How To Become A Blogger

Published: Feb. 6, 2017, 11 a.m.

If you want to build an effective online presence, gain influence with an audience, ask people to join your cause or buy into your ideas\u2026it all starts with a blog.

In my opinion, there\u2019s nobody better qualified to teach us than my guest on today\u2019s podcast, Leslie Samuel.

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Spiritual Foundations

Do you believe it\u2019s wrong, or at least tacky, to want to get rich? I\u2019m not even talking about getting rich quick\u2026just wanting to get rich in general. Does that bother you at all? Do you feel a little pang of guilt or fear you might be viewed as being a little cheesy?

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Feature Segment: \u201cHow To Become A Blogger\u201d

Yes, blogs are still alive. I believe they are still the best way to build a platform, and a business online. I am very excited to introduce you to my friend, Leslie Samuel.

Leslie is a former university professor turned full-time blogger. He is also the host of the \u201cLearning with Leslie\u201d podcast where he teaches about blogging, online business, and entrepreneurship.

Here are some snippets from our conversation about how to become a blogger:

  • The biology of blogging (12:06)
  • Are you experienced? (14:35)
  • Teach what you know (15:24)
  • It all started when\u2026 (17:07)
  • Tiny hinges swing big doors (18:41)
  • Learning as you go (21:19)
  • The Philosophy of Free (22:57)
  • Look below the surface (25:35)
  • It\u2019s harder than it looks (27:44)
  • I thought we talked about this\u2026 (29:39)
  • If they can do it, so can you (30:47)
  • The three biggest mistakes bloggers make (34:49)
  • Leaders are readers (36:31)
  • The struggle is real (38:29)
  • The Piano Man (39:28)
  • Words to the Wise (40:30)
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