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

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