Eat Blog Talk

Whether you are new to blogging or are just considering taking the leap from a different job, this episode will offer many insights into the "business" side of the blogging industry. Ansley from The Fit Peach carries knowledge about finances and taxes into her blogging business and imparts her wisdom inside the episode! - Things to think through before turning blogging into a business: W2s, insura...

Daniel from Quest Education brings an incredible, transformational story to this episode. He turned a series of troubling life struggles into massive life and business success. Success is waiting for YOU on the other side of your struggles! - Remember that success is a terrible teacher and failure and struggles are the BEST teachers. - Start seeing traffic loss as a setback and an opportunity to i...

This Clubhouse recording from 9/10/21 discusses the importance of enlisting a reputable web host and domain registrar to help run your food blog. Jason from Makin' Bacon and Bob from Clarky Media give food bloggers solid advice on the topic. - Hear about a 48-hour, frustrating example of what can come of non-reputable companies hosting your site. - You get what you pay for! It is 100% worthwhile t...

This Clubhouse recording from 7/30/21 delivers value about an array of topics, including: - Repurposing content to maximize your time. - Tracking stats and analytics and what to do with it all. - Doing work for magazines as a way to expand your brand. - Freelance contractor work - options for food bloggers. - Restaurant photography. - How to handle criticism.

The female voice needs to be more prevalent in our noisy world! Utilize the podcasting platform to amplify your voice and spread the message you need to share with people. The world needs YOUR voice and YOUR message. Inside this episode, Betsy helps to diminish potential hangups about getting started with a podcast and encourages you to get started today. - If you don't like the sound of your own...

Lynn and Matt run several businesses, both individually and as a team. Their successes are a result of working together as a team and setting everything up with solid communication. Join us in this episode to hear massive amounts of value about finding that coveted work-life balance when working alongside a partner! - Use "yes, and.." when a partner or spouse has suggestions about the business you...

Figuring out what works on your social media platforms is a personalized process. There is not a single solution for everyone. In this episode, Benjamin from social media scheduler Missing Lettr imparts his wisdom on the topic of maximizing exposure and traffic for your social media content. - Do a ton of experimenting! - Embrace the concept that you don't need to be doing everything. Focus on 1-2...

Avoid aimlessly wandering around your business and utilize the power that lies within organization, systems and processes. Amanda leans heavily on systems in her business and reaps the rewards from doing so. Listen in to learn from her! - The magic of time blocking. - Listen to your gut when you review your calendar for the following day. - Experiment with different tools that will keep you on tra...

This Clubhouse recording from 7/23/21 delivers value about an array of topics, including: - Zeroing in on what is important in YOUR business. - How and why to ignore the unnecessary stuff. - The importance of taking time off work. - Know that your audience will not go anywhere while take needed time away. - And last but not least, SEO expert Bob Clark gives the latest update on Google core web vit...

Out of disorganized frustration and platform overwhelm came a need for Cate to find a way to organize her blog content in a single, manageable space. She found Airtable and has fallen in love with its capabilities and the way it has allowed her to stay focused and productive. It has even opened up space for her to hit her income goals! - Getting started is FREE and easy. Start small! - Let Airtabl...

Leveling up the people you allow into your circle is one of the most overlooked yet powerful secrets to success. Put yourself in the paths of people whose lives and businesses you want to emulate. Don't wait for them to find you! - Seek out people in the food blogging space. - Seek out others outside our space. - Hire a coach. - Extend beyond the comfort zone at an in-person conference. - Join a h...

Do you know the difference between food blog SEO and recipe SEO? There is a difference and both are important. Consider recipe SEO to be the overlooked underdog that we need to start paying more attention to. - Make a few tweaks to your recipe SEO to see a positive impact in organic search results. - One size does NOT fit all in the world of SEO, so understanding that what works for another blogge...

Solving big pain points for your audience seems daunting and at times impossible to figure out. The answer lies in this simple solution: Ask them! Ask for the struggles and you shall receive answers. Christine talks us through her survey strategy that has delivered valuable results and has guided her in creating a new product for her audience that she never would have thought of otherwise. - Chris...

Kyleigh is the blogger behind Barley and Sage, a food blog focusing on scratch made recipes for the home cook and baker. She started her blog in December 2019 and a short 18 months later, she quit her day job and is now making a 6-figure income from brand partnerships alone. - Just because you can work for free product does not mean you should. - Think ahead a few months when presented with an off...

If you've ever heard the story about how the famous Wall Drug got started, you know that business success can be as simple as delivering ice water to thirsty people. This simple concept applies to every single one of our businesses: find the pain point and deliver the solution with a spirit of service and with no expectations! - Survey your audience regularly. - Spend time truly tuning into what i...

Marley is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Marley's Menu. It is her mission to prove that everyone can make a difference, through small changes that can collectively make a big impact. Food bloggers have a lot of responsibility! They sustain the masses and have an opportunity to educate people about how to be less wasteful in the kitchen. - Share how to freeze and reheat every rec...

Sarry is the founder of Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on the Bank On Yourself concept, also known as the Infinite Banking concept. Learn how you can apply this strategy to your business in order to RETAIN and GROW that moolah! - Take control of your debt, interest and taxes to retain more of the money that flows into your business. - "Spending" vs. "investing"...

Betsy launched Capsule Podcast, helping bloggers build their brands without the overwhelm and commitment of a weekly podcast. Capsule Podcasts are a great way to promote a cookbook, launch a meal plan service or to use as a lead magnet to grow your list. Listen in for reasons why you should launch a capsule podcast! - Connect with your audience in an entirely new way. Sharing your voice will allow...

This secret formula, when followed, will produce "success" for you! Listen in for inspiration! Step 1: Have a deep understanding of what you want. Tap into emotion to figure out what this is. Step 2: Employ discipline. Take the steps you need to take, even if they are hard or uncomfortable. Step 3: Be consistent. Repeat, repeat and repeat the things that need to be repeated. Over time, small consi...

Levan Wee is an Instagram expert and he is passionate about this social platform. He helps bloggers find success on Instagram and shares some incredible tips in this popular EBT replay episode that'll change your social media game! - Don't be afraid to showcase your personality. - Community is key. Instagram notices every single interaction that happens within the platform. - Go live! - There is M...

Neha is the blogger behind Whisk Affair, which receives more than 1 million views a month with all tried and tested recipes and the love from its readers. Something she has learned in her journey is that challenges come along with growth. One of those challenges is how to handle ALL THE WORK. In this episode Neha guides you through how to start delegating and building a solid team. - A lot of this...

Despite 2020 hitting many businesses hard, Chelsea saw the demand for buying established online businesses rise, including food blogging sites. Last year she brokered the sale of more than 50 businesses, generating nearly $500K in sales and she doesn't see the demand for online and remote work slowing down in 2021. - If you've reached a point of emotional disconnect with your blog, research the op...

This conversation comes from a Clubhouse room recorded on 5/21/21. Inspired by an episode from The Ed Mylett Show, food bloggers discuss the concept of separating from "the pack" in order to make big business gains without a ton of effort. - Consider doing "extra" during busy seasons to get ahead. - Squeeze tiny bits of productive work time into your days/weeks. - Go the extra mile when reaching o...

Did you know that over 6K thoughts pop into our minds every day? And that 80% of those are negative? Loren sheds light on the idea of changing our thoughts in order to find success in our businesses. This is such an important message for food bloggers! There are 4 steps to change our self talk: - Recognize what needs to change. - Replace the thought. - Repeat as much as possible. - Reinforce. And...

As a food blogger with a busy life, Whitney has honed in on some tricks that provide a healthy work-life balance. One of those tricks involves using artificial lighting for video and photo production as a way to be in control of this part of the process. Listen in for valuable tips about balance and time management! - Blogging expands to fill the container you give it, so be sure you give it a con...