Makin' Bacon: Serve Your Fans. Grow Your Income.

Jason Logsdon, Marie Fiebach
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Makin' Bacon helps food bloggers serve their Fans, grow their income, and get the most from their blogs. Bringing in readers is only half the battle, making money is also crucial to building a sustainable blog. Listen to top experts share the secret ingredients that turned their blogs into a business. So you too can start Makin' Bacon!

  1. Building Community Through Facebook Groups with Linda Reed-Enever

    09/06/2021

    Building Community Through Facebook Groups with Linda Reed-Enever

    As bloggers we often try to build a community through our blogs and social media, but we often leave a valuable tool on the table...Facebook groups. But how can you actually create and grow a Facebook group of your own? Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out Today, Linda Reed-Enever and I dive into just how Facebook groups work, how they can be used to connect with your audience, and why building a community is incredibly powerful. Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more information and links, check out Building Community Through Facebook Groups with Linda Reed-Enever.

    36 min
  2. Staying Up to Date On Pinterest with Kate Ahl

    08/30/2021

    Staying Up to Date On Pinterest with Kate Ahl

    As bloggers we are often told we need to be on Pinterest to maximize our blogs and businesses. But with a constantly changing algorithm, the addition of new features, and updates to the core functionality it can be really hard to stay up to date with it. Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, Kate Ahl and I dive into all things Pinterest, including how it differs from the other social platforms, the top mistakes bloggers make on it, and why Pinterest matters more than ever! Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more information and links check out Staying Up to Date On Pinterest with Kate Ahl.

    38 min
  3. Growing Your Blog with a Podcast with Laura Bauder

    08/23/2021

    Growing Your Blog with a Podcast with Laura Bauder

    As bloggers we often turn to podcasts for advice, listen to podcasts for entertainment, and follow our favorite podcasters on social media, but we often don't think about getting behind the microphone ourselves. But from growing our brands to creating content, podcasting can be a great way to move your business forward. Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, Laura Bauder and I dive into the ins and outs of podcasting, including how to generate leads, grow your brand, and even create amazing content. Next, on Makin' Bacon! Check out more links and information at href="https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/makin-bacon/more/growing-your-blog-with-a-podcast-with-laura-bauder">Growing Your Blog with a Podcast with Laura Bauder.

    31 min
  4. Working with Other Bloggers and Expanding Your Revenue Streams with Cate Brubaker

    08/16/2021

    Working with Other Bloggers and Expanding Your Revenue Streams with Cate Brubaker

    As bloggers we often are working alone and can struggle to break into new audiences, much less bring in a new source of revenue. Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, Cate Brubaker and I dive into running a bundle giveaway, launching an activity book, and using air table to organize all of your work! Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more info check out Working with Other Bloggers and Expanding Your Revenue Streams with Cate Brubaker.

    34 min
  5. How to Use Interns to Move Your Blog Forward with Christina Hitchcock

    08/09/2021

    How to Use Interns to Move Your Blog Forward with Christina Hitchcock

    As bloggers we often have a never ending list of todos. Things that we just need to do, but aren't necessarily taking advantage of our strengths. If only there was a source of help that was inexpensive, or even free! Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, Christina Hitchcock and I dive into how you can use interns to do more while focusing on the most important aspects of your business that only you can do! Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more info check out How to Use Interns to Move Your Blog Forward with Christina Hitchcock.

    33 min
  6. Teaching Cooking Classes with Cynthia Samanian

    08/02/2021

    Teaching Cooking Classes with Cynthia Samanian

    As bloggers we often focus so much on building out our websites and social media accounts hoping for ad revenue but we often forget there are other sources of income out there. One of the ones with the biggest potential is for teaching cooking classes. But it can be intimidating figuring out where to start. Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, Cynthia Samanian and I dive into all things cooking classes including deciding on your subject, how to teach the class, and of course the best ways to sell it. Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more information and links take a look at Teaching Cooking Classes with Cynthia Samanian.

    52 min
  7. Connecting with Your Fans and Selling Digital Products with Jenna Urben

    07/26/2021

    Connecting with Your Fans and Selling Digital Products with Jenna Urben

    As bloggers we often get so hung up on creating recipes that we forget we are writing them for real people. And at the most basic level, people turn to our recipes because of the connection we have with them. But how can we make that connection stronger, and even use it to create products they love? Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, we dive into how to pitch brands, ways to connect more with your fans, and how to create products they love. Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more info and links check out Connecting with Your Fans and Selling Digital Products with Jenna Urben

    59 min
  8. Dr. Tiffany Eurich

    07/19/2021

    Dr. Tiffany Eurich

    As bloggers we often read articles about food writers, watch chefs on tv, and see cookbook authors on morning shows...but we rarely believe that could be us! Where do you get started, and what can you expect?. Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, we dive into everything PR, including how to find media coverage, what the benefits of getting featured is, and how you can even do it all yourself! Next, on Makin' Bacon! For more info and links check out Dr. Tiffany Eurich Interview

    44 min
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Makin' Bacon helps food bloggers serve their Fans, grow their income, and get the most from their blogs. Bringing in readers is only half the battle, making money is also crucial to building a sustainable blog. Listen to top experts share the secret ingredients that turned their blogs into a business. So you too can start Makin' Bacon!

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