Eat Blog Talk
Episodes
085: Full-Time Blogging as a Husband-Wife Team with Brian Johnson
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian shares his story about joining his wife in her blogging business. We dig into the nitty gritty in this episode and Brian shares some great nugge...
084: Find a Niche and Grow Your Blog with Deborah Thompson
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tapping into a really specific niche is only going to help your blogging business. Figure out who your audience is and SERVE THOSE PEOPLE. - Get good ...
083: How to Brand Your Food Photography with Amanda Sager
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out your food photography style and brand is hugely important! Listen in for Amanda's solid advice on the topic: - Study other bloggers' phot...
082: What to Focus on During Tough Times with Megan Porta
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enduring a trauma can put stress on our minds and bodies, so what things should we focus on in the midst of chaos? Also, how do we move forward? - Fir...
081: Navigating Your Way Through a Crisis with Megan Porta
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling the weight of these uncertain times, listen in for encouragement about how to keep spirits up and your business afloat! - Don't free...
080: Power of Good Habits in Blogging with Natasha Bull
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Establishing good habits in your life is KEY to finding lasting success as a food blogger. Natasha shares her best advice with us in this episode that...
079: Prepear - A New Revenue Opportunity for Food Bloggers with Natalie Monson
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prepear is a connected recipe platform for food bloggers to diversify their revenue streams while giving users the best digital recipe experience. Nat...
078: 20 Ways Self Care Can Help Grow Your Business with Megan Porta
09 Mar 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 ...
077: Blogging and Parenting with Karli Bitner
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blogging and parenting CAN happen simultaneously and Karli shares her secrets on the topic: - Don't use your kids as a crutch. Get creative about how ...
076: Time Management Tips to Help Grow Your Business with Laura Vanderkam
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is the author of multiple time management books and she shares a wealth of knowledge on this topic inside the episode. Time management is a mass...
075: Entering a Spouse's Blogging Business with Todd Bulloch
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Bulloch of the Hey Grill Hey empire talks us through his experience as he joined his spouse in her blogging business. Todd's story is super inspi...
074: Achieve Big Dreams in Your Business with Megan Porta
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Achieving BIG dreams in your business is 100% possible. If you can dream it? It can happen. Think of your business one year from today.. Figure out wh...
073: Combating Entrepreneurial Isolation with Lynette Rice
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who has dealt with the loneliness that comes along with being an entrepreneur, Lynette shares some tactics to help us avoid feeling isolate...
072: Create Smart Content from Emerging Trends with Dede Wilson and Robin Jaffin
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to create smart blog content based on emerging diet trends. - How to identify a trend vs. a fad vs. a longer-lived market. - Secrets behind creati...
071: Best Practices for Creating Content and Reaching New Audiences with Sandie Markle
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Director of Content Management for SideChef, Sandie is an expert in content best practices and she has advice for food bloggers about how to reach ...
070: 2020 Food Blogger Summit Info with Megan Porta
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Food Blogger Summit is being put together by the talented Madison Wetherill from Grace and Vine Studios and The Vine Podcast. On February 24-27, t...
069: Diet Trends and Food Blogging with Dr. Karen Lee
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diet trends and food blogging are intertwined, whether you are a diet-specific food blogger or not. Dr. Karen Lee sheds light on this subject! - How d...
068: The Road Less Traveled with Hina Bisht
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hina brings an incredible story to this episode as someone who followed her passion for creating delicious recipes which turned into a love for food b...
067: Improve the User Experience on Your Blog by adding HEART with Bethany Smith
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to incorporate the HEART framework into your blog, which will drastically improve the User Experience (UX). It's about more than just making...
066: Biggest Entrepreneurial Takeaways from 2019 with Megan Porta
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Megan as she reviews her biggest takeaways from 2019 as a food blogger and entrepreneur: 10-Email lists are important. 9-Mindset is everything! 8...
065: Avoiding Common Food Blogging Mistakes with Anushree Shetty
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore common food blogging mistakes and how to avoid them in the first place! - Gather advice and data from trusted friends and p...
064: Enduring the Ups and Downs of Being an Entrepreneur with Dustin Fuhs
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the ups and downs entrepreneurs experience and the loneliness that often comes along with the territory: - The focused work and ...
063: Killer Instagram Hacks with Levan Wee
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Levan Wee is an Instagram expert and he is passionate about this social platform. He helps bloggers find success on Instagram and shares some incredib...
062: Use Fear as a Tool for Success with Megan Porta
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You deserve ALL of the success and joy and goodness and richness that is waiting for you on the other side of your fears! Listen in for encouragement ...
061: Food Trends and Video Inspiration with Billy Parisi
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staying on top of food trends is an important part of being a food blogger. Billy Parisi is immersed in the foodie world on many different levels. His...
060: Maintain Your Unique Blogging Voice with Madison Wetherill
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Madison talks to us about why brand messaging is so important when aiming to maintain your unique voice on your blog: - This is YOUR niche, voice and ...
059: Ignite Blogging Creativity by Tuning into Your Inner Artist with Josi Opolentisima
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josi dives into reasons why bloggers should all be tapping into their inner artist. When we take the time for this, our creativity will IGNITE! - Cons...
058: Time - Your Most Powerful Secret Weapon with Megan Porta
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most powerful secret weapon for finding success in your business is TIME! Stop working against time and learn how to work WITH it in order to open...
057: Create Space in Your Business with Systems with Kate Erickson
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Creating systems in your business and life is a GAME CHANGER. It opens up space and time for so many other things. Kate Erickson of Entrepreneurs on F...
056: What to Expect at a Food Blogging Conference with Taryn Solie
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a first- or second-time food blogging conference attendee, you won't want to miss out on the valuable tips packed into this episode: - Deci...
055: Killer Facebook Strategies with Lorena Graeter
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take the time to really get to know Facebook as a business owner? Lorena shares tips for finding success inside the popular social media platfo...
054: Pinterest Strategies That Work with Kate Ahl
16 Dec 2019
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...
053: Improve SEO on a Well-Established Blog with Liz Berg
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a huge bank of blog content, updating SEO might seem like a daunting task. Liz walks us through smart strategies that will help us wrap ou...
052: Empowered Entrepreneurs with Susie Bulloch
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who has had an inside view of the entrepreneurial world her entire life, Susie imparts her empowering and encouraging insights! - One tiny ...
051: Blog with an Abundance Mindset with Rachel Ritlop
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel dives into the topic of having an abundance mindset vs. having a scarcity mindset. She gives us some good tips about how to see the world (and ...
050: Funding a Maternity Leave as a Blogger with Amy Palanjian
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amy was able to fund her entire maternity leave as a blogger and she shares some of her strategies and tricks with us! - Make a plan and have a budget...
049: Food Blogging Conferences in 2020
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get ALL the details about the four biggest and best food blogging conferences in 2020! Learn when each of the following conferences are taking place, ...
048: Avoiding Panic in Tumultuous Blogging Waters with Megan Porta
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There have been SO MANY changes recently that have sent food bloggers into near panic. Traffic loss, snippet loss, revenue loss.. it's no fun to exper...
047: Lessons from a Long-Hauler with JinJoo Lee
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn food blogging lessons the EASY way from a long-hauler who has learned them the hard way: - Take your business seriously: mindset is everything. ...
046: Food Videography Inspiration with Brita Britnell
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stay current with food videography as a food blogger! - Basic equipment needed to get started. - Create viral videos (and understanding that not all v...
045: Combat Imposter Syndrome with Don Baiocchi
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter Syndrome is a prevalent part of our lives as food bloggers. Learn how to recognize it and work toward overcoming it! - Imposter Syndrome can ...
044: Hire a Thriving Team with Emily Perron
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring a thriving team is an essential part of every food blogger's business. Emily shares a bit of her magic with us when it comes to knowing how and...
043: Launch a Product Using Kickstarter with Kate Hansen
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Launch a physical product for your business with the help of Kickstarter. - Ask yourself, "Is there something I would like to make if I had the money?...
042: Playing a Supporting Role in the Life of a Food Blogger with Dan Porta
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for loved ones who may need insight about how to support you as a food blogger. Dan Porta has been a husband of a food blogger for a d...
041: Taking Creative Risk with Tiffany Han
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking creative risk can seem so unsafe and scary, but food bloggers need it in their lives in order to move forward. - Say YES to things that serve y...
040: Women and Money with Megan Porta
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between WOMEN and MONEY is changing, thanks to this huge wave of amazing entrepreneurial women that YOU are a part of! - Being a woma...
039: From Blogger to Business Woman with Natalya Drozhzhin
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Natalya from Momsdish gives us her best advice about how to make the transition from hobby blogging to becoming a true business woman (or man!). - Put...
038: Develop a Killer SEO Strategy with Emma Christensen
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gear up for 2020 by developing a killer SEO strategy! Emma from Simply Recipes takes us through some great ways to strategize effectively. - Really un...
037: Create Products People Will Devour with Barbara Hobart
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Creating custom products can only benefit your business! Products can immensely help to create brand awareness and identity. Barbara gives us some gre...
036: Create a Killer Nurture Sequence for Your New Email Subscribers with Sara Nelson
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to create a welcome sequence (also referred to as a nurture sequence) that will turn into an audience of raving fans. - Start with a great l...
035: Deliver a Great User Experience with Bethany Smith
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Delivering the best possible user experience to your audience is the MOST important thing to focus on as a food blogger wanting traction and retention...
034: Use Google Search Console to Create Content Your Users Crave with Morgan Wieboldt
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to utilize Google Search Console to create content that your users (and Google!) want and also to create an effective editorial calendar. Mo...
033: Busy Moms Taking the Plunge into Food Blogging with Amanda Gibson
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a busy mom (or busy human in general) and you want insight about what you should and should not be focusing on (because time is precious!),...
032: EBT Recap for Sept 2019
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 3-month birthday to EAT BLOG TALK! September 2019 brought so much value from food bloggers and other inspiring entrepreneurs. This month was jam...
031: Build a Raving Audience That Craves Your Content with Jenny Melrose
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As food bloggers we want an audience who CRAVES our content. Having followers is not the same thing as having an engaged audience. - Once you get seri...
030: How to Price Your Work and Build Long-Term Relationships with Brands with Alli Kelley
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing on two aspects of working with brands - how to price your work and building long-term relationships: - Find a price range that speaks your wo...
029: Revitalize Old Content for an SEO Boost with Melissa Riker
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Revitalize old content for a nice blog boost! - See your old content with new eyes and give photos/copy a facelift. - Get organized - determine which ...
028: Grow Your Instagram Following with Jessica Holmes
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn strategies for growing your Instagram following, no matter what your following is now! - Be consistent! - Find your voice and brand. - Ways to c...
027: How Not to Blog with Sarah Cook
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah takes us through some mistakes she made early in her blogging journey in hopes of keeping other bloggers from making the same mistakes. - Get pr...
026: Turn Food Blogging Into a Full Time Gig with Jessica Gavin
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica shares about her incredible journey from having a very part-time food blog into a full-time, focused and cherished job. - Have patience in you...
025: Grow Your Food Blog Quickly with Karli Bitner
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Karli gained MEGA traction on her food blog in a very short period of time. There are so many great nuggets in this episode. You are not goi...
024: Food Photography on a Budget with Stephanie Lynch
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking photos for your food blog does not have to be expensive! Learn how to be budget-minded while capturing pretty pictures. - Affordable options fo...
023: Grow and Nurture Your Email List with Sara Nelson
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn WHY you should be growing your email list and how to do it effectively: - The importance of an email list. - How to nurture your list. - How you...
022: EBT Recap for July and August 2019
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eat Blog Talk is nearing its 2-month birthday! This episode briefly recaps each of the 21 episodes that have been published and main take-aways from e...
021: Gain Blogging Momentum by Making Connections with Bernie Dezenski
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Great discussion about the importance of connecting with other food bloggers and also a lesson in real-life, imperfect distractions (listen on to hear...
020: Overcoming Perfectionism with Monica Lensink
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Overcome your perfectionism by learning when and how to embrace "good enough" so you can move forward in your business and life. - Establish criteria ...
019: Keeping Your Eyes on Your Own Work with Danielle Esposti
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As food bloggers it is so important to keep our eyes on our own work. Danielle shares her insight on this topic and gives us a lot to chew on in this ...
018: Mastering the Side Hustle with Becca Mills
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn side-hustling tips from a pro! Becca is a food blogger AND a first grade teacher, making her a master. - Be purposeful and intentional with your...
017: Black Hat SEO with Nicole Hampton
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding black hat SEO vs white hat SEO is an important part of food blogging. - Defining black hat SEO, white hat SEO and grey hat SEO - Avoid f...
016: Visually Branding Your Food Blog with Laura Scherb
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that we eat first with our eyes, but what we don't realize is that having a specific style can actually help us cultivate our audience and...
015: Killer Productivity Hacks with Megan Porta
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Megan imparts her tricks for reaching an optimal level of productivity as a food blogger: - Be laser focused. - Implement the "little" things that wil...
014: Grow Your Blog with Authentic Instagram Engagement with Sophia Desantis
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia talks about how to authentically engage on Instagram and how that can help you grow your food blog. - Learn what Instagram wants from its users...
013: What Not to Focus on When You Start a Food Blog with Taryn Solie
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taryn from Hot Pan Kitchen has been a food blogger for a handful of years and shares things she WISHES she would not have focused on when she started ...
012: The Power of Planning and Scheduling with Alida Ryder
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alida is one of two creative and brilliant forces behind the popular food blog Simply Delicious. She has figured out a way to plan content six months ...
011: Save Money on Legal Services Without Putting Your Blog at Risk with Lauren Agresti
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren is both a food blogger AND an attorney and she shares valuable legal advice with food bloggers! - Consult an attorney BEFORE you have legal pro...
010: Tips for Publishing a Cookbook with Jamielyn Nye
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cookbook author and food blogger Jamielyn Nye takes us through the process of going from food blogging to being a published cookbook author: Brainstor...
009: How to Capture Stunning Food Photos with Elena Szeliga
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elena is a food blogger who has hosted local food photography and styling workshops. To be able to share her passion with a larger audience, she creat...
008: Cultivate Creativity for Blogging Success with Heather Eberle
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nurture and build on your creativity to grow personally, to build a thriving food blog and to connect with others in your community. Get out of the wa...
007: Create More Content by Hiring a Virtual Assistant with Betty Davies
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every food blogger has different needs. To be effective as a team, it's important to communicate and work through questions and needs so that the food...
006: Meal Prep—The Secret to Unlocking Time to Do What You Love with Kat Marris
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find extra time in your week! Meal prep is the secret to unlocking time to do what you love. - Meal prep can have a huge positive impact on your time,...
005: Food Blogging and Mental Health with Jade Jones
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss food blogging and mental health, specifically depression, and ways to keep a grip on your job while enduring tough times. D...
004: Working with, Approaching, Pitching and Negotiating with Brands with Alyssa Brantley
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Working with, Approaching, Pitching and Negotiating with Brands with Alyssa Brantley-- Working with, approaching, pitching and negotiating with brands...
003: How to Rebrand Your Food Blog with Cassie Heilbron
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to Rebrand Your Food Blog with Cassie Heilbron from Cook It Real Good-- Learn how to know when rebranding is a good idea and when it's not. Know h...
001: Building Community Within the Food Blogging Industry for Optimal Success with Abbey Rodriguez
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Building Community Within the Food Blogging Industry for Optimal Success with Abbey Rodriguez from A Butter Half-- Learn how to build community within...
002: Raising a Blog and a Family with Melissa Erdelac
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raising a Blog and a Family with Melissa Erdelac from Mama Gourmand -- Be comfortable with your own growth rate - you set the standard for yourself an...
000: About Eat Blog Talk with Megan Porta
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
About Eat Blog Talk with Megan Porta from Pip and Ebby-- The debut Eat Blog Talk episode details WHY this podcast and what value food bloggers will ga...