The Blogger Genius Podcast

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If you're a blogger watching your ad revenue plummet after Google updates and AI disruptions, you're not alone. Traffic losses of 50-70% have become the new normal, leaving thousands of creators wondering if their years of hard work were for nothing.

In my newest video, I shared the incredible story of Melanie, a registered dietitian and low-carb food blogger who transformed her dying blog into a thriving digital product business. In just 90 days, she went from $700/month in ad revenue to $6,500/month. Ten months later, she's now making $12,500/month—nearly three times her pre-crash income.

The best part? She used the same expertise, the same email list, and the same audience she already had. She just changed her business model.

In this post, I'll walk you through Melanie's exact week-by-week strategy so you can replicate her success, even if your traffic has tanked and your ad revenue has disappeared.

Show Notes:

MiloTree
Sign Up for MiloTree's Free Plan
6 Purchasing Triggers Download
The 3 AI Prompts You Need to Create a Freebie Cheatsheet
Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter

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Start Building Your Digital Product Business Today

If you're watching your ad revenue disappear, if Google has crushed your traffic, if you're wondering whether your blog is still viable—I want you to hear this:

Your work isn't worthless. You just need a different monetization strategy.

You already have everything you need:

✅ Expertise (even if you don't think it's "expert level")
✅ An audience (even if it's small)
✅ Credibility (your existing content proves you know your stuff)

What you need now is a platform that makes it easy to test, launch, and scale digital products without getting bogged down in complicated tech.

Try MiloTree free—no credit card required.

Set up your first coaching offer, workshop, or membership in minutes. Test it with your audience. See what works. Then scale it.

Melanie went from $700/month to $12,500/month in less than a year. Your journey will look different, but the strategy is the same:

Stop giving your expertise away for free
Start with coaching to validate demand
Scale with workshops and upsells
Build recurring revenue with memberships
Move fast and test often

Ready to find your one gold mine product? Download my free AI prompt that will help you identify the exact product you should build first. This is the same framework I used with Melanie to uncover her digital product strategy.

Your expertise is valuable. It's time to start charging for it.

Let's go.

Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy:

The 5 Digital Products Creators Will Use to Make $10K–$50K/Month in 2026
How to Automate Your Digital Product Sales and Make Money While You Sleep
How to Double Your Revenue with Order Bumps and Upsells (Without Getting New Customers)
Why Your Email List Prints Money (And Exactly How to Build One Fast)

Watch the video on YouTube here.

Most creators are stuck on an exhausting hamster wheel. They're constantly hunting for new customers to buy their $27 product. Let's say they make a hundred sales in a month. Great job! But next month, they start all over, hunting for those same $27 customers again.

But what if that same customer became worth $2,000 to your business? Same effort to acquire them, but 235 times more profitable.


Show Notes:

MiloTree
Sign Up for MiloTree
FREE: Digital Product Ladder AI Prompt
FREE: Product Goldmine AI Prompt
Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter


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The $27 Trap: Why Most Creators Are Leaving Money on the Table

Here's what most of us do: We create that one product, price it at $27, and pour all our energy into getting new people to buy it. We're constantly putting up Instagram posts, Pinterest pins, writing blog posts, sending emails, running ads.

And even when it works, the math is terrible.

Let's say you get 100 new customers at $27 each. That's $2,700. Sounds good, right?

But next month, you need 100 more new customers to make that same $2,700. It never ends. You're always hustling for new people.

Meanwhile, those 100 customers you already have? They trusted you enough to buy once—but you're ignoring them while you chase strangers.

That's where most creators are leaving thousands of dollars on the table and burning out.

If you're feeling this exhaustion, you're not alone. In my post on why people won't pay for information anymore, I talk about how the old model of selling one product isn't working in 2026. The solution isn't more hustle—it's a smarter business model.


What Is a Digital Product Ladder?

Here's what smart creators do instead. They build what I call a digital product ladder, and it completely changes the economics of your business.

Instead of selling one thing and moving on, you create a journey for your customer:

The 6 Rungs of a Product Ladder

Freebie/Lead Magnet – This is how you earn their trust. They end up on your email list.
Tripwire Product ($27) – Something small that goes deeper at solving their problem. They buy it, get results, and now trust you even more.
Product Bundle ($97) – A comprehensive solution combining multiple resources.
Course or Coaching ($297) – Premium transformation and deeper support.
Membership (Recurring) – They're paying you every month for ongoing value and community.
Mastermind/High-Touch Program – For serious implementers who want direct access to you.

Same customers. One acquisition cost. But instead of making $27, you're making over $2,000 over time from that same person.

And here's the beautiful part: Each sale after the first one costs you almost nothing. They already know you. They already trust you. They are easier to sell to than a complete stranger.

This is exactly why I teach the upsell and order bump strategy inside MiloTree—it's the fastest way to increase your customer lifetime value without finding new customers.

Your Action Plan: Start Today

Here's what I want you to do right now:

Step 1: Grab the AI Prompt

Download my complete Digital Product Ladder AI Prompt — it's free. Run it for your topic tonight. Don't wait.

Step 2: Sign Up for MiloTree's Free Plan

Sign up here — no credit card needed. Set up your freebie lead magnet, test it, and see how easy this all is.

Step 3: Build Your Full Ladder

When you're ready to build your full ladder, upgrade to one of our paid plans. They start at just $19/month. Most people do this within the first two weeks of signing up.

What gets them upgraded? The ability to offer multiple freebies to grow their email list faster—so they have more people to sell to.


The Bottom Line

With MiloTree, you have everything you need to turn that $27 customer into a $2,000 customer.

Stop chasing strangers. Start building real relationships.

That's how you get to $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 a month without burning out.


Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy:

How to Pivot from Ad Revenue to $12,500/Month Selling Digital Products
The 5 Digital Products Creators Will Use to Make $10K–$50K/Month in 2026
How to Increase Your Revenue with Upsells and Order Bumps
How to Automate Your Digital Product Sales and Make Money While You Sleep


 

Ready to build your product ladder? Start with MiloTree's free plan →

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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 the five products creators will rely on to make $10,000, $20,000, even $50,000 per month in 2026—and why these offers work because of AI, not in spite of it.

Let's dig in.

Show Notes:

MiloTree Free Plan
2026 Product Selector AI Prompt
Goldmine Product AI Prompt
Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter

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The Big Shift: Information Is Free — You Are the Product

AI can generate content.
AI can summarize ideas.
AI can outline frameworks.

What AI can't do?

Look at someone's specific situation
Give personalized guidance
Create accountability
Build community
Deliver transformation

That's why the creators winning in 2026 aren't selling information.

They're selling access, guidance, experience, and connection.

And AI? It becomes your accelerator—helping you create faster while you deliver the value.


The 5 Products Dominating Creator Income in 2026


1. One-on-One Coaching

Coaching is the fastest path to cash for creators right now.

Why? Because people don't want generic advice—they want someone to look at their situation and tell them exactly what to do.

One productivity coach charging $300 per session and booking just 12 sessions a month is already making $3,600/month. No ads. No massive audience. Just expertise and trust.

You don't need a complicated setup either:

Payments
A scheduling link
Zoom

That's it.


2. Live Workshops

Workshops let you scale your time without losing the human element.

One MiloTree customer ran a 90-minute live workshop for $97.
45 people showed up.
That's $4,365 in under two hours.

Same expertise as coaching—just delivered to more people at once. Plus, live workshops create urgency and energy that pre-recorded content never can.


3. Mini Courses with Live Q&A

This is where things get really smart.

Creators are taking workshops they already ran and turning them into:

Short, focused mini courses
Broken into simple modules
Paired with weekly live Q&A calls

One nutrition coach sold 38 copies at $147—over $5,500 from content she had already created.

Evergreen content + live access = the best of both worlds.


4. Group Coaching Programs

Group coaching hits the sweet spot between leverage and connection.

Think:

A defined outcome
A clear timeline (8–12 weeks)
Weekly group calls
A private community

One business coach runs a 12-week program at $497 and enrolls 18 people at a time—nearly $9,000 per cohort, twice a year.

Same expertise. Same calls. Way more impact.


5. Memberships (The Real Long-Term Play)

If you want predictable, recurring revenue, memberships are where creators are building real wealth.

One creator helping Etsy sellers launched a $67/month membership and grew it to 227 members—over $15,000/month recurring.

Why memberships work so well:

Community is the value
Members support each other
You're the guide, not the bottleneck
Income stacks month after month

AI can give advice.
It can't create belonging.


Why MiloTree Is Built for This New Era

Here's the part most creators don't realize: you don't need five different tools to sell these products.

With MiloTree, you can sell:

Coaching sessions
Workshops
Mini courses with live calls
Group programs
Memberships
Digital downloads

All in one place.

No Kajabi.
No Teachable.
No ThriveCart.
No bloated platforms that take hours (or weeks) to figure out.

MiloTree handles:

Payments
Digital delivery
Scheduling
AI-generated sales pages

And yes—you can start for free, no credit card required, to test which product your audience actually wants.


Not Sure Which Product to Start With? I Made This for You

To make this even easier, I created a free AI prompt called:

The 2026 Product Selector AI Prompt

You tell it:

Your niche
Your expertise
Your audience size
How much time you have

And it tells you:

Which of the five products to launch first
Why it fits your situation
Five clear action steps to get moving immediately

No overthinking. No endless planning. Just momentum.

👉 Grab the free prompt and sign up for your free MiloTree account.


Final Takeaway

Here's the truth creators need to hear:

AI didn't kill creator businesses.
It killed generic content.

The creators thriving in 2026 are the ones who:

Lean into their personality
Share their lived experience
Guide people through real transformation

Use AI to build faster.
Use MiloTree to sell easier.

And remember this part—it matters most:

You are the product. And that's what people will happily pay for.

Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy:

How to Automate Your Digital Product Sales and Make Money While You Sleep
Make Your First $1,000 Selling Digital Products (Even With Declining Traffic!)
Hate Marketing Your Digital Products? Use These 2 AI Prompts + a 90-Day Plan (and Make Your First $1,000 Fast)
How to Double Your Revenue with Order Bumps and Upsells (Without Getting New Customers)

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If you're an online coach, course creator, or digital product seller, you've probably experienced this: You're working 35-45 hours a week managing sales, manually sending products, and personally following up with every customer. You're making some money, but you're completely burnt out. Sound familiar?

In my newest episode, I shared the exact automation strategy that helped our MiloTree customer Ava transform her business. She went from making $1,800 a month while working 45 hours a week to earning over $11,000 a month working just 9 hours a week.

The secret? She automated three key parts of her sales process using MiloTree. And in this post, I'm going to show you exactly what she automated and how you can set up the same system to sell digital products on autopilot.

Show Notes:

MiloTree Free Plan
MailerLite (recommended email service provider)
Goldmine Product AI Prompt
Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter
Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group

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The Problem: Manual Sales Are Killing Your Business Growth

Here's what's happening to most digital product creators. You've built amazing products—courses, coaching packages, memberships, digital downloads. You're getting some sales, but you're stuck in a manual sales cycle that looks like this:

Someone downloads your freebie → You manually add them to your email list → You manually send follow-up emails → You manually process orders → You manually deliver products → Repeat.

This manual process has three major problems:

Time Drain: You're spending hours every week on tasks that could be automated
Revenue Cap: You can only make as much money as the hours you can physically work
Burnout Risk: Eventually, managing everything manually becomes unsustainable

The good news? You can automate your entire sales process so your business runs without you working harder—you just work smarter.

The Solution: Three Types of Sales Automation That Actually Work

There are three powerful ways to automate your digital product sales: tripwires, order bumps and upsells, and email sequences. Let me break down each one and show you exactly how they work together to create a sales system that runs on autopilot.

1. Tripwires: Turn Freebie Seekers Into Buyers Instantly

A tripwire is a low-cost product (usually $7-$27) that you offer immediately after someone opts in to get your free lead magnet. Here's how it works:

Someone sees your content on social media → They click to download your free cheat sheet → They enter their email on your opt-in page → They land on the thank you page → Right there, they see an offer for your complete toolkit for just $17 → They click, they buy → MiloTree delivers the product automatically.

You do nothing. It all happens automatically.

The beauty of tripwires is that they convert freebie seekers into paying customers right away. Once someone has bought from you once, they're 9 times more likely to buy from you again.

2. Order Bumps and Upsells: Increase Average Order Value Without More Traffic

Here's where things get really powerful. Someone's already buying your $47 course. At checkout, you offer a $12 complimentary workbook with one simple checkbox. They tick the box—boom, they've added it to their order.

After they complete the purchase, they land on your thank you page. Now you offer them your $97 "done-for-you" premium version. With another click, they've purchased that as well.

You just turned a $47 sale into a $156 sale without getting a single additional customer.

Order bumps and upsells can increase your revenue by 30-50% without any additional marketing. You're simply maximizing the value of customers you're already getting.

3. Email Sequences: Build Relationships and Sell While You Sleep

This is the foundation that makes everything else work. An email sequence is a series of automated emails you set up once that go out to new subscribers automatically.

One of our MiloTree customers, Amanda, set up her main email sequence six months ago. That one sequence generates over $1,500 a month for her business, and she hasn't touched those emails since she initially created them.

Here's what a good email automation does:

Builds Relationships: Your subscribers get to know, like, and trust you through consistent communication
Delivers Value: You're providing helpful content that solves their problems
Sells Naturally: You're making offers that feel like helpful solutions, not pushy sales pitches

Email is one of the best channels for sales. For every $1 you spend on email marketing, you typically make about $36 in return. That's a 3,600% ROI.

Why You Can't Do Email Marketing Through Gmail (And What You Need Instead)

Here's something crucial to understand: You cannot do email marketing through Gmail, Yahoo, or any regular email account. You need what's called an email service provider (ESP).

An email service provider is a platform like MailChimp, MailerLite, Kit, or Flodesk. It's built specifically for business email marketing. Here's what ESPs do that regular email can't:

Deliverability: They get your emails into people's inboxes instead of spam folders
Analytics: They track who opens your emails, who clicks links, and who buys
Segmentation: They let you organize subscribers based on their interests and behavior
Automation: They let you set up those money-making email sequences we talked about

My favorite email service provider is MailerLite. We use it ourselves for MiloTree's email marketing. I recommend it for three reasons:

Free to Start: You get your first 1,000 subscribers completely free
User-Friendly: It's the easiest ESP I've used—intuitive drag-and-drop design
Seamless Integration: It works perfectly with MiloTree for automated product delivery

MiloTree integrates with 24 email service providers, including MailChimp, Kit (formerly ConvertKit), Flodesk, ActiveCampaign, MailerLite, Klaviyo, and many others. We're always adding new integrations based on customer requests.

But if you're just starting out and asking me what to try first, I'd go with MailerLite.

How MiloTree and Your Email Service Provider Work Together

Let me show you the exact flow of how MiloTree and your email service provider work together to automate your sales. This is where the magic happens.

Here's the complete automated workflow:

Step 1: Someone sees your content on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or your blog

Step 2: You offer a lead magnet (a free download, cheat sheet, template, etc.)

Step 3: They click and land on your MiloTree opt-in page where they enter their name and email

Step 4: MiloTree captures that email and automatically sends it to your email service provider

Step 5: MiloTree instantly delivers the freebie to your new subscriber on the thank you page—they can download it immediately

Step 6: At the same time, MiloTree sends a "tag" to your email service provider

Step 7: That tag triggers your automated email sequence to start

Step 8: Your welcome sequence begins—usually 5-7 emails that go out over the next week

Step 9: These emails build the relationship, provide value, and make offers

Step 10: When someone clicks to buy, MiloTree processes the payment and delivers the product automatically

You do nothing. It all runs on autopilot.

The Power of Tags: How to Trigger Different Email Sequences

Here's what makes this system so powerful: tags. A tag is simply a label you assign to a subscriber based on what they've downloaded or purchased.

Let's say you have three different freebies:

A "Social Media Content Calendar" (tagged: social-media-freebie)
A "Product Launch Checklist" (tagged: launch-freebie)
An "Email Marketing Guide" (tagged: email-freebie)

When someone downloads your Social Media Content Calendar, MiloTree automatically tags them with "social-media-freebie" in your email service provider. That tag triggers your social media email sequence.

The beauty of this system is that different freebies can trigger different email sequences. Someone interested in social media gets emails about social media. Someone interested in email marketing gets emails about email marketing.

You're sending the right message to the right person at the right time—all automatically.

How to Set Up Your MiloTree and Email Service Provider Integration in 2 Minutes

Setting up this automation sounds complicated, but it literally takes about two minutes. Let me walk you through it step by step.

Step 1: Log into your MiloTree dashboard at milotree.com

Step 2: Click on "Email Integration" in the menu

Step 3: Select your email service provider from the dropdown menu (MailerLite, MailChimp, Kit, etc.)

Step 4: Follow the simple connection instructions—every platform is slightly different, but we have step-by-step guides for each one

Step 5: Test the connection to make sure it's working

That's it. Now every time someone opts into your freebie, their email automatically flows into your email service provider and triggers your automated sequence.

If you have any trouble with the setup, just email me at [email protected] and I'll personally help you get it working.

Your Action Plan: Set Up Your Automated Sales System Today

Here's exactly what I want you to do right now to start automating your sales:

First, if you don't have an email service provider yet, sign up for one. I recommend MailerLite to start because it's free for your first 1,000 subscribers and it's incredibly user-friendly.

Second, sign up for MiloTree if you haven't already. Start with our free plan to test everything. You can create a freebie opt-in page for free, sell a product for free, and see how the system works. Then when you're ready to scale, upgrade to one of our paid plans to run your entire digital product business with MiloTree.

Third, connect MiloTree to your email service provider using the two-minute process I outlined above. Don't worry if you get stuck—just reach out and we'll help you.

Fourth, create your first lead magnet if you don't have one yet. Download my free AI prompts that will help you create an irresistible freebie in about 10 minutes: The 3 AI Prompts You Need to Create a Freebie Cheatsheet

Fifth, set up your welcome email sequence. This is the series of 5-7 emails that will build relationships and make sales automatically.

Why MiloTree Makes Selling Digital Products Easier Than Any Other Platform

At MiloTree, we built our platform specifically for coaches, course creators, and digital product sellers who want to automate their sales without dealing with complicated tech.

Here's why creators love MiloTree:

All-in-One Platform: Sell digital products, offer unlimited freebies, grow your email list, process payments, and deliver products—all from one simple dashboard

No Tech Skills Required: Our AI tools help you create opt-in pages, sales pages, and checkout pages in minutes, not days

Start Free: Test everything with our free plan—no credit card required. Create opt-in pages, deliver freebies, and see how the system works before you upgrade

Affordable Pricing: Our paid plans start at just $9/month and grow with your business. No surprise fees or complicated pricing tiers

Built for Creators: Unlike generic ecommerce platforms, MiloTree is designed specifically for digital product creators, so everything is streamlined for your needs

Integrates With Everything: We connect with 24 email service providers, plus all major payment processors

Personal Support: When you have questions, you can email me directly at [email protected] and I'll help you personally

👉 Ready to automate your sales and grow your digital product business? Sign up for MiloTree's free plan and start creating beautiful opt-ins and selling digital products today—it's simple, affordable, and effective.

What to Do After You've Set Up Your Infrastructure

Okay, so now you've got the infrastructure in place. You've connected your email service provider to MiloTree. You've set up your freebie. But here's what you need next: the actual emails.

What do you say in those automated emails? How many should you send? How do you build trust while actually selling?

That's exactly what I'm covering in my next podcast episode. I'm giving you an AI prompt that will write your entire welcome series in about 10 minutes—a series that will make you money on autopilot.

In the meantime, make sure you're getting value from every subscriber by understanding the psychology of why people buy. Download my 6 Purchasing Triggers guide to learn exactly what motivates your audience to purchase.

Final Thoughts: Automation Isn't About Working Less—It's About Working Smarter

Here's what I want you to understand: Automation isn't about being lazy or removing the human element from your business. It's about working smarter so you can focus on what matters most—creating great content, serving your customers, and growing your impact.

When Ava automated her sales process, she didn't just make more money ($11,000 vs. $1,800 per month). She got her life back. Instead of working 45 hours a week on manual tasks, she works 9 hours a week on strategic activities that actually grow her business.

She has time to create better products. She has time for her family. She has time to live her life instead of being chained to her inbox.

That's what proper automation gives you: freedom and growth at the same time.

The time to start is now. Set up your infrastructure today, and in a few weeks, you could have an automated sales system that generates revenue while you sleep.

Your future self will thank you.

Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy:

 

Why Email Marketing is Critical for Digital Product Sellers
Hate Marketing Your Digital Products? Use These 2 AI Prompts + a 90-Day Plan (and Make Your First $1,000 Fast)
Your Vibe Is Costing You Sales: Use This Free AI Prompt to Turn "Meh" Into Money

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Are you selling digital products but struggling to increase your revenue? You're not alone. Most online creators, coaches, and bloggers focus all their energy on finding new customers, but here's a secret: the real money is with the people who are already buying from you.

What if I told you that one simple strategy could increase your monthly revenue by 30-50% without running a single new ad or creating more content? That's exactly what order bumps and upsells can do for your business.

In this newest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I'm breaking down the exact strategies that helped one of my customers, Karen, go from making $500 a month to $1,200 a month—without getting a single new customer. She simply added an order bump and an upsell to her existing sales funnel.

In this post, I'll show you how to create a simple sales funnel that maximizes every sale, what order bumps and upsells are (and why they're not complicated), and how to set them up in under an hour using MiloTree.

Show Notes:

Sign Up for MiloTree
Funnel Builder (AI Prompt)
Product Goldmine (AI Prompt)
6 Purchasing Triggers Test
Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter
Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast:

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Your Next Steps:

Download the AI Funnel Design Prompt and use ChatGPT to map out your funnel
Sign up for MiloTree's Grow Plan to start building your foundation—no credit card required
Create your order bump and upsell products using the strategies I've shared

With MiloTree and ChatGPT, setting up a profitable sales funnel is easier than you ever imagined. Your future self (and your bank account) will thank you.

Ready to multiply your revenue? Sign up for MiloTree and start creating your profitable funnel today.


Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy:

The Product Goldmine AI Prompt: The Fastest Way to Find Profitable Digital Product Ideas (and Launch Them Tonight)
Why Your Email List Prints Money (And Exactly How to Build One Fast)
How to Build a Digital Product Ladder That Turns $7 Customers into $2,000 Customers (Complete AI System Revealed)