Just because you want to do something different than what you're currently doing doesn't mean you have to take huge risks. You can start small and work your way up...at your own pace.

Jessica Hirsch started building her online brand while she was working as a high school math teacher in the Bronx. In this episode we discuss how she was able to transform a weekly food habit into a full time internet business with her husband.

Episode Timeline:

1:39 Quick corona thoughts from NYC
2:35 The essence of cheat day eats
4:58 The food influencer community
6:53 Birth of the account as a high school math teacher in the Bronx
9:23 Side hustle beginnings...
10:48 Math students recognizing her social media
12:53 The importance of personal touch
13:43 Being nervous about posting
14:29 Relationship with food
16:38 Making money: Influencers vs Content Creators
21:33 Not relying on one platform
22:23 Youtube and Tiktok strategy
26:28 Connecting food and travel
32:27 Top tips to drive Instagram engagement
33:44 Mastering your craft
35:47 BTS on Instagram
38:35 Rapid Sentence Completions

 

Jessica Hirsch

@cheatdayeats

 

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