In this episode, Megan talks through her top 10 takeaways after attending her first in-person blogging conference since the pandemic (over 2 years ago!). In-person gatherings are super valuable for entrepreneurs who "go it alone" most of the time. They are imperative for growth, connection and so much more. - Connecting with people in person is EVERYTHING. - Investing in yourself and your business needs to be a priority. - The amount of self-educating we've done collectively since the pandemic started is incredible and that was evident at the conference. - Collaboration is way cooler than competition. There's room for every single person to shine in their unique way. - Doing scary things is scary, yes, but the rewards far outweigh the fears. - Join us in the episode for the remaining 5 takeaways!

Amy Katz is the creator of Veggies Save The Day where she shares easy vegan recipes inspired by a Mediterranean diet. She feels that so many bloggers discount the power of something that is sitting right in the hands of all of us: EMAIL. She has tapped into strategies to use her email subscriber list to grow her blogging business and in this episode, she shares 5 common mistakes food bloggers make with email marketing and how to fix them.

- Stop making it hard for people to sign up! - Send those emails!

- Find your voice and be consistent with showing up.

- Repurpose your content. You have so much of it!

- Use that list to generate revenue.

Amanda is the chef, writer and photographer behind Saporito Kitchen. As a mom of 4 kids, she runs her blogging business efficiently and stays organized by batching her content and her work schedule. In this episode, she gives tangible tips so you can accomplish your goals!

- Batching is a power and underutilized resource for bloggers.

- It may seem daunting, but with just a bit of planning you can tap into the magic of FLOW that comes from batching both your content and your schedule.

- This is a process! Strive for progress, not perfection.

- Providing consistent, quality content to your audience is the most important thing.

Shinta is the food blogger behind Caramel Tinted Life. In the last 2 years she has managed to make the blog a steady source of income while having a busy personal life. She has applied what she learned in her previous career as a marketing strategy consultant to her blogging business, and has a streamlined approach to getting results with an SEO focus.

- There is a lot going on in the world of SEO, but if growing traffic is a goal for you it is worth learning on- and off-page SEO and implementing it on your blog.

- It's all about your user, all the time.

- A focus on social media may lead to constant disappointment.

- Invest your time and money in learning SEO in order to future-proof your business.

- Create a 2x2 matrix for your business for clarity.

Mika and Dan have been running Joy to the Food since early 2020, while also working full-time jobs. In the process of building their brand, they have learned a ton about criticism, awareness and efficiency. In this episode they share what has worked for them to grow their business quickly!

- If schedule freedom is an ultimate goal for you, working with a partner is a great way to accelerate your growth.

- Content management tips.

- Ways to accept criticism and how to critique gently.

- Comedic relief should play a role in the process!

- Play on one another's strengths.

- Establish processes, systems and always strive to be more efficient.

Casey Markee is the founder of digital consultancy company MediaWyse. He is a well-known SEO professional who helps bloggers take their businesses to the next level through his expertise and website audits. Listen to this episode to hear about the state of SEO in 2022 in the realm of food blogging.

- There have never been more food bloggers than there are now and what this means for you.

- Upcoming GDPR issues to have on your radar.

- Deferred ad loading defaults and how to navigate what is right for your blog.

- Casey addresses some recent inaccurate SEO advice given to food bloggers.

- So much more gold inside the episode. See you there!

Alison delivers whole-food plant-based recipes on her blog Keeping the Peas. She has streamlined her business and figured out a way to work much more efficiently by using a handful of tools. Inside the episode she shares what has helped her work smarter, so come learn from her so you can work smarter, too! - Keysearch: A robust and affordable comprehensive keyword research tool. - RankIQ: A super powerful keyword research tool, helping you to save time and get a page 1 ranking on Google quickly. - Canva: Optimize your images and graphics most effectively by upgrading to the Pro package. - Convertkit/Convertpro: A powerful email marketing and pop-up creation tool combo.

Cate is the founder International Desserts Blog, a side hustle she turned into a full-time income in late 2020. She enjoys challenging herself, sharing joy, and being a lifelong learner and has figured out a fun way to grow email subscribers quickly and drastically. She shares all her secrets inside the episode. - Learn the logistics of hosting a free content bundle. - Use the summer slump as a time to host a bundle and grow your email subscribers. - Don't overcomplicate things. A few simple tools are all you need to get started. - Streamlining tips included, such as making sure you test every contributor's sales page before releasing it to the public.

Lauren started her food blog Pinch of Parsley in March 2021 as a side hobby. She took the leap to pursue blogging as her full-time job in September 2021. Since then, she has mastered mindset, money management, pitching and landing clients. Inside the episode she shares her secrets! - Invest in yourself and learn as much as humanly possible. - Mindset mindset MINDSET. - Get comfortable with pitching yourself. - Learn how to manage your money. - Diversify revenue streams. - Making connections with peers is a necessity.

Julie Tran Deily is the blogger behind The Little Kitchen and has recently begun working part-time as a Community Growth Manager at Whisk. Inside the episode, she talks about the TikTok-Whisk integration and how food bloggers can benefit from using these tools. - Links can now be shared through TikTok via the Whisk integration and it is easier than you might think. - The power of Whisk communities and how to get started with your own. - What's on deck for these tools in 2022 and what should be on your radar as a content creator.