How to Start & Scale a Profitable Blog (On the Side)

<p>Anyone can start a blog; but to generate income from it, you&rsquo;ll need more than just writing skills. My guest today will tell you how you can build a profitable blog from scratch.</p> <p>This week we are joined by Ryan Robinson, a writer, part-time entrepreneur, and content marketing consultant. In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn how to grow your blog with guest posting, finding your authentic writing voice, and scaling it with freelance writers.</p> <p><strong>We covered:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The biggest misconception in blogging</li> <li>Will blog still exist 5 to 10 years from now?</li> <li>Why the term &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; is bullsh*t</li> <li>How guest posting can help you grow your blog</li> <li>Ryan&rsquo;s recent mistake that made him &ldquo;punished&rdquo; by Google</li> <li>How to find your own blogging &ldquo;voice&rdquo;</li> <li>How to work and find freelance writers to help you scale</li> <li>Top 3 questions that Ryan ask his new email subscribers</li> <li>What Ryan thinks marketers should learn in the next 5,10, and 50 years</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ryrob.com/podcast/">The Side Hustle Project</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.creativelive.com/">Creative Live</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ramit">Ramit Sethi</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/derekhalpern">Derek Halpern</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/LewisHowes">Lewis Howes</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson">Mark Manson</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713">The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aweber.com/">AWeber</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.addthis.com/">AddThis</a></li> <li><a href="http://forbest.com">Forbes</a></li> <li><a href="http://fastcompany.com">Fast Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://everyonehatesmarketers.com/fck-overnight-success/">F*ck Overnight Success: 3 Ways to Patiently Grow a Profitabl