The Chopped Podcast

Time management and productivity go hand in hand and they're both big issues for food bloggers. Because food bloggers are entrepreneurs and the job of an entrepreneur, as we know all too well, is never done. So finding ways to stay motivated and productive is really important. That's why I reached out to Jeff Sanders, a productivity guru, to share some tips on how to stay on top of your game! Read and listen on for these Productivity Tips for Food Bloggers with Jeff Sanders.

Food bloggers wear many hats in their role as CEO of their blogs. Not only are we creative directors, social media directors, statisticians, and more, we also play the role of marketing director. Your brand is so much more than just the name and the logo and if you've ever wondered how you could build a better brand presence for your food blog, I've reached out to Monique Volz to talk about Brand Building Advice for Food Bloggers. Listen on for the rest of the scoop.

Food photography may be one of the most exciting parts about having a food blog. Of course, sometimes the professionals have an entire team of people, including stylists, to help the process along. And we're trying to do all of it on our own. That's why I reached out to Matt to talk with him about some great food photography tips for food bloggers.

Having great content is one thing, but creating a process to help your content be see by others can seem like a mystery sometimes. Gerry Speirs with the relatively new blog Foodness Gracious is here to break through some of the mystery and talk about How to Increase Traffic for Your Food Blog. Listen in for tips to grow your traffic too!

Is it a goal of yours to work with brands? Maybe you want to do sponsored posts or simply get on the radar with a few brands that you love! It can seem like a difficult thing to do, even for those who have participated in programs in the past. You know you have to dust off that media kit, build up your confidence muscles, and just do it. But you don't have to do it all alone. In fact, Rachel Gurk is the next guest on the Chopped Podcast sharing tips on How Food Bloggers Can Work with Brands!

It's a miserable feeling, comparing ourselves to others. That's why we're talking about Avoiding the Dangers of Comparison for Food Bloggers with Ali Ebright today.

Today's interview is with Mark Leonard, an attorney who works with online clients (including food bloggers) shares his insight on Top Trademark and Copyright Tips for Food Bloggers bloggers need to do to have the copyright and trademark bases covered.

If you love being a food blogger, and you also love your full-time job, today's guest Philia Kelnhofer has a message for you: You don't have to give up one for the sake of the other. In fact, Phi (pronounced Phee) describes how she loves her full-time job and how it supports her passion for her professional food blog, Sweet Phi.

A lot of food bloggers are familiar with StumbleUpon as a great way of helping your blog have a greater reach. That can translate into some serious traffic for bloggers. Check out these tips on StumbleUpon Marketing for Food Bloggers with Andrew Levine.

Have you ever dreamed of transforming a food blog into a career? My latest guest on Chopped Podcast, Kathryne Taylor, had that dream and made it happen. If you're looking for tips and ideas on how to create a food blog that's ready for the big-time, follow along as I chat with Kathryne, better known as Kate from Cookie + Kate, as she talks about Becoming a Full-Time Food Blogger.