Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!

In this episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast, Chelsea Clarke of Her Paper Route and Niche Investor reveals how she pivoted her business after losing $90K/month in revenue due to major Google updates. She dives into why Pinterest now drives the majority of her traffic, how lifestyle blogs are outperforming traditional niche sites, and what types of websites are actually selling in today's market.

Chelsea also shares her strategy f...

In this episode, Travis Tallent, Managing Director of SEO and CRO at Brainlabs, shares how his team drove a 400% increase in SEO traffic and added 2,000 new page one keywords for a 61-million-page enterprise site. We dive into his RISE framework, how to prioritize SEO efforts at scale, and what it takes to win in AI search and LLMs like ChatGPT.

Travis also breaks down why upper funnel content still matters, how brands can stand ou...

In this episode, Keval Shah shares how he scaled his SEO agency, Inbound Pursuit, to over $200K/month using organic content, no ads, no cold outreach. He explains the tactics that helped him grow a 55K+ following on X and how he turns that audience into high-paying e-commerce clients.

We also unpack what's working in SEO right now, why top-of-funnel content is dying, how to rank in AI-generated results, and how his team landed $24K...

In this episode, SEO expert Casey Markee shares insights from over 175 audits of food and lifestyle blogs in 2025. He breaks down what's actually working right now, from email list growth strategies that doubled subscriber counts to SEO fixes that led to traffic increases and higher RPMs.

We also dive into how bloggers can use AI tools smartly, what mistakes are killing traffic, and how to build topical authority beyond Google. If ...

In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Andy Skraga goes into detail on the secrets behind Facebook's evolving Content Monetization Program and how creators can start earning money directly from their posts. He shares his proven strategies for growing a Facebook page to 10,000 followers, maximizing engagement, and using AI to scale content production effortlessly.

Andy also breaks down his process for making up to $30,000 a ...

In this episode, Mike Strahl breaks down how he's earning up to $10,000 a month with the Amazon Influencer Program and why only 40% of that comes from traditional shoppable videos. He shares the updated 2026 strategy, including how he uses Creator Connections, YouTube monetization, offsite traffic, and smart software tools to multiply his income.

Whether you're new to the program or already in but not seeing growth, Mike's insights...

Van Tran was making $25,000/month from his content sites until Google's Helpful Content Update wiped out 90% of his traffic and income. In this interview, he shares how he cut costs, pivoted away from Google, and rebuilt his business using Facebook and Pinterest to drive over 400,000 sessions per month. 

Now earning $10,000/month again, Van breaks down his exact strategies for growing social traffic, boosting ad revenue, and bounci...

In this interview on Niche Pursuits, Melissa Byron shares her incredible journey of overcoming the devastating impact of Google's Helpful Content Update, which caused her traffic to plummet by 70%. Discover how she pivoted her business by introducing solo travel tours and rebuilt her website, ultimately doubling her traffic to 100K monthly visitors. 

Melissa reveals the strategies behind her success, including authentic content cre...

In this episode, Kyle Austin Young shares how he built a hyper-focused affiliate site with just 40 articles, scaled it to $11,000/month in revenue, and sold it for between $300K–$400K. He breaks down exactly how he chose the niche, got into hard-to-access affiliate programs like MasterClass, and why he skipped the usual SEO playbook.

Kyle also shares his "probability hacking" decision-making framework, which he used to de-risk the ...

In this inspiring success story, Jenny Gonzalez shares her incredible journey from bartender to affiliate marketing mogul and entrepreneur. Jenny discusses how she overcame obstacles and transitioned into the affiliate space, eventually building a $2.5 million business in her first year. 

She opens up about her transition to SaaS with Trackfinity and how relationships and a strong work ethic fueled her growth. Tune in to learn the ...

In this interview, Niels Zee shares his journey of pivoting from SEO-driven affiliate marketing to thriving with paid traffic through Google Ads. He reveals how he went from losing 95% of his organic traffic to achieving record profits, all while optimizing his content for conversion. 

Niels dives deep into the metrics, strategies, and tools that helped him scale his affiliate business, including how he manages 3,000 landing pages ...

In this episode, Christopher Mitchell (aka Traveling Mitch) shares how he built a diversified, 6-figure travel media business by combining blogs, affiliate revenue, consulting, freelance writing, and newsletters. He opens up about revenue numbers, productivity systems, and how he's adapted to major challenges like Google updates, COVID, and AI. 

You'll hear why platforms like Substack, Reddit, and LinkedIn are underrated, and how h...

In this episode of Niche Pursuits podcast, Stewart Vickers (aka SEO Jesus) shares how he went from aspiring writer to full-time SEO agency owner, course creator, and SaaS investor. He reveals how he builds one-page lead-gen sites using exact match domains. 

Stewart also breaks down his agency model, course sales strategy, and what he's learned from buying SaaS tools. If you're looking for clear, ROI-driven SEO advice with real numb...

In this episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast, Frey Chu shares his journey of building successful directory sites that generate passive income. He discusses his strategies for niche selection, site structure, and SEO, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to leverage their SEO skills in a side hustle. 

Frey also reveals his tech stack, monetization methods, and link-building techniques that have helped him grow directories ...

In this interview with Lana Sitler of Adventures By Lana, Jared and Lana discuss her inspiring journey from a mechanical engineer to a full-time travel blogger. Lana shares how she built a successful blog that now generates over $10,000 per month, the strategies she used to rank high on Google, and her approach to monetization through ads and affiliate marketing. 

If you're interested in travel blogging or just want to hear how one...

In this episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast, Erin Gorrie, founder of Muskoka Puppy Yoga, shares her inspiring journey from police officer to entrepreneur. Erin discusses how she built a thriving business with over 450 million video views and 170,000 followers across social media platforms. 

She also highlights how her passion for healing and the power of puppy yoga have transformed lives, including her own. Listen to her intervie...

In this interview with Tim Leffel, a seasoned travel content creator and author, we dive into how he built a successful travel business spanning multiple websites, a popular Substack newsletter with over 20,000 subscribers, and several published books.

Tim shares valuable insights on growing an audience, navigating SEO changes, and monetizing through newsletters and affiliate marketing. He also discusses how he maintains a flexible...