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185: Use Web Stories To Increase Blog Engagement with John Greely
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Greely runs marketing for Slickstream, a software company that handles search and engagement tools for hundreds of food blogs. Slickstream has ro...
184: The Power of Collaboration with Megan Porta
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"A rising tide lifts all ships" is a popular phrase for a reason. This concept holds truth and power! Being a useful person inside the entrepreneurial...
183: EBT Replay - Sponsored Work: Pricing Yourself and Building Long-Term Partnerships with Alli Kelley
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alli shares valuable insights about how bloggers should be pricing themselves when launching into sponsored work, as well as how to build long-term pa...
182: Establishing a Niche for Your Blog with Carrie Forrest
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie is the blogger behind Clean Eating Kitchen and has found a new level of success since niching down. She offers advice to other bloggers who eit...
181: Wisdom From Mature Bloggers with Cathy Brak
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People who dig into blogging "later in life" (40+ years old) have much to share! Cathy from Cathy's Gluten Free talks to both mature and younger blogg...
180: How Motivated Food Bloggers Can Attain Their Financial and Freedom Goals with Megan Porta
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have a story about what "freedom" means to you. Maybe it means quitting your job to have more time with your kids. Maybe it means paying off credi...
179: Updating Old Blog Content to Stay in the Game with Victoria Kabakian
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria has been blogging for 12 years and moved from Blogger to Wordpress just 1 year ago. In that time she has grown her blog traffic over 1200% ye...
178: Mindset Shifts For A Positive Food Blogging Experience with Alana Lieberman
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alana has taken the leap into food blogging with passion and with a strong desire to maintain balance. This episode explores the power of a positive m...
177: Take Big Blogging Risks for Big Rewards with Megan Horowitch
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan has grown her food blog by over 500% in her first year as a full-time blogger. She committed to making blogging her career and has strategies to...
176: Why Every Entrepreneur Should Be On Clubhouse with Megan Porta
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clubhouse is the new, audio invite-only platform that everyone is talking about. Are you avoiding it because it's ONE MORE THING to distract you? If y...
175: Hyper-Scheduling - A New Way To Add Clarity and Focus to Your Day with Harry Ng
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harry is the co-founder of Sorted app, a free tool that will add clarity and focus to your day. He talks about why to-do lists alone don't work and ho...
174: Setting Pinterest Expectations in 2021 with Kate Ahl
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was a tumultuous year for creating a strategy on Pinterest. Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media gives us the scoop about how to forge ahead in 2021 on t...
173: Give Your Revenue a Boost by Diversifying with Chef Evelyn Williams
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Evelyn Williams is a Culinary Brand Strategist who is on a mission to help women live, cook and work on their own terms! She DELIVERS in this epi...
172: Instagram Growth Strategies for 2021 with Lexi Harrison
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lexi and Beth are the mom-daughter blogging duo at Crowded Kitchen. They employ a very specific strategy to get Instagram traction. - Focus on improvi...
171: How to Display Carbon Footprint Labels on Your Recipes with Matthew Isaacs
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My Emissions was started as a way to research and collect the average emissions of each food. About 2/3 of people claim to be doing "everything they c...
170: Affiliate Marketing Strategies That Work with Debbie Gartner
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Out of sheer necessity, Debbie Gartner figured out a way to overcome a massive debt. She learned affiliate marketing strategies and developed a fresh ...
169: The Balancing Act of Working as a Blogging Team with Wrenn Pacheco
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wrenn and Arturo work as a team in every area of their lives, from ranching and parenting to blogging. They have learned valuable lessons that have ke...
168: Main Takeaways from 2020 with Megan Porta
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the most difficult stretches teach us the greatest lessons. 2020 was a year to learn from! Join us in the episode to hear the good parts (fr...
167: SEO Priorities for 2021 with Casey Markee
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Markee is the founder of digital consultancy company MediaWyse. He is an SEO professional who helps bloggers take their businesses to the next l...
166: The Endless Opportunities Available to Foodie Creators with Lucy Seligman
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy's passion for Japanese food launched her into becoming a foodie creator. She has explored the different avenues available to food bloggers and wa...
165: EBT Replay - Productivity Hacks To Set You Up For Success with Megan Porta
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Food blogging is no joke. There is never a shortage of things to accomplish, so utilize your time as best you can! Megan imparts her tricks for reachi...
164: Utilizing Underrated Strategies for Quick Blog Growth with Laura Arteaga
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and her husband grew their Six Hungry Feet food blog quickly by utilizing a few underrated (and very smart) strategies. Inside the episode, Laur...
163: Monetize Your Blog With Ads with Nicole Johnson
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Johnson works for Mediavine, an ad management company that works closely with food bloggers. She gives her best tips about why having display a...
162: Create Ideal Food Photos For Your Next Cookbook with Lori Rice
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shooting photos for a blog is different than shooting for a cookbook. Lori Rice is a photographer who teaches food creators how to shoot their own foo...
161: How to Grow an Audience and Master Recipe Videos by Using the Platform Jumprope with Lauryn Piemonte and Jake Poses
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jumprope is a new innovative platform that makes the process of producing video easier! Edit and share how-to content within the Jumprope app. Then ex...
160: Mental Blocks: The Silent Success Killers with Megan Porta
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't underestimate the power of mental blocks. They are sneaky and often we don't even know they exist, but they can be the reason we are unable to f...
159: How to Land a Cooking Segment on TV with Marie Fiebach
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a weekly guest on her local ABC affiliate, Marie knows what it takes to be a stellar guest. She helps food bloggers connect with their local TV sta...
158: Rekindle Your Passion for Blogging After a Break with Siri Puppala
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After taking a long break from blogging and enduring personal challenges, Siri used blogging as a way to combat depression. This episode provides insp...
157: Entrepreneurs and Technology Addiction with Amy Morin
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tech addiction can be a very real problem for entrepreneurs! We rely on tech to get our jobs done, allowing addiction to creep in. Amy is a psychother...
156: Turn One Simple Idea Into Big Results with Megan Porta
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Implementing one tiny idea repeatedly and consistently over time can lead to massive results. Taking small steps that require just a few minutes of yo...
155: SEO Tips and Tricks with Jeff Hawley (Hashtag Jeff)
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hashtag Jeff joins us in this episode to impart knowledge on the topic of SEO. He covers a broad range of topics that fall under the umbrella of SEO. ...
154: EBT Replay - Work With Brands to Diversify and Deliver Useful Content Your Audience with Alyssa Brantley
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This popular EBT replay dives into how to work with, approach, pitch and negotiate with brands you know and love. - Employ Alyssa Brantley's tactic kn...
153: COMPILATION - Monetization for Food Bloggers with previous EBT guests
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this compilation of audio clips from previous EBT episodes where a handful of guests (Jena Carlin, Alyssa Brantley, Kelly McNelis and more!...
152: Adapting to Changes Within Pinterest with Melissa Megginson
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pinterest is a super important platform for food bloggers to be on. It provides so much opportunity for traffic and therefore revenue. Melissa works f...
151: Travel the World Through the Lens of a Food Blog with Candice Walker
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is PACKED with inspiring nuggets, including stories about Candice's incredible adventure around the world and how it impacted her life an...
150: Stop the Mental Garbage with Jenny Melrose
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest road blocks that can hinder us from success and happiness is tossing all of that mental garbage around in our minds. There are acti...
149: Run Display Ads on Your Blog by Working With an Ad Management Company with Megan Tenney
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Earning revenue through display advertising can be a lucrative monetization option for food bloggers. Megan Tenney from AdThrive talks directly to foo...
148: EBT Replay - 20 Ways Self Care Can Grow Your Business with Megan Porta
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self care plays a vital role in your food blogging journey because the better you are taking care of yourself, THE MORE SUCCESSFUL YOUR BUSINESS WILL ...
147: PART 2 OF 2: Creating a Blog on Wordpress From A To Z with Tara Klippert
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself overwhelmed by the process of creating a blog on Wordpress, this episode is for you! This is part 2 of 2 on the topic. Inside par...
146: Self Publish Cookbooks to Launch Into a New Level of Success with Jason Logsdon
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self-publishing a cookbook is not as daunting a task as you might think! Jason talks us through the easy steps involved so you can get started TODAY. ...
145: PART 1 OF 2 - Creating a Blog on Wordpress From A To Z with Tara Klippert
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself overwhelmed by the process of creating a blog on Wordpress, this episode is for you! This is part 1 of 2 on the topic. Inside par...
144: Use Virtual Cooking Classes to Monetize and Reach Your Audience in a New Way with Taylor Dawson
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interactive virtual events are HUGE right now and we've been pulled into this new format because of everything that has transpired in 2020. There is s...
143: SEO Tips for Food Bloggers with Alina Ghost
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Search Engine Optimization is a biggie for food bloggers! Whether you are just starting to educate yourself about SEO or you've been in the game a whi...
142: Pinterest Growth: 6 Tips That Will Stand The Test of Time with Megan Porta
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't get caught up in the month to month changes within Pinterest. Employ the tips inside this episode to help your Pinterest account gain momentum t...
141: How to Add Recipe Videos to Your Workflow with Lindsay Moe
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Creating recipe videos does not have to be a daunting task! Lindsay brings to this episode reasons WHY food bloggers should be creating videos. She al...
140: Filter Through the Noise in the Online World with Madison Wetherill
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The online world is FILLED with noise and it can come in the form of social media, competition, constant changes and even help for your business. Join...
139: What You Can REALLY Get Done in 10 Hours/Week with Dawn Hansen
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is jam-packed with encouraging nuggets about how to find what YOUR things are and how to stay focused on them in order to run a super str...
138: EBT Replay - Killer Pinterest Tips and Strategies with Kate Ahl
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pinterest is HUGE for food bloggers! Kate takes us through some key points to keep in mind when we prepare to send our content through the world of Pi...
137: Support and Advocacy for Freelancers with Rafael Espinal
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Executive Director of Freelancers Union, Rafael Espinal is a huge supporter and advocate of freelancers. Listen to this episode to hear: - Informat...
136: 6 Ways to Tidy Up Your Blog for a Better User Experience and Increased Organic Traffic with Megan Porta
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cleaning up your website will increase organic traffic and it will make your content more user-friendly. Join us in this episode to get your wheels tu...
135: How to Use Blogging as a Launchpad for Your Next Big Thing with Karista Bennett
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karista talks us through her journey of leaning into her intuition and experience to know what next step she needs to take. One projec...
134: Tackle the Mid-Life Pivot with Grace and Purpose with Marye Audet-White
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
*Episode content warning: talk of abuse and divorce.* Marye overcame an unexpected life event with a pivot that set the last half of her life up for s...
133: Create Gift Guides Your Audience Will Devour with Megan Porta and Bethany Smith
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gift guides are a great way to connect with your audience. Listen to this episode for tips about how to tap into gift guides as an additional stream o...
132: Starting a YouTube Channel Over Forty with Jen Lefforge
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Lefforge grew her two YouTube channels to over 20K subscribers in just two years. She embraces being over 40 and forging ahead into her passions w...
131: How We Created a Membership Site and Why You Should Too with Megan Porta and Bethany Smith
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Consider creating a membership site to diversify your audience and revenue streams. Your people want YOU, they want exclusive value and they are willi...
130: EBT Replay - Plan and Schedule Your Way to Food Blogging Success with Alida Rider
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This EBT replay is with Alida from Simply Delicious. She talks about how planning and scheduling has allowed her to get content up on the blog 7 days/...
129: How to Approach Brands in Q4 (2020 style) with Maria Koutsogiannis
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working with brands does not look the same in 2020 as it has in previous years, so tune into this episode to hear expert advice from a food blogger wh...
128: Explore the Food of the World While Avoid Cultural Appropriation with Alexandria Drzazgowski
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandria is the content creator at ForeignFork.com and her journey is an adventurous one! She is cooking and eating her way through every country in...
127: COMPILATION - The Importance of Community, Accountability and Masterminds with previous EBT guests
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this compilation of audio clips from previous EBT episodes where a handful of guests (Abbey Rodriguez, Jessica Gavin and more!) talk about ...
126: Diversify Your Revenue Streams with Megan Porta
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are tired of the stress revolving around finding predictable revenue, this episode is for you! Here are a few ideas for diversifying your reven...
125: Creating Digital Cookbooks on Prepear with Natalie and Russ Monson
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Russ and Natalie Monson, the founders of the Prepear platform, have a great alternate solution for creating digital ebooks, which can be a lucrative a...
124: Define Your Brand and Tell Your Story with Beth Taubner
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to define your brand and tell your story in an authentic way is extremely important for food bloggers. But how easy is it to do?! Beth Taub...
123: Your Burning Pinterest Questions ANSWERED with Kristie Hill
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kristie Hill is a Pinterest expert and she joins us in this episode to share all her insightful knowledge about the powerhouse platform. Food bloggers...
122: Taking Time off from Food Blogging - the HOWs and WHYs with Megan Porta
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Food blogging is an intense job that never sleeps, which is why it is so important to step away for extended breaks. In this episode Megan shares abou...
121: How to Find Exceptional Freelancers with Emily Perron
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding quality, reliable freelancers can be a struggle for food bloggers, but it doesn't have to be! Listen to this episode to get Emily's incredible...
120: Community: The Biggest Game-Changer for Your Blog with Megan Porta and Bethany Smith
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Food bloggers NEED community and connections in order to find success in their businesses! We are launching the Eat Blog Talk community platform on 8/...
119: Turn Food Photography into a Profitable Business with Tajda Ferko
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tajda gives food bloggers so many great ideas for ways to turn food photography into a profitable business, in addition to capturing food blogging pho...
118: Create A Lot Using Very Little with Kristen Wood
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen grew her blog very quickly and with very basic, affordable (or free!) methods and resources. Let's learn from her! - There are so many free op...
117: TikTok and Massive Growth on Any Platform with Yumna Jawad
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yumna has a MAGIC when it comes to growing an audience quickly on any platform. Within the episode, she gives us her secrets and also talks about why ...
116: 7 Important Lessons from The 4-Hour Work Week (by Timothy Ferriss) with Megan Porta
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Ferriss packs value in his book The 4-Hour Work Week. Megan talks through her favorite 7 lessons gleaned from this classic business book that ...
115: Build Connection and Trust With Your Audience by Running Challenges with Denise Bustard
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Challenges are such a great way to build connection and trust with your audience. Denise tells us why and also how to do this. - Consider running a sh...
114: Email Marketing for Food Bloggers with Matt Molen
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your email list needs your attention! There is so much value in nurturing your email subscribers and Matt Molen tells us both WHY and HOW to do it. - ...
113: Micro-Influencer Programs and Food Blogging with Alexis Watts
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Micro-influencer programs provide a great way for bloggers to network and also to nurture their businesses. Alexis Watts from SideChef talks about why...
112: Develop Killer Food Photography Skills with Jena Carlin
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Food photography is an ART! There are many ways to hone your skills in order to tell a more complete story about the food you're capturing. Jena talks...
111: Creating Tasty Style Videos - HOW and WHY with Veronika Grove
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tasty style videos (aka "hands in pans" style) are still important for your food blogging business! Join us in this episode to get the HOWs and WHYs. ...
110: Best Business Books to Dive Into with Megan Porta
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many business books available that contain a ton of helpful information and insights. There is no reason not to dig into a few new books tha...
109: Web Accessibility for Food Bloggers with Bethany Smith
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making our blogs, social channels and videos more accessible is a hot topic and for good reason. Join us inside the episode to hear a user experience ...
108: Turn Your Blog Into a Sustainable Business with Laurie Buckle
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having a sustainable blog and business is so important right now! Laurie from Cook It Media joins us in the episode to help us figure out ways to stay...
107: Make More and Do Less by Creating ebooks with Kelly McNelis
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever considered creating an ebook, this episode is a must-listen! Kelly's story with creating successful ebooks as a way to create a lucra...
106: Best Practices for Storing and Backing Up Your Data with Megan Porta
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Data is our world! As content creators we need to protect our data by storing and backing it up efficiently and regularly. Here are a few pointers fro...
105: How Food Science and Holistic Nutrition Play a Role in Food Blogging with Giuliana Bernini
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Food science and holistic nutrition are important pieces of our businesses as food bloggers, with all of the food we make, eat and write about. Giulia...
104: How to Create Foodie Courses with Jason Logsdon
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason takes us for a deep dive into creating free or paid courses that support our food blogging content. - The first step is figuring out what your a...
103: Managing Anxiety in Times of Stress with Deborah Thompson
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah shares her insights about how to manage anxiety, particularly during times that are extra stressful. This episode is a must-listen for food bl...
102: Create an Effective Editorial Calendar with Megan Porta
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Creating an effective editorial calendar is a VITAL part of your blogging business. Here are some reasons WHY: - Easy communication between team membe...
101: Serve Your Audience by Going Beyond the Basics with Anecia Hero
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Create a culinary masterpiece using Anecia's 4-step process to go BEYOND the basics in your kitchen, using the ingredients you have on hand! Answer th...
100: Deep Dive Into a Successful Blogging Journey with Christy Denney
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 100th episode of Eat Blog Talk where we take a deep dive into Christy Denney's (from The Girl Who Ate Everything) blogging journey. She...
099: The 12-Year Overnight Success with Caren Magill
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many lessons have emerged from Caren's 12-year journey in food blogging. Learn important insights from someone who learned the important stuff the har...
098: Instagram Magic with Yumna Jawad
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode to learn how Yumna organically grew her Instagram account massively and organically: - Consider hiring someone to manage spons...
097: Managing the Daily Grind in Times of Uncertainty with Suzy Karadsheh
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing stress and staying productive is important any time, but especially during uncertain and challenging times. Suzy gives us her best advice on ...
096: A Content Strategy That Will Bring a Raving Audience, More Traffic and More Money with Megan Porta
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Create a Content Strategy that will bring a raving audience, more traffic and more money! Inside the episode, Megan talks through the WHAT, WHY and HO...
095: How People Use the Internet to Find Recipes with Bethany Smith
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After doing some user research about why and how users interact with recipes online, Bethany delivers great insights for food bloggers: - Why users fo...
094: Create Work-Life Balance With Routine and Structure with Sarah and Laura Turner
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing work and life while working from home is not easy! Sarah and Laura give us their best tips: - Establish boundaries with work space and also ...
093: Expand Your Brand Into the Community with Diana Edelman
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Establish your brand in the community while expanding your food blog! Diana gives us her best tips inside the episode: - Find a need that's not being ...
092: Create a Killer Business Plan for Your Food Blogging Business with Megan Porta
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a business plan for your blogging or entrepreneurial business will change the game for you. Plans are vital! Download the free business plan ...
091: Get Inspired, Be Unique and Harness Creative Momentum with Rachel Korinek
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding inspiration, being unique and harnessing creative momentum is a piece of food blogging that doesn't always get the focus it deserves. Rachel t...
090: Update Old Content for Organic Blog Growth with Liz Falcigno
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Falcigno shares why updating old blog content is important and how you can see organic growth with this. - It is a great way to save time and ulti...
089: Bring Recipes From History to Life on Your Blog with Priya Lakshminarayan
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Food conjures up feeling and emotion and this can add an element of magic to your recipes. Priya talks about tapping into history to bring food to lif...
088: 6 Steps to Creating Your Perfect User Avatar with Megan Porta
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is impossible to make an effective plan for your business if you don't know who you are speaking to. Your avatar will be your guide as you create y...
087: Benefits of Contributorships with Jessica Formicola
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are considering having contributors on your blog or being a contributor yourself, you can't miss this episode! Jessica shares all the deta...
086: Meal Planning and Prep for Work-at-Home Bloggers with Amanda Spackman
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Use meal planning and meal prep as tools to help streamline your life and business. Amanda shares so many great tips with us in this episode! - Allow ...