

The Blogger Genius Podcast
Jillian Leslie | MiloTree.com
I'm Jillian Leslie, host of Blogger Genius and founder of MiloTree (https://milotree.com/) —the simple, all-in-one platform that helps bloggers and creators SELL digital products, GROW their email lists, and BUILD their social media followings. I'm also an online business strategist and Stanford MBA.
🚀 Start for FREE: Sell a digital product, offer a freebie or lead magnet, and grow your social media followers today—FREE! No credit card required. 👉 Sign up here: https://milotree.com/join/free
Each week on Blogger Genius, I interview successful bloggers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to uncover what's working right now in the digital space—so you can monetize smarter, grow faster, and build a sustainable online business.
💡 If you're a blogger or online entrepreneur looking to turn your audience into income, this podcast is for you! I dive deep into real-world strategies, ask tough questions, and leave you with actionable takeaways in every episode.
Let's grow your business together! Got questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you—email me at jillian@milotree.com.
🎧 Listen now and start building your online business today!
🚀 Start for FREE: Sell a digital product, offer a freebie or lead magnet, and grow your social media followers today—FREE! No credit card required. 👉 Sign up here: https://milotree.com/join/free
Each week on Blogger Genius, I interview successful bloggers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to uncover what's working right now in the digital space—so you can monetize smarter, grow faster, and build a sustainable online business.
💡 If you're a blogger or online entrepreneur looking to turn your audience into income, this podcast is for you! I dive deep into real-world strategies, ask tough questions, and leave you with actionable takeaways in every episode.
Let's grow your business together! Got questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you—email me at jillian@milotree.com.
🎧 Listen now and start building your online business today!
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Sep 1, 2021 • 46min
#189: Get More Traffic With These New SEO Tactics
Today, Paula Rollo and I are sharing how to get more traffic with these new SEO tactics we outline. Paula is my friend and SEO expert, who loves nerding out on how to have success on Google. In this episode we talk a lot about "search intent," thinking about what problem someone is having and how to make your content the exact right solution for them. By thinking about search intent, you gain a deeper understanding of what kind of content to create. We also talk about how to target certain keywords for success, how to create content that shows your authority, and how to analyzing your past posts to determine how successful they are. We also talk about how to speak Google's love language so you can build a strong relationship with the platform. You might not get love back, but at least you'll get traffic. :) If you're trying to grow your organic traffic, don't miss this one!

Aug 25, 2021 • 50min
#188: How to Exert Your Power as a Micro Influencer
Have you ever wondered how to exert your power as a micro influencer? Did you know micro influencers can have a big impact, and brands are looking to work with them because of their deep connection to their audience? Today, I've got Mia Voss on the podcast, from Mia Voss Live. Mia understands the buying influence of women and works with brands that want to reach women in an authentic way. In the episode, she shares how she got started on the internet, how she and her brand have evolved over time (and continue to evolve), how she is a natural storyteller, how she uses her influence to highlight the people, companies, and causes she believes in, and how with her podcast, she wants to talk about all the stuff people don't naturally share. Mia is a breath of fresh air. You will love her joie de vivre! And if you don't think you have much influence because your following is small, think again. Mia shows how to create change in the world one good dead at a time. Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Mia Voss Live Helix Interactive Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Imagine a world where growing your social media followers and email list was easy… If you are looking for ways to grow your community whether that be email whether that be social media, right now head to Milotree.com install the MiloTree app on your blog and it will do the work for you. Let it do the heavy lifting for you. Let it pop up in front of your visitors and ask them to follow you on Instagram Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, join your list, check out the exit intent but really get your community growing. And we'd love to help you with MiloTree. And I will see you here again next week. Sign up for MiloTree now and get your first 30 DAYS FREE!

Aug 25, 2021 • 50min
#188: How to Exert Your Power as a Micro Influencer
Have you ever wondered how to exert your power as a micro influencer? Did you know micro influencers can have a big impact, and brands are looking to work with them because of their deep connection to their audience? Today, I've got Mia Voss on the podcast, from Mia Voss Live. Mia understands the buying influence of women and works with brands that want to reach women in an authentic way. In the episode, she shares how she got started on the internet, how she and her brand have evolved over time (and continue to evolve), how she is a natural storyteller, how she uses her influence to highlight the people, companies, and causes she believes in, and how with her podcast, she wants to talk about all the stuff people don't naturally share. Mia is a breath of fresh air. You will love her joie de vivre! And if you don't think you have much influence because your following is small, think again. Mia shows how to create change in the world one good dead at a time. Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Mia Voss Live Helix Interactive Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes

Aug 18, 2021 • 47min
#187: How to Start Selling on Amazon Live
Are you wondering how to start selling on Amazon Live? Have you been shopping on Amazon and seen people selling like they've got their own QVC shows? Today, I've got Nicole Carr, from the blog Take It From Nicole, on the podcast. She's been selling on Amazon Live for about six months and she's been making a six-figure income doing it. If you want to know how often she goes live, how she structures her shows, how she figures out what to promote, and how she stays consistent, don't miss this episode. She shares all her affiliate marketing tips and Amazon Live secrets. Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Take It From Nicole Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

Aug 11, 2021 • 52min
#186: How to Grow a Successful Membership by Loving Your Members
Want to learn how to grow a successful membership by loving your members? This is exactly what Amy Sadler, from Amy Sadler Designs, has done. She started her business painting kitchen cabinets, but after having another child, took her interior design business online. Then, with an expertise in color mixing, and an understanding of resin, she began a membership teaching people painting tumblers, how to mix different colors with resin to create different looks. Who would have thought you could create a successful membership with over 500 members, teaching such a specific skill? Well, Amy proves that you can. And the secret to her success is the way she shows up for her members, serves their needs and loves them. If you are hoping to start a membership , you will find Amy's story both enlightening and inspiring. Don't miss it! Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Amy Sadler Designs Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

Aug 4, 2021 • 50min
#185: Need to Pivot Your Pinterest Strategy? Yes!
Do you need to pivot your Pinterest strategy? Yes! This new episode with Jennifer Priest, from Smart Creative Social, is about aligning yourself with Pinterest so Pinterest continues to drive traffic to your site. We talk about why things that worked on Pinterest previously, might not work now. We talk about where Pinterest is focused, so you can focus your Pinterest strategy on the same things. And we discuss why it's so important to be looking for new and novel ideas to create content about. If Pinterest is important to your business, please don't miss this episode. I think it will be very clarifying and give you real action steps as you move forward. Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Smart Creative Social Catch My Party Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Other Blogger Genius Podcast episodes with Jennifer Priest to listen to: How to Be Effective on Pinterest Today with Jennifer Priest How To Get More Pinterest Traffic by Crushing the Pinterest Algorithm with Jennifer Priest Imagine a world where growing your social media followers and email list was easy… If you are looking for ways to grow your community whether that be email whether that be social media, right now head to Milotree.com install the MiloTree app on your blog and it will do the work for you. Let it do the heavy lifting for you. Let it pop up in front of your visitors and ask them to follow you on Instagram Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, join your list, check out the exit intent but really get your community growing. And we'd love to help you with MiloTree. And I will see you here again next week. Sign up for MiloTree now and get your first 30 DAYS FREE!

Jul 28, 2021 • 48min
#184: How To Keep Your Blog Safe Legally
Wondering how to keep your blog safe legally? For example, how should you disclose affiliate links on your blog and on social media? What does ADA compliance mean? What is copyright, and how can you protect your work? Do you really need an LLC? How do you stay GDPR compliant? These are just some of the topics I cover today with Maria Spear Ollis, a lawyer serving online content creators and bloggers. Just reading that list above shows how complicated and overwhelming the whole thing can feel. That's why I recommend you listen to this episode. Maria talks in easy-to-understand language so you can make sure to protect yoursel without having to hire a lawyer, and without pulling your hair out! Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Maria Spear Ollis Catch My Party Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Thinking of Building a Membership? If you are planning to build a membership, I want to talk to you. This week has been incredibly fun for me, we are working with our beta testers for our new product called MiloTree Easy Payments. This is the easiest way to collect payments from your members. And it's also a very inexpensive way to do it. And I've been working one on one with our beta testers. And I think it's really cool. So, if you want to use our product, be one of our beta testers. Be in on the ground floor, I would be so psyched. Please head to milotree.com/betatester, and I will reach out to you and get you started and set up. This is the easiest way to start a membership. Other Blogger Genius Podcast episodes to listen to: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself Legally as an Influencer With Danielle Liss How to Write a Killer Blog Post with Ease + FREE Checklist with Jillian Leslie How to Grow Your Traffic with the New Google Update with David Leslie Imagine a world where growing your social media followers and email list was easy… If you are looking for ways to grow your community whether that be email whether that be social media, right now head to Milotree.com install the MiloTree app on your blog and it will do the work for you. Let it do the heavy lifting for you. Let it pop up in front of your visitors and ask them to follow you on Instagram Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, join your list, check out the exit intent but really get your community growing. And we'd love to help you with MiloTree. And I will see you here again next week. Sign up for MiloTree now and get your first 30 DAYS FREE!

Jul 21, 2021 • 40min
#183: Make Real Money Teaching Online Classes
Ever wonder if you could make real money teaching online classes? Do you feel like you've got something to share but don't know where to start? I'm interviewing Cynthia Samanian from Hidden Rhythm. Cynthia teaches culinary professionals how to teach online cooking classes, but her strategies work for any niche. She breaks down her framework into four key components -- how to zero in on your expertise, how to engage with your target audience, how to sell to them, and ultimately how to teach them. If you've ever thought teaching online classes could be a new and lucrative income stream for you, don't miss this episode! Show Notes: MiloTree MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Hidden Rhythm Catch My Party Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Imagine a world where growing your social media followers and email list was easy… If you are looking for ways to grow your community whether that be email whether that be social media, right now head to Milotree.com install the MiloTree app on your blog and it will do the work for you. Let it do the heavy lifting for you. Let it pop up in front of your visitors and ask them to follow you on Instagram Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, join your list, check out the exit intent but really get your community growing. And we'd love to help you with MiloTree. And I will see you here again next week. Sign up for MiloTree now and get your first 30 DAYS FREE!

Jul 14, 2021 • 18min
#182: How to Write a Killer Blog Post with Ease
Ever wonder how to write a killer blog post with ease? What do you need to do to grow your blog? This is why i recorded this solo episode. I wanted to go through creating a blog post step-by-step. And I even have a free blog post checklist PDF I recommend you download and use as your guide when you are writing posts. In this episode, I talk about what to think about before writing a word of your post. What problem are you solving with the post and what keywords do you plan to target? I also talk about how to write to your two audience — your visitors and Google. I talk about how to make your content easy to digest for both. I also discuss how to make your posts stand out from the competition. Can you beat the posts ranking in the first three spots on Google? I hope this post gives you the confidence and know-how to write posts that get you noticed. If you like this post, and want to deeper with me, sign up for my Beginner's Guide to WordPress course. I help demystify the platform. WordPress is robust, but not always intuitive. I share what about WordPress you should pay attention to, and what you don't need to. I also go in more depth about writing blog posts beyond this podcast. If you want to explode your blog, I recommend you check ou the course. It will get you off on the right foot. Show Notes: MiloTree The Blogger Genius Blog Post Checklist The Beginner's Guide to WordPress Course MiloTree Easy Payments Beta Tester Cheat Sheet: The 5 Secrets Successful Bloggers Already Know Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group My 4 Biggest Takeaways Newsletter All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Imagine a world where growing your social media followers and email list was easy… If you are looking for ways to grow your community whether that be email whether that be social media, right now head to Milotree.com install the MiloTree app on your blog and it will do the work for you. Let it do the heavy lifting for you. Let it pop up in front of your visitors and ask them to follow you on Instagram Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, join your list, check out the exit intent but really get your community growing. And we'd love to help you with MiloTree. And I will see you here again next week. Sign up for MiloTree now and get your first 30 DAYS FREE!

Jul 7, 2021 • 55min
#181: Know Exactly What to Blog About by Using Your Google Analytics (Rebroadcast)
In this episode with my friend and SEO expert, Paula Rollo, we talk about how to know exactly what to blog about by using your Google Analytics. Before you listen to the episode, grab my Google Analytics Cheat Sheet. Google Analytics can be confusing. But with this cheat sheet, you will know exactly how to find the 4 most important pieces of info. How many time have you asked yourself, what should I blog about? How do I know what type of content to spend my time on. Paula and I also discuss ways to use your analytics to figure it out, not only what your audience wants from you, but also what Google thinks you're an expert in. We talk about how all that information is in your Google Analytics and Google Search Console, if you know what you're looking for. We talk about targeting keywords in your niche to grow your traffic, how to find hidden opportunities to get your content found, how to piggyback off of what's already working for you on social media, and how to think about riding cultural waves to get your posts to show up in search. After listening to this episode, you'll never wonder again what kind of content to create to be successful in your business. This episode will give you all the shortcuts you need to grow your traffic with the right content!


