Episode Summary
Whitney Bonds joins the podcast this week as our very first YouTube channel creator! Whitney is the creator of the award-winning website Tried and True Mom Jobs and the YouTube channel bearing her name, boasting over 100K subscribers. Whitney's expertise and knowledge of SEO has been a huge part of her success online, and she shares her best advice with us!
Through her platforms she shares valuable insights and resources on remote work, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. What started as a way to empower herself and fellow moms, has grown to empowering anyone looking to make additional income from home. Helping anyone who finds her channel to find fulfilling careers and achieve financial freedom!
Whitney breaks down what her process is behind each of her videos, where she finds inspiration, and how she keeps her "why" top of mind in order to try and achieve a work / life balance. Finally, she shares her advice for any entrepreneurs out there to find their passion and do something with it.
In this episode you’ll learn:
0:55 Holly introduces Whitney and her background
2:31 Get your day one DONE with the help of The Business Blueprint
4:50 Whitney introduces herself as a wife, mom, and business owner
7:08 Whitney shares how she went from $5K in her first year of business to $200K in her second year
7:31 In 2020 she created her YouTube channel
9:50 Whitney shares how she was able to educate herself on her business for free, and her mindset that business is a long game
13:12 The importance of finding a business coach or mentor to help you see your blind spots
13:40 The most important timeline for your business!
17:15 Whitney shares her process and strategy for her YouTube channel
18:40 What affiliate links are and how they earn you money
22:40 TikTok dropship video link "I Found the Best Remote Job You Can Do At Night in 2024"
26:45 How to title your YouTube video and draw people in
28:10 The importance of constant research and inspiration from others
30:40 Her video creation process and the key elements to a successful video
36:45 Remembering WHY you started your business, the importance of work / life balance as an entrepreneur
40:55 Whitney's best advice for anyone looking to start their own YouTube channel
43:30 Expenses, what are the upfront costs of starting a YouTube channel?
46:35 Whitney's encouragement for all entrepreneurs out there
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