The Sassy Solopreneur

In this podcast episode, Jamie welcomes Emily Laurae, the creative entrepreneur behind Emily Laurae Creative Studio. Emily wears many hats, including being a food photographer, videographer, recipe developer, and food blogger. She shares her journey of transitioning from a hobby blogger in 2013 to building a successful food and beverage media business in 2020. Emily discusses the importance of adaptability, finding a supportive community, and investing in education and experts to succeed as a creative entrepreneur. She emphasizes the need for a balanced mindset that values personal life alongside business success. Throughout the conversation, Emily provides valuable insights for aspiring bloggers and entrepreneurs in the creative space.

Follow Emily at @emilylaurae

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→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur podcast, Jamie discusses the impact of AI when it comes to food blogging and SEO. She emphasizes that while AI tools, like ChatGPT, may make some aspects of content generation easier, it also poses certain challenges. This episode provides valuable insights into how food bloggers can navigate the changing landscape of AI and maintain their relevance and growth in the digital space, along with three key strategies to help food bloggers adapt to the evolving digital landscape and future-proof their food blog growth.

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie reflects on her journey from quitting her 9-to-5 job to building a successful food blogging business. She explains that she explored various options after quitting her job, including applying for other corporate roles, and ultimately decided to give food blogging a shot after being inspired by Pinch of Yum's income reports. She also outlines her escape plan for leaving her nine-to-five job and encourages listeners to consider similar strategies when planning their entrepreneurial transition. Her journey exemplifies the importance of planning, perseverance, staying consistent, pivoting when necessary, and believing in the potential for long-term success.

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur podcast, we dive into Jamie's accidental "social experiment" of stepping away from social media and embracing organic content growth. She shares her personal experience of why she decided to quit Instagram, the pivotal moment of shifting her focus to her food blog, A Sassy Spoon, and the incredible results that followed. Tune in to discover the three strategic steps Jamie took during this pivot that not only doubled her traffic (and broke her page view plateau) but also doubled her revenue. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the wild wild west of social media and looking for a way to grow with your audience on a deeper level, this episode is your roadmap to making a similar shift. Get ready to reclaim your time and energy, and prioritize building a thriving online presence that stands the test of time.

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this episode, Jamie dives into a refreshing & transparent conversation with her first-ever guest, the talented Sam Adler from Frosting and Fettuccine and Sam Adler Photography. The two food bloggers turned coaches candidly share their journey, shedding light on the truth about monetizing a food blog. This episode unravels with a powerful message: the reality of building an online business, like a food blog, isn't always as glamorous as it appears on social media. In their unfiltered dialogue, they reflect on the blood, sweat, and tears poured into growing their businesses. Through seven years of pivots, platform shifts, and strategic adaptations, they unveil the essence of gradual success. As experts in their field, Sam and Jamie emphasize the significance of setting realistic goals and embracing the learning curve. Their conversation brings to light the importance of seeking guidance, investing wisely, and staying focused on tailored strategies. Ultimately, they encourage solopreneurs to stay motivated and navigate the intricate world of food blogging and beyond.

Follow Sam @samadlerphotography

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur podcast, Jamie delves into the importance of preparing for the fourth quarter (Q4) as a food blogger and offers 5 practical steps for capitalizing on that surge of online traffic during this time. Throughout the episode, she encourages food bloggers to think ahead, make necessary updates to their content and website, and establish connections with potential brand partners. The goal is to have a smooth and productive Q4, benefiting both the food bloggers and their audience.

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this episode, Jamie explores the importance of building a business that aligns with your desired lifestyle. She begins by highlighting the allure of the digital entrepreneur lifestyle, showcasing the wins and accomplishments, but reminds listeners of the unseen hard work and challenges behind the scenes. Jamie shares vulnerable stories of successful entrepreneurs who faced burnout and had to reassess their lifestyles. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness and encourages listeners to consider what kind of lifestyle they want to sustain while building their businesses. Jamie's slow and steady approach serves as a reminder that more is not always better. She urges entrepreneurs to set boundaries, prioritize their mental well-being, and align their business choices with their desired lifestyles. The episode concludes with thought-provoking questions to help listeners gain clarity on their personal and professional aspirations.

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this episode, Jamie shares how food bloggers make money, from ad revenue and brand partnerships to affiliate marketing and selling digital products. She also reveals her own income breakdown, explains how she became debt-free and offers three key tips for aspiring food bloggers to start monetizing their blogs.

Please note the Content Planning Guide mentioned in this episode is no longer available.

If your food blog has 10,000 monthly sessions, sign up for Journey by Mediavine to start monetizing with display ads.

→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.

→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.

→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!

→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon

→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts

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In this debut episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie extends a warm welcome to her listeners and shares her journey from leaving her 9-5 job in 2016 to creating her thriving food blog, A Sassy Spoon. She also shares her motivation for starting the podcast, pushing past mindset blocks and imposter syndrome, and what to expect moving forward. Jamie's goal with this show is to inspire and empower her listeners to build the content-driven business they've always dreamed of. Subscribe & follow along as this new adventure evolves.

Follow Jamie on Instagram: @itsjamiesilva

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Welcome to The Sassy Solopreneur podcast. If you're ready to scale your food blog traffic and make more money? I've got you covered! I'm your host, Jamie Silva, a passionate first-generation Latina, digital entrepreneur and online educator. On this show, you're getting an exclusive backstage pass on how I transformed my food blog, A Sassy Spoon, into a sustainable & profitable multi-six-figure business as a party of one. Get ready for sassy vibes, authentic no-BS conversations, and actionable advice on how you too can build the profitable food blog business of your dreams. So, grab un cafecito and tune in to The Sassy Solopreneur wherever you get podcasts.

Follow Jamie on Instagram: @itsjamiesilva

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