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39: From Debt to Blogging Mogul: How Van Lifer and Sailor Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Has Made Millions Blogging

Kristin Hanes Episode 39
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Imagine living a life completely free from debt, traveling the world in a motorhome, a campervan and a sailboat, and making a living off your passion for blogging. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, the creator of the successful personal finance blog, Making Sense of Sense, this dream is her reality. Join us as we chat with Michelle about her incredible journey, how she conquered her $40,000 student loan debt in just seven months, and the different ways to grow a blog today.

Michelle opens up about her strategies for maintaining a work-life balance and how she managed to reduce her work hours over time by outsourcing tasks and working with virtual assistants. She reveals her secret sauce to building a successful blog, including selecting a profitable niche, writing effective blog posts, and investing in self-hosting on WordPress and owning your own domain name. Trust us, you don't want to miss these invaluable insights from a true blogging hero.

If you've been itching to learn how to make money blogging or just need some motivation to take your passion to the next level, this episode is for you. So, buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore Michelle Schroeder-Gardner's inspiring story and her mastery of making a living through her love for writing and sharing her knowledge. And who knows? Maybe this conversation will spark the fire you need to start your own blogging success story.

Michelle's FREE blogging course.
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing Course
Making Sense of Sponsored Posts Course

Michelle's website, Making Sense of Cents
Michelle's Instagram

Or join my brand new course on profitable blogging, called
Niche Sites Made Easy.

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