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How To Get A Book Deal As A Blogger with Jen Ruiz [Ep. 110]

Release Date: 05/12/2025

How To Start & Scale A Paid Newsletter with Jessie Festa [Ep. 111]

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Want to learn how to start a paid newsletter—and scale it for reliable recurring income? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of , we’ll be going over a 5-step strategy for doing just that! By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: How to come up with a profitable newsletter topic Tips for designing & pricing your paid newsletter Pros and cons of using Substack vs a traditional email marketing platform Strategies for successfully marketing your paid newsletter How to retain members for more consistent income And more! Plus, I'll share numerous...

How To Get A Book Deal As A Blogger with Jen Ruiz [Ep. 110]

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Want to learn how to get a book deal and become a published author? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of , we’ll be going over how the traditional publishing process works step-by-step so you can go from blog to book! Our guest, blogger-turned-author Jen Ruiz, went from sharing travel stories on her blog, Jen on a Jet Plane, to landing a five-figure book deal for her memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic—which even made it to Hudson Airport Bookstores! Today, she’ll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same. By the end of this...

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The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

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The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Want to learn how to grow on Threads, even as a new creator? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of , we’ll be going over how to grow your followers, traffic, email list, and income using Threads—a fast-growing text-based social media platform with a generous algorithm! Our guest is viral content creator Jen Ruiz, who has gotten millions of views on a single Threads post. Her viral content has been featured in major publications like Bored Panda, and she earns consistent monthly revenue through the Threads Bonus Program." Today, she’ll be sharing her best tips to help...

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The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

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The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

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The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

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How To Use Instagram Stories To Grow Your Travel Blog with Christine Lozada [Ep. 104]

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Want to learn how to use Instagram Stories to grow your blogging business? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of , we’ll be going over how to use Instagram Stories to grow your travel blogging business! Our guest for the episode is expert travel creator Christine Lozada, who has successfully used Instagram Stories to land collaborations, get the attention of brands, and connect with the right following. Today, she’ll be sharing her best tips so you can do the same. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: The goals Instagram Stories can help you reach Tips...

How To Create An Affiliate Program & Increase Product Sales [Ep. 103]

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Interested in learning how to create an affiliate program? Then you're in the right place, as in this episode of , we’ll be going over a step-by-step strategy for setting up an affiliate program that helps you increase product sales. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: Tips for setting up your affiliate program How to create an affiliate program in WordPress + other platforms How to get people to join your affiliate program Ideas for getting your affiliates to promote your products And more! In short, if you're looking to learn how to run your own affiliate...

How To Come Up With A Product Idea Your Audience Will Love with Jessie Festa [Ep. 102]

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Interested in learning how to come up with a product idea? Then you're in the right place! In this episode of , we’ll be going over a step-by-step strategy for choosing a digital product to create and sell online. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: How to choose the perfect product to create Tips for doing product research Ideas for validating your product idea before you create it How to scale & automate your strategy to make money in your sleep And more! In short, if you need helping coming up with a profitable digital product that your audience will...

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Want to learn how to get a book deal and become a published author?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over how the traditional publishing process works step-by-step so you can go from blog to book!

Our guest, blogger-turned-author Jen Ruiz, went from sharing travel stories on her blog, Jen on a Jet Plane, to landing a five-figure book deal for her memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic—which even made it to Hudson Airport Bookstores!

Today, she’ll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

How to decide between traditional publishing vs self-publishing
The secrets to writing a strong query letter and pitching effectively
How to leverage your blog to land a book deal
Smart book marketing strategies to maximize sales
And more!

Bonus: Jen outlines the traditional publishing process step-by-step so you have a clear roadmap for how to go from blog to book.

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Jen on a Jet Plane (Blog): https://jenonajetplane.com/

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