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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!

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, we 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!

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!

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, Cate Brubaker is the perfect person to help us out! Today, we dive into running a bundle giveaway, launching an activity book, and using air table to organize all of your work! Next, on Makin' Bacon!

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!

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!

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!

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!

As bloggers we always hear about how important a niche is. But a niche isn't always a method of cooking or a piece of equipment...it can also be a culinary point of view! But how do you find your culinary point of view, and more importantly, how do you make money from it? Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, we dive into finding your culinary point of view, the importance of multiple income streams and how you can successfully charge MORE! Next, on Makin' Bacon!

As bloggers we often become experts at writing about food, of connecting to our audience, and clearly explaining how to make something in their kitchen...but writing sales and marketing copy is a whole 'nother beast! Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, we dive into how to write compelling copy for your landing pages, how to maximize profits through lower-priced items, and how to sell without feeling icky! Next, on Makin' Bacon!

As bloggers, we know we should be getting our videos into as many places as possible, but how can we possibly create Instagram reels and recipe videos, YouTube shorts and facebook videos, not to mention TikTok videos and Pinterest video pins! There's so many places and it can be really hard to get started. Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out. Today, we dive into all things Jumprope including how video can increase your ad revenue, ways bloggers can use TikTok to move their business forward and how you can "do it all" while still holding down a job. Next, on Makin' Bacon!

As bloggers we often are trying to grow our following and expand our network so we will become more enticing to publishers, brands, and agents. One very effective way is through appearing on podcasts, but how do you find them and what do you do once you are on there? Luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us out! Today, we dive into how you can use podcasts interviews to grow your brand, and how you can maximize your time on them! Next, on Makin' Bacon!