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The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

By: Jessie Festa
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Dream of turning your travel blog into a location independent business? The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast is for busy content creators who want actionable strategies for serious website growth. I've removed the fluff to provide short but powerful episodes that will help you grow your blog's traffic, community, and income, allowing you to be your own boss from anywhere in the world.Copyright © 2019 Jessie on a Journey Inc. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • 10 Clever Blogger Collaboration Ideas To Help You Grow Faster with Jessie Festa [Ep. 111]
    Sep 8 2025

    Looking for some clever blogger collaboration ideas to help you grow faster and easier?

    Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over 10 clever strategies that can help you gain instant visibility while growing your blog's traffic, email list, and income!

    By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

    • How to collaborate with other bloggers beyond the usual guest posting
    • Blog collaboration ideas specifically focused on fast business growth
    • How to reach out to bloggers to collaborate (template included!)
    • Ideas for collaborative events that can accelerate blog growth
    • And more!

    Bonus: At the end, I'll also share some important implementation tips to help you see success with collaboration!

    🎁 FREE BONUS:

    Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

    https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

    It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Blog Collaboration Cheat Sheet!

    🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

    Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

    🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

    Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

    YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

    YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

    Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

    🙏 CREDITS

    🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

    📸 Photo via IvoryMix

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    17 mins
  • How To Start & Scale A Paid Newsletter with Jessie Festa [Ep. 111]
    May 26 2025

    Want to learn how to start a paid newsletter—and scale it for reliable recurring income?

    Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over a 5-step strategy for doing just that!

    By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

    • How to come up with a profitable newsletter topic
    • Tips for designing & pricing your paid newsletter
    • Pros and cons of using Substack vs a traditional email marketing platform
    • Strategies for successfully marketing your paid newsletter
    • How to retain members for more consistent income
    • And more!

    Plus, I'll share numerous paid newsletter ideas to help you get inspired!

    📣 SPONSOR + DIGITAL PRODUCT GUIDE:

    Travelpayouts - Check out their free in-depth guide to creating, promote & selling digital products here: https://tp.click/3eZ

    🎁 FREE BONUS:

    Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

    https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

    It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Create A Paid Newsletter Workbook!

    🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

    Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

    🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

    Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

    YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

    YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

    Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

    🙏 CREDITS

    🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

    📸 Photo by Krakenimages.com via Depositphotos

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    18 mins
  • How To Get A Book Deal As A Blogger with Jen Ruiz [Ep. 110]
    May 12 2025

    Want to learn how to get a book deal and become a published author?

    Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over how the traditional publishing process works step-by-step so you can go from blog to book!

    Our guest, blogger-turned-author Jen Ruiz, went from sharing travel stories on her blog, Jen on a Jet Plane, to landing a five-figure book deal for her memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic—which even made it to Hudson Airport Bookstores!

    Today, she’ll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

    • How to decide between traditional publishing vs self-publishing
    • The secrets to writing a strong query letter and pitching effectively
    • How to leverage your blog to land a book deal
    • Smart book marketing strategies to maximize sales
    • And more!

    Bonus: Jen outlines the traditional publishing process step-by-step so you have a clear roadmap for how to go from blog to book.

    🎁 FREE BONUS:

    Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

    https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

    It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Get A BookDeal Cheat Sheet!

    🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

    Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

    ✨ CONNECT WITH JEN:

    Jen's books on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4aRr9OR

    12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic (Jen's memoir; affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3D1RUU1

    Jen on a Jet Plane (Blog): https://jenonajetplane.com/

    🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

    Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

    YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

    YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

    Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

    🙏 CREDITS

    🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

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    34 mins
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