi)? How does one balance time for creativity with the need to market? How do you produce or promote when you don't have dependable wifi? Do you ever feel like marketing is taking over your life? How do you deal with the guilt when you don't take time for boring and stressful marketing? Links to references made in the podcast: The...
Ep. 4: Consistency... Screw It. Here's Why...
March 11, 2018 04:30 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBToday your no-bullsh*t podcast about being a blogging nomad asks: "How do I produce content consistently when travel (or life) takes up most my time?" Ever get excited about a project, throw yourself behind it, build up a big idea of what it should be, get all perfectionist, and end up burning out? Want to hear an answer you'll actually like about how often you should be publishing content? This episode is for you! Links to references made in the podcast: Lilly Singh and Grace Hel...
Ep. 3: How Not to Be That Jerk With a Camera
March 05, 2018 06:27 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MBToday your no-bullsh*t podcast about being a blogging nomad asks: "How Do I Document Without Being an A**hole?" Ever come across shareable moments, reach for your camera, and suddenly get hit by a wave of "“UGH, obnoxious tourist” shame? Can't stand the thought of being that person with a selfie-stick? Ever ask yourself: What's the point? There are a million photos of this on the internet. Am I giving up living in the moment? Am I missing a chance to capture good content? Can...
Ep 2: Should You Become a Blogger
March 04, 2018 08:33 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBToday your no-bullsh*t podcast about being a blogging nomad asks: "Should I Become a Blogger?" It seems cool, hip, and maybe financially beneficial. Is it the right route for me? Do I have what it takes? Am I asking myself the right questions? How can I understand what's involved before I decide to start? Links to references made in the podcast: Berna's viral YouTube vids: Felicia's Wallet Jema's well-known packing list written in a Bangkok internet cafe with no air-con. W...
Ep 1: Meet Your Hosts - Is this Podcast for You?
February 28, 2018 11:38 - 36 minutes - 36.8 MBToday your no-bullsh*t podcast about being a blogging nomad asks: "What's going on here?!" Who are these talking heads? Who is Ticket 2 Blog for? What can you expect from Ticket 2 Blog? How did your hosts meet? Why did we start this podcast? We'll also introduce each other and wrap up by asking each other some of our favorite quirky interview questions. Links to references made in the podcast: Berna's Travel Website: See What Else Jema's Travel Website: Half the Clothes Fa...