Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show

AI Backlash | DS626

Touring Musician to YouTube Success | AJ De Vera | DS625

I got to chat with a Guitar YouTuber that I really enjoy, AJ De Vera. He’s a talented guitarist and song writer, plus he’s a fellow Filipino. We chat about starting on YouTube, planning videos, and of course, guitars! We have a similar taste in music and influences. We talked for another 30 minutes after we finished up with the recording and identified a few other commonalities. Connect with AJ YouTube Spotify: Villain Heart The Dark Horses Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list

Building a Lifestyle Podcast Agency: SimplePod Studios & Financial Independence - DS624

I talk with Justin Peters about how his hobby podcast led to co-founding SimplePod Studios with his brother, including their team setup, early clients, pricing and package evolution, and why they focus on high-ROI finance-adjacent creators. We also get into his sabbatical and FI journey, what it takes to produce an episode consistently, keeping the agency as a lifestyle business, and how he sees platforms and video trending. ​Connect with Justin Peters SimplePod Studios Podcast Playbook FI Minded – Financial Independence Without the Extremes Doug’s appearance on FI Minded Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Justin Peters 00:57 SimplePod Origin Story 05:49 Sabbatical to Podcasting 17:56 Agency Growth and Niching 31:40 Anatomy of One Episode 34:30 Consistency Over Perfection 39:46 Co-Founder Communication Rules 49:13 Industry Trends

Over Expanding & More FB Marketplace Tales | DS623

I talk about pizza, beer, and FB Marketplace tales and tips. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list   00:00 Welcome and Topics 00:48 Marketplace Camera Sale 02:32 Georgie Health Update 03:46 Pizza Obsession Returns 07:29 Gear and Grill Experiments 10:04 Pizza Boom Meets Business 24:21 Marketplace Pricing Tactics 43:47 Listings Tips and Wrap Up

How To Retire FASTER | Cody Berman | DS622

I chat with my friend, Cody Berman, about retiring as soon as possible. It’s basically talking through the ideas in his book, Retire By 30. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Cody and the Book 02:33 Quitting Corporate for FI 10:35 Side Hustle Framework and Lessons 19:19 Nest Egg vs Cash Flow FI 23:27 Finding Deals Today 25:10 Designing Your Ideal Life 28:37 Spending Tests and Buying Time 42:44 Side Hustles and Final Wrap

Upgrading my YouTube Studio | DS621

I got a new studio camera (Canon R8). I’m planning getting rid of some of the old gear so I’m hopeful I can move it on facebook marketplace. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Studio Gear Upgrade Dilemma 01:23 New Canon R8 Camera 04:30 Lenses Over Bodies Mindset 09:27 4K Workflow Hits Mac Mini 21:04 Selling Gear on Marketplace 31:00 Wrap Up and Next Interviews

Turning A European Idea Into U.S. Success | Oakwell Beer Spa | DS620

I talk to the founders of Oakwell Beer Spa about starting a business from scratch! I visited the Beer Spa with a friend and it was an epic experience. Highly recommended. We talk about the origin story of the business and the early struggles, then growth and expansion. Website: https://oakwell.com/ Franchise: https://oakwellfranchise.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oakwell-beer-spa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakwellBeerSpa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakwellbeerspa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OakwellBeerSpa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oakwellbeerspa Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Oakwell Founders 01:07 Beer Spa Idea Abroad 06:47 Building the US Concept 33:25 Taproom Vibes and Membership Perks 37:23 Funding the Beer Spa Build 53:41 Scaling Up and Franchising Nationwide

Decluttering & Facebook Marketplace | DS619

I talk about selling some stuff on Facebook Marketplace and trying to declutter around the house. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 intro 02:51 Decluttering books for sale 06:34 AI powered Marketplace listings 11:33 Guitars gear and computer upgrades 17:14 Marketplace rules pricing and time 25:24 White label SEO and cash flow wrap

Finance & Food: Iceland Adventures + Pizza Passion | DS618

I talk to my brother-in-law, Sam, about travel budgets, pizza, and coffee. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 intro 03:27 Meet Sam And Trip Plans 07:31 Budgeting With Points 17:01 Iceland Eclipse Trip 34:20 Longmont Pizza Crawl 38:36 Chasing the Perfect Char 39:23 Pizza Steel vs Stone Debate 47:27 Grill Pizza on a Kamado 58:02 Coffee Gear and Espresso Mods 01:14:01 Wrapping Up

Recent Travel, Tech, Business Ideas | DS617

I share a few business ideas at the end. I talk about a trip to Dallas, Road Trip, Credit Card Points, and Hot Springs N.P. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list Song: Daisy by Stone Temple Pilots 00:00 Intro 01:14 Georgie Update 01:50 Recording Setup 02:30 Livestreaming Gigs 04:24 Dallas Trip Recap 05:46 Purple Stride Win 07:21 Credit Card Points 15:07 Food And Road Trip 17:42 Hot Springs Adventure 24:13 Business Ideas Wrap