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

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.  

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