The Culinary Boss Podcast

Calling all food bloggers!  This episode has your name ALL over it.

This past October, I was delighted to join the Food Blogger Summit as a speaker. I shared the virtual stage with several talented  business, marketing and blogging pros including some of our very own guests of The Experiential Table: Kimberly Espinel, Emily Perron, Allea Grummert and Madison Wetherill, the conference’s creator!

If you weren’t able to snag a ticket to the summit, I’ve got you covered! In this episode, I’m sharing my workshop called How to Monetize Your Blog with Online Cooking Classes. You’ll learn:

• The importance of identifying your niche
• The 3 steps to defining your class offer
• How you can work with me to turn your online cooking class dreams into a profitable reality

Whether or not you’re a food blogger, I guarantee you’ll find the information in this workshop valuable. I can’t wait for you to dig in!

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• Get notified for next year’s Food Blogger Summit
• Sign up for my FREE masterclass
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• Share your thoughts with me on Instagram!

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Have you ever wondered what goes into creating an online program where people walk away with real certification at the end?

That’s exactly what Abbie Gellman and Julie Harrington, the co-founders of Culinary Nutrition Studio, are here to answer on today’s show! 

Abbie and Julie are both chefs and registered dietitians who have found a way to integrate their knowledge of nutrition, wellness and cooking into a full-service business with both virtual classes and on-demand courses so people just like you can become certified in culinary nutrition!

In our interview, Abbie and Julie share with us how they incorporated their love for cooking with nutrition, how they pivoted from in-person to virtual classes in 2020, and what has surprised them most about working with each other. 

If you’re needing clarity on how to move forward in that potential joint business venture or what it takes to pivot from in-person to virtual classes...you’ve found the episode for you! Make sure you tune in today.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Culinary Nutrition Studio on Instagram
• Find Culinary Nutrition Studio on Facebook
• Head to the Culinary Nutrition Studio website
• Discover Abbie and Julie’s On Demand Course Catalog to get certified in culinary nutrition!
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Connect with me on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an influencer? Have you asked yourself if you have what it takes to be a content creator who gets paid by brands?

If you’re nodding your head yes, then you’re in luck because we have one of the leading experts in influencer marketing and brand partnerships on the podcast!

Our guest on this week’s show is Laurie Buckle, Founder and CEO of CookIt Media. Laurie is one of the pioneering authorities in the culinary influencer industry. Laurie and her team are behind some of those beautiful brand campaigns you’ve seen from your favorite food bloggers on social media.

In the episode, Laurie is talking ALL things content. She’s sharing the 3 must-have pillars to create good content, why good content is so important, whether you need to have a huge audience to be considered an influencer, the best way to reach out to brands and so much more. The words Laurie shared in our conversation are dripping with gold, so make sure to get a notepad and pen out before you listen to this one!

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Did you find this week’s episode helpful? Are you inspired to take that next step in your content creation journey? If so, it would be amazing if you could help The Experiential Table grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing this podcast. That way, we can reach and help more culinary pros just like you!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow CookIt Media on Instagram
• Check out CookIt Media’s website
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Connect with me on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Is NOW the right time to turn my culinary passion into a full-time business?”

If so, you’ve found yourself in the right place! Our guest for this week’s show is Annette Conrad of Edible Impressions. Annette was a professional event planner for over two decades before becoming a full-time baker and experiential virtual instructor.

In this episode, Annette is sharing how to take your side-hustle and turn it to a full-time business, along with practical advice on how she incorporates her event planning experience into her cookie-decorating business. She also provides examples of what exactly makes an incredible online experience for your clients, especially those corporate clients we all want!

This show is absolutely packed with real-life experience and strategies you can implement wherever you’re at in your online culinary business journey...so don’t wait, listen to this episode today!

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Did Annette’s story empower you to take the next step? Did you learn more about how to take your culinary passion and use it to create an incredible online experience? If so, we would love it if you could help The Experiential Table grow by subscribing, rating and reviewing this podcast. When you do that, it allows us to reach and help more culinary pros like you!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Edible Impressions on Instagram
• Check out the Edible Impressions website and the Cookie Hobby To Business 101 group
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Say hello to me on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Have you been wondering if it’s FINALLY the right time to start a blog? Do you already have a website, but have no clue if you’re making the most of it?

Well, this week's guest, Madison Wetherill, CEO and founder of Grace + Vine Studios, is giving us the inside scoop on why now is the perfect time to begin your blog...that’s right, it’s not too late! She’s also dropping her expert tips on what your homepage should include to truly attract and convert browsers into paying students and clients.

Madison is a food blogger turned web designer who works with culinary pros, like you, to turn those fleeting page views into loyal audiences. She specializes in strategic web design and blogging, so it's no wonder how she's been able to help so many people in the online space grow their reach.

In this week's show, Madison shares her strategy and tactics behind creating the engaged audience we all want. From the 3 must-have elements to include on your website's homepage to why a blog is so important for your online culinary business, Madison leaves it all on the table in this episode!

If you want to stop wondering how to turn casual website visitors into people who are invested in your business and what you're selling, then don't wait...listen to this episode now!

SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW: Did this episode inspire you to start (or re-start) your blog? Feeling like you know how to create those raving fans after listening? Help The Experiential Table grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing this podcast!


HELPFUL LINKS:

• Get your FREE ticket to The Food Blogger Summit
• Connect with Madison on Instagram
• Visit Grace + Vine Studios’ website
• Listen to The Vine Podcast
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Follow Hidden Rhythm on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Are you looking at the calendar and having a minor freak out because there are only 3 months left in 2021?

If so, then I want you to take a BIG deep breath and then listen to this episode.

Last week, I hosted a free live training called the Pre-Holiday Happy Hour.  If you missed it, or you just want to listen to it again, you’re in luck because I’m sharing it here.

In this training, I walked through the 3 most important actions you can take to end the year with a bang…and yes I mean sales!

Grab a pen and paper, and enjoy this episode!

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If you love The Experiential Table, then spread the love by leaving the show a rating and review wherever you listen. It makes a huge impact in getting our show out into the ears of your fellow culinary pros!

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• Sign up for my FREE masterclass
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Send me a DM on Instagram!

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Does the word “bookkeeping” make you want to crawl under the covers and hide from your bank account?
 
Trust me, as an entrepreneur, I’ve been there many, many times! Thankfully, this week’s guest, Alison B. Wright, is here to empower you to not only know your numbers, but also handle them with confidence and ease. Alison is the creator of The Freelancer Bookkeeping Course and has 15 years of bookkeeping experience working with companies of all sizes, including small businesses and freelancers.

In this week’s episode, Alison shares the common fears small business owners face when it comes to money and how those fears can be easily conquered. She also talks with us about the most important numbers to consider for your online cooking class business. Finally, Alison  answers a question we’ve probably all asked ourselves at one point or another, “should I do my bookkeeping or should I hire a professional?”

Through her simple yet savvy financial advice, Alison is giving you the ability to step back and realize that YOU are more than capable of managing the finances of your online business! After listening to this episode, you’re going to let out a massive sigh of relief and face your finances head-on...so what are you waiting for?!

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Did this episode empower you to take those necessary steps with your business finances? Are you feeling more confident to take action? If you said “YES!”, it would be fantastic if you could help The Experiential Table grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing this podcast. That enables us to reach and help more culinary pros, just like you!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Alison on Instagram
• Learn how to track your bookkeeping in 30 minutes per month with Alison’s course
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Say hi to me on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Is the thought of making video content on Instagram down-right scary to you...but you keep hearing how you need to be doing it?

Well, have no fear! This week’s guest, Natasha Samuel of Shine with Natasha, is an expert Instagram strategist who is here to help us with all things video on Instagram. Natasha has a wealth of information to share on how to reach your ideal students with your Instagram video content. So much so, that this might be an episode you’ll want to listen to twice!

In this episode, Natasha gives us easy-to-implement strategies on how to incorporate the different forms of Instagram video including Stories, Lives, IGTV and Reels. She also provides specific examples of how to apply those strategies in our culinary world. She truly is setting YOU up for success, so wait are you waiting for? Give this episode a listen!

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Was this week’s episode helpful to you? Did this episode get you excited about connecting with your ideal audience? If so, it would be amazing if you could help The Experiential Table grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing this podcast. That way, we can reach and help more culinary pros just like you!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Connect with Natasha on Instagram
• Check out Natasha’s website
• Download Natasha’s 15 days of detailed content outlines for Reels, IGTV, Stories and Live video guide here
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Say hello to me on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Are you trying to figure out how to create a pre-recorded course, but wondering what steps you need to take to make it a reality?

This episode’s guest, Sumayya Usmani, found herself in that same position last year. Now, she has an incredible pre-recorded course teaching people instinctual cooking through her native Pakistani cuisine. You’re going to love hearing how she got from point A to point B, thanks to her time in Cooking Class Business School…it’s quite the story!

Sumayya is the author of two award-winning cookbooks, Summers Under the Tamarind Tree and Mountain Berries & Desert Spice. She is also the creator of Sabzi, which draws from her Pakistani heritage to teach students how to create beautiful, vegetarian Pakistani dishes based on classic recipes without losing flavor.

In this episode, Sumayya offers insight into how she transitioned from a career in law to writing award-winning cookbooks and creating her online course. She also shares how Cooking Class Business School gave her the direction she needed to create Sabzi and the practical steps she took to get it from just a dream to a real course with real students!

If you know you have skills to offer and want to teach a pre-recorded class, but don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. You’re going to eat up this episode!

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Did this episode get you excited about teaching your own course? Do you want to hear about CCBS? Help The Experiential Table grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing this podcast!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Connect with Sumayya on Instagram
• Visit Sumayya’s website
• Sign up for Sumayya’s newsletter and get the 3 secrets of Pakistani cooking
• Join the waitlist for Savoured
• Register for my free masterclass, The 4-Step Framework For Profitable Online Cooking Classes
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Say hello to me on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

Do you ever wonder what questions I get asked ALL the time? Are you curious to know what your fellow culinary peers are buzzing about?

Well I'm SO excited to introduce this first-ever Quick Bites Q&A episode. I've been wanting to do a rapid-fire Q&A episode for awhile now, and here it is!

This is YOUR opportunity to hear me answer REAL questions that I get asked from my students in Cooking Class Business School.  In today's episode, I'm focusing on 3 of the most popular questions that come up in defining your online cooking class offer.

I hope you enjoy this short but info-packed episode with valuable answers to your burning questions!

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If you're a fan of this podcast, then I want to know! Leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to this show. It goes such a long way in getting The Experiential Table out into the ears of culinary pros like you!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Sign up for my FREE masterclass
• Read the Episode Transcript
• Send me a DM on Instagram

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!