I had the opportunity to interview Jeremy Schoemaker of ShoeMoney.com today and I asked him just a few brief questions and here is what he had to say. Jeremy is one of the most successful bloggers around.
Benjamin: Do you see ShoeMoney.com as still successful 18 months from now and if yes, what kind of stuff will you need to do in order to keep ShoeMoney successful?
Jeremy: Being I run 6 companies (soon 7) and blogging is something I do "when I have time" I would guess that bloggers who are devoted to blogging full time will surpass the popularity of shoemoney.com. Course I said that 2 years ago too. I just try to have fun with the site.
Benjamin: If you were to give a beginning blogger a tip what would be the most valuable tip you could give them?
Jeremy: Just write about what you are passionate about. If you start a blog about a subject you are passionate about odds are you will like doing it and if you can keep up the passion could possibly make it big.
Benjamin: What is your favorite hobby (not to include blogging) ?
Jeremy: For fun I really like to program. I am a O.K. programer and always enjoy writing programs.
Benjamin: Tell me about some of your favorite places that being a successful blogger has taken you?
Jeremy: Blogger specific pretty much everywhere in the US. I have also been invited to speak at conferences in other countries but have not been able to yet.
Benjamin: What are some of your favorite blogging communities if you have any? (such as BlogCatalog, EC, etc.)
Jeremy: I really do not have a favorite community... I joined and even paid for blog catalog but still am not sure what I even get for paying ;)
Benjamin: Has your blog helped out any good causes such as a charity or any kind of disaster?
Jeremy: Sure we have had a few fundraisers.
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That's pretty sweet that you got to speak with him. How'd you manage to set that up if you don't mind me asking?