Think SEO is over? Think again. This episode shows why technical SEO, smart content, and links still drive qualified traffic—even with AI answer engines in the mix. If you want more organic traffic and conversions, start here.

🔍 Why SEO Still Wins in an AI World

Nick breaks down three pillars: crawlability, on-page content, and links. He explains how Google Search Console flags indexing issues and why answer engines still rely on well-optimized websites. High-intent keywords like “who to hire for X” still convert, especially when your site architecture is clean and fast.

🧭 The Hidden Block Killing Your Rankings

If your primary navigation isn’t crawlable, your technical SEO is broken. That means wasted blog content, weak internal linking, and poor rankings on Google. Make someone responsible (RACI model) so priorities don’t bounce week to week.

📈 Proof: From 85M to 185M Organic Visits

At DMV.org, SEO traffic grew from 85M/year (2012) to 185M/year six years later—by focusing on structure, intent-led content, and links. That’s why blogs plus product/service pages still matter.

If you're interested in this, you can visit Nick's website here: https://opticsin.com

What if you could make work optional—without sacrificing your income, lifestyle, or freedom?

In this powerful episode of Grow Your Impact, Income, and Influence, Steve sits down with Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and creator of The Work Optional Blueprint, to reveal how he’s helped clients unlock over $300 million in cash flow—and how you can do the same.

Whether you’re a 7-figure entrepreneur tired of reinvesting every dollar back into your business… or you’re just starting to realize that “saving your way to wealth” isn’t cutting it—this episode is a wake-up call and a roadmap.

• Why Saving Isn’t Enough: Chris shares how his own father did everything right financially—only to discover he couldn’t retire without dying early.

• The Real Wealth Equation: Why net worth is a vanity metric, and what to focus on instead if you want freedom, not just finances.

• The Work Optional Blueprint: Chris’ 3-step system to get lean, get liquid, and get out—so you can create true, passive income streams.

• What Business Owners Get Wrong: Why reinvesting every dollar back into your business is secretly killing your long-term wealth.

• How to Start (Even If You’re Late): The step-by-step on how much cash you need, where to store it, and how to make your money start working for you.

• Where to Invest for Cash Flow: From real estate-backed lending to oil, land, and funds—Chris outlines the options that work today (without creating a second job).

Whether you’re making $150K or $5M+, if you don’t have money that makes money, you’re one shift away from burnout. This episode shows you how to build passive income without gambling it all on risky ventures or hustling harder.

• Website: MoneyRipples.com

• Podcast: Money Ripples Podcast (1,000+ episodes strong!)

• New Book: The Work Optional Blueprint (Out September 23)

Takeaway: If you’ve ever said, “I’ve made millions—but I have nothing to show for it,” this episode is your answer.

Don’t miss this masterclass in financial freedom—taught by someone who’s built it twice.

Ever wondered if your side hustle could actually replace your full-time job? In this episode, Bart Merrell, known as the Side Hustle Samurai, shares his insights on how to turn part-time gigs into full-time income. He reveals that the key to success is not just about having a great idea but taking action and letting the market decide its viability.

Bart emphasizes that the biggest hurdle is often taking the first step. Many people get stuck in the idea phase, worried about choosing the wrong side hustle. He advises that luck is when opportunity meets preparedness, and action is the missing ingredient. By focusing on what you're already passionate about, you can find a side hustle that fits seamlessly into your life.

According to Bart, even in challenging economic times, a well-chosen side hustle can bring in significant income. For example, despite fluctuations in the yen-dollar exchange rate, Bart's side hustle still earns him $20,000 annually with minimal time investment. This episode is packed with practical advice and real-world examples that prove you don't need to quit your day job to start earning more.

Bart suggests testing your ideas with small investments, like boosting a Facebook post, to gauge interest. This approach not only validates your idea but also helps refine it based on market feedback. By combining passion with strategic action, your side hustle could be your ticket out of the nine-to-five grind.

Here's the link to Bart's free gift, "The Side Hustle Samurai": https://offer1.bartmerrell.com/25for25

If you would like to know more about Bart, you can visit the links below: https://bartmerrell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bart.merrell