For today’s interview I will be speaking with the man responsible for the very reputable Gather Little by Little. If you haven’t checked out the site yet then I highly advise you to do so. The articles are written extremely well with a common sense approach, often citing various biblical practises. If you are a new personal finance blogger then I suggest you check out Empty Cabin Media. It is an excellent source for blog consulting and coaching with Glblguy behaving like a mentor the whole time. If you want to read one of Glblguy’s best posts then I recommend you read about 10 things he did to regain financial control. Let’s get this started:
Me: What key factors are attributed for the success you have reached with your blog?
Glblguy: Two things: 1) Being part of a blog network 2) Writing content that is personal and honest. Being part of the M-Network has been a huge benefit to me. They are not only a group of awesome bloggers, but great friends that have a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge. When I write my content, I always try to “keep it real” in that I always add my own personal experience and perspective. That includes my mistakes and stupid decisions as well. I think that helps readers relate and know that I’m a real person just like them.
Me: Would you recommend blogging as a full time source of income? If so, then for what type of individual?
Glblguy: Absolutely, but only if you love to write and plan to stick with it. It takes a great deal of time, focus, and commitment. The type of individual should be passionate about the topic. If you aren’t passionate, it’s nearly impossible to be truly successful.
Me: Best financial decision you made in your early 20s?
Glblguy: Enrolling and contributing to my companies 401k program. I made very few smart financial decisions in my 20s, but enrolling and starting to contribute to a 401k was the best one I made. I’d strongly advise anyone in their 20s to enroll in their companies 401k program and contribute as much as you can.
Me: Given the current state of the economy, what is your number one tip for saving money?
Glblguy: Live without using credit cards and have an emergency fund. These are two basic money saving tips that apply regardless of the economy. Credit cards in my opinion are one of the many reasons our economy is in the state that it’s in. An emergency fund is what allows you to live without credit cards.
Me: What type of people would you recommend to read Studenomics?
Glblguy: Young, college and high school age students primarily, but honestly readers of all ages would benefit from the content. I’d recommend it to people of all ages, but primarily 20 somethings.
Me: Advice for a new personal finance blogger?
Glblguy: Consistency. Regardless of how your blog looks or how many features it has the primary attribute that will bring readers back to your site is the quality of your content and how consistently you publish your content. Having a consistent publishing schedule that your readers can rely on is critically important.
I would like to thank all of you for reading this and Glblguy for taking time out of his busy schedule to do this. If you enjoyed his insightful answers then head on over to Gather Little by Little.
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Thanks for the interview, it was a pleasure.
Great interview questions! Tons of good information.
I enjoyed the interview. I’ll be checking out Glblguy’s stuff!
@Trevor Wow I am surprised you have never hear about Gather Little by Little. It is a very popular blog and I would definitely recommend you check out simply just for the writing style alone. All I ask is that you don’t forget about me.