#037: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Jeff Sekinger, a financial consultant and professional credit hacker, on the power of correctly utilizing credit cards. In this episode, Jeff walks you through exactly how to get started using credit cards to amass significant amounts of free travel without going into debt. By the end of this episode you will have a good understanding of how the credit card reward system works, and how you can start utilizing it to start traveling for free. Enjoy! F...
Jan 22, 2019β’1 hr 4 minβ’Season 1Ep. 37
The 2019 business model is the personal brand. If you aren't devoting significant time and attention into growing and monetizing your personal brand, you are leaving a significant amount of money on the table. There are so many ways to monetize your personal brand, and in this video I will be breaking down my top 5 ways to do so. Enjoy! Thinking of buying an online course? Check the reviews first! OnlineCourseExaminer.com Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get...
Jan 20, 2019β’12 min
#036: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Jason Graystone, a professional forex trader, and founder of Tier One Trading. In this episode, Jason discusses his process in becoming a master forex trader, his process of teaching others how to become consistently profitable traders, and the best way to get started with forex trading. By the end of this episode you will have a good understanding of whether or not forex trading is a good option for you, and how to get your feet wet in the world of...
Jan 18, 2019β’54 minβ’Season 1Ep. 36
#035: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Jordan Kilburn (a.k.a. The Millionaire Millennial) regarding his journey of starting and scaling his Amazon FBA business to an extreme level. In this episode, Jordan lays out his FBA blueprint and drops a ton of valuable tips for aspiring Amazon sellers or anyone looking to get involved with eCommerce. By the end of this episode you will have a good idea of whether or not Amazon FBA is a business model that you want to pursue, and the exact steps to...
Jan 15, 2019β’41 minβ’Season 1Ep. 35
The BEST business ideas for young entrepreneurs looking to start an online business and start making money online. As someone who has grown several online businesses, I have come across some great business ideas that I have not had the time, nor interest to implement. So I decided to share them with you. Enjoy! Thinking of buying an online course? Check the reviews first! OnlineCourseExaminer.com Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you started! --> www.g...
Jan 13, 2019β’11 min
#034: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Tran, founder of Engineered Truth, a YouTube channel with 360,000 subscribers and a business that employs 8 people across the globe. In this episode, Matt breaks dowwn how he was able to scale his YouTube channel into a real business and create a remote job board that provides people around the world with access to remote work. By the end of this episode you will know exactly what it takes to build a real business online, and have a blueprint t...
Jan 11, 2019β’1 hr 1 minβ’Season 1Ep. 34
#033: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Bill Stenzel, a highly-energetic YouTube creator who is empowering young people to get out there and make serious money online. In this episode, Bill talks about becoming a YouTube creator, making a living through selling stuff on Amazon, and teaching at high school. By the end of this episode you will have a much deeper understanding on how YouTube creators really make money and the different styles of eCommerce that you can take advantage of. Enjo...
Jan 08, 2019β’42 minβ’Season 1Ep. 33
M1 Finance and the Robinhood app are two of the most popular investing apps in 2019. With the M1 Finance and Robinhood apps you are able to invest in the stock market from your phone and pay zero commissions on any trades. However, both of these apps are for from equal. In this video I lay out the pros and cons of M1 Finance vs. Robinhood app and give you the definitive answer on which makes the most sense for you. Sign up for Robinhood πΉ http://bit.ly/RobinhoodRef Sign up for M1 Finance π htt...
Jan 06, 2019β’11 min
#032: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Ryan Hildreth, a social media marketer with 200,000 followers across YouTube and Instagram. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey of building his agency from scratch and provides extremely valuable insider SMMA tips that nobody else in the industry is talking about. By the end of this episode you will have a solid understanding of whether or not starting a SMMA is right for you, and the step by step process required to grow your agency to a full-...
Jan 04, 2019β’46 minβ’Season 1Ep. 32
#031: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Chelsea Fagan, co-founder of The Financial Diet, a blog about personal finance and living better (without being boring). TFD for short, has grown into a living, breathing conversation about money, with a wide community of contributors, hundreds of personal stories, and expert testimony in everything from creating a budget to avoiding $10 office salads. In this episode, Chelsea speaks on her entrepreneurial experiences, the process of establishing a ...
Jan 01, 2019β’51 minβ’Season 1Ep. 31
I have made over $1,000 in free travel from credit cards over the last 18 months. Today we are talking about how credit card rewards work and how you can start using the system to your advantage. By the end of this episode you will have a solid understanding of how to start accumulating credit card rewards in the way that makes the most sense for you. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you started! --> www.go.AppleCrider.com/smm Follow me on Instagram -...
Dec 28, 2018β’12 min
#030: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Joshua Kopac about affiliate marketing and his entrepreneurial journey. As a 14 year old, Joshua was able to build and sell a company for $35,000 and from there he was hooked. In this episode we break down some of the most prevalent affiliate marketing myths and give you the tools you need to get started with affiliate marketing yourself. Enjoy! Follow Joshua on Instagram --> @IlluminatedLlama Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a...
Dec 25, 2018β’46 minβ’Season 1Ep. 30
So many people have been convinced that social media marketing is the best online business to start in 2019. This is not the case. Today we are talking about what you should be doing instead of social media marketing. By the end of this episode you will have a solid understanding of the drawbacks to social media marketing and one of my favorite and profitable alternatives. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you started! --> www.go.AppleCrider.com/smm Fo...
Dec 23, 2018β’8 min
Over the last 6 months of building my online business to a point where it brings in a full-time income, I have really begun to realize the importance and the value of working for free. Today we are talking about the top 5 reasons why you should be working for free, especially as a college student. By the end of this episode you will be able to leverage working for free to achieve your goals and build your network. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you sta...
Dec 21, 2018β’10 min
#029: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Jim McKenna, creator of the infamous Bill Nye The Science Guy. Jim has been in the TV industry his entire life and in this episode he drops some serious insight as to what it is like behind the scenes and what went in to creating Bill Nye The Science Guy and growing it into a generational icon. Jim also shares a new project that he is working on called Biz Kid$ which is essentially Bill Nye but just replace all of the science with entrepreneurship a...
Dec 18, 2018β’38 minβ’Season 1Ep. 29
Building my personal brand over the last year has opened up so many doors for me. From traveling to conferences and competitions, to growing my network, the resources gained from my personal brand have been immense Today we are talking about why you should be focused on building your personal brand and what building your personal brand can do for you. By the end of this episode you will have a solid understanding of the importance of your personal brand. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA?...
Dec 16, 2018β’7 min
As a college student that makes a full-time income online, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite ways to get started making money online. Today we are laying out my top 5 favorite ways that I have used to make an extra $200 a day as a broke college student. By the end of this episode you will be ready to take action and create a significant income for your. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you started! --> www.go.AppleCrider.com/smm Follow me...
Dec 14, 2018β’18 min
#028: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Felicity of Fetching Financial Freedom, a blog chronicling her path to early retirement age the age of 30. To many, the idea of retiring this early, but this is definitely a goal that is much more attainable than most would think. In this episode we cover the basics of financial freedom, early retirement, and how Felicity is able to save over 80% of her income and retire at such an early age. Enjoy! Follow Felicity on Instagram --> @Fetching_Free...
Dec 11, 2018β’30 minβ’Season 1Ep. 28
Over the last 2 weeks, I have grown my Instagram account from 4,500 followers to nearly 8,000 followers. Today we are talking about one of the methods that I used to accelerate this growth by utilizing free Instagram powerlikes. By the end of this episode you will know how to start taking advantage of free powerlikes to grow your Instagram account. Get your free Instagram powerlikes --> Infinicore.net/applecrider Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you s...
Dec 09, 2018β’10 min
Recently I hired my first employee for my SMMA and wow was that a learning experience. Today we are talking about hiring your first employee as an entrepreneur, when you should be doing this, and how you can actually go about finding qualified prospects. By the end of this episode you will be more confident in your hiring skills and ability to avoid some of the mistakes that I made. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you started! --> www.go.AppleCrider....
Dec 07, 2018β’13 min
#027: Today I had the pleasure of talking with John Danes. John is the host of the No Excuses show, a podcast that brings in some big name influencers like Ryan Scribner and Ricky Gutierrez and is also a 19 year old. Today John and I talk about how to reach out to big influencers, how to stand out from the crowd, and how to start your own podcast and grow it quickly. Enjoy! Follow John on Instagram --> @Johnmdanes Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you ...
Dec 04, 2018β’33 minβ’Season 1Ep. 27
Most people think that their Instagram story is something that only their followers will see. This is not the case. If you know what you're doing. Today we are revealing how you can start using your stories to attract new followers instead of just showing them to your current followers. By the end of this episode you will have a solid understanding of how to start using your story to grow your followers on Instagram. Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you ...
Dec 02, 2018β’6 min
When you are playing the credit card points game, it can be tough to know which card to use when, and to keep track of your different point currencies and earnings rates. Here are my strategies fr determining which credit card I should be using for every transaction. My name is Apple Crider, I am 19 years old, and I have a passion. Providing financial information to young people that the school system deems "not a priority", but that will severely handicap your future if you operate out of ignor...
Nov 30, 2018β’11 min
#026: Today I have the pleasure of talking with Jason Reposa, CEO and founder of MyBankTracker, a website designed to teach people about money. In this episode, Jason brings a ton of value through his story of riding to the top and falling back down through the Dot Com Bubble and working his way back up through starting MyBankTracker. If you are someone interested in starting your own online business, there is a ton of value to be had from this conversation. Enjoy! Find Jason on Instagram -->...
Nov 27, 2018β’37 minβ’Season 1Ep. 26
STOP BUYING SHOUTOUTS. So many people that are starting out on Instagram think that all they have to do to grow their account is buy shoutouts. This is not the case and can end up being a huge wast of money. Today we are talking about the better option for growing your Instagram account and where you should be devoting your time and money. By the end of this episode you will be more confident in your ability to grow your Instagram and avoid some of the mistakes that I made starting out. Want to ...
Nov 25, 2018β’11 min
So about a year ago, I decided I wanted to make some money online. Only thing way, I had no idea how to get started. So I did what any rational 18 year old would do and took to YouTube. Within a couple days I had stumbled upon Amazon FBA and had watched dozens of hours of Tanner J Fox videos and made up my mind that I was going to try Amazon FBA. And I did. And I failed. Here's why... My name is Apple Crider, I am 19 years old, and I have a passion. Providing financial information to young peopl...
Nov 23, 2018β’13 min
#025: Janel Anderson is a successful entrepreneur that has grown her company Working Conversations to a level that allows her to speak in front of thousands, write a book, and appear on live TV many times. And she's my mom. Today we are examining the entrepreneurial path that led my mom to going out on her own and creating a business from the ground up. By the end of this episode you will know more that I do about the path that brought my mom to starting her own business and the steps that you c...
Nov 20, 2018β’35 minβ’Season 1Ep. 25
Today I am breaking down the 4 tools that you need to start a social media management agency or a social media marketing agency. These tools are essential for anyone who is trying to run any kind of online business, and any kind of social media business in particular. If you are trying to start your own SMMA, shoot me a DM with your questions and I would love to help you get started! Want to learn how to start your own SMMA? I created a free training to get you started! --> go.AppleCrider.com...
Nov 18, 2018β’14 min
If you have been consuming my content for a while, you know I have a thing for credit cards. And by a thing I mean that I have accumulated over $1,000 in travel rewards and have 4 different credit cards at the age of 19. Don't worry, I have never paid $0.01 in credit card interest, but I did manage to ding my score pretty significantly last week... My name is Apple Crider, I am 19 years old, and I have a passion. Providing financial information to young people that the school system deems "not a...
Nov 16, 2018β’11 min
#024: Today I have the pleasure of talking with Holly Morphew, CEO and founder of Financial Impact. Holly is a financial coach that works with people to simplify their money and allow them to work towards financial freedom. In this episode Holly guides us down the path towards financial freedom and shares with us how she was able to achieve financial freedom at such a young age. Enjoy! Connect with Holly! --> https://www.financialimpact.com/about-holly/ Want to learn how to start your own SMM...
Nov 13, 2018β’39 minβ’Season 1Ep. 24