Taking the Leap to a Full-time Blogger with Sakura Considine
Today, our host Lauren is joined by lifestyle blogger Sakura Considine! Sakura owned creative agency Bloguettes and has transitioned from being an entrepreneur within her agency to treating her blog like a serious business and becoming a blogger Full-time! In this episode, we dive into questions you should ask yourself when considering a brand partnership, and what really matters when counting numbers and success as a blogger! Tune in as we chat about showing up as your authentic self, following FDC requirements while endorsing brands, and the business you can create when you take it seriously! 01:00 Meet Sakura! 03:40 How did you go from owning Bloguettes to transitioning to become a full-time blogger? 07:50 How do you measure success in the blogging industry? 10:20 What is your process in deciding what to write on your blog? 12:20 Turning down partnerships when it doesn’t align with you! 14:40 The value of engagement! (What numbers you should be looking at!) 15:50 Gifting vs Paid Promotions. 19:10 How being transparent with disclosures can help build trust with your following. Connect with Sakura on Instagram: @sakuraconsidine Check out her blog: http://www.somethingsakura.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXTiVRzUEBhdf9wjczXXuYw ……………………………………….. Work with Lauren Ruiz: https://www.guidemybusiness.co/book-a-consultation Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ Join the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guidemycommunity