finish the week strong.

This week has been all about maintaining a healthy work rhythm.

For years, I threw myself into the whirlwind of scrappy startups, a journey that inspired me to launch the Thursday Hustle—your weekly dose of marketing insights, strategies, and quick tips designed to help rev up your marketing teams and achieve more in less time.

This week, we're diving into: Shopify Collabs, GA4 Traffic by Source, and a Funny Gift Idea. These discussions are aimed at enhancing your productivity and integrating a bit of fun into your workflow.

As always, shoot me a reply if you have questions.

⚡️ Plus, grab my free UGC checklist at the bottom of this email.

GET STARTED WITH SHOPIFY COLLABS HERE IS MY BLUEPRINT

You know that Instagram account of yours? Do you have at least 1000 followers? Then this for you. It's high time to start reaping the rewards. To turn those likes, shares, and followers into cold, hard cash.

No, you don't need to be a Kardashian or a Ronaldo. You don't need millions of followers. Micro influencers and creators, like you and me, are the ones making waves in the industry these days. I've walked this path, and trust me, it's a journey worth taking.

So, how do you start seeing the green? Let me break it down for you. Make it as simple as possible.

First off, you need to get yourself a Shopify Collabs account. Once you're in, you've got a world of brands at your fingertips. Big, small, upcoming, established - you name it.

Got a bit of budget to spare? Great. Now we're onto step two, and this is where it gets really interesting. Start listing out the categories, brand types, and value of products you're interested in. And remember, the value of the product matters.

Why, you ask? Because you're investing in this. You're putting your money on the line. You want to make sure you get your money's worth. You want a return on your investment.

Once you've got your Shopify account and your list, it's time for step three. Hire a virtual assistant on Upwork. They can apply to 25 to 38 collabs per hour.

That's right. You can automate this process. Focus on what you do best - creating content, while someone else handles the business side of things.

Now, let's be real. Not all collaborations will be a home run. But even 10 to 15% of good collabs can give you a ton of incentives to share with your audience.

And the best part? You can get gifts from these collaborations. I've seen everything from small electrolyte tablets to a $700 espresso machine.

So, what's the moral of the story here? Use your Instagram following, sign up for Shopify Collabs, hire a VA, and start making money. It's as simple as that.

It's a system that works. It's a system that's been tried and tested. And it's a system you can start implementing today.

So, keep pushing, keep grinding, and let's make some money.

ANALYZING TRAFFIC BY SOURCE (GA4)

Analytics can be a real brain-bender, right?

Especially when it comes to sorting by channel in Google Analytics 4. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack! But don't worry.

I've got some tips that might help. Ever tried looking into user acquisition?

It's all about who's spending more time on your page. It's like a treasure hunt, but for data. Or how about traffic acquisition?

This one's all about the general traffic to your page. It's like taking a bird's eye view of your website's traffic. Want to dive deeper?

Try adding 'source' and 'medium' to your analytics. It's like turning on the high beams in a dark tunnel. Did you know you can also check out the different campaigns driving traffic to your site?

It's like peeking behind the curtain to see who's pulling the strings. And don't forget about social accounts. They can be a goldmine of traffic data. It's like tapping into a secret network of potential customers.

Remember, it's not just about driving traffic.

It's about driving the RIGHT traffic. It's like inviting the right guests to your party. But hey, don't just take my word for it.

Try it out for yourself. It's like taking a test drive in a new car.

blakewisz

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FUNNY GIFT IDEA FOR YOUR TEAM

I am all for making work fun. I came across Instafreshener and had to get one of our family—but thought this could me an awesome gift for new employee or your boss. Their team shot me over a deal our newsletter. Enjoy!

Thursday Hustle subscribers get to take 10% off their order. Just use promo code: BLAKEWISZ

Thanks for joining us this week, and remember, you are almost there. Keep up the hustle!

Cheers,

Blake, Founder of Chasing Creative

P.S. Here is a link to the free getting started with UGC checklist I mentioned.