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Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!
Release Date: 08/06/2025
Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!
In this insightful interview with Jason Barnard, founder of Kalicube, we dive deep into the power of entity optimization in today’s AI-driven SEO world. Jason explains how search engines and AI systems like Google and ChatGPT prioritize understanding "entities" over traditional keywords, and how this shift impacts rankings. Learn about his proven framework: Claim it, Frame it, Prove it, and how focusing on niche optimization can help you rise to the top. Plus, get actionable tips on building credibility and leveraging over 25 billion data points to enhance your online presence. Don’t miss...
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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Jared sits down with Mushfiq Sarker to explore his incredible journey from flipping over 200 websites to acquiring and scaling a $1.3 million agency. Mushfiq shares his unique approach to turning his SEO and content site skills into a thriving business model, offering valuable insights on building recurring revenue, acquiring agencies with minimal down payments, and innovating with AI tools. If you're a content creator, SEO expert, or niche site owner looking for inspiration and actionable strategies for scaling, this episode is a must-listen!...
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In this interview with Trevin Peterson, founder of Viral Vue, we dive into his journey from side hustles to building a successful business in Amazon Influencer marketing and TikTok affiliates. Trevin shares how he earned $39,000 in one month with TikTok, how his family made $10,000 in a month with Amazon Influencer, and the creation of his game-changing software, Viral Vue. He also reveals how he went from earning $3,000 in his first month as an Amazon Influencer to developing strategies that can help influencers scale their income. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiring stories that...
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In this interview with Jeff Rose, Jared and Jeff dive deep into his journey of monetizing Facebook, where he’s earned as much as $30,000 in a single month. Jeff shares his strategy for scaling his page to over 400,000 followers, including how he went from casual posting to a full-fledged content business. We also discuss the role of AI in his content creation, what type of posts drive the most engagement, and the challenges he's faced with Facebook's ever-changing rules. If you're looking to monetize Facebook or grow your social media presence, this is a must-listen! Sponsor: 201...
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After the Helpful Content Update tanked his blog, Rob Wagener turned to the Amazon Influencer Program and built it into a full-time income stream. In this episode, Rob breaks down the exact strategy he uses to earn, including the only two stats that matter when choosing products. He shares why consistency and product pipeline are the real secrets, and how his Oink Chrome extension makes the entire process faster and easier. If you want a clear, no-fluff roadmap to AIP success, this is the interview to watch. Sponsor: 201 Creative Get your FREE GEO Snapshot...
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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Sergey Lucktinov dives deep into the future of SEO and how to optimize your content for large language models like ChatGPT. He explains why traditional link-building is no longer enough, how semantic structure impacts AI rankings, and what “semantic retrieval optimization” actually means. With insights drawn from 15+ years in SEO and a framework backed by 90% AI-aligned principles, this interview is packed with technical details and actionable strategy. If you want your content to rank in both Google and AI search, this episode...
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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast, Chelsea Clarke of Her Paper Route and Niche Investor reveals how she pivoted her business after losing $90K/month in revenue due to major Google updates. She dives into why Pinterest now drives the majority of her traffic, how lifestyle blogs are outperforming traditional niche sites, and what types of websites are actually selling in today’s market. Chelsea also shares her strategy for building community through newsletters and virtual events, plus tips on boosting your site’s valuation. If you're trying to adapt to the new digital...
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In this episode, Travis Tallent, Managing Director of SEO and CRO at Brainlabs, shares how his team drove a 400% increase in SEO traffic and added 2,000 new page one keywords for a 61-million-page enterprise site. We dive into his RISE framework, how to prioritize SEO efforts at scale, and what it takes to win in AI search and LLMs like ChatGPT. Travis also breaks down why upper funnel content still matters, how brands can stand out in AI Overviews, and what enterprise clients are really asking about when it comes to AI. If you're looking for a high-level view of where SEO is going, backed by...
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In this episode, Keval Shah shares how he scaled his SEO agency, Inbound Pursuit, to over $200K/month using organic content, no ads, no cold outreach. He explains the tactics that helped him grow a 55K+ following on X and how he turns that audience into high-paying e-commerce clients. We also unpack what’s working in SEO right now, why top-of-funnel content is dying, how to rank in AI-generated results, and how his team landed $24K in sales directly from ChatGPT. If you want real-world, revenue-focused SEO and marketing strategies, you’ll take away a ton of actionable insights from this...
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In this episode, SEO expert Casey Markee shares insights from over 175 audits of food and lifestyle blogs in 2025. He breaks down what’s actually working right now, from email list growth strategies that doubled subscriber counts to SEO fixes that led to traffic increases and higher RPMs. We also dive into how bloggers can use AI tools smartly, what mistakes are killing traffic, and how to build topical authority beyond Google. If you’re feeling lost post-HCU or wondering how to future-proof your blog, this episode is full have useful information! Sponsor: 201 Creative Get your FREE GEO...
info_outlineIn this interview with Tim Leffel, a seasoned travel content creator and author, we dive into how he built a successful travel business spanning multiple websites, a popular Substack newsletter with over 20,000 subscribers, and several published books.
Tim shares valuable insights on growing an audience, navigating SEO changes, and monetizing through newsletters and affiliate marketing. He also discusses how he maintains a flexible, nomadic lifestyle while managing multiple income streams. Tune in to learn from his extensive experience and discover strategies that can help you grow your own online business.
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