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Everything You Need to Know About an AMC Short Squeeze

August 15, 2023 / Frank Nez

In this article, we’re going to go over some of the latest developments in AMC, it’s history since redditors took over, and an AMC short squeeze update for the year of 2023.

AMC keeps on keeping on, and although AMC has been on discount recently, retail investors continue to buy and hold it.

Retail investors remain excited about the data that has been collected for years now.

Will we see an AMC short squeeze while we continue to ride today’s bear market?

And if so, how soon?

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How soon will we see an AMC short squeeze?

Retail investors all want to know.

Is it this week?

Will it be next week?

Or, are we looking at a longer game here?

Here’s what we know.

Key Highlights

AMC closed at $3.68 on August 15th. The stock continues to be heavily shorted. AMC Entertainment is set up for a short squeeze despite its split.
Shareholders continue to buy and hold the stock.
AMC’s short interest data shows us the stock has the perfect setup for a short squeeze.

Below is a series of documented facts and positive news that all influence AMC’s potential towards a short squeeze.

Related: These Two Signs Will Tell You a Short Squeeze is Over

AMC Stock News and Highlights

FOX Business reported AMC to have a strong chance of a short squeeze in 2021.

Coming from a big news platform, it certainly brought sentiment up for most retail investors.

This is the type of news retail investors truly yearned for at the time.

AMC Short Squeeze News Fox Business — Strong chance of a short squeeze – Fox Business AMC

Today, AMC is still currently one of the most shorted stocks in the market.

As you keep reading, you’ll find the latest developments and AMC short squeeze updates for 2023.

Here’s some history and backstory on what’s happened with AMC ever since retail investors saved the company from bankruptcy.

President and CEO of AMC Entertainment Adam Aron announced AMC would reopen all 13 AMC theaters in New York City on March 5th, 2021.

As of today, all AMC movie theaters are now open across the United States with many selling out.

Check out what Adam Aron had to say (via. Investor Relations AMC)

“Since reopening our first theatres with AMC Safe & Clean in August, AMC has welcomed back nearly 10 million moviegoers nationwide without a single reported case of COVID-19 transmission among moviegoers at our theatres. We look forward to welcoming back our New York City guests to the big seats, big sounds and big screens that are only possible at a movie theatre.”
Adam aron, President and CEO of AMC Entertainment

For those who thought AMC was a dead company, think again.

The company is now generating big revenue since it’s reopening and has beat every quarter since 2021.

Today, AMC shareholders have saved the movie theatre company again after two major proposals were finally passed following an exhausting lawsuit.

A reverse stock split and conversion of APE shares to common stock will now go into effect later this August.

AMC’s 1-for-10 reverse stock split will go into effect on Thursday, August 24.

The conversion of APE shares into AMC common stock will occur the following day, Friday August 25.

The litigation settlement will then take place on Monday, August 28.

CEO Adam Aron says these dilutive proposals will help AMC Entertainment raise plenty of cash to survive another catastrophic event.

Melvin Capital closed in June of 2022

Melvin Capital AMC Stock — Melvin Capital Hedge Fund – AMC – AMC Stocktwits.

This was huge news at the time.

Melvin Capital is a hedge fund that has been shorting both AMC and GME stock.

Melvin Capital suffered a 49% loss it’s first quarter of 2021, via. Markets Insider.

The hedge fund was scheduled to close in June of 2022.

Similarly, Anchorage Capital also closed its doors after betting against AMC stock.

Here’s why this matters:

Hedge funds who try to go against the retail wave will get burned
This is a huge win for retail investors over ‘smart money’ Wall Street
Unless shorts close their positions, hedge funds may suffer big consequences again
Today’s borrow fee rates are higher than they were in 2021 when AMC surged to $72 per share
An AMC short squeeze might be closer than we think

There are a few things retail investors did in 2021 to trigger massive price action:

They held their positions during the ups and downs
Shareholders purchased the dips
Investors shared information relating to a short squeeze (such as this article, 2021) to raise awareness
Kept tabs on charts to know when to buy (during drawdowns)

The incredible thing is 93% of market participants said they will still hold AMC stock in 2023 for a short squeeze.

Will Shorts Cover in 2023?

AMC Entertainment answered questions on short sellers covering prior to its newly approved conversion proposal.

Shares of the company fell more than -30% after hours on Friday as APE shares rose +30%.

On Monday, AMC stock is down more than -33% while APE is up nearly +18%.

Will short sellers be required to cover their positions before the Reverse Stock Split and Conversion?

According to AMC’s new 8-K filing, AMC expects that the deliveries under stock borrowing arrangements will be adjusted in the regular way to account for the Reverse Stock Split or, in the case of contracts on APEs, the Conversion.

However, AMC states that it “does not determine and is unable to provide interpretive advice on the impact of these events on the contractual terms governing stock borrowing arrangements.”

How will short sellers be affected by the Litigation Settlement Payment?

“AMC does not determine and is unable to provide interpretive advice on the impact of the Litigation Settlement Payment on the contractual terms
governing stock borrowing arrangements.”

AMC’s reverse stock split will go into effect on Thursday, August 24.

The conversion of APE shares into AMC common stock will occur the following day, Friday August 25.

The litigation settlement will then take place on Monday, August 28.

Will there be large failure-to-deliver (“FTDs”) like when the APE was distributed?

AMC Entertainment states that while they cannot predict the trading impact of these corporate events, given the significant transactions that will occur over successive trading days, it is possible there will be large FTDs like when the APE was distributed.

Also Read: Will AMC Stock Squeeze in 2023?

Looking Back at the Events Prior to AMC’s Short Squeeze in 2021

Adam Aron gives positive news on AMC Entertainment – Archive 2021

AMC Entertainment has raised more than 2.2 billion dollars in cash
90% of AMC theaters in the United States are now open with New York and Los Angeles finally reopening
Vaccinations and policies are making movie theaters safe
New movie titles are guaranteed to increase sales revenues
CEO and President Adam Aron expresses an optimistic future for AMC Entertainment
AMC Entertainment has implemented a Safe & Clean program under the advisement from Harvard University’s prestigious School of Public health as well as well as the No. 1 U.S. cleaning brand, The Clorox Company. This means movie goers can now return at ease knowing a proper sanitation program has been put in place.

Hedge fund affiliate partners such as MarketWatch, The Fool, and other finance website tried to redirect the public from investing in AMC stock while the company was finally reporting positive news.

That’s primarily because hedge funds were losing so much money daily as share prices continued to rise.

A short squeeze became the ultimate threat to hedge funds with massive bets towards the downside.

Today, AMC Entertainment is in a whole other world compared to where it started in 2021.

Is AMC Shorted?

AMC’s current short interest is around 27.76%, which is much higher than it was when AMC shares skyrocketed to $72.

As of 8/15, we’re seeing 200,000 shares have been made available to borrow, via Stonk-O-Tracker.

While shorts might have the capability to short AMC stock, this is only temporary.

The retail community has made big enough ruckus to where regulators are finally investigating naked shorting, or at least acknowledging the problem.

What does this mean for the AMC shareholder?

Short sellers have used this rinse and repeat process for years now.

The important thing in 2023 is that AMC is able to continue raising cash to eliminate the short thesis.

Not only has bankruptcy been off the table since 2021 (via. Los Angeles Times), but AMC movie theater attendees have increased drastically in 2023.

This in turn has increased revenue and helped AMC Entertainment pay off more debt in the past two years.

AMC Entertainment Quarter Earnings History (2021)

Below are AMC’s quarter earnings for 2021, the year the ape movement began.

AMC announced their Q1 earnings for 2021 on Thursday, May 6th.

Things have been looking particularly bullish and optimistic since that point.

The only thing getting in the way has been market makers who have big advantages over the average retail investor.

If you missed the conference call years back, you can view it here for your viewing pleasure.

Archived – 2021 Q1 Earnings Call – AMC Stock Forecast – AMC Stocktwits

AMC Q1 2021 highlights

The AMC community is recognized
Q1 earnings are higher than last years 4th quarter
Expectations for Q2 – Q4 are much higher
Food and beverage sales are up by 45%
Sales revenue will continue to rise as new titles are being released

AMC Q2 earnings for 2021

Quarter 2 earnings for AMC were absolutely amazing! I published an entire article on this information you can read all about here.

Record breaking $2 billion in liquidity
Increased revenue / tickets & concession
AMC to accept Bitcoin by the end of the year
GameStop partnership
Enhancing the cinema experience with sports and music performance

You can read Q3 earnings here and Q4 here from 2021.

For the latest AMC earnings reports, search them using the search bar on the blog.

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When will an AMC short squeeze happen?

It’s really hard to tell when an AMC short squeeze may occur.

Experts, analysts, and shareholders can’t identify an exact date and time because of how random the probability may be, as seen in 2021.

However, the possibility of an AMC short squeeze is certainly possible given that it is still a very heavily shorted stock.

We also now have more data then ever before that indicate a massive short squeeze is almost certain to happen.

Especially now that the SEC has announced some crackdown on shorting.

With Melvin Capital and other hedge funds out of the picture, it’s only a matter of time before others close their positions.

That is if retail investors can build enough buying pressure in 2023 like they did in 2021 to drive share prices up.

In the end, it truly is all up to retail investors!

Will investors be able to create another AMC short squeeze in 2023?

That might be a little harder now with all of the company’s dilutive proposals going into effect soon, but it doesn’t mean it’s still not possible.

Trey’s Trades AMC prediction

With that being said, Trey’s Trades predicted a short squeeze in 2021. Trey was a leader in the AMC community back in the day, though he’s recently taken time off from stock content on YouTube.

Data points towards AMC stock reaching $1000+ per share according to his research.

See what Trey had to say.

AMC short squeeze – AMC Stock Forecast – AMC Stocktwits | Trey’s Trades on AMC Short Squeeze.

The real question is, how can retail investors make this AMC short squeeze happen?

We know that short-sellers eventually have to close their positions. This means that they will eventually have to buy AMC stock at the current share price.

If retail investors continue to drive the share price up by buying the dip and holding their positions, short-sellers will have no other option than to buy from the retail investor at a higher share price.

2. Retail investors will also need to buy the climbs in order to show a demand for the stock. This doesn’t have to be huge buys, rather incremental to validate the current share price.

This play essentially creates a supply and demand scenario between retail investors and short-sellers.

However, demand must exceed supply by a monstrosity amount, as we saw in June of 2021.

The results? A short squeeze.

Just make sure to take your profits this time.

The last thing you want is to see your gains turn into losses.

Hedge funds are doing everything they can to prevent a short squeeze

How are they doing this?

By promoting false information through MSM (we’re certain you’ve seen it)
Through strategies such as short-ladder attacks in the market
Dark pool/off exchange trading
HFT and Spoofing
And, by restricting certain brokerage accounts from allowing its retail investors to purchase or buy shorted stocks as seen with Robinhood (Robing hood)

This is what retail investors can do to fight corruption:

Share content that presents facts, like this article and others to raise awareness (blog posts, analysis videos, etc.)
Continue to educate yourself and make investment decisions based on your personal analysis
Follow your instincts

Read: How Hedge Funds Manipulate The Stock Market

What Will an AMC Short Squeeze Look Like?

We’ll begin to see a trend similar to that of GME (Gamestop).

AMC will enter a bullish territory before hitting an ‘abnormal’ peak in which AMC would have ‘squoze’.

what will an AMC short squeeze look like? — What will an AMC short squeeze look like?

In 2023, it seems we’ve already hit the bottom.

AMC continues to be heavily shorted through dark pools and other market manipulation tactics.

This price level can be seen as a buying opportunity for retail investors looking to squeeze shorts out of their positions.

We’re now sitting at $3.68 per share.

An AMC short squeeze will certainly make headlines.

Expect to see various gains prior to any sort of major peak as well as volatility.

Gamma squeeze vs Short squeeze

Don’t confuse gains and momentum with a short squeeze.

Here’s the difference between a gamma squeeze and a short squeeze:

A gamma squeeze are momentum gains. These usually occur from call options closing in the pocket resulting in heavy buys or purchases in the market.

A short squeeze is vigorous and can spike with no warning.

This is where you see 100% gains in a matter of seconds and minutes.

A short squeeze can even reach 1000% and 10,000% gains.

In 2021, AMC’s first short squeeze rose to nearly 1,000% in January, then to more then 3,000% in June.

Retail investors believe AMC’s next price surge will set a new all-time high from its current of $72 per share.

AMC Short Squeeze Stock Prediction – Can AMC Reach $500K Per Share?

New retail investors are wondering whether $1k, $10k, or even $100k per share is even possible.

Gabe from ReviewDork did some math at the time that’s going to leave you with an open mind.

AMC Stock Forecast – AMC Stocktwits

AMC stock price predictions range from $1,000 to $100k+.

But I’m curious to know your thoughts on this.

Leave a comment at the end of the blog post.

What is interesting however is that Goldman Sachs has now given AMC Entertainment a price target of $175 per share in 2023.

MarketBeat reports that on July 24, 2023, Goldman Sachs gave AMC Entertainment a ‘Boost Target’ action and ‘Buy’ rating with a whopping price target of $175.

And CoinCodex is predicting AMC Entertainment stock to soar more than +9,000% by the year 2030.

“Based on the average yearly growth of the AMC Entertainment Holdings stock in the last 10 years, the AMC Entertainment Holdings stock forecast for the beginning of next year is $ 8.19.

Using the same basis, here is the AMC Entertainment Holdings stock prediction for each year up until 2030.”

The long-term AMC Entertainment Holdings stock price predictions are as follows:

By year 2024, AMC Entertainment is predicted to soar +90.66% from today’s current share price to $8.19.

In 2028, AMC stock is predicted to trade around $108.21 per share, a gain of +2,419% from today.

And by 2030, CoinCodex predicts AMC will trade near $400 per share, up more than +9,000% from today’s trading price.

Will AMC Reach Peaks Like GameStop?

will AMC peak like GameStop — Will AMC go up like GameStop?

AMC and GameStop blew Wall Street out of the water in 2021.

Trading volume will speak for itself, and retail investors will just have to wait to find out whether AMC can reach GameStop numbers.

We’ve seen that abnormal gains are naturally part of a short squeeze.

Volkswagen rose up to nearly $1,000 when it squeezed back in 2008 due to a similar strategy produced by car manufacturer Porsche.

Wouldn’t this be something. If you’re holding 1,000 shares and AMC spikes to $1K per share, you my friend have made 1 million dollars!

I strongly suggest using a reputable broker such as Vanguard or Fidelity oppose to phone apps like Robinhood.

Simply because the broker colluded with market maker Citadel to halt the buying of ‘meme stocks’.

Read: Codes to see if your phone has been hacked

Is It Too Late to Get in On AMC stock?

AMC Entertainment is still heavily shorted.

In 2023, investors will need to identify the primary reasons to invest in AMC Entertainment stock today.

Redditors have touched base on this topic and are determined anything below $100 is a buy, for a short squeeze that is.

However, with so much dilution happening in 2023, you might want to consider writing and coming up with your own best-case and worst-case scenario plan.

The approved proposals is a massive win for the movie theatre company whether you strongly agree with them or strongly do not.

Identifying why you’re still invested in this company or why you would like to is something that will vary from individual to individual.

“The steps we will be taking now are shareholder approved and mean the following to AMC:

AMC will be more resilient: Were it not for our ability to have raised equity over the past three years, AMC simply would not have survived the pandemic-induced decline in our business. Looking forward, the flexibility to raise equity capital at the appropriate times is an absolutely vital tool for any large company, and AMC is no exception.
We eliminate capital raising inefficiencies of APE units trading at a significant discount to AMC shares: Converting APE units to AMC shares results in a single price for all AMC equity. This single price eliminates the unnecessarily high dilution caused by the lower market price of APE units. For the past full year, for example, to raise cash, AMC could only sell APE units, and they only could be sold at a great discount to AMC shares. With single equity capital structure, I believe AMC will be able to raise equity capital more efficiently and on better terms in the future.

“Some of you fear dilution is a mistake no matter what. You are wrong.

To the contrary, sometimes raising money is an absolute imperative.

Over the past twelve months, for example, AMC raised $418 million of cash through the sale of APE units.

As of the most recent June 30 quarter end, AMC had $435 million of cash on hand.

Can you imagine how dire our circumstances would have been if we hadn’t had the foresight to raise that cash?

Companies that run out of money face financial ruin.

Just ask Cineworld/Regal shareholders, or ask Bed, Bath and Beyond shareholders.

But at AMC at the moment, we have a positive market cap, and we are so much stronger because we raised money along the way,” said Adam Aron on Monday.

Where was AMC trading at before the pandemic?

AMC was actually trading between $30-$35 back in the booming party economy of 16′!

AMC stock started to decline as their debt increased and hedge funds began to heavily short it.

However, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is in a completely different world today than it was during the pandemic with box office number reaching pre pandemic levels.

AMC Announced a new record high earnings report last Tuesday.

Analysts have been expecting big earnings results from the movie theatre chain due to the rise of this year’s second quarter box office numbers.

“While we still have much work ahead of us on this front, AMC’s glide path to eventual recovery continued with significant pace in the second quarter of 2023 as our results set new records and represent AMC’s strongest second quarter in four full years.

Following an impressive start to the year in the first quarter of 2023, the second quarter yet again showed great progress.

AMC saw more than a 12% growth in attendance, a 15% growth in total revenue and a 71% increase in Adjusted EBITDA compared to the second quarter of 2022.

Indeed, Adjusted EBITDA was $182.5 million, the highest such quarterly figure since the fourth quarter of 2019,” said AMC CEO Adam Aron.

Barbenheimer Produces Big Results in 2023

Towards the end of July, AMC Entertainment broke a 4-year weekend high record as “Barbenheimer” produced results bigger than expected.

The results demonstrate AMC’s path to recovery is also strong in Q3 of 2023.

“Barbie” ended up with $162 million in its first weekend of release, above Sunday’s already record-breaking estimate of $155 million. The Warner Bros. film, starring Margot Robbie declined just 9% from Saturday to bring in $43.7 million on Sunday.

Those ticket sales rank as the biggest opening weekend of the year, besting “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” ($146 million).

“Barbie” also marks the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman, overtaking Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s 2019 blockbuster “Captain Marvel” ($153 million), says Variety.

“Oppenheimer,” also beat expectations with $82.4 million, slightly higher than Sunday’s huge $80.5 million projection.

At the international box office, Oppenheimer added $98 million for a global tally of $180 million.

“The box office powered to its fourth-biggest weekend in history with over $300 million industrywide, said Variety.

What If a Short Squeeze Doesn’t Happen?

If an AMC short squeeze doesn’t occur, AMC stock price should still go up during the longer term process allowing shareholders to make at least some sort of profit.

That is, as long as the company continues to improve going into 2024 and the rest of the decade.

With AMC theaters now open since 2021, it’s inevitable that the company will begin to see bigger sales revenue every time a new title is released.

Keep in mind that AMC’s share price during the booming party economy of 16′ was roughly around $30 per share.

If a short squeeze doesn’t happen, fundamentals will continue to bring the stock up as more investors are buying the stock.

It’s also important to keep in mind that majority of the float is also held by retail investors, so the company has a huge support.

Related: How Big Could an AMC Short Squeeze Potential Surge?

Why Hasn’t AMC Squeezed Yet?

AMC hasn’t squeezed yet primarily to two main reasons.

The stock requires volume to drive the stock price action up
Shorts need to close their positions

Volume will surge as more and more retail investors (as well as institutions) get in on AMC stock.

Regarding shorts closing, retail investors need to squeeze them out of their positions by holding their positions and helping increase AMC’s short borrow fee.

You can keep tabs on AMC’s short borrow fee as it changes every day via. Ortex, or Fintel.

As of 8/15 AMC’s short borrow fee rate is a whopping 921.1%.

Read: When do shorts have to cover their position? (AMC)

In 2021, Wanda Group had caused a little bit of disruption for retail investors by profiting on the first sight of gains.

This turmoil was only short-term but it’s a big a reason why the stock kept selling off every time AMC shares would rise.

Wanda cashed out completely two years ago, making retail investors the biggest stakeholder in the company.

We’re seeing something very similar in 2023 with Antara.

Is AMC Ever Going to Skyrocket Again?

All the numbers point towards the right direction for a massive short squeeze.

Shareholders will need to buy the stock en masse again for AMC to short squeeze.

Short sellers have now lost more than $175 billion this year according to the latest data conducted by financial analytics firm S3 Partners.

According to data from S3 Partners, only 30% of every shorted stock was a profitable trade for investors this year.

Stocks like AMC and GameStop have the potential to create bigger losses for short sellers in 2023 again.

Related: DTCC B16845-22: Are Margin Calls on The Way?

Latest AMC Short Squeeze News and Updates

Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick says there’s big demand to short AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock.

He says the biggest reason aside from the company’s fundamentals is its new merge with its equity (NYSE:APE).

“It’s very hard to keep the momentum in these things because economic reality does take hold.

Bed Bath & Beyond, at one point was the best performing stock on the board until reality set in and they began defaulting, averted bankruptcy, but using a deal that is so dilutive that it’s unavoidable.”

Sosnick says AMC is in a very special situation because of the proposal to merge APE with AMC common shares.

“Right now we’re seeing such a demand to short AMC partly because of its difficulties but partly because of the special situation.

This really is what they were looking for in some ways as the mother of all short squeezes.

The borrow rate, it costs you 700% to borrow the shares overnight — if you can find them,” said the Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist on Yahoo Finance.

Is AMC Entertainment stock about to squeeze this year?

You can read the full article here.

Ken Griffin Thanks Redditors for ‘Meme Stocks’

“Redditors, thank you so much for helping create the best pipeline we’ve ever had”, said Ken Griffin on Business Insider.

Ken Griffin, on how the GameStop frenzy helped raise Citadel’s profile with potential hires.

Business Insider says the SEC found no truth to any of the conspiracy theories but how can the SEC really go against one of the most powerful hedge funds in the world?

Transcripts showed Citadel and Robinhood did in fact have “blunt negotiations” the night prior to the halts.

A Miami district court judge admitted the Citadel and Robinhood transcripts were suspicious.

However, the federal court has dismissed the case due to a ‘lack of evidence’.

Research shows Judge Cecilia Altonaga had a close connection to the defendant’s law firm, insinuating a conflict of interest in the case.

Also Read: “The Game is Rigged”, Says Ex-Citadel Data Scientist

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Here’s How To Get Your Music On Spotify Right Now

August 15, 2023 / Frank Nez

Wondering how to get your music on Spotify right now? Like, literally right now?

If you’re a producer, singer/songwriter, or musician, earning money through your music can be a dream come true.

The good news is you no longer need to be signed to a label in order to promote or sell your music.

Are you wondering how you can get your music streamed on all major platforms and make money during the process?

More and more independent artists are learning how to get their music on Spotify and Apple Music without being signed to a major or indie record label.

The crazy thing is that some artists are even being found on these platforms and eventually get signed when they raise enough attention.

Getting your music heard is a tough gig.

Putting your music out to platforms people enjoy using shouldn’t.

This is why more and more artists and musicians are skipping the middle-man and getting heard on Spotify, Apple Music, and many other major streaming platforms.

Your songs have a place in the world.

They should not be collecting dust on YouTube, Reverbnation, SoundCloud, and other free platforms.

This is why people are using DistroKid to get their music on Spotify and Apple, but more on that down below.

Welcome to Franknez.com – the blog where you can digest content on personal finance, side hustle ideas, entrepreneurship, and trending investing topics.

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The benefits of streaming platforms

Streaming platforms are convenient and convenience sells. People don’t want to look for new artists or bands anymore, they want to be catered to music that is similar to what they already love and listen to.

Algorithms take into account what you love listening to and push new ‘relatable’ content that you might also enjoy. This is how independent artists are being discovered.

The algorithm records how long your song is being streamed, whether it’s being replayed or not, and how often it’s being saved.

When your tracks get this positive feedback, your streams begin to snowball. Streaming services do a great job at finding a place or person who will enjoy your music even if it’s not pop.

Another benefit of streaming platforms is how easy playlists are easy to share. People in today’s world are constantly sharing playlists with others who have the same music tastes.

If your song(s) happen to be saved in a playlist by someone then your chances of being heard increases. Your art cannot be complacent in a platform that’s not innovating. Streaming platforms such as Spotify are the future.

Here’s how to get your music on Spotify and other major platforms.

#1. Find a music distributor

First, you’ll need to upload your music through a music distributor service such as DistroKid, but we’ll get more in depth on that soon.

You can literally start now, or continue reading for more educational information.

You won’t want to miss the info that will help you get your music to reach the masses.

A music distributer is a company that helps musicians get their music into iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, Instagram, and other major platforms.

When your music is distributed it will have the opportunity to be heard by anyone in the world.

Before we let you know who the best distributor for independent artists is we’re going to walk you through some burning questions most artists might have.

Can you really make money from streams?

Yes. The awesome thing about getting your music on all major platforms is that you get paid every time your music is streamed!

That’s right! So, if you have a good following you’ll be able to monetize your music and make money every time someone streams your songs.

One day you might make a few bucks from Spotify while simultaneously earning royalties from other platforms such as Apple Music and TikTok.

If you’re passionate about reaching a huge audience, then this can be a great way to also establish multiple streams of income for yourself. You can then reinvest the profits to further your music career and provide more value to your following.

This type of income is known as leverage income. This is where you do the work once but get paid multiple times for it.

Tips For Making Money From Your Streams

Grow your social media followers
Pin your album or new song (Twitter, Facebook page, etc.)
Get playlisted
Share your music with the communities on social platforms
Submit your music to curators
Record high quality music
Increase your audience as much as possible
Engage with your following and other related pages
Create a street team
Use promotions and paid advertising

Engage with artists and other musicians in your genre. Twitter is a great platform to connect with people who can support you.

A social media hack is to click on related hashtags and begin liking peoples recent posts and even leaving a comment. This strategy is a form of saying hey this is who I am.

When people see someone liked or commented on their post, they usually tend to stalk the other persons feed. If they like what you’re about they will follow you back. If you seem interesting enough then chances are they’ll most likely listen to your music.

Growing your artist social media accounts is going to require you to work on this task every single day. When you begin to see the results it’s going to become almost addicting.

Now, there will be days where it gets tiring and days where you simply skip out on it. This is normal. However, know that if you discipline yourself and get back on track, you will be able to meet your number of followers goal.

Pin your recent track to your profile

Which brings up the second social media hack for artists. Pin your recent song to your profile. This is the first thing visitors will see. And again, if you seem interesting to them then the next thing they’ll do is check out your work.

Facebook and Twitter are two social media platforms that allow you to pin a post for high visibility.

Record high quality music

The quality of your music is really what’s going to keep people listening to your music. Most independent artists might struggle with this part of the process but it’s a reinvestment you’ll eventually have to make.

If you’re a self-recording artist, don’t stop trying to get better every time you release a new piece. Always looks for ways to improve.

If you’re content with your skills, then by all means put out your track. However, if you’re not practicing audio engineering every day, I recommend you record in a professional studio at some point.

A street team is a strategy that you can use to share your content when it’s released and to promote your posts. You can create a group of loyal supporters who can share, like, and comment anytime you update the street team page with content and instructions to push it out.

You can also create a promo page. This promo page can be a second alternative or addition to your promotional strategy. With a promo page you can share your street teams shares and comments to build momentum.

All this activity allows algorithms in the social media platform to push your content out to reach a bigger audience. This awareness creates hype and elevates your awareness.

Where else can I promote my music?

Millennial Music Agency is a platform that listens to your music via submissions and reviews it on their website. You can use the review as a means to sponsor and market your new single or album.

By providing artists with a platform to be seen and heard, we manifest credibility which artists can use to further their music career.
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When your music is finally being pushed out on Spotify and Apple Music, be sure to share your work as much as possible with as many groups and curators as you can.

Most curators won’t take your MP3 file or other links to free platforms. They want to share quality work and be collaborate with strong brand recognition.

This is why more independent artists are being discovered on platforms such as Spotify more than anywhere else. It’s easy to get playlisted, shared, and listened to.

Share your latest single on:

Facebook groups
Twitter artist music threads
Instagram stories (more below)
Tik-Tok stories (more below)
Email newsletter

Heck, feel free to comment your latest single on the comment section of this blog post. Many independent artists already have! Why shouldn’t you?

Facebook groups

Facebook groups are the perfect place for musicians and artists to share creative ideas and get a chance to get their music heard. This platform has a variety of groups for just about everyone!

Instagram and TikTok stories

The music distributer we’re about to talk about shortly is able to put your songs on Instagram stories and TikTok videos.

These trending social media platforms are a great place for you to share your new track with your following and increase awareness. The cool thing is that people can click on the song whether it’s on Instagram or TikTok, and play it on Spotify or Apple Music.

Email newsletters are a great way for you to share your new song or album with your fans and support group. Sometimes social media doesn’t allow your posts to reach everyone who follows you.

This is where creating an email newsletter for your fans to sign up can become handy. You can use this email newsletter to directly connect your fans with a new release in case they missed a post online.

You can also use email as a means of hyping a new song or album prior to its release. This strategy is known as email marketing. The way this works is you can email your fans promotional content such as images, artworks, and teasers of an upcoming song or album.

This creates anticipation and further help you promote your music. These marketing campaigns are what allow artists to have a big release date. This happens when they prepared their fans for the release months prior.

These strategies create a ‘portal’ to your music and makes it easy to enter peoples world.

When your work is being distributed across all major platforms, royalties begin to come in every time someone hits the play button.

The more streams you get means the more money you will earn. But first you need is to get your work distributed. Here’s how you do it.

#2. How Do I Get My Music On Spotify, Apple Music, And All Major Platforms?

How to get your music on spotify — Get 7% off when you sign up with Franknez.com | How to get your music on Spotify and Apple Music.

Finally, what you’ve all been waiting for.

To get your music on all major platforms you’ll need to find a reputable distributor that can upload your music onto the biggest streaming platforms.

DistroKid is the best service for musicians looking to get their music into online stores and major streaming outlets.

They are the easiest way for musicians to get music into Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, YouTube, and more.

The reason why independent artists and musicians like yourself are using DistroKid is because:

DistroKid is affordable
You can upload unlimited music and albums
The layout is super easy to use
They were the first distributers to put your music on Tik-Tok and Instagram
DistroKid monetizes all of your YouTube videos!
You get paid monthly
Instant Spotify Artist Verification

How much does it cost to distribute my music with DistroKid?

DistroKid only costs $19.99 per year to upload unlimited music on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Tidal, and more!

They are offering our readers 7% off when you sign up using the link here.

Who are DistroKid’s competitors and how do they compare?

Competitors include TuneCore which charges $9.99 per song and $29.99 per album. There’s also CD Baby, which charges $9.95 per song and $29.00 per album.

If you have a catalog of music this can become pretty expensive even if you’re only uploading a few songs. The best value is being able to upload unlimited tracks year round whenever you want.

In the end, DistroKid has the best bang for your buck.

This is why artists like you love DistroKid

DistroKid makes it easy to upload music

DistroKid makes it super easy to upload your song(s) to all major platforms. You also have an option to set your release date, allow people to preorder, and even set your own record label name.

You may upload several songs at the same time to release an album or one at a time for singles. DistroKid will send you an email once your songs are available in each store so you can share the links on your social media platforms.

Will my songs be available to stream at the same time?

Your songs won’t be published at the same time on all platforms but this is great because you can share your tracks whenever they’re available on Tidal and Amazon before it’s out on Spotify and the rest.

This allows you to let your audience know your song is available to them no matter what their streaming preference is.

DistroKid allows you to upload your own album cover

DistroKid’s layout is very easy to navigate and only takes minutes to fill out your projects information. The simple platform is favored by artists looking to quickly upload their work without any hassle.

You also get the option to choose the language, primary genre, and secondary genre along with other options to further describe your track(s).

DistroKid’s track price also allows you to set a fixed price on your individual tracks for iTunes, Google Play, & Amazon.

How to Earn Money with DistroKid

DistroKid provides you with stats for just about everything. This includes a breakdown of how you get paid as well as your daily streams!

Get paid for streaming your music by DistroKid — DistroKid Breaks Down How You Get Paid

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DistroKid is a great means to earn money from your music due to their easy distributing services. The goal is to reach many listeners in order to increase your earnings.

Each store and streaming service delivers reports and payments on their own schedule. Your money will be sent between 1-14 days of a withdrawal request from DistroKid’s bank tab. You can easily transfer your earnings into your PayPal account without any hassle.

What Are Other Awesome Benefits From Distributing With DistroKid?

If you’re wondering whether you’ll get verified in any way the great news is you do.

Access to Spotify for Artists + instant Spotify verification

Verify your music on Spotify with DistroKid — Gain Access To Spotify For Artists

DistroKid allows you to gain access to Spotify For Artists which allows you to professionally personalize your Spotify artist page. When you distribute with DistroKid you will also be instantly verified with a blue checkmark on Spotify.

This access allows you to pitch your music to Spotify’s curators for a chance to be featured on official Spotify playlists. The awesome thing about becoming a verified artist on Spotify is the credibility you gain. It sets you apart from other artist and shows you’re serious about your craft.

Spotify for Artists give you insight on where your listeners are coming from and what their age group is. This can help you determine who your content is primarily based around.

You can also view how many people are listening to your music in real-time!

That’s pretty sweet, anything else?

DistroKid has also just recently allowed artists to access their Apple Music artist page, a feature you couldn’t access before. Some cool features include editing your bio, setting up a profile picture, and managing tour dates.

Not only that but…

DistroKid provides instant monetization on YouTube

In order to monetize videos on YouTube you must reach a total of 1,000 subscribers and have 4,000 hours of watch time on your channel.

However, DistroKid allows you to earn money from your music by making all uploads a ‘topic‘ on YouTube and automatically monetizes every song you upload.

Paid Promotion

This is extremely convenient because you are instantly monetized and are ready to receive earnings from YouTube ads right away! This is just one of the many perks you have when you distribute your work with DistroKid.

How much does it cost to distribute my music with DistroKid?

It costs $19.99 per year to distribute unlimited music through DistroKid. However, our readers get a 7% off by using the promotion link here.

The reason we love DistroKid is because it has helped our readers who are musicians and artists earn passive income. We are a personal finance and entrepreneurship blog after all. So, we’re big fans.

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FAQs and other questions

Can I choose which platforms to distribute my music?

Yes! You have an option to click or ‘unclick’ certain websites you might only want your music to stream in.

How much music can I upload with DistroKid?

You can upload unlimited amount of songs and albums with DistroKid.

How long does it take for my music to show up on Spotify?

After you submit your music for distribution it can take anywhere from 2-5 days before your music is live on Spotify.

Most platforms take about 2-3 days to show your music online but you can expect it to take about a full week for majority of streaming platforms to have your music ready for listeners.

How long does it take to become a Spotify Artist?

DistroKid will make you a Spotify Artist as soon as you join. You will be able to create your Spotify for Artist profile and edit your artist profile picture and bio.

You will also be able to upload photos for your fans to see and change your banner to promote new music.

Does my YouTube content become a topic?

Yes. When you upload a song or album, it will automatically become a ‘topic’ on YouTube and begin displaying ads immediately.

This means you will begin to earn money from not only playbacks but actual advertisement.

Can I submit to Spotify curators?

Yes. When you upload a song to DistroKid, you’ll be able to pitch your tracks to Spotify curators.

If approved, your songs can get playlisted on massive playlists which can draw serious traffic to your artist page.

Being playlisted on a curated playlist from Spotify can provide you with some serious passive income.

Which music streaming platform pays the most?

Here’s a list of music streaming payout via. atlasvpn.

Music Streaming payouts — How to get my music on Spotify.

Napster has the highest payout out Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube.

This doesn’t mean all your music should be shared directly from Napster though. Find which platform your audience uses the most and share those links.

You can also use Linktr.ee to link your favorite platforms all under one link. This will allow your listeners to choose their favorite streaming site and listen to your songs comfortably.

If you have any further questions regarding distributing your songs online be sure to leave a comment below. Otherwise, feel free to get in touch and email me personally! Contact info on the footer of the page.

How can I get my music on Spotify?

You’ll need to distribute your music with a music distributor like DistroKid to get your music on Spotify and other streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Amazon, Tik-Tok, Instagram, and many more.

My mission is to help my readers become financially successful every day so be sure to check out my posts on how you can earn more money to reach a freedom like no other.

“Some of my readers know when I’m not working on my business ventures I enjoy writing music. I particularly compose indie rock music. You can check it out here.”
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The New Guide to Starting and Monetizing a Blog

July 8, 2023 / Frank Nez

Blog like a champ in 2021: Easy Beginners Guide — Starting a blog is fun and adventurous, here’s how to become a full-time blogger.

Blogging is an amazing way to provide useful information to the world and can feel very rewarding and fulfilling.

It allows us to provide our expertise, opinions, and experience to people all around the world.

Not only that but we get to earn passive income no matter where we are in the world, which is definitely a bonus that comes with writing.

I’m going to touch base on some popular topics and niches people blog about as well as my personal favorite things about blogging.

If you’re thinking of starting your very own blog this is no coincidence my friend.

This post was written specifically for you.

Keep on reading to understand everything there is to know about blogging, or skip the entire guide and simply start here.

Lets get started!

Find Your Niche First

The first thing you’re going to want to lock down before physically starting your blog is finding your niche.

Your niche should be something you’re good at and can write about fairly easily.

You’re usually very knowledgeable in this area and have a passion for it.

Mine for example started out as business and finance but eventually evolved into stock market news.

I love business because of the creating process it takes to turn an idea into a reality.

The challenge of managing finances has also made personal financing one my obsessions.

But overtime, you might find your blog begin to evolve into something else, something greater.

The amazing thing about blogging is you get to provide people with loads of useful information and help.

Do some research to see what sectors dominate the blogging world to gain statistics on your audience.

Here are some blogging ideas:

Travel
Food & Recipe
Entertainment & News
Automotive
Health & Well-being
Mom & dad lifestyle
Gardening
Sewing & knitting
Fashion & Makeup
College life
Technology
Finance & Business
Product Reviews
Paranormal / Metaphysical

People are blogging about just anything. Find your niche and express your thoughts!

It is important to note that whatever topic you choose to blog about, you’ll want to niche down on it.

If you’re into automotive, write about a specific skill set or brand first before branching out.

Make it all about just that one thing at first, believe me when I say it will pay off in the long run.

The idea here is to put your experience online for others to gain knowledge from.

You can do this with anything, I promise.

Reasons why you should start your own blog

I personally believe everyone should start their own blog.

A blog can provide you with a lifestyle like no other while help so many people in an area that’s impactful and important to them.

Here’s a small list of key reasons why more people should start today:

You have some sort of skill or expertise to share with the world
Your knowledge can answer people’s questions and help them grow
A blog has the power to impact and create positive change in communities
You can monetize your blog with ads and get paid passively every month
Blogging allows you to express your thoughts and opinions
Get paid on the move, while you travel, and while you sleep

Why I personally love blogging

One thing my blog allows me to do is to earn passive income no matter what I’m doing at any time of the day. This is primarily thanks running ads on my website. This is certainly a perk to running a blog.

I get a lot of joy from providing value in people’s lives. I genuinely love to serve people. Blogging allows me to be of help people and create a positive impact in my communities.

Writing is my passion. Whether it’s in poetry, music, or blogging, I simply love to write. It’s in my blood what can I say? Words are amazing and powerful.

Blogging provides me with time and financial freedom. There’s nothing else like it; I’m truly grateful.

Starting your very own blog is super easy when you have the right tools.

I’m now going to walk you through and provide you with the knowledge you need to build an awesome blog people can talk about.

Let’s get started!

#1. Use A Reputable Webhost Service to Blog

This key action will determine just how professional, creative, and even successful your blog has a chance of becoming.

Bluehost is one of the largest webhosting companies hosting over 2 million domains worldwide!

It’s also the number 1 recommended webhost service for blogging by WordPress.

And it’s how I started until my website began to attract millions upon millions of readers.

But to start, believe me when I say this is the best webhost for new aspiring bloggers.

What’s great about Bluehost is that it allows you to create an amazing platform no matter your niche.

It’s easy-to-use layout and tools make it a leader in its segment which is something I found to be very helpful when I first started on my blogging journey.

Everything about Bluehost is professional and easy-to-use.

So, what makes Bluehost great for blogging?

Bluehost has many benefits for bloggers.

One, is the ability to preview your posts and pages during editing.

This makes it very convenient to look at your website from an outside perspective before publishing it (super cool and helpful).

Other great benefits include:

Easy-to-use interface
Awesome themes for every niche
Professional layout
Free mailing list for your readers
Tons of helpful plugins
Integrated writing and post suggestions for SEO
Realtime traffic statistics
Super affordable
Amazing reputation

My blog looked nothing like what it looks today.

It’s currently branded and structured to the brand it has evolved to over the years.

But want to know something wild?

It still looked great even as a new blog. That’s what I really liked about Bluehost from the get-go.

It allowed me to start a presentable website even as a beginner.

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Bluehost is going to provide you with everything you basically need to make your blog a success.

You’ll just have to be consistent to see the results you set for your blogging goals.

We’ll talk more about that a little later.

#2. Choose a Plan That Fits Your Needs

Choose a plant that fits your blog — How to start a blog with Bluehost.

You’ll need to choose a plan from Bluehost before you can officially start your blog. Choose the best plan for your goals then choose your domain (e.g. franknez.com).

Each plan will also have a free SSL Certificate which basically means no matter which plan you go with your website will be secured for your readers!

Now, this is VERY important.

Blogging will require you to have a secured site for your readers.

Which is the best plan?

Plus seems to be a great value considering you get everything Pro gets with the exception of high performance.

Standard performance is adequate for a beginner.

Next is your domain name.

This is what will establish your blog on the internet as a legit website to the world.

Choosing your blog/domain name is a lot of fun.

This is what’s going to differentiate you from everyone else.

Make it personal and mold it to your niche topic. Make it you.

Finish setting up your account information before getting on with some more fun steps!

#3. Get Creative | Pick a Theme for Your Blog

Pick A Theme For your blog with Bluehost — **Bluehost** provides an amazing selection of themes for your website!

Your blog is the perfect platform for you to get creative, even if your topic is more conservative.

Get creative with the way you format your posts and with the design of your website.

Stand out from other bloggers writing in the same niche as you.

Create a presence your audience will remember.

Be sure everything about your blog stands out as being genuine.

This is a great way for your blog to connect with your readers.

Bluehost has so many cool themes you can choose from.

They do an outstanding job at being able to filter them according to the type of blog you’ll be publishing.

This is a very fun part of the process.

Can I edit the themes?

Yes! You can edit the themes and move just about anything around to personalize your blog.

You can add menus, change your header image and colors, and add a ton of widgets just about anywhere on your page.

You’ll also be able to change the web address icon image for your website which is super cool.

All the themes are free, however; you can opt out for the premium versions where you can customize your page even more.

This small reinvestment can enhance your blog to the max!

Bluehost has themes for everyone

Bluehost has a variety of themes ranging from:

Singer, songwriters, artists, and DJs
Business
Spas, hotels, travel agents, travel bloggers
Magazine and journalists
Trends + more

#4. Log into WordPress

WordPress recommends using **Bluehost** webhosting services

Once you’ve set up your account, log into WordPress to begin creating your very first blog post!

It doesn’t take long to familiarize yourself with Bluehost/WordPress home page.

And by the way, signing up with any of my affiliate links will provide you with a discount!

Navigating your admin page is very simple.

Here you’ll be able to view your website stats and traffic along with many other awesome features to help you grow your blog.

Read: How To Draw Organic Traffic To Your Blog

Installing plugins on WordPress

Because Bluehost is integrated with WordPress, installing plugins is super easy.

Plugins are applications that can help your blog either run smoother, or more efficiently depending on what you’re aiming to accomplish.

Here’s a list of must-have plugins for all beginners:

Jetpack by WordPress: Bluehost comes with this plugin already installed. Jetpack allows you to see real-time traffic stats. You can view your monthly progress and yearly growth with this plugin!
Social Warfare: This plugin displays social icons on all your blog posts so your readers can share them! You also have the option to display the number of social shares each social icon has received.
Yoast SEO: Also part of Bluehost members, Yoast SEO is a great plugin to amplify your Search Engine Optimization. This plugin will give you suggestions to improve your blog to get the most out of it!

WordPress comments

WordPress allows you to approve, deny, spam, and trash new comments.

This configuration is very helpful because it allows you to choose what type of content can be displayed on your blog.

WordPress comments also let you reply and edit your response quickly without leaving your dashboard.

As a new blogger, aim to receive as many comments as you can.

This is going to tell Google that your blog post is relevant and highly valuable.

A great way to get people to comment on your posts is to join Facebook blog groups and engage with other bloggers.

You can also join Twitter feeds where bloggers get together and engage in each others posts to show support.

These strategies allow bloggers to help one another and gain some traction.

Google Site integration

WordPress gives you an overview to Google Site.

Here you can view your traffic broken down by organic search, direct, social, referral, and other.

These insights are help you understand where your traffic is coming from and allows you to make any assessment towards your blog goals.

You can also hover over to the locations and devices tabs to see those stats as well!

#5. Set Goals for Your Blog

Once you have access to all the tools you need to build your blog, start setting your goals.

Blogging like a champ will require you to set awesome milestones for your baby!

How many times do you plan on posting?

How do you plan on driving traffic?

Write a small business plan to break down your goals.

If one of your goals is to make money, write down how you plan on making money with your blog.

One of the most popular ways to earn money blogging is through the use of ads.

Google AdSense for your blog goal — How to become a full time blogger | How to monetize a blog.

Google AdSense is most bloggers favorite choice due to its reputation of having the highest paying ads and overall domination in its sector for beginners.

Read: How to monetize your blog with Google AdSense.

Here are simple goals you can set for your blog:

Getting your first 100 blog post views
Publishing your first 10 blog posts
Creating a logo for your website
Opening social media accounts for your blog
Monetizing your blog with Ads

Once you’ve reached your starter goals, you can begin to set bigger goals for your blog.

Maybe you’re looking to reach your first 1,000 views now and so on.

Never stop setting goals for your blog!

It’s important to note that without providing any value to your audience, your site will not make any money.

Yes, it’s important to have blogging goals and income goals but a successful blog will require you to provide immense value to readers first.

Do not feel discouraged if you get rejected by Google AdSense. Let it drive you instead.

Fun fact: Google AdSense rejected my blog about 6 times before I was finally deemed valuable enough to display ads on my site.

The good thing is that Google AdSense will tell you why they rejected your blog from displaying ads.

At least for the most part.

They actually stopped advising why after the fourth rejection.

But you know what?

I kept pushing because I had specific goals for my blog and monetizing it was a big one.

So, after going back and fixing everything I needed to and continuously putting an effort to provide value, I finally got approved.

It personally took me 1 solid month of non-stop grind.

I wanted to monetize my blog as early as I could so that I wouldn’t have to worry about it later one once I began to gain momentum (whenever it would be).

Now, this does not mean it has to take you 1 month as well.

We all work on our blogs at a different pace.

I chose to work on my blog every day after work from 7pm to 12am because of how long I actually worked (7:30am-6pm).

There were times where I would work on my blog past 12am. The weekends were no exception either.

Everyone’s schedule is different.

Whether it’s one week, one month, or one year, find the time to make it happen.

I’m proof that it’s doable no matter how many times you get rejected.

Blogs only make a decent amount of money based on how much traffic they drive to the site.

Google AdSense pays you two ways:

By the number of viewers your blog obtains
And by the number of clicks your ads receive

Advertisement money is also going to depend on your CTR, CPC, Page CTR, and other metrics.

As your blog gains traffic, your chances of earning more money increases.

See, the thing is that Google AdSense earnings actually snowball.

This means that the more you keep the momentum going, the more you actually earn.

I went from earning gumball machine money to coffee money.

Then to Taco Bell money and eventually to utility bill money.

If you can earn $0.01 online, then you can earn $1.00 and so on.

I didn’t begin earning $100s until a few of my blog posts actually gained traction.

Read: How to make a blog post go viral (45k views in one month)

Promote Your Blog on Social Media — Promote Your Blog With Everyone!

A great way to promote your blog is through the use of social media platforms.

One way I promote my posts is by taking screen shots of a new posts and uploading them onto my snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and even Twitter stories (back when they had stories).

Promoting your blog on social media will allow your website to gain traffic.

This is going to be very important in the beginning because your blog will take time to rank on google on its own.

The goal is to drive a lot of direct and referral traffic in order for the algorithm to start showing your website to organic viewers outside your circle.

Unlike the YouTube algorithm, blogs don’t get recommended to other readers.

This is why it’s going to be extremely important that you dive into business marketing as well as social media marketing.

If all else fails, this will be your number one traffic driver.

Use hashtags to optimize growth

The best social media platforms I’ve found have the best hashtag growth potential are Facebook and Twitter.

When you share a post on Facebook be sure to use tags.

This will spread your post to a variety of groups.

Same with Twitter.

However, it’s important to note that everyone’s niche might be different.

Your niche might perform better on LinkedIn, or Instagram, or Pinterest.

This is something you will learn to identify yourself as you experiment and locate your audience.

One of my long-term goals for FrankNez social media accounts was to reach 1,000 followers.

I set this goal because I knew that at this point, I would have driven a good amount of traffic to my blog, and it really just signified that I stuck to my goals.

After 16 months I finally reached 1,000+ followers on Twitter and 1,000 on Instagram.

Though now that I’ve been blogging for almost four years now, my following has really grown larger.

I want to provide my readers with a ton of value so they too can grow their social media following and optimize growth for their blog.

Here are some hacks that can help you along the way:

Go to relevant hashtags and like a ton of peoples tweets
Do the same on Instagram but over on the ‘Recent’ posts instead of ‘Top’ posts
Comment on Instagram ‘Recent’ posts as well
Go through top Instagram post comments and like ‘heart’ peoples comments
Put your blog link on the bio of all your social media accounts
Create content (posts) that will lead your followers straight to your blog
Retweet relevant and helpful posts
Visit your followers’ followers and like their content
Be consistent when publishing valuable content
Engage with your comment section
If you have no comments, be the first to spark a conversation

A lot of these hacks are meant to build awareness.

The point is to be seen by as many people as possible.

Having your website link on your bio is going to allow curious visitors to want to learn more about you.

This is why it’s important that you engage with related pages and content.

People who like your content will follow you.

At this point it’s up to you to stay active and be consistent.

Failure in doing so will result in losing followers just as quick as you received them.

#7. Revise older posts

There’s going to come a point when your posts begin to age.

My suggestion to you is to revise older posts to make them even better.

At the very beginning of your blogging journey, you’re going to eventually go back to older blog posts and see where you could have added more detail or information.

This is great!

Go through your posts every two months or so and see how you can ‘armor up’ to make them rank higher.

You might even find yourself changing the title of your post.

The point is to keep getting better.

Tip: I will say, shoot for writing long posts.

It will improve your SEO and chance of being found organically on search engines.

Never stop improving champ, you got this.

Should I delete old posts?

I’m going to be honest with you.

I’ve only deleted a few.

What I would do is go back and really take the time to improve a post and make it as detailed as possible.

Go big!

Aim for high word usage so your blog post can rank in its segment.

Take as much as you need to really power up a targeted post.

Once you’re certain your blog post will rank higher move on to the next one.

If the views don’t improve for these revised posts, figure out what you can do to rank and start seeing more organic traffic flow your way.

Chances are if you write a lengthy blog post and aren’t ranking well then it’s more than likely saturated.

Meaning a ton of bloggers have already covered the topic.

If you run into this problem, keep updating and making it better throughout the months.

Find ways to give your blog post character and make it stand out from everything else that’s out there.

Sure it may be hard to rank for certain keywords but at least you have a detailed post that is continuously being updated to provide more value.

In the end, you might just end up ranking out of the blue.

That’s what hard work does.

#8. Be Consistent

Like any business, art, sport, or dream, you must have perseverance if you are to accomplish a set of goals for your blog.

Be consistent by continuously posting and sharing your information throughout your social media and your blog.

Keep tabs on how your website is performing to see what you need to work on and how you can do it better.

If your blog gets approved by Google AdSense, be sure not to slow down your productivity.

On the contrary, this is the time where you want to put in even more effort than what it took to get approved in the first place.

Blogging can become an amazing source of passive income but will require a lot of discipline and dedication.

Put in the amount of work your goals require from you to see them through.

This creative process is a process.

Becoming a great blogger takes time.

If you find yourself for any reason derailing from publishing, go back to your goal list and see why you started in the first place.

Is it for the income? The freedom? Stay focused and make it happen!

What if I start to lose motivation to blog?

Although blogging can be an amazing escape, it can also be a little overwhelming.

Especially when you’re treating it like a business and have big goals for your blog.

Sometimes we tend to lose motivation and steer from publishing fresh content.

Believe me I’ve been there.

What’s helped me along the way is knowing when to take time off and refresh.

You’re going to want to avoid burning out.

When you burn out you don’t perform at your full potential and creativity seems to fly out the window.

Here are some ways you can regain your motivation to blog again:

Revisit your goals and see why you started in the first place. Was it for the freedom to make money and travel? Are you looking to quit your 9-5?
Searching for high income bloggers personally motivated me when I was feeling down about my own progress as a beginner. This showed me what was possible.
If you’re having writers block, take a few days off and do things outside your blog that you truly enjoy. In my case, I would write music to help spark my creativity again. I also did a lot of studying and reading to recollect my thoughts when on the brink of burning out.
Watch/listen to motivational speakers. Some of my favorite motivational speakers include Grant Cardone, Steve Harvey, Tony Robins, and Gary Vaynerchuck.
Spend time with your family. Connect with your loved ones as a means of getting away from constant work. It’s okay to take a little time off blogging.

If you get back on your feet after a burnout, that discipline and willpower is what’s going to manifest your success as a blogger.

I can honestly say that consistency is what allowed me to reach my first 100 views, then 1,000, then 10,000, my first 100K+ views, and now MILLIONS of views. The next target is 10 million and above.

All it takes is truly wanting it.

Tips for Growing Your Blog

Publish Content regularly
Create high quality content
Share every post on social media
Consistently update your SEO
Revisit old posts and make them better
Grow your newsletter
Provide outstanding value to your readers
Monetize your website
Get people engaged

Read: 10 Easy Ways To Exponentially Increase Blog Traffic

Below are some questions most people tend to ask regarding blogging. If you have other questions, feel free to comment on the blog or personally send me an email!

Is blogging dead?

Absolutely not. In fact, blogging is now more popular than ever before. According to Letter.ly, 7.5 million blog posts are published every day.

When you look something up on Google, chances are you’re more than likely going to stumble on a blog that’s going to answer your question.

Blogs are continuously growing despite people thinking blogging is dead.

Why do blogs fail?

Like any entrepreneurship endeavor, blogs fail due to bloggers quitting. It’s usually people who stop innovating or possibly should have used another niche.

Blogs need to be published by experts or people highly knowledgeable in a specific niche.

Other reasons include:

Not learning every day
Avoiding leaving the comfort zone
Using the wrong webhost provider
Not dedicating any time to update their website
Forgetting about what the audience needs
Lack of creativity
Not having goals to optimize growth
Never posting on social media

Often times the reason for failure is not being committed. As long as you’re committed to your growth then you will succeed!

How often should I blog?

Beginners should publish new posts on a weekly basis to gain some sort of traction.

You will need to have some content on your website in order to provide value to new visitors.

Publish quality content oppose to ~~quantity~~ content.

This will ensure your posts rank on Google’s search engine.

As you become more experienced, you’ll want to go back to your old posts and really work on them to the point where they begin to rank higher.

I’m at the stage where I’m publishing fewer posts but writing longer and more detailed content for my readers.

The goal moving forward is to revisit my older content and give a refresh for the new year.

This is going to help my SEO and rank higher on Google and other search engines.

In the beginning, blog enough to provide a catalog of posts to your readers.

How many posts does Franknez.com publish per month?

I’ve been blogging for 3 years now.

In 2022, I published anywhere between 20-40 articles per month.

Sometimes it’s less, other times it’s more.

How long should my blog posts be?

WordPress and Yoast SEO recommend your blog posts are no less than 300 words.

But let’s be real, you don’t ever want to do the minimum.

Especially if you’re aiming to blog like a champ!

If you’re new to writing this is going to be a little difficult.

Try starting off with a minimum of 500 words.

Shoot for 700 if you have experience writing.

With time you’ll see that you can write more detailed posts as you gain more and more experience throughout your blogging journey.

Eventually set a goal to write on average 1,000 words per post.

As you learn more about ranking and SEO you’ll find out most high ranking posts actually contain over 2,000 words!

If you’re a beginner, don’t feel discouraged.

All this takes practice and time.

What can I do to make my blog posts longer?

Here’s something that I’ve done on my long form blog posts.

Once I’ve published a lengthy article without burning out, I come back to it.

Sometimes it’s the following day, other times it’s in a week or a month.

If I’m covering an important story that requires to be updated frequently then it will be updated consistently.

Blog posts like this one, I’ve tend to come back to include even more value by answering questions you might have.

It’s really a matter of coming back to a published post and adding more value.

A newsletter is going to help your blog in so many ways.

You can share new blog posts with your subscribers.

If you have more value to provide such as products or services, you can always let them know too.

A newsletter also helps your SEO.

When you email blog post links to your subscribers, you generate a backlink.

This let’s Google and other search engines know that your link is being shared and actively clicked on from various of locations and emails.

As a blogger, I am committed to my readers.

I love emailing every single one of them regarding posts or news I know will help them in one form or another.

I also get a strong sense of fulfillment knowing I’m in a position to provide tons of value to other goal-oriented individuals in my circle.

Yes. I believe a blog really does need a newsletter.

As a blogger, your readers should be your number one priority and you should always be looking for ways to further provide value to their lives.

Our job is to enhance our readers lives.

Another thing I love about my blog is connecting with likeminded individuals.

There’s something very pleasant about spending the evening sending out emails one on one to my subscribers.

Depending on which blog post you subscribed on, I will send you personally tailored posts that you will find of value.

So if you subscribe here you’ll receive posts on how to monetize your blog and other blogging tips to help you grow!

How does a blog make money?

There are several ways a blog can earn you money.

We’ve talked a little bit of monetizing your blog with ads.

Other opportunities include:

Affiliate marketing
Sponsored posts
Self-promotion
Selling programs via. video or eBook

Affiliate marketing: your blog can promote/recommend products that you use to your readers. You earn a commission for every sale closed.

Sponsored posts: people can pay you to feature them on a particular blog post.

Self promotion: You can promote your tangible business on blog posts that can generate leads.

Selling programs: Sell your eBook on your blog or other courses that can help your readers become more successful.

By the way, my latest eBook walks your though in a much more in-depth way of how to create your personal brand and monetize it.

This is perfect for those who want to create a personal brand instead of a business brand.

Here’s how I’ve used these all in 1 blog post

On my blog post, How to distribute your music on all major platforms, I use four out of these five strategies to earn money through my blog.

Here I show independent artists how to earn passive income through streams.

On this blog post you’ll see my recommended music distributor (affiliate marketing), self promotion (my music), video in sponsored post format, and by ads.

That blog post earns money from ads.

It also has the potential to make money from possible streams, readers signing up using the affiliate link, and requests wanting promotion.

Blog posts like these create value all-around.

Have any questions? Get in contact

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or personally email me.

You can find my contact information at the bottom of my post. Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

You can also support the blog on Patreon (250 Members Challenge!) 🎉

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I Want To Hear From You!

Let me know in the comments section below if you’ve started blogging yet. Our readers would love to hear from your experience. And if so, what is your niche?

How to Invest In The Stock Market For Beginners

March 16, 2023 / Frank Nez

There comes a point when you realize that in order to build wealth it will require you to build multiple streams of income. The average millionaire has seven. The stock market is one way you can invest your earned income in order to start earning passive income and multiply your money. Here’s how to invest in the stock market step by step for beginners.

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Lets get started!

I’ve been investing in the stock market since 2019.

When I learned how to open a brokerage account and buy company stock, I knew I had to show people how to do it too.

Everything I found online was outdated so I wanted to make it easy for people to start.

Benefits of investing in the stock market

One of the greatest benefits of investing in the stock market is that you get to hedge against inflation.

Inflation is at an all-time high right now and simply letting your money lose its value isn’t going to create wealth.

The stock market also provides an average return of 7%-8% annually which means those CDs and high yielding savings accounts are a thing of the past.

Even so, you can always create a portfolio bringing in 20%+ annual returns!

In June of 2021, AMC shareholders saw a whopping 3000% return on their investment at its high.

GameStop shareholders saw about half!

Although these trades are much different anomalies then traditional long-term investing, it paints a picture of the power of the market.

Let’s get you started!

#1. Set a Budget When Planning to Invest

Before you begin to invest you will need to set a budget on your first investment(s).

The great thing about the stock market is that you can invest with as little as $50 or so depending on the cost of a share.

A share is a fraction of a company you can own and earn money from as the company grows and profits over a period of time.

Example

If you set a budget of $200 and the share of a company you want to invest in costs $50 then you can purchase (4) four shares of said company.

If a month later the shares you purchased are worth $60 each then your shares would now be worth $240, resulting in a $40 gain.

This is how investing in the stock market works.

Note: I highly recommend having your emergency fund built prior to proceeding with investing in the stock market.

It is important to highlight that the money you invest in the stock market will need to be money you can tolerate losing.

The stock market is volatile meaning the value of your assets is constantly going up and down.

Something to keep in mind is that the value of your investments can go down just as fast if not faster than they went up.

Now, this is not addressed to scare you. The stock on average has an annual return of 6-8% per year.

Why should you invest in stocks?

Investing in stocks is a great way to diversify your portfolio.

You don’t want to keep all your eggs in one basket.

For this reason, the wealthy invest in companies they believe have long-term potential to thrive and to multiply their investment.

#2. Know What to Invest In

Now that you’ve set a budget you’ll need to know what you want to invest in.

Once you do, find the stock market symbol of the company on Google search engine.

If you wanted to invest in Coca-Cola for example, you’d search ‘stock market symbol for Coca-Cola’ on Google.

You’ll see that the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) symbol for Coca-Cola is KO.

This is how you will identify and search for companies to invest in when you’re in the market to buy stocks.

Here are some different type of investments you can invest in within the NYSE.

Stocks

A stock is a share of a company just like Coca-Cola.

Buying a share from one specific company is a stock.

Stocks are good to purchase if you strongly believe in the continued success of your choice of company.

Invest in companies that have room to grow and are constantly innovating.

Stocks I personally favor are Tesla, Apple, and Amazon.

These tech companies are always innovating therefore I have strong conviction towards their continued growth and success.

Index Funds

An index fund is a fund that tracks and follows the index (growth) of a group of companies.

When you own a share of an index fund, you own a percentage of a pool of companies oppose to just one company.

What makes an index fund great is that if a company within an index fund isn’t performing very well there are other companies that may balance the overall performance of the fund resulting in a fair return.

A popular choice is the S&P500.

This index fund tracks the performance of the top 500 companies in the United States.

This type of investment tends to be a less risky and yield great profits over the long run.

It’s an investors favorite and I personally hold shares in the S&P500.

Bookmark: Retire a millionaire with the S&P500: is it possible?

REITS

A REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust Fund) is very similar to an index fund.

The only exception is that it invests exclusively in real estate companies oppose to other businesses.

If you want to invest in real estate without the hassle of learning the game, using cash up front, or getting into debt, REITs are a great way to diversify your portfolio into the real estate sector.

A great REIT I’m invested in is VNQ with Vanguard.

Which investment is right for you?

Each of these investments has their own benefits.

My suggestion is to research them individually as all of our needs are very unique.

As your skills develop as a retail investor, you’ll find yourself having a diversified portfolio consisting of all three.

Invest in the stock market and learn to identify which investment is best for you.

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren buffett

#3. Choose a Brokerage Firm to Begin Investing in The Stock Market

This is the fun part.

Choose a reputable online brokerage firm.

A brokerage firm is a platform where you will be doing all of your investing through the NYSE.

Here you’ll be able to purchase stocks and sell them.

Each brokerage firm has their own customer advantages but are very similar to use.

Here is a list of brokerage firms you can open an account with and sign up for free.

Check out each brokerage firm’s website and see which feels more comfortable for you to navigate.

Do some research on each of them to see which has the strongest potential for your needs. I personally use Vanguard.

How to invest in the stock market for beginners

Note: When you purchase investments, there are small commission fees your investments will pay out to the firm.

They are very small in most cases and don’t hinder your earnings like you’d think. Vanguard has the lowest fees.

Each brokerage firm will have different commission fees and the percentage will vary in each firm.

For example: Coke (KO) will have a slightly different commission fee in every firm despite having the same share cost.

#4. Open your account

For this step-by-step on how to invest in the stock market I’m going to use Vanguard.

Vanguard is one of the most reliable brokerage accounts you can use.

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Head over to Vanguard and select ‘Open an account’.

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Select ‘Start your new account’ to get started.

Choose the method you will be funding your new account. You can choose between:

Electronic bank transfer or another Vanguard account
Rollover from an employer plan (e.g., 401(k) plan)
Transfer investments from another financial firm

Most new retail investors will be choosing the first option, using an electronic bank transfer to fund your account.

Before you open your account to begin investing in the stock market you’ll need your bank account and routing number as well as other personal information.

Once you’re in it’s time to transfer funds into your account.

#5. Transfer Funds into Your Brokerage Account

Congratulations! Now that you’ve chosen a brokerage account to invest with, you’ll have the tools at your disposal to begin investing.

Navigate throughout your brokerage website. Get comfortable with where things are.

Things might seem very new at first, intimidating even.

Don’t worry, now that you’ve begun something new, you’ll begin to take the first steps toward self-education.

First, you’ll want to learn how to transfer funds into your brokerage account.

I will be demonstrating step by step how to do this using Vanguard.

Toggle the settings to connect your bank account with your brokerage account so you can start to invest in the stock market.

This direct line will allow you to transfer funds into your account so you may begin to purchase shares.

Once you have this set up you may transfer the money from your budget to invest in.

#6. Make Your Very First Investment in The Stock Market

Now that you’ve transferred your funds over to your brokerage account, navigate through the site to make your very first purchase.

Search the symbol of the stock, index, or REIT you will be investing in.

Note: Before purchasing, make sure you thoroughly navigate the website to get comfortable using it.

This will make the purchase experience a lot easier.

Once you pull up the investment, go through the details provided on the page.

You should be able to see its history, it’s projected return, its risk level, and so much more information about the investment.

Purchase the investment!

Purchase the investment with the option set to ‘Market’.

This option will allow you to purchase the investment instantly at the price it’s worth.

We suggest doing a test purchase since this is your first time investing in the stock market.

This will help you get a feel for it. Purchase one share so you understand the process.

It will serve as good practice and experience.

Follow up on your investment the following day and see whether your investment had gains or losses.

You’ll see for the very first time how your investment grew in value or decreased in value.

You now have a taste of what it’s like to invest in the stock market.

Bookmark: My top picks of stocks to invest in right now

Final thoughts

I have personally invested in stocks since 2019 and have learned a lot about the stock market.

In fact, I’m still learning today.

I published an article on the best tips and advice for beginners investing in stocks to further help you on your journey.

Stock investing is all about strategy.

When you make money in the stock market you may let it sit and accumulate over time, or you may cash in your profits and allocate those gains towards other opportunities.

This is why I believe investing in stocks is extremely important to someone who wants to build wealth.

The stock market allows you to multiply your hard-earned money so you may further invest it in other assets.

If you received value from this post please be sure to share it with someone who’s working towards becoming financially independent and who is also building their financial future.

My mission is to help people all around the world attain financial stability in order to live their best lives possible.

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How To Successfully Make Money Online While Traveling

January 29, 2023 / Frank Nez

It already sounds like heaven doesn’t it? To become mobile and successfully make money online while traveling?

The great news is that it is most definitely possible! But are you willing to put in the effort to see these seeds bear fruit? Here are 5 hustles that allow you to work from practically anywhere in the world.

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#1. Take On a Commission Based Sales Position

An outside sales position is going to provide you with the freedom to travel as you please while earning money based on your monthly performance.

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These types of positions don’t ground you to an office which makes it easier to become mobile.

You can take on one of these commission-based sales positions from all type of industries. The premise would be to sell a service or product for a business where you’d take a piece of the cake at the end of the month.

When you have a nice basket of clients your living expenses will be taken care of quite easily.

You can then shift your focus on creating another source of income that can either surpass your commission based sales position or continue to build both ventures while doing it from essentially anywhere in the world.

How much do commission based sales positions offer?

Commission percentage will vary from business to business in a given industry.

Expect to see from low to high anywhere from 5% to 35%.

Do I need a degree to be in sales?

More often times than not, you don’t need a degree to be in sales. Sales are based on results, not on what school you went to. Although I majored in Business Administration, we never went through sale scenarios or physically worked on that aspect.

Schools are businesses too, and professors are human beings too. Book theory is nothing compared to the real world.

#2. Create And Sell Digital Goods Online

Are you a great designer or professional in creating digital services and goods? You might want to consider selling your talents online.

Here is a list of digital services and goods you might want to consider providing online:

Album covers
Eye-catching thumbnails
Posters and fliers
Automated spreadsheets
Vectorizing or digitizing
Personalized business templates
Mockups and other virtual designs

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This is what makes creating and selling digital goods such an awesome gig. Not only do you get to have fun doing what you’re really good at but you get to make money online while traveling.

Like all of these hustles, you’ll see that all you need is a laptop and an internet connection to make money online.

You can make money online and you don’t even need a degree for this! If you’re good at designing, then you can make more money than the person who got a degree but never pursued the career.

Find your target audience and begin to market your service or product.

How much money can I make with designing artworks?

Depending on your niche, designers are charging anywhere between $10-$100 per design.

For example: Digitizers and vector creators can charge $10-$45 while business logo designers can charge upwards of $100 for an art with consultation included.

#3. Dropship Hard Goods on eBay or Amazon

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For those of you who have read that drop shipping is dead, it simply isn’t. Drop shipping is a great way to provide value to those looking for a specific product that you are able to provide exclusively to them.

What I personally love about drop shipping is that you can be anywhere in the world and out of nowhere you receive a notification that an item sold. The following notification advises the buyer has paid and now it’s time to ship.

I pull out the laptop, order the item, and have it ship directly to my customer. Boom! Takes five minutes and there’s no labor included.

Drop shipping hard goods has allowed me to make money online while traveling with my family. It feels amazing when you learn to make money outside of a job that doesn’t require you to clock in for 8+ hours.

How much money can I make drop shipping?

If you start a drop shipping business you can earn as high as six figures in revenue. If you’re drop shipping as a side hustle, expect to earn anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousand per month.

Clothing and apparel is a very successful niche but you can sell just about anything online.

#4. Start Consulting Online Using Fiverr

A lot of people still don’t know about Fiverr which is very surprising.

Fiverr allows you to sell consulting services online, teach a language online, show people how to level up on games, proof-read peoples papers, and so much more! Yup, all from anywhere in the world.

Do you have a passion for teaching or helping people advance in certain areas of their career? Fiverr is a great platform for you to sell online services and tutorials.

Another benefit of using Fiverr is that you can also buy other peoples services. This can further help you excel in your business endeavors.

Say your business needs a logo. Many graphic designers sell their services here for as little as $10! Now say you need an animated advertisement video with music and compelling visuals for your business. You can use Fiverr to find professionals who sell these services to you.

So, I can sell my own services AND buy other services?

Exactly.

This is why Fiverr should be a website all upcoming entrepreneurs need to have bookmarked.

This platform allows you to sell your service, and purchase other services without having to hire a team or spend money on an overhead.

#5. Monetize a Blog

Not only is blogging an awesome platform for you as an individual to express your opinions, but it’s also a platform where you can provide lots of value and information to the rest of the world.

When your blog begins to consistently attract traffic, you can monetize it and begin making money online.

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Here are a three ways bloggers are making money online while they travel:

Advertising their blog with Google Ads
Selling their own product or service to their readers
Commission from affiliate programs

Read “How to Monetize Your Blog with Google AdSense”

If you’ve ever thought of blogging about cars, music, travel, health, fitness, or even sports, you will find blogging is a very fun way to earn money from a writers perspective.

If you’re ready to make that jump click the link below where I personally walk you step by step on how to start your very own blog.

Why wouldn’t you make money online today?

Everyone can make money online. Yes, even you. It doesn’t even have to be with any of the mentioned topics. You can create your own means of providing value to the marketplace online.

One of my first side hustles online was doing reviews. I created a website, put my creative touch on it and took action. People saw a need for what I was offering and it was the first time I made money online.

I knew that that side hustle was just the beginning.

How long does it take to make money online?

Honestly, it takes as long as you prolong it. But it’s more than that. I monetized my blog with Google AdSense the first month of inception. Yes, I got rejected multiple times, but I didn’t quit.

It’s going to take as long as you see it through. And although it took me a month to make money online from blogging, it was only cents.

It then took 15 months for my blog to be bringing in hundreds of dollars per month. Franknez.com then began to earn its first $1,000 and eventually thousands per month with some months earning 5-figures. I just kept putting the work in.

If you truly want to make money online you will find a way to do it. I support you 1000%.

Let me know in the comments section below which of these ventures captures your attention the MOST.

5 Easy Ways You Can Earn Leverage Income: Start Now

January 13, 2023 / Frank Nez

Leverage Income Ideas That Can Make You Rich – how to make money online

Leveraged income is probably one of the best incomes you can have.

You essential create something once and get paid for it multiple times!

Guys, this is how you can end up generating what Dan Lok calls F.U. money.

This type of passive income is what’s going to set you free.

Here are 5 ways you can earn leveraged income.

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There are 3 Types of Income

But before I get into them, let’s quickly discuss the different types of income.

There are three main types of income, all of which require different resources in order to move them.

Linear Income – The first is linear income, which is the type of income most people have. It’s where the resource you trade for money is your time. This is your typical 9-5 job, freelance, etc.
Passive Income – Passive income is money generated through investments. This can be income from a high interest CD or savings account. It can also be in the form of dividends paid out from shares of stocks. Passive income may also be generated from rental income if you own property. The resource required for this type of income is capital.
Leveraged Income – And finally, there’s leveraged income. Enough leveraged income and you no longer have to rely on linear income to pay your bills. Leveraged income is earned by creating something once and getting paid continuously for it. You’ll need an audience in order to make the most out of this type of income.

6 levels of income by Dan Lok

If your goal is to become wealthy, you need to get rid of your linear income.

This income is holding you back more than you know.

Why work 8 hours for someone else when you can use 8 hours of your day to work on growing your own business.

How can I escape my 9-5 job?

Escaping your 9-5 is going to require a lot of work on your part but it is certainly possible.

You’ll need to pick up a side hustle while you’re employed.

You can also choose to start your own business or follow an art project, with financial support from a licensed moneylender.

Once you’ve chosen what you’d like to pursue, work on this idea every day after work.

When I learned that Elon Musk and Steve Jobs all had the same hours in a day as I do, I really started using my time wisely.

Figure out how to earn money outside of your job so you’re not 100% dependent on your linear income.

Start setting yourself up for passive income

One way I started was by setting myself up for passive income.

I then downloaded the app Mint by Intuit to track my net worth. It gradually went from $6K to $10K and so on.

It has since reached +$100k.

I began putting money in stocks and in a high yield savings account where my money would do something.

Rather than have it collect dust I figured I’d put it to use.

When I saw returns I let go of fear that was holding me stuck to the 9-5.

If you aren’t investing in the stock market yet bookmark this post on how to invest in the stock market for beginners.

I share my personal stock and crypto purchases over at the Patreon too.

Once you’ve begun to earn some money from passive income look towards creating an asset that can provide you with leverage income.

There are many ways you can do this.

Leverage Income Ideas

Now that you have a better understanding of the 3 main types of income, here are 5 great ways you can start to earn leveraged income.

#1. Publish a Book

If you love to write, publishing a book can be a great way for you to plant a seed for the future.

Publishing a book has also never been easier.

By writing a book or an e-book in my case, you can put out in the market and receive earning from every person who purchases it.

I wrote my e-book “Reaching The $10K Mark: How Perseverance Overrides Adversity” before really knowing that this was a form of leverage income.

I wanted to write a piece of content that would allow me to connect with my readers. This e-book is about the struggles in sales.

In this story, I break down how I started in my sales career and set goals only to fail countless times over.

But I never gave up.

This inspiring e-book resonates with anyone who knows what it feels like to get pushed ashore by constant hitting waves.

Whether you publish a book or an eBook for that matter, you can earn leveraged income from royalties every time someone purchases your book.

If you love to write, consider joining a community of writers who share your enthusiasm and passion.

Network with them and begin to build a following based on your thoughts, expertise, and creativity.

Where can I publish an e-book?

You can self-publish your own e-book through Amazons KDP program.

Here you can upload your PDF format book and very own cover.

It’s super easy to manage.

You can check how many people have purchased your book and even how many people enrolled in Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited have read your pages.

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You can find “How To Reach The $10K Mark: How Perseverance Overrides Adversity” on Amazon here.

Do I get paid if people read my pages but don’t buy my book?

Yup! Amazon pays its authors when their Amazon Kindle Unlimited members read up to a certain amount of pages.

So even if your book isn’t selling, you still have an opportunity to earn money from members reading your book online.

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Writing my own e-book has been an amazing part of my journey. I wanted to provide my readers with real in-depth and honest value.

Reaching The $10K Mark is a book about never giving up.

If you’re in the mood for a short story that will spark a wince of inspiration feel free to check it out.

#2. Monetize YouTube Content

Another way you can earn leverage income is by creating content on YouTube.

YouTube has allowed many people to monetize their videos with advertisement.

Here’s a perfect example of doing the work once and getting paid multiple times for it.

A YouTube video can earn you money for many many years.

That’s because people are always finding new videos to watch.

By placing ads on your videos, you will get paid as long as people continue to view your content no matter how long it’s been since you uploaded it.

How can I put ads on my videos?

Leverage YouTube views
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YouTube is a great platform to earn leveraged income due to how massive your reach can potentially be.

The requirements to monetize your YouTube content is that you earn 1,000 subscribers and generate at least 4,000 hours of watch time.

The key to reaching the requirements simply depends on the quality of your videos and how consistently you upload to your channel.

Once your videos are displaying ads you essentially begin to generate an income no matter where you are in the world.

What you’ve done is created a video, and that video now pays you every time someone watches or clicks the ads.

This ladies and gentlemen, is the power of leveraged income.

It’s the reason why so many YouTubers are making a living from their videos.

Users are making money from all type of videos including:

Gaming
Cooking
DIY Tutorials
Time-Lapses
Sports
Animation
Personal finance
Commentary
Unboxing and Reviewing
Reactions
Grooming and Beauty
Cars and Tech
Business
Paranormal

YouTube is a platform I eventually want to personally work more on.

It’s a great place to share content and provide further value using animation or video.

Is it free to create a YouTube channel?

Yes. It’s absolutely free to create your own YouTube channel.

You can upload as many videos as you want, too.

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While my primary focus at the moment is to continue growing my blog, I’ve been publishing more videos on my channel for the community.

I discuss market news or the topics of new articles I publish.

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#3. Leverage Blog Views

There are a variety of ways to earn money from blogging with ads being the most popular.

You start to earn leveraged income when your blog posts are displaying ads.

Every post you publish has the potential to make a considerable amount of money depending on how big your audience is.

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Just like publishing a book, you only have to write a blog post once for it to rank and reach a massive audience.

Now, this is not saying you don’t have to publish consistently.

If that were the case, you wouldn’t even be eligible to monetize in the first place.

Blogging is on this list due to the possibility of writing a post and earning money for only writing on that topic once.

Blogging ideas for 2022

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Travel
Food & recipe
Entertainment & news
Automotive
Health & well being
Fashion & makeup
Technology
Finance & business
Product reviews
Paranormal / metaphysical

People are blogging about just anything.

If you love to write then blogging can be a great way platform for you to provide value.

If you’re an expert in an area or simply have a lot of knowledge about a specific thing then blogging might be a great way for you to earn leveraged income.

Reasons why you need to start blogging today

I personally believe everyone should start their own blog.

A blog can provide you with a lifestyle like no other.

Here’s a small list of key reasons why more people should start today:

You have some sort of skill or expertise to share with the world
Your knowledge can answer people’s questions and help them grow
You can monetize your blog with ads and get paid passively every month
Blogging allows you to express your thoughts and opinions
Get paid on the move, while you travel, and while you sleep

How can I place ads on my blog to begin earning leveraged income?

You can place ads on your blog through Google AdSense.

It personally took me about a month of blogging to get my blog approved and start displaying ads.

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I do have to say though, Google AdSense rejected my blog about 6 times!

Don’t let this discourage you.

Google AdSense lets you know what you have to work on in order to get approved.

You might not even get rejected as many times as I was!

Like YouTube, who is also powered by Google AdSense, earnings highly depend on the traffic you bring to your content.

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To put things into perspective, some of my posts are generating a few bucks while others are generating over $100 per week.

Good thing Franknez.com has posts on how to help you improve your blog and gain traffic; just search ‘blog’ in the search bar.

You can actually see your potential annual revenue on Google AdSense home page.

You will need to reach $100 in ad revenue to qualify for your payout.

Once you do reach your minimum, you will be paid the following month.

So if you earn $400 in one month, those earning will be direct deposited one month after.

Can I choose how many ads are displayed?

Yup!

Google AdSense has a control where you can manage whether a few ads are displayed on your blog or whether you want a lot to show.

I personally have a balanced display so that my readers can still enjoy my content.

Read: 10 easy ways to exponentially increase blog traffic

#4. Leverage Artistic Skills

Ever wonder why Kanye West makes more money than the president of the United States?

Or maybe why athletes make significantly more money than a doctor?

That’s because the president of the United States and doctors all earn linear income.

Presidents and doctors trade their time for money while artists and athletes earn leveraged income through royalties from their craft.

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Songs are a massive way artists and musicians can use leverage.

They do this through the number of followers and fans they’ve accumulated.

One song can earn an artist hundreds if not thousands of dollars from just streams. Independent artists can do this too.

Can independent artists make money from streams as well?

Yes.

All independent artists need is to upload their music through a music distributer.

A music distributor will then take care of putting your content out on Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Tidal, and other major platforms.

How can I get my music on all major platforms?

Independent artists can use DistroKid.

DistroKid is the easiest way for artists and musicians to get streamed on the biggest music platforms and getting your music on Spotify and Apple Music.

Once your music is distributed throughout Spotify and Apple Music, you will start getting paid as soon as people begin listening to your music.

If you’ve been uploading you tunes to SoundCloud, Reverbnation, or YouTube, this is the next step.

You’re already getting plays on those platforms – now start getting paid for them though DistroKid.

How much does it cost to distribute my music?

Distributing your music with DistroKid only costs $19.99/year.

This subscription fee allows you to upload unlimited singles and albums throughout the year.

Other competitors charge you per song or album.

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Music is the perfect leverage income tool

Because music can be played over and over, this makes it the perfect leverage income tool.

If you find yourself getting playlisted in large curated playlists, you can earn hundred to thousands of dollars with just one track!

Now imagine you put out a demo or an entire album.. yup. That’s the power of leverage income.

#5. Automate a Product / Service

You can create a product or service that people can continuously download and buy and earn leveraged income that way.

Here’s a perfect example:

Andrei Jikh, a personal finance youtuber, created a spreadsheet that tracks the performance and changes of your stocks in the market.

He created this product once and is now available for anyone to buy and download on his Patreon.

This is just one of many great ways to earn leveraged income through the use of a product or service.

You can also create and sell exclusive courses on your website or blog.

Entrepreneurs are selling courses on marketing, social media, content creating, sales, and wealth building.

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Ever heard of Fiverr?

Fiverr lets you teach all sort of things online.

People are using Fiverr to teach others how to speak a different language, providing DIY videos, teaching people about animation, and so much more!

You can essentially create one time videos or episodes and sell them to people seeking help or answers to their questions.

You can sell these multiple times just from creating them once!

Is Fiverr free to use?

You can create your Fiverr account for free and begin using other peoples services or start selling yours!

The way you can use Fiverr to leverage income is by creating a video or template that others can guide themselves from.

You can literally sell the same marketing templates to multiple businesses looking for what you have to offer.

What’s Stopping You from Earning Leveraged Income?

If you’re serious about earning money in your sleep then you’ll need to start to earn leveraged income, which is a form of passive income only better.

For you to accomplish monetizing online you’ll need to treat every platform and venture as a business.

Create your online business sooner than later because it will take time to build an audience and for monetization to really pay off.

The sooner you start this process the sooner your online business will bear fruit.

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Let me know in the comments section below what you’re doing to earn leveraged income or how you would like to earn leveraged income.

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How To Invest In Bitcoin Cryptocurrency For Beginners

January 13, 2023 / Frank Nez

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Bitcoin has revolutionized the way we think about money and how we invest it. Kevin O’ Leary himself thinks Bitcoin will beat the S&P500, which earns on average 7-10% annually by an additional 4%.

I frequently get asked what I think about Bitcoin. In all honesty this could be a great place to park some of your money for the remaining of the decade. And I’ll explain why later but first lets go over how to invest in Bitcoin.

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Is Bitcoin the future?

Let’s face it, anything digital is the future.

The way I look at Bitcoin is that it is gold in digital form.

Why?

Because there’s a limited amount of it and there’s a huge demand for it.

I don’t necessarily view Bitcoin as a means of currency to be used for transacting in the markets.

Bitcoin to me is a means of multiplying your money like any other investment.

The difference with Bitcoin however is that nothing has quite grown like it.

This is what makes this investment, or trade so attractive.

Will Bitcoin go back up?

BTC is showing major signs of a recovery.

Investors should not worry about the selloffs that recently took place.

Hedge funds and other institutions shorting companies at the moment are in hot waters and are in desperate need of capital.

View this market dip as an opportunity to buy at a discount.

The crypto market is undergoing a correction and will reach new levels growth with each passing day.

BTC is recovering quite well.

All the markets are volatile at the moment, long-term investing takes time.

Where can I buy Bitcoin?

Alright community, this is why you’re here.

Before you begin your very first investment in BTC you’ll need to open a brokerage account with a cryptocurrency investment platform.

I personally use Coinbase.

Coinbase allows me to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at ease straight from my laptop or from my phone.

When you purchase Bitcoin with Coinbase, you’ll be able to see the stats and charts wherever you go.

In fact, Coinbase makes it easy to purchase BTC and other crypto.

Before, you would have to transfer money through an ACH transfer which would take days.

Now, you can easily connect your bank account and make purchases instantly.

This convenience makes Coinbase one of the best platforms to use for crypto trading.

Aside from this, the layout is extremely easy to navigate.

Some of the most popular banks you can link to immediately include:

Chase
Wells Fargo
TD Bank
Bank of America
and PNC Bank

Online banking payments are secured and you also have the option to choose from 1,000 other banks if you don’t use the most common ones.

Other popular banks include Ally, Capital One, U.S. Bank, and BMO Harris just to name a few.

This list is huge which means it should be no problem finding your personal bank to start now.

Begin by creating your account first

Creating your account with Coinbase is very self explanatory.

Follow the steps and input all of your information to get started.

This part of the process is as simple as opening a bank account for example.

If you have a brokerage account for stocks, then you’ll find it’s almost an identical process.

Congratulations!

You’ve now created your account to buy Bitcoin.

Purchasing it is just as simple if not easier than creating your account.

All you simply have to do is navigate your cursor to the top of the web page where it details ‘Buy/Sell‘.

Here you’ll be able to input the amount of money you will be investing in for Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency using the drop down menu.

It’s that simple.

Can you buy a fraction of Bitcoin?

Absolutely! You can put $100 or $10,000 into BTC and your purchase will execute in the form of fractions.

Your investment will then go up as the market value for BTC continues to surge.

Unlike most stock market brokerage accounts, you can buy fractions of all type of crypto with Coinbase.

This is extremely convenient for the average retail investor.

When you buy Bitcoin you’re going to see the balance available in the form of decimal fractions.

My very first investment in BTC was $100; this translated to 0.00174 BTC.

Your fraction count will increase as you buy more of that investment.

Is it too late to buy Bitcoin?

Contrary to what most novice investors might believe, it is not too late to buy BTC crypto.

Yes BTC was once a few bucks but just because it’s worth what it is today does not mean it’s too late to invest in it.

Trajectories show BTC is well on its way to new records.

And although there has been a huge market selloff earlier this year, Bitcoin is moving up again.

You can now buy more fractions of a Bitcoin today than you could prior to this liquidation.

And I’m personally taking advantage of it.

How high can Bitcoin go?

Experts and analysts believe BTC will continue to surge well into the 100k range during this decade.

Andrei Jikh even believes BTC could reach $500,000.

Can BTC reach $500,000?

I don’t doubt BTC will continue to surge and reach well beyond 6-figures.

With this dip in the market, now is the perfect time to buy at discount.

Don’t ask me how much you should invest in Bitcoin though.

This will vary from investor to investor.

All I know is that the opportunity to multiply your money with crypto is there.

If you’ve made profit from Doge, I would allocate these gains into BTC in case you’re thinking of investing in this crypto.

Remember, unlike Doge which is inflationary, BTC is deflationary.

Meaning it has no ceiling as to how high it can go.

But that’s not all.

Chamath, who predicted Bitcoin’s current price point since inception, is confident this cryptocurrency will continue surging well above $100k.

Chamath was an early investor of Bitcoin and Facebook.

This venture capitalist predicted Bitcoin would be worth well over $10k when the price was only a few dollars.

Can I buy other cryptocurrencies with Coinbase?

Yes, you can buy a variety of cryptocurrencies with Coinbase.

Other popular cryptocurrencies include:

Ethereum
Tether
Binance Coin
Terra
Cardano
Solana
Dogecoin
Shiba Inu Coin

When investing long-term in crypto, it is best to strategize your success by diversifying in a few cryptocurrencies first.

Does Bitcoin have real-world value?

Yes, Bitcoin makes it possible to transact money online securely using blockchain technology.

Bitcoin was the first level of blockchain technology, Ethereum the second, and Cardano the third.

Here’s a more through explanation on how Bitcoin works.

How does Bitcoin work? How to purchase crypto.

Most investors are buying Bitcoin as an asset though.

The value of Bitcoin is projected to get relatively high.

Your investment today has a high probability of doubling if not quadrupling this decade.

At least that’s what bulls believe.

But see, cryptocurrency doesn’t seem like it’s leaving.

It’s here to stay and many people are getting in on the crypto asset before it truly is too late.

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Taylor Hawkins Net Worth Before He Passed Away: House, Cars

January 13, 2023 / Frank Nez

Taylor Hawkins Net Worth in 2022 was between $40 million to $75 million.

How did Taylor Hawkins make his net worth?

The large sum of money is attributed to his long career as the drummer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Foo Fighters.

The Foo Fighters drummer was survived by his wife Alison and his children Oliver, Annabelle, and Everleigh Hawkins.

Taylor Hawkins death was a sad one that was felt across the entire entertainment industry and rock music world.

Hawkins was able to leave an imprint in the world through his music while setting his family up with a fortune.

Let’s dive right into it.

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According to Music Times, Taylor Hawkins net worth allowed him to live in a Hidden Hills mansion spanning 7,000 square feet.

The estate was reported to have cost approximately $2.7 million.

Once owned by America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel for $3.099 million, Hawkins’ mansion has a barn, tree yard, swimming pool, and a spa.

According to AltPress, Taylor Hawkins drove his old high school truck, a red Toyota ’86 4X4.

Subaru pickup truck stating, “It’s from 2005. Subarus are… tough. They’re hard to kill.”

“[I drive] a Subaru Baja,” Hawkins said, as pointed out by Digital Music News. “It’s from 2005. Subarus are… tough. They’re hard to kill.”

How Did Taylor Hawkins Die?

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Per BBC, an initial toxicology report reveals that his body contained traces of ten substances, including anti-depressants.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had opioids, marijuana and other drugs in his system before he died, Colombian investigators say.

Aside from this, local authorities have reported that an ambulance was called to Hawkins’ hotel for a man with “chest pains.”

Sadly, the Foo Fighters drummer succumbed to his death.

The Foo Fighters were on tour when Taylor Hawkins passed away.

The Colombian government, which is in charge of investigating Taylor Hawkins’ tragic death, has promised to release more details as soon as possible.

The Foo Fighters have cancelled the rest of their tour following the death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.

How old was Taylor Hawkins at the time of his death?

Taylor Hawkins was only 50 years old when he passed away at a hotel in Bogota, Columbia.

“The National Institute of Forensic Medicine continues to conduct the necessary medical studies to ascertain the cause of death,” the government stated.

Fans of the band who were in the Colombian capital to see them play have laid flowers outside the hotel.

Hawkins’ death was announced by Foo Fighters in a statement, in which they said they were “devastated” by the loss and pleaded for his family to be given privacy.

He joined the band in 1997 and on top of his drumming skills had writing credits on several songs and sometimes sang at concerts.

Ozzy Osbourne said Hawkins was “an amazing musician”, while Mick Jagger called the news “incredibly sad”.

When did Taylor Hawkins die?

Taylor Hawkins passed away on Friday, March 25th, 2022, in Bogota Columbia during a Foo Fighters tour.

The band posted on Instagram the sad news of Taylor Hawkins death the day he passed.

“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”

Four days later they posted the Instagram post below cancelling all of the bands upcoming tour dates in light of their loss.

Rest in peace Taylor Hawkins.

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How to Get Your Money Right in 2023

December 30, 2022 / Frank Nez

As the new year approaches, many people take the opportunity to reflect on their financial goals and make resolutions for the coming year.

Whether you are looking to save more money, pay off debt, or invest in your future, there are many strategies you can use to improve your financial situation.

In this article, we’re going to go over 5 key things that will help you get your money right in 2023.

#1. Budgeting is Underrated

One of the most important things you can do to improve your finances is to create a budget.

A budget is a plan that outlines how you will spend and save your money each month.

By keeping track of your income and expenses, you can ensure that you are living within your means and making the most of your money.

One key aspect of budgeting is to track your spending.

This means keeping a record of everything you spend money on.

By paying attention to where your money is going, you can identify areas where you may be able to cut back or save more.

Or if you’re like me, identify what it is you really like spending money on, and let that be a drive to increase your income.

But more on that later.

#2. Setting Financial Goals

Another important aspect of budgeting is setting financial goals.

Whether you want to save for a down payment on a house, pay off credit card debt, or save for retirement, having specific goals in mind can help you stay motivated and focused on your financial progress.

Getting your money right in 2023 is going to require you to really narrow down on what you’re trying to accomplish financially for the new year.

It’s important to note that it is never too late to set financial goals.

However, the earlier you get serious about meeting your financial goals, the sooner you will be able to realize your potential.

As soon as you’re done writing these goals, begin creating a plan of action.

Write down what you will be tackling with sheer focus for the new year to meet these goals.

Don’t just make it a goal, create a real plan.

#3. Increase Your Income

In addition to budgeting and setting financial goals, there are many other strategies you can use to improve your finances in the new year.

One strategy is to increase your income.

This could involve asking for a raise at work, taking on additional freelance or part-time work, or starting a side hustle.

When I was working for the family business, I was still looking for ways to increase my income.

Although my income was going up every year and I had a ‘safe’ career, I wasn’t satisfied.

I started a blog, learned how to earn 6-figures with it, and created time-freedom.

Increasing your income is going to provide you with opportunities to create an income generating side hustle on the side and give you the means to save or invest more for the new year.

#4. Reduce Unnecessary Expenses

Another strategy is to reduce your expenses.

This could involve cutting back on unnecessary expenses, such as subscription services or other bad habits that aren’t serving you.

Finding ways to save on everyday expenses, such as by shopping around for the best deals is a great way to keep your money in check.

Anyone can be wasteful or careless with their money.

Keeping an eye on where your money is going at all times separates careless spenders from responsible spenders.

#5. Invest Your Money

Another way to improve your finances is to invest in your future.

While investing carries risks, it can also provide the potential for long-term growth and financial security.

Investing in index funds such as the S&P 500 will not only yield dividends, but your portfolio’s value may also grow substantially in the next bull market.

While investments tend to fluctuate, the greater markets tend to trend up long-term.

Never invest more than you’re willing to lose, work towards generating and increasing your income, and you’ll feel on top of the world.

#6. Build a Strong Emergency Fund

Finally, it’s important to have an emergency savings fund in case of unexpected expenses or emergencies.

This could be a savings account or other liquid investment, such as a money market fund, that you can access quickly in case of an emergency.

Having a strong emergency fund is like wearing strong armor in life.

An emergency fund will help you pivot when you’ve taken financial hits, such as losing a job, drop in business revenue, or losses in the market.

Your emergency fund should help you get on your feet if you happen to experience a financial bump in your journey.

Nothing feels greater than when you increase your income, know where your money is going, have your money working for you, and have a strong emergency fund to back you up should you take a small or big hit.

Stay Focused and Patient

As you work to improve your finances in the new year, it’s important to be patient and consistent.

Building wealth and improving your financial situation takes time, and it’s important to stay focused and dedicated to your goals.

It can also be helpful to seek the guidance of a mentor or people who are already where you want to be.

Overall, the new year is a great opportunity to take control of your finances and work towards a more secure financial future.

By setting goals, creating a budget, increasing your income, reducing your expenses, investing in your future, and building an emergency savings fund, you can take steps towards improving your financial situation and achieving your financial goals.

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Things You Can Start Now to Earn More Money in 2023

November 25, 2022 / Curating Team

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The year is almost over but it’s not too late, there are still things you can start now to earn more money in 2023.

In this article, I’m going to walk you through 5 different ways you can begin to set yourself up for financial success next year.

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#1. Write a Financial Plan with Intention

One of the most important things you can do right now is to begin writing a financial plan with intention.

The intention has to be there.

What are your financial goals?

What are your income goals?

Journal them and create a plan on how to make those visions become a reality.

Perhaps you’re looking forward to saving your first $1,000, your first $10,000, or want to hit your first every $100,000+ in capital.

The best way to start that journey is to write it down as a plan first.

Identify what it’s going to take, and the rest will follow through.

#2. Practice or Learn New Skills Now

If part of your plan involves earning more money for 2023 and you’ve identified that you’ll have to take on a whole new industry or develop a new set of skills, start now.

The only way we grow is by learning, and unfortunately there’s no shortcut for it.

You can learn new skills such as copywriting, public speaking, trading, graphic designing, website creation, sales, marketing, branding, etc.

Learning is painful because it’s slow and often times people put learning something new on the back burner to not start over again.

But the truth is you’re not starting all over.

You’re merely making yourself more valuable by elevating your standards.

If you want to make more money in 2023, chances are you’re going to have to do something different the new year than you did this year.

Remember, degrees don’t make you money, skills do.

#3. Solve Problems for Other People

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This can be in the form of an actual business venture, or an educational or informational startup, such as an online business (blog, podcast, etc.).

You know this and I know this, there are people making a sh*t ton of money either online or through a traditional business model.

What these individuals are doing is they’re simply solving problems for other people in a particular community or niche industry.

Can you think of a way you can serve people in a manner that will solve a problem for them?

Whether their problem is they’re in the area and they’re hungry, or they don’t know how to dress themselves properly for a specific function, or they don’t know the basics of proper car maintenance.

There is something you know that can solve the problem for someone else whether that be physically or through an online platform.

#4. Start Putting Your Money to Work for You

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If you have disposable income, the best thing you can do is to put that money to work for you.

Did you know you can buy stocks that will pay you a dividend every quarter?

These earnings then rollover and compound further growing your investment/net worth.

This of course just one example of how you can put your money to work for you in 2023.

If you have big capital at your disposal, buying a property cash could provide you with rental income while appreciating over the long-term.

#5. Create Something Original You Can Sell

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One thing you can do now is create something original that you can sell.

It can be clothes, paintings, a service, a product, a book, literally anything that’s original.

You can learn how to sell on Etsy, Ebay, on Instagram Stores, or via a personalized website.

Heck, you can even sell at events or swap meets.

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