The John Dawson Blogcast brings this blog’s in-depth posts to life as a podcast, so whether you prefer to read or listen, you’ll get the same practical advice: straight-to-the-point insights on digital strategy, passive income, AI tools, and building a smarter online business.
Available Episodes
🎧 Ep. 01 – The Truth About Passive Income: What You Need to Know to Succeed
Today, we’re talking about passive income : the so-called “Holy Grail” of financial freedom, promising money without constantly trading time for a paycheck. Key sources include blog monetization through ads or affiliate marketing, investment income, rental properties, and royalties.
This kind of income is certainly appealing. Nearly half of Americans start a side hustle with this goal in mind. But the reality is more complex: success requires significant upfront effort, ongoing maintenance, and is never guaranteed. Building genuine passive income is a long and demanding process that takes persistence and skill.
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🎧 Ep. 02 – What Are the Best Social Media Platforms to Drive Traffic to Your Blog in 2025?
This time, we look at the challenges and strategies bloggers face when trying to stand out in a web crowded with over 200 million active sites. It’s no longer just about SEO: leveraging social media has become essential for driving traffic.
We review several platforms: Pinterest, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, and Medium, outlining their specific strengths and limitations for bloggers. The key takeaway? Consistency, authenticity, and understanding each platform’s audience are crucial for building long-term success.
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🎧 Ep. 03 – Can You Really Make Passive Income with Stock Photography in 2025?
Is it really possible to earn passive income through stock photography? In this podcast, we debunk the viral promises of quick profits and reveal the massive scale of image libraries on platforms like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock, and the fierce competition new contributors face.
We explain the effort and portfolio size required to generate even modest earnings, detailing the low royalties per download and the importance of high volume. Finally, we share strategies to improve your chances: SEO optimization, targeting trending content, choosing the right platforms, and above all, adopting a realistic and patient approach in the face of market fluctuations and the rise of AI.
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🎧 Ep. 04 – Pinterest for Bloggers: Why It’s the Best Platform to Grow Your Blog in 2025
In this podcast, we explore how to use Pinterest as a true visual search engine for bloggers. More than just a social network, this platform can drive significant and long-lasting referral traffic through eye-catching visuals and smart keyword optimization.
We discuss the main benefits, potential challenges, and share actionable strategies to maximize results, with one key takeaway: patience and consistency are essential to turning Pinterest into a major source of visitors.
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🎧 Ep. 05 – Are Influencer Courses Still Worth It in 2025, or Just Built on Yesterday’s Internet?
Here, we briefly examine the relevance of influencer-run courses in 2025, questioning their true effectiveness. Research suggests that many rely on outdated strategies, tactics that worked for the influencer years ago but are now obsolete due to algorithm changes and market saturation. A common pattern emerges: influencers often monetize their past success without updating their methods.
That said, some courses can still be worthwhile if they emphasize real skill development, the creator is actively practicing what they teach, and personalized feedback is provided. Ultimately, learners should focus on acquiring practical, transferable skills rather than chasing “shortcuts” and should evaluate a course’s value on its own merits, not on the influencer’s popularity.
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🎧 Ep. 06 – Content Creation vs Lottery: Which Is the Smarter Bet?
In this podcast, we compare online content creation and the lottery as paths to financial success, highlighting their fundamental differences in terms of earning potential, risks, effort, and psychological factors. Content creation, while requiring time and work, offers significantly higher chances of success and the possibility of generating a sustainable income that grows with effort and experience.
In contrast, the lottery relies entirely on luck, with astronomically low odds of winning and a negative expected return, serving more as entertainment or a fleeting source of hope than a viable financial strategy. Content creation is a pragmatic and proactive approach to building wealth, whereas the lottery is a passive gamble where losses are almost guaranteed for the majority.
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🎧 Ep. 07 – How to Start a Blog and Earn a Full-Time Income in 2025
Starting a blog in 2025 is still a viable and opportune endeavor, despite the prevalence of short-form content platforms. Blogging offers distinct advantages such as complete ownership and control over content, the potential for evergreen reach through search engines, and the ability to establish in-depth authority on topics.
Blogging can be a realistic source of income, with various monetization strategies available, though it requires patience and consistent effort.
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Content Creation vs Lottery: Which Is the Smarter Bet?
Why blog instead of buying lottery tickets? Because the odds and the long-term payoff make content creation a far smarter bet for financial success.
Pinterest for Bloggers: Why It’s the Best Platform to Grow Your Blog in 2025
Pinterest is still one of the best ways to grow blog traffic in 2025. Here’s how to use it to get steady visitors for months, even years after posting.
Are Influencer Courses Still Worth It in 2025, or Just Built on Yesterday’s Internet?
Online courses promise to teach you how to make money as a creator. But in 2025, are they worth it or just selling outdated methods?
Can You Really Make Passive Income with Stock Photography in 2025?
Can you really earn passive income selling stock photos? I tested it myself. Here’s what the reality looks like and what it takes to make it work.
What are the best social media platforms to drive traffic to your blog in 2025?
Which social platform is best for growing a blog? Here’s a breakdown of the main networks: their audiences, strengths, and weaknesses.
The Truth About Passive Income: What You Need to Know to Succeed
Passive income sounds great, but how real is the hype in 2025? Here’s what the stats say, and how blogging can still be part of the game.