Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show

I’ve been working online, self employed for over 10 years. Here are some things I’ve learned.

Set goals for the year and use project management to get it done! (Okay, think of it like a New Years Resolution…) Brought to you by Semrush Affiliate Program Promote the Semrush Affiliate Program, which offers high commissions (up to $300 per sale) and a long 120-day cookie window, by highlighting their new AI Visibility Toolkit that solves the current business pain point of tracking brand presence on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode. Get the download! It’s a checklist of some of the ideas in the episode. It is basically a one-pager of show notes. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

I give a short update on upcoming episodes. Then, I talk to Emily Odio-Sutton to discuss running a successful print on demand business on Etsy. Emily shares her journey of transitioning to full-time self-employment and the adjustments she made to manage her time effectively. $500K in 2 Years Esty Print on Demand DS550 Giftlab I’m an affiliate for all of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Introduction 12:48 Adjusting to Full-Time Self-Employment 17:32 Business Performance and Strategies 19:29 The Giftable Concept on Etsy 35:23 Balancing Variety and Cohesion in Your Etsy Shop 39:54 Focusing on Niche Markets and Product Expertise 42:53 Exploring New Products and Creative Opportunities 53:18 Adapting to Market Changes and Future Plans

I tell you how to calculate your Net Worth, and why tracking this one number is a great idea. Check out my podcasting and youtube gear *I’m an affiliate so I get a commission if you buy something. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Introduction 00:29 The Importance of Calculating Net Worth 05:04 Steps to Calculate Your Net Worth 09:19 Tracking Your Financial Progress 11:19 Working with a Financial Advisor 15:21 Guitar Talk: 1933 Kalamazoo KG 11

I failed, but was I really trying? Here’s what to do instead… Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course. Check out my podcasting and youtube gear *I’m an affiliate so I get a commission if you buy something. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Intro 02:16 Reflecting on 2025 Goals 03:45 Apple Watch Story and Fitness Insights 06:23 Reading and Journaling Habits 16:50 Guitar Adventures and Musical Growth 23:39 Thoughts on AI and Conclusion

I catch up with Shawna Newman to discuss her latest adventures including agency work, YouTube growth, and KDP books for Q4, AI in SEO, the complexities of Reddit marketing, vibe coding and building her own tools. Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course. Check out my podcasting and youtube gear *I’m an affiliate so I get a commission if you buy something. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Intro 00:53 Shauna’s Busy Schedule and Agency Work 02:21 Pivoting to Active Selling 04:08 Challenges and Learning in SEO 06:33 AI SEO: The New Frontier 09:26 The Downsides of AI Overviews 20:16 Reddit Marketing Strategies 24:08 Managing Multiple Reddit Accounts 25:17 Reputation Management on Reddit 25:46 Effective Reddit Marketing Strategies 27:42 Challenges and Maintenance of Reddit Accounts 29:45 Introduction to Vibe Coding 30:08 Developing Custom Tools with AI 33:19 Challenges in AI Tool Development 34:25 Issues with Lifetime Deals and SaaS Products 41:07 KDP Book Strategies for Q4 45:17 Upcoming YouTube Content and Conclusion

I chat with Jesse Lakes about his deep dive into video content creation. We discuss his 100 video challenge inspired by his new book, the importance of process and feedback loops, and the unique characteristics of different social media platforms. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:20 Discussing Jesse’s New Book 00:30 Diving into Video Production 02:06 Jesse’s Background in Media Arts 05:45 Challenges and Learnings in Video Creation 09:57 Platform-Specific Insights 18:57 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

I talk about why I’m using AI less. Ma Get the FREE eBook here *Use Code DOUG E-Printables Course* Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course. *I’m an affiliate so I get a commission if you buy something. Check out my podcasting and youtube gear Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

We discuss Alex’s recent projects, including his YouTube channel’s direction, his new local project in Spain, how he integrates AI tools into his work, the impacts of AI in various fields, the current state of affiliate marketing, and the benefits and challenges of creating both short and long-form content. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Cody tells me how he earned $1000 per month in about 115 days in 2024. This business model still works today! Get the FREE eBook here *Use Code DOUG E-Printables Course* *I’m an affiliate for Cody’s so I get a commission if you buy something. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi 00:00 Intro 01:20 Travel Adventures and Digital Product Success 02:39 The Shift from Amazon Affiliates to Digital Products 03:43 Fitness and Travel Routine 05:33 Starting the $1,000 Per Month Challenge 05:51 Understanding Digital Products on Etsy 07:16 Creating and Listing Digital Products 09:10 The Journey to $1,000 Per Month 11:46 Scaling Up and Student Success Stories 14:46 Niche and Keyword Research Strategies 18:40 Product Variations and Seasonal Trends 27:13 Challenges and Mistakes 27:53 Sticking to What Works 28:42 Finding the Right Competition 31:36 Niche Down for Success 35:26 Time Investment and Effort 36:46 Tools and Resources 40:52 Realistic Expectations 48:07 Who Should Avoid This Side Hustle 50:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts