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The Go-To Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs Who Want to Grow an Online Following & Income!

Hey, Hey my creative friend ~ Welcome to Creatives on Fire!
Are you oh so tired of the constant struggle to keep up on social media?
Do you ever stay awake at night wondering how to make more money and grow your audience without the constant hustle?
Do you wish you had more time to actually be creative?

Well, hey, I’m Melanie Ferguson, a creative business coach, and multi-six-figure online creative business owner who’s made many mistakes and felt the crushing weight and pressure of trying to do it all, growing my blog and social media to hundreds of thousands of followers, only to look up and have very little to no money to show for it.

Once I put a few key systems and strategies into place, everything changed for me. All of a sudden, I began to see consistent follower growth, I started making real money and actually had more time to be creative. Wanna learn how I did it?

In this podcast, you will learn how to:
-> Grow your business without having to be on social media 24/7.
-> How to put proven systems in place to explode your growth.
-> How to make money online in multiple ways turning your followers into paying customers!

If you're ready, then grab your favorite notebook and pen. I’m about to show you how to take your online business to the next level and leave the overwhelm behind. Let’s G-O!

Some weeks I’ll share valuable bite-sized trainings you can implement right away; while other weeks we will learn from successful online entrepreneurs who are on fire in their creative businesses.

Get ready to get your binge on!

Next Steps:

Join the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativesonfirecommunity

Visit the Website: https://www.creativesonfirepodcast.com

One-on-One Coaching: https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/one

Please leave a review using the instructions at https://creativesonfirereview.com

Creatives On Fire™️ | Social Media Marketing, Passive Income Strategies, Time Management Melanie Ferguson

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 66 Ratings

The Go-To Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs Who Want to Grow an Online Following & Income!

Hey, Hey my creative friend ~ Welcome to Creatives on Fire!
Are you oh so tired of the constant struggle to keep up on social media?
Do you ever stay awake at night wondering how to make more money and grow your audience without the constant hustle?
Do you wish you had more time to actually be creative?

Well, hey, I’m Melanie Ferguson, a creative business coach, and multi-six-figure online creative business owner who’s made many mistakes and felt the crushing weight and pressure of trying to do it all, growing my blog and social media to hundreds of thousands of followers, only to look up and have very little to no money to show for it.

Once I put a few key systems and strategies into place, everything changed for me. All of a sudden, I began to see consistent follower growth, I started making real money and actually had more time to be creative. Wanna learn how I did it?

In this podcast, you will learn how to:
-> Grow your business without having to be on social media 24/7.
-> How to put proven systems in place to explode your growth.
-> How to make money online in multiple ways turning your followers into paying customers!

If you're ready, then grab your favorite notebook and pen. I’m about to show you how to take your online business to the next level and leave the overwhelm behind. Let’s G-O!

Some weeks I’ll share valuable bite-sized trainings you can implement right away; while other weeks we will learn from successful online entrepreneurs who are on fire in their creative businesses.

Get ready to get your binge on!

Next Steps:

Join the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativesonfirecommunity

Visit the Website: https://www.creativesonfirepodcast.com

One-on-One Coaching: https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/one

Please leave a review using the instructions at https://creativesonfirereview.com

    93. 5 Ways to Make Decision-Making Less Stressful

    93. 5 Ways to Make Decision-Making Less Stressful

    Did you know that I wear the same earrings every single day? Yep. I do. I love so many different ones, that it can quickly become overwhelming. So I eliminate all of my choices except for one.

    If you struggle with making decisions, even small ones, this episode is for you.

    We are going to explore 5 ways to make decision-making less stressful.

    Listen in and learn all about:

    Eliminating Too Many Choices FOMO or Fighting Off More Overwhelm Letting Go of Good Things to Make Room for Great Things How to Create Automatic Filters for Easier Decisions Trusting Your Gut Intuition Learning to Be Flexible
    - Rip off the band-aid, make the decisions, make them often, and don't procrastinate. 

    - Then Rinse and Repeat and it will be easier to avoid decision fatigue. You Got This!

    - Remember, you have the power to make impactful decisions and thrive in your business.

    Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over in the Facebook Group or on Instagram. Talk to you soon!
    https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode93
    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps 
    the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

     

    • 19 min
    92. How to Find Your Next 1k Followers

    92. How to Find Your Next 1k Followers

    In this episode, we dive into effective strategies for boosting engagement, growing your following, and reaching your next thousand followers. Despite recent concerns about declining reach and engagement on social media, there are still opportunities to break through plateaus and connect with new followers online. Listen in as I share seven proven ideas to kick-start your social media growth and build a loyal audience.

    Links and resources mentioned during this episode:

    Quick Cheat Sheet 37 Real Video Content Ideas Meet Edgar (scheduler) affiliate link https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/meetedgar Creatives On Fire podcast community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativesonfirepodcast
    Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over in the Facebook Group or on Instagram. Talk to you soon!
    https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode92
    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps 
    the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

     

    • 15 min
    Friday Fire: 5 Ways to Find Peace in Today's World

    Friday Fire: 5 Ways to Find Peace in Today's World

    Join me this week for Friday Fire as we dive into 5 Ways to Find Peace in Today's World!
    The world is changing at a record pace today, especially in the online space and I want you to be a SOUL Survivor! 
    Listen in as I share 5 ways you can not only start to find peace, but you can protect that peace now so that you are alert and ready for the changes to come. 
    Join us over in my FREE Group for encouragement and find a new positive biz buddy!
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativesonfirepodcast
    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

    • 12 min
    91. Social Media Scoop with Melanie Ferguson

    91. Social Media Scoop with Melanie Ferguson

    In this week's episode, Melanie Ferguson takes a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of social media. With a focus on keeping things simple and informative, Melanie provides her insights on various platforms she uses. Welcome to the latest episode of Creatives on Fire!

    Links and resources mentioned during this episode: 

    100+ FREE AI Blogger Prompts https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6463a4898c07c88f2e3a7dce Chat GPT is https://chat.openai.com/ Jasper AI is (aff link) https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/jasper Repurpose (aff link) https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/repurpose Lemon8 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lemon8/id1498607143
    Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over in the Facebook Group or on Instagram. Talk to you soon!
    https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode91
    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps 
    the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

     

    • 18 min
    90. Building Confidence by Taking Action with Dionne Woods

    90. Building Confidence by Taking Action with Dionne Woods

    Dionne Woods is the creative genius behind the brand the Turquoise Iris. She is from Oklahoma City, OK where she shares her life with her husband Matt, and her two sons. Dionne has evolved from starting out as a furniture painter in 2010 to the full-blown creative entrepreneur of today. She runs 4 memberships, hosts multiple retreats, owns her own magazine The Turquoise Journal (hard copy and digital versions), and coaches others in the creative space.

    Her latest adventure is a video streaming network where she shares her talents alongside other makers over on a brand new platform called, Made TV Network.

    Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over in the Facebook Group or on Instagram. Talk to you soon!
    https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode90
    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps 
    the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

     

    • 25 min
    89. How to Turn What You Do Best into a Book with KariAnne Wood

    89. How to Turn What You Do Best into a Book with KariAnne Wood

    KariAnne Wood is the author of the blog Thistlewood Farms and several best-selling books on Amazon. She has a true gift for decorating and sharing ideas and tips with others. She turned what she does best into multiple books and we will discuss them on this episode.

    KariAnne's newest book will include easy, 10-minute decorating ideas that anyone can do.

    Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over in the Facebook Group or on Instagram. Talk to you soon!
    https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode89
    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps 
    the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!

     

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

Growing Glowing Green ,

So Good!

The business tips for creatives ARE fire!

Robin Rhine McDonald ,

Yes please!

I so appreciate Melanie’s insights on growing my biz without being a slave to social media. She gets my creative heart!

BrooklynBea ,

Binge worthy!

This podcast is filled with gold! A must listen for any creative entrepreneur.

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