Most people panic when they see mass layoffs coming—Ashley Barnett and her husband started a temp agency. Ashley, blog editor for ChooseFI, turned the 2008 financial crisis into an opportunity by launching a business in the middle of the chaos. That pivot ignited her passion for personal finance blogging and taught her the online skills that would define her career.
Ashley's Journey
Ashley shares her background starting in personal finance and blogging, including how she became a self-taught content marketer beginning in 2005.
The Temp Agency Story
- Ashley and her husband started a temp agency as a proactive measure during the Great Recession
- Recognizing opportunities amidst adversity
- "We should start our own company."
Importance of Blogging
- Ashley's blog was a pivotal point in discovering side hustles and personal finance strategies
- How blogging can lead to new career paths
- "You can make money outside of a W-2 job."
Skills for Blogging
- Essential blogging skills: content creation, SEO, and audience engagement
- "Creating content is the absolute number one, most important skill you can have as a blogger."
- "It's just those little things that say I'm an amateur."
Networking in Blogging
- Building genuine relationships within the blogging community
- Attending conferences and using social media to foster connections
- Engage with other bloggers on social media and offer support
Webinar Announcement
- Upcoming webinar focusing on content creation and blogging strategies
- "Now is the time to cultivate online skills."
Resources:
- ChooseFI Blog
- Visit choosefi.com/hitpublish for more resources
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