by Bjork Ostrom
Welcome to The Food Blogger Pro Podcast, hosted by Bjork Ostrom from Pinch of Yum! Our goal is to help you create a beautiful, functional, and profitable blog. We interview successful food bloggers and industry experts in an effort to surface strategies that can help you more efficiently grow and monetize your site. You'll learn about recipe SEO, food photography, plugins, monetization, traffic, and more. New episodes every Tuesday! Learn more at foodbloggerpro.com/podcast
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April 15, 2025
Bjork Ostrom interviews Jess Smith of Inquiring Chef about launching and managing successful cooking classes for kids.
April 8, 2025
<p>Generating recurring revenue through membership sites, the power of community, and how to scale your business with multiple income streams.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Welcome to episode 513 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Adam Sobel.</p> <h2>Diversifying Income Series: Membership Sites with Adam Sobel</h2> <p>In this week’s episode, Adam Sobel of Cinnamon Snail shares his journey from owning a restaurant to launching successful online cooking classes after the pandemic. He reveals how building a loyal community was key to his growth, along with using content marketing, lead magnets, and split testing to attract and convert customers. Adam also dives into how paid ads and staying adaptable in the digital world have been essential to his success.</p> <p>It doesn’t stop there! Adam will also talk about scaling his business with multiple income streams, including membership programs and free offers, while automating key processes to generate steady revenue. Tune in for actionable insights on growing your business in today’s digital age!</p> <h2>Three episode takeaways:</h2> <ul> <li> <p><strong>From Restaurant to Online Success:</strong> After the pandemic hit, Adam made a big shift from owning a restaurant to teaching cooking classes online. He quickly realized that building a strong community and customer loyalty was key to his growth.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Smart Digital Strategies:</strong> Content marketing, lead magnets, and split testing became game-changers for Adam. He also dives into how paid ads and constantly adapting to the digital world have been crucial for attracting and converting customers.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Scaling with Multiple Income Streams:</strong> By offering membership programs and leveraging free offers, Adam’s been able to create a steady stream of revenue. Automation has also helped simplify his business, making it easier to generate income while focusing on what matters most.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://cinnamonsnail.com/">Cinnamon Snail</a></li> <li><a href="https://obsproject.com/">Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)</a></li> <li><a href="https://kit.com/">Kit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.samcart.com/">SamCart</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.clickfunnels.com/">ClickFunnels</a></li> <li><a href="https://thrivecart.com/">ThriveCart</a></li> <li><a href="https://ecommercealley.com/course">The Ad Lab Method course by Josh Coffy</a></li> <li><a href="https://alleypodcast.buzzsprout.com/1826697">The Ecommerce Alley podcast</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1362234537597370">Facebook’s Advantage+ shopping campaigns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gillianperkins.com/">Gillian Perkins’s podcast: Work Less, Earn More</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.russellbrunson.com/my-podcast">Russell Brunson’s podcast, The Russell Brunson Show</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mightynetworks.com/">Mighty Networks</a></li> <li><a href="https://circle.so/">Circle</a></li> <li>Follow Adam on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cinnamonsnail/">Instagram</a> and <a>Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodbloggerpropodcast">Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group</a></li> </ul> <h2>Thank you to our sponsor!</h2> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.memberkitchens.com/?utm_campaign=fbp&utm_medium=web&utm_source=fbp&utm_content=show_notes"> Member Kitchens</a> and <a href= "https://cookiefinance.co/get-started-today/">Cookie Finance</a>. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors.</p> <p>Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started <a href= "https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/work-with-us/">here</a>.</p> <p>If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to <a href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p>Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at <a href= "https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/membership">foodbloggerpro.com/membership</a>.</p>
April 1, 2025
<p>Balancing creativity and consistency, maximizing productivity, and navigating food trends with RIz Asad from Chocolates and Chai. </p> <p>-----</p> <p>Welcome to episode 512 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Rizwan Asad from Chocolates and Chai. </p> <h2>How to Balance Creativity and Consistency in Blogging</h2> <p>This week, we’re chatting with Riz from Chocolates and Chai, who shares some amazing insights on balancing creativity with monetization. It can feel like a compromise when you’re trying to make money from your blog, but Riz breaks down how ad revenue, affiliate marketing, and licensing can actually work together with your content without sacrificing quality!</p> <p>Riz also drops some valuable tips on staying efficient and consistent in your content creation. You’ll also hear him talk about how jumping on popular topics, like viral TikTok recipes, can really up your visibility and engagement. Lastly, we dive into the importance of finding your niche — understanding who your audience is and carving out a space that’s uniquely yours is the key to long-term success while staying true to your creative passion. You won’t want to miss this episode!</p> <h2>Three episode takeaways:</h2> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Balancing Creativity and Consistency:</strong> Finding the sweet spot between staying true to your creative vision and consistently putting out content is essential for long-term success. Building trust with your audience while keeping things fresh and true to your style is key here!</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Maximizing Productivity:</strong> If you’re juggling a full-time job or managing the pressures of blogging, Riz has been there and says that batching tasks and minimizing distractions can significantly boost your efficiency. Staying organized will help you keep the content flowing without burning out!</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Navigating Trends and Monetization:</strong> Keeping an eye on trends, like those on TikTok, can help boost your content’s visibility. And while monetizing a blog can feel tricky or like you’re compromising your creativity, finding a balance that allows you to make money while staying true to what you love doing is possible.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.chocolatesandchai.com/">Riz’s food blog, Chocolates and Chai</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.chocolatesandchai.com/how-to-read-a-recipe-post/">How to Read a Recipe Post from Chocolates and Chai</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eosworldwide.com/">EOS — Entrepreneurial Operating System</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.chocolatesandchai.com/dubai-chocolate-bar/">Dubai Chocolate Bar from Chocolates and Chai</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.chocolatesandchai.com/fluffy-japanese-pancakes-souffle-pancake-recipe/"> Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes from Chocolates and Chai</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mT3u8O2XJ/">Google Year in Search 2023 Instagram Reel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uVOXxdqi0aE">Google Year in Search 2023 YouTube Short</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/podcast/maximizing-affiliate-revenue-with-deep-linking/"> Episode 505 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Maximizing Affiliate Revenue with Deep Linking</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692"> Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:[email protected]">Send Riz an email!</a></li> <li>Follow Riz on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/yamisohungry/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodbloggerpropodcast">Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group</a></li> </ul> <h2>Thank you to our sponsors!</h2> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://signup.clariti.com/food">Clariti</a> and <a href= "https://cookiefinance.co/get-started-today/">Cookie Finance</a>. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors.</p> <p>Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started <a href= "https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/work-with-us/">here</a>.</p> <p>If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to <a href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p>Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at <a href= "https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/membership">foodbloggerpro.com/membership</a>.</p>
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