267 | From Corporate Jobs to National Parks: How These Bloggers Made Travel Blogging Their Full-Time Job with Katie & Joey
The journey to becoming a blogger looks different for everyone, especially for today's guests, Katie and Joey. They took quite the leap into blogging and traveling full-time, with a lot of sacrifices along the way. Thankfully it's already paying off for them! In today's episode, Katie & Joey share what motivated their decision to become full-time travel bloggers, how they've created a workflow for sustainable content, and how they ensure their safety while traveling. Today's episode is brought to you by Travelpayouts: Tired of spending endless hours trying to monetize your content? Say hello to Travelpayouts, the ultimate time saving affiliate marketing program for travel content creators like you. Connect with potential brands for FREE and watch your earnings grow as you inspire your audience to explore new destinations. Use the code THRIVE at sign up and get a money bonus added to your account. Sign Up Now >> Find it Quickly 01:46 - Meet Katie and Joey: The Travel Bloggers 02:13 - The Big Leap: From Corporate Jobs to Van Life 02:27 - Exploring the U.S. National Parks 03:14 - Challenges and Rewards of Van Life 06:35 - Balancing Travel and Blogging 07:43 - Content Creation and Business Strategies 11:17 - Safety Concerns and Real-Time Sharing 14:14 - Dividing Tasks and Teamwork 18:38 - Navigating Industry Connections and Brand Partnerships 18:53 - Balancing Work and Personal Time 19:38 - The Importance of Self-Care 22:07 - Financial Realities of Quitting Jobs 23:28 - Building a Sustainable Content Creation Business 27:25 - The Role of Family Support 30:12 - Future Travel Plans and Aspirations Resources Mentioned The Profitable Blogger Society Thrive's Youtube Channel Thrive Facebook Community Shift Travelpayouts - use code THRIVE for a money bonus Thrive Facebook Community Connect with Katie & Joey Website: katieandjoeonthego.com Instagram: instagram.com/katieandjoeonthego TikTok: tiktok.com/@katieandjoeonthego Youtube: youtube.com/@katieandjoeonthego ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth! ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!