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Blogger Genius: Monetization & Digital Product Success

Release Date: 06/25/2025

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Blogger Genius: Monetization & Digital Product Success

Watch the entire YouTube video . I've watched thousands of creators sell digital products. The ones selling ebooks and how-to guides? It used to work. They could make thousands. But now they're struggling. There's a small group doing something completely different — and they're making $2,000 to $7,000 a month. Nobody's talking about what they changed. Today I am. Show Notes: Shift 1: Stop Selling Information — Start Selling a Transformation An information product that used to work: "The Complete Guide to Meal Planning." 40 pages, $17. The transformation product: "The...

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Blogger Genius: Monetization & Digital Product Success

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Watch the entire episode on . Everyone on YouTube is telling you to use AI to slap together a digital product and start making money overnight. I'm going to be honest with you — most of those people are selling you a fantasy. I'm not saying AI isn't powerful. It is. But the way most people are using it, they're setting themselves up to fail. And I can prove it because I've watched it happen hundreds of times. In this post, I'll show you the simple AI strategy that took one creator from a $27 product to $11,000/month — and break down exactly how you can do the same. Test Fast With...

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✹Sell your first digital product free forever! If you’re a creator, blogger, coach, or online entrepreneur, you’ve probably felt it already: AI has changed everything. The old playbook—creating an ebook, checklist, or guide filled with information—just isn’t enough anymore. When someone can ask ChatGPT a question and get an answer in 30 seconds, why would they pay $27 for a static PDF? That’s the uncomfortable truth most creators are avoiding. But here’s the good news: this shift is actually opening the door to more income, not less. In my newest video, I break down...

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If you're a coach, content creator, service provider, or blogger and you're still betting on Instagram to grow your business, this episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast might just change your mind.

My guest, Scott Aaron, a top LinkedIn expert and author of The LinkedIn Book for Sales and Marketing, shares why LinkedIn is where the real business-building magic happens—and how to tap into it even if you're not a "corporate type."

👇 PLUS: Grab my free AI prompt to generate 10 digital product ideas you can launch this week! milotree.com/thisweek

Why Instagram Isn’t Enough Anymore

Instagram may be where you're posting regularly, chasing likes, and hoping to go viral—but that doesn't necessarily translate into customers or sales.

Here’s why Scott says LinkedIn is a smarter bet:

✅ Higher-Income Users
The average Instagram user makes under $30,000 a year. On LinkedIn? Most users earn $75,000–$100,000+, meaning they have money to spend.

✅ Decision-Makers Are on LinkedIn
88% of users are in decision-making roles. These are people who can say YES to hiring you, buying from you, or partnering with you.

✅ Less Competition for Attention
Only 1% of LinkedIn users post content weekly. That means your content has a much better chance of standing out and being seen.

But I’m a Blogger
 or a Dog Trainer
 or a Food Creator. Is LinkedIn Still for Me?

Yes! According to Scott, if your content is educational, informative, and solves problems—there’s a place for you on LinkedIn.

✅ Bloggers can offer tips or insights that appeal to professionals trying to manage work-life balance.
✅ Dog trainers? Professionals own dogs too.
✅ Food creators? Busy professionals need help with healthy, quick meals.

The key is positioning yourself as an expert and sharing helpful content—not just “fun” or viral entertainment.

How to Set Up Your LinkedIn to Convert Visitors Into Leads

Scott recommends being intentional with every part of your LinkedIn presence:

  1. Avoid the “Resume Look.” Instead, treat your profile like a landing page.
  2.  
  3. Add Clickable Links. At the top of your profile and in the Featured section, link to your:
    • Lead magnet or freebie
    • Website
    • Podcast
    • Calendar link
  4.  
  5. Post with a Purpose. Never post just for vanity metrics. Each post should add value and end with a call-to-action, like:
    • “What was your biggest takeaway?”
    • “Comment ‘yes’ if this resonates.”

💡 Pro Tip: Don’t add external links in the body of your post—drop them in the first comment instead so LinkedIn doesn’t throttle your reach.

The 3 Tools Scott Uses to Grow His List (and You Should Too)

  1. Clickable Links in Your Profile
    Drive people to sign up for a freebie, book a call, or check out your podcast.
  2. LinkedIn Newsletter
    When you publish your first newsletter, LinkedIn invites ALL your connections to subscribe—and will continue promoting it via email and notifications. (Scott’s open rate? 38–42%!)
  3. LinkedIn Live
    Scott turns each live into a podcast episode and repurposes it into 84 pieces of content. He adds a simple CTA in every live like,
    👉 “Comment ‘workshop’ below, and I’ll send you the link.”
    
then personally sends the opt-in link to new subscribers.

Repurpose Like a Pro: One Live = 84 Pieces of Content

Scott’s streamlined content strategy:

  • đŸ’» Pre-records LinkedIn Lives using StreamYard
  • 🎙 Publishes them as podcast episodes
  • đŸŽ„ Uploads to YouTube
  • ✂ Uses Opus Pro to create short clips
  • đŸ“Č Shares clips as Reels, Shorts, and on LinkedIn

Each piece drives people to the same opt-in, keeping his strategy simple and focused.

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The first step is to offer something of value—like a freebie.

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Then...

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  • Deliver your freebie automatically
  • Connect it to your email platform
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Final Thoughts

LinkedIn is no longer just a place for rĂ©sumĂ©s and recruiters. It’s a goldmine for creators, bloggers, and service providers who want to build authority, grow their email lists, and attract high-quality leads.

By showing up consistently, being helpful, and optimizing your profile and newsletter, you can create a powerful system for business growth—without needing to dance on Reels or chase algorithms.

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