Money & Monetization

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Kevin Ross: The Bartender Years, Reimagined for 2025 Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves Back in the early ’90s, I was a bartender at a hotel near Lenox Mall in Atlanta. It wasn’t about the tips — it was about being a therapist

Underdeveloped ‘Developers’: Making Your Outcome Drive Their Income in 2025 (From someone who learned the hard way—and leveled up with AI) A few years back, I took a deep dive into WordPress development, powered by AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot. Why? Because I

10 Most Frequent Questions Radio Industry People Ask Me, Kevin Ross, About Radio in 2025 Radio in 2025 is a wild ride—part legacy medium, part digital disruptor, and all about adaptation. Here’s what I hear most from folks in the trenches, plus my no-nonsense take

5 Small Business Ideas To Keep Finances In Check in 2025 Running a small business in 2025 means more than just hustle and grit—it demands sharp financial discipline powered by the latest AI and automation tools. While chasing growth and customers is exciting, keeping your

Making the Most Money with Google Adsense in 2025 Content remains king , but in 2025, how you present and optimize your content is the real law . Simply copying stories that flood the internet won’t cut it anymore. Instead, focus on creating unique, valuable,

7 Ways to Make Sure You Get Paid for Your Services Quickly and Securely in 2025 Getting paid on time is non-negotiable for keeping your business thriving and your sanity intact. In 2025, with AI-powered tools and a flood of new payment options, you have

8 Reasons You Should NOT Do Favors in Small Business in 2025 You’ve built your business through grit and savvy moves. In 2025, with inflation still biting, operational costs climbing, and competition fiercer than ever—especially from AI-powered automation and creator economy disruptors—your time and resources

To jump start your small business income in 2025, focus on **leveraging AI-driven tools, embracing the creator economy, and optimizing digital-first customer engagement** alongside delivering excellent service. These strategies are practical, scalable, and can be implemented even on a tight budget using freelance platforms like

Should You Negotiate Your Prices? Balancing Value and Profit in 2025 In 2025, deciding whether to negotiate your prices is still a tightrope walk for small business owners. While protecting your pricing integrity is essential to uphold your brand’s value, today’s hyper-competitive and AI-driven economy

Stop Wasting Money by Paying Close Attention to Your Financial Statements and Bills in 2025 In 2025, entrepreneurs are still hemorrhaging cash by ignoring the fine print on their financial statements, bills, and subscriptions. With billing systems growing more complex and subscription traps multiplying, staying

Watching Tamron Hall recently interview Whoopi Goldberg, Tamron asked if Whoopi was happy with where she is. Whoopi paused and said she wished she had been Tyler Perry. When pressed why, given her many movies, Whoopi said, "I never had the bread." Tamron asked if