This week on Niche Pursuits News, hosts Jared Bauman and Thomas Smith cover a packed lineup of topics, from a fascinating study on AI search engines to a major lawsuit against Google, and fresh insights on the online business marketplace. Plus, they share updates on their own side hustles and dive into this week's weird niche discoveries. Let's bre…

Shannon Houchin’s journey into the peach-selling business wasn’t exactly predictable. Trained as a librarian and a journalist, she had spent years doing in-depth research and even worked in corporate financial research. But when personal hardships struck—including her father’s illness and a divorce—Shannon sought something more tangible and meaning…

💡 Struggling with self-doubt? Feeling like you’re “not ready” to step into your calling? If you’ve been battling imposter syndrome, wondering if you’re qualified enough, skilled enough, or capable enough to build your coaching or digital product business—this episode is for YOU. 🚨 Here’s the truth: Imposter syndrome is a lie from the enemy designed…

Welcome back to another episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast! Today Spencer Haws and guest host Thomas Smith discuss the latest in SEO volatility, YouTube growth strategies, and niche website opportunities. They delve into the possibility of a March Google core update, WordPress’ new 100-year domain registration, and YouTube’s new Shorts boosting …

💡 Managing your business finances isn’t just about numbers—it’s about stewardship. If God has called you to build a business, He’s also calling you to manage your money with wisdom, discipline, and faith. In this episode of Niche to Nations: Home of the 21-Day Biz Challenge, we’re diving into how to handle business finances God’s way. Learn simple …

The world of content websites has changed dramatically over the past few years, and Paul Thomas has been at the forefront of these shifts. With over 25 years of experience in building and selling websites, Paul has successfully pivoted from traditional content-based sites to a subscription model. His first subscription site, launched in 2018, now e…

Welcome back to another episode of Niche Pursuits News! This week, Jared Bauman and guest host Thomas Smith break down major developments in AI, SEO, and content creation. They discuss everything from Reddit’s massive AI licensing deal and YouTube’s prominence in AI Overviews to the new SEO buzzword for 2025. As always, they also share their latest…

💡Ever feel awkward selling your coaching or digital products? You’re not alone! The idea of"selling" can feel uncomfortable, but here’s the truth—selling is serving when you do it the right way! In this episode ofNiche to Nations: Home of the 21-Day Biz Challenge, we’re talking about how toattract and nurture clients without feeling salesy or pushy…

Well, it happened! Niche Site Lady has done her first-ever interview, sharing her strategies and a look inside her businesses, and she does it on the Niche Pursuits Podcast. If you’re not familiar with NSL, she’s a successful SEO and blogger who has always maintained her anonymity. And today we have an extremely insightful interview where she share…

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast! This week Spencer is back, and he hosts the episode alongside Jared. As always, they talk about the latest headlines in the AI, SEO, and content creation world. They also share some very impressive side hustle progress and highlight some very weird niche sites. They talk about G…

Erin Hynes has a lot on her plate. After traveling extensively, she decided to start a blog on the side, in addition to her demanding day job. Her blog, Pina Travels, has always been a passion project, and over time she’s been able to grow it to provide a healthy side income: $3k/month. In this interview, this award-winning blogger talks about how …

🚀 Your business can’t grow without the right audience—so how do you attract the right people who are aligned with your mission and ready to invest? This week on Niche to Nations: Home of the 21-Day Biz Challenge, we’re diving into faith-driven audience growth and how to build an engaged community that trusts you, learns from you, and is ready to ta…

Welcome to another episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast! This week Jared Bauman and guest host Thomas Smith tackle the most important industry headlines, share some fantastic tips related to their side hustles, and offer some interesting ideas arising from their weird niche sites. They discuss China’s launch of DeepSeek - https://arstechnica.…

Alex Waggonner is an Online Business Manager (OBM) with a lot of great tips to share in this interview. She has partnered with many 6- and 7-figure online business owners to help them streamline their operations and to support them with their product and service launches. She knows all about building systems for streamlined team collaboration, effi…

🎙️ Welcome to Week 4 of the 21-Day Biz Challenge exclusively on The Niche To Nations Podcast! Branding is so much more than logos and colors—it’s about aligning your business with God’s purpose for your life. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the foundations of branding your Holy Spirit-led coaching business and learning how to reflect your…

Welcome back to another episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast! This week, Jared Bauman and guest host Thomas Smith are back at it again, bringing you the latest headlines about AI, Google, and content creation. They cover a lot in this episode, so you won’t want to miss it. They talk about the ban details - https://www.forbes.com/sites/antonio…

Jen Ruiz is an accomplished digital entrepreneur, but she didn’t envision her life the way it is today. While working in law, she participated in a travel challenge, and it really flipped a switch for her. Although she strayed from the challenge slightly, her experience eventually led her to quit her day job, start a blog, self-publish several book…

🎙️ Welcome to Week 3 of the 21-Day Biz Challenge Podcast! Have you ever wondered how to create an offer that truly serves your audience and aligns with your God-given calling? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Creating Your Signature Offer—the core of your business and the key to solving your audience’s biggest problems. ✨ What You’ll Learn…

Welcome back to the Niche Pursuits News Podcast! This week Jared sits down with guest host Thomas Smith to talk about the latest news, share their thoughts, reveal the stats behind their side hustles, and highlight some of the strategies being used by some weird niche sites. They talk about how Reddit’s rankings are slipping - https://www.seroundta…

Elliott Garber has accomplished a lot so far, from working alongside Navy SEALs to selling a business for 7 figures. He even sold a tutu ecommerce business and lost $1 million in the process. In this fascinating look at his entrepreneurial journey, he talks about his time in the military and why it was a great decision when it came to risk-taking l…

🎙️ Welcome to Week 2 of the Niche to Nations 21-Day Biz Challenge! Are you struggling to figure out who you’re called to serve? Knowing your niche is the key to building a thriving business that glorifies God and serves others. But there’s more to this than just defining your audience—this week, we’re uncovering the biblical principle of avoiding g…

Welcome back, everyone, to the latest episode of the Niche Pursuits News podcast! This week Spencer and Jared talk about some of the biggest headlines, they share some inspiring side hustles, and they reveal some very lucrative weird niche sites. They discuss how Meta is getting rid of fact-checkers - https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/07/tech/meta-ce…