Hello SteemNation. Today I bring you an interview with the man, the legend @papa-pepper. I thank him for the opportunity given and the time spend in the process.
If you want to find out how he was able to make $150k and his secrets in the first year make sure you read the whole post.
All great things start in someone’s garage. Or garden.
Starting in July 2016, almost a year ago, with a video featuring his garden, with no knowledge about what he was doing, not even the basic thing like uploading a picture @papa-pepper was able to make 150 grand. Tell me if that’s not something.
Abandon the ship
Against the fact that he was making money, for the first 6 months, he often thought about giving up because he had to work long hours and to do a lot of things at home as well. That and the fact that he has a wife and 5 children now.
Busy stuff
What about the money?
@papa-pepper was able to make on steemit 3X the amount he would normally make in one year More than the average American. More than the average steemian as well.
This has the potential to be a huge economic revolution for many people
The Rise and Rise of @papa-pepper
At the begining it’s all about the hustle and @papa-pepper is spendig hours everyday making multiple posts and comments. He has a total post count of over 20k.
I think that running contests and being generous helps too
He gave away thousands of dollars so far.
Advices for newbies
He started from nothing, with no knowledge and got 4k followers and $150k. This means that you can do the same as well.
You need good content to get noticed, and that’s going to take time.
You have to get noticed, so make good content on a consistent basis and comment on the posts of others to make new friends
The Gems
It’s important to never stop from learning. @papa-pepper knew nothing about blogging, crypto or even being online a year ago and he was still able to make $150k.
This thing, the internet, brought everyone closer. No matter where you live now you can connect with other people around the world.
Everyone one steemit (except for the bots) are real people and we can all play a role in each other's lives
The only other thing that I would add is for people to be patient with others, and leave room for mistakes. We are all learning and growing, and it is easy to get offended. We need to be patient and forgive. Often, text can be misinterpreted since we cannot hear the words being spoken. There is not tone here, just words on a screen. Give others the benefit of the doubt.
So at the end of the day, if you want success on steemit you need to get engaged in the community as much as possible. It’s not all about the moeny.
Come for the reward, stay for the community.
Make sure you follow me for more great content. There are more interviews to come.
Great interview and some great tips. Its all about the content and finding the time to consistently post good, interesting content others want to read.
Thanks :D
This legit is a perfect article. Provides so much value and gives inspiration to every Steemian that they can do it too. Keep it up buddy, looking forward to more content from you :)
Thanks. I really appreciate it :D
absolutely buddy, keep doing great things
great article you have posted here... I resteemed your blog, I believe on @papa-pepper He is one of the reason why steemit community is great place to be
Awesome. Thanks for that. I really appreciate it :D
followed you as well... great article
Congratulations @guyfawkes4-20!
Your post was mentioned in my hit parade in the following category:
Awesome. Thanks :D
It's truly incredible what this man has been able to accomplish in a year's time.
His persistent, yet humble nature are qualities to aspire to, and are inspiring as a young Steemian.
I know. He's great :D
Wow - that is very impressive
I know. He's awesome :D
Awesome interview. @papa-pepper seems like a super humble human being. The world needs more people like him.
Thank you :D
thanks a lot!!! im also new here and its great reading this!!! resteemed of course :)
Awesome. Thanks :D
I love the tag line "Come for the reward, stay for the community"!
Thanks for this @Guyfawkes4-20 !
Sure dude :D
There couldn't be a more deserving man.
Much love @papa-pepper ! Soon a steemmillionaire!
Thanks for sharing this awesome interview with the man, the legend, the icon @papa-pepper! Papa is truly an inspiration for all of us just starting out on Steemit. He is the true personification of the ideals of hard work, dedication and never-ending patience and helps explain why he is one of the most if not THE MOST successful Steemian!
Closing in on my first month on Steemit this week, if I can do even a quarter of the awesome job that Papa has done here in a year, I'll be thrilled!
I know. He has done a lot of amazing things.
Definitely, and he continues to keep innovating and helping everyone here on Steemit. Very inspiring!
Encouraging indeed. Main take-away from @papa-pepper 's success example-
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you :D
Great article! Thank you.
Thank you :D
Interesting article, and is there an audio interview with this person here on Steemit? I would be curious to hear about his personal experience using this digital social media platform. Thank you for any information you can provide.
No audio of this one.
Love it. This is a big help for me as a newbe..
Thank you. This is exactly what I wanted to do. To help and inspire not just the newbies but everybody
Great post. @papa-pepper is a true legend!
I can agree. He is :D
Upvoted and followed-Ive recently been following da pepps..great stuff ! thanks!!
Thanks for that :D
He is a great Steemit role model, that's for certain! "Come for the reward, stay for the community." THAT should be Steemit's catch-phrase for sure.
A perfect example of where hard, consistent work can pay off! In the non-digital world, that is getting to be a rare event, but on Steem, it is actually happening!
Exactly. Steemit is amazing :D
legend :)
Job well-done @guyfawkes4-20. It's great how Steemians share tips to help others. We may have the most helpful community on the web! Steem Nation Rocks!
Thank you. Steemit is the greatest :D
Great post guy, it just goes to show that if you keep trying and stay involved you'll do well here.
Exactly. Thanks :D
Lol np :P
HIghly Motivational Article .... It encourages us to STEEM more.
Thanks for sharing
Upvoted, ReSteemed and Followed
pls check my post here -
https://steemit.com/steemit/@anil777/how-steemit-changed-me-as-a-person-believe-me-it-s-phenomenal
Sure. Thank you. Awesome :D
Well done. I truly believe you will get from Steemit exactly what you put into Steemit.
Thanks. That's awesome :D
Thanks for highlighting the successes of one of the movers and shakers here. A classic example that perseverance pays off and that if you focus on the basics, the money will follow. Since this isn't a popularity contest and people are rewarded on the content that they provide it forces the authors to be aware of the posts they are providing.
Since the new rules of HF19 are in place, people are being more selective of their voting. Which again, confirms the importance of sharing quality content that brings value to the community.
Looking forward to more in-depth interviews with other icons here.
Thanks :D They will come.
Very good article, keep up the good work ! ^^
Thank you :D
Community spirit at its best :) thanks for this invaluable post, much appreciated!
Sure. Thank you. :D
Kids, other things to do, start from nothing....it is doable ...
Hope you enjoyed interviewing him....thats kinda awesome
It is possible.
have two kids myself and have been working online since 2010. Gave up working as a CPA accountant for the online world. I have just spent 2 weeks totally sucked into Steemit, shiny new object syndrome an all that..... what has worked in the past, just might kill it this time, consistency and persistence (and good content!). Nice for you to take the time to reply ( and give @gutfawkes4-20 the opportunity to interview ya)
Cool, we just had our fifth child and I now have almost a year of online experience total, but this is revolutionary stuff! You are very welcome!
5th child...OMG...your wife/partner must be a superstar. She rocks. I love my children.....but........2 is well enough for me.
for only a years experience working online, you have achieved a lot, it has taken me 7 years to grow my following to 40K on other platforms. Your personality sells. anyway sorry I don't want to hijack this post.
No problem about the hijacking! Yeah, my wife is great, but she's also a tank. She had one in our living room and the last one we had when the doctor left the room. She was standing next to the bed and pushed, I caught the child. The nurse wasn't really used to that! LOL
lol your nuts, you need to either get a TV or get the snip....I needed sections for both of mine, so such luck as a quick push for me.....
at least now I get the papa in front of pepper, it all makes more scene now
I did. he's an awesome person :D
Thanks for the encouragement... it is true and I believe in the beginning making more time for posting is the challenge for some.. I really enjoy the posts.. :)
Thank you for that :D
Ive been saying soon he will be King-Pepper
Lol
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awesome man. He is really generous if he accepted this interview
I know. He's great. We have an awesome community here :D
Let's rock man!