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454: The Best Planning Strategies to Manage a Full-Time Job and a Successful Food Blog with Brooke Burks

2023/10/16
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In episode 454, Brooke Burks teaches us tangible strategies to manage a full-time job while growing a successful blog. Brooke Burks is the owner and head dishwasher at TheButteredHome.com. She started her blog in 2018 at the urging of a friend. In the last 5 years, she has juggled this HUGE learning curve all while working full time, being a mother to two girls and now a grandmother to a new grandson. She is an expert in consistency and planning for steady growth all while managing another career. In this episode, you’ll learn the most important strategies for growing a blog while managing a full-time job, including how to stay consistent, plan content effectively and schedule time off.

  • When you just start blogging, Google looks for consistency. 

  • Commit to a posting schedule that fits in with your full-time job.

  • Content planning can help you publish consistently.

  • A plan only works if you stick to it.

  • Take time off to avoid burn out.

  • Be ALL IN. If you decide to commit to this, be patient and ask for help to find the best schedule for you.

  • What is the best planning strategy for someone who blogs and have a full-time job?

  • Have an honest conversation with yourself about what you can commit to.

  • Be realistic in your goal of monetization.

  • Don’t compare yourself to others who monetize their blogs quickly.   Connect with Brooke Burks Website) | Instagram)