Walking the Unexpected Path to Full-Time Food Blogger

My guest today is a mother, former school administrator, blogger, and an entrepreneur.

Back in the late summer of 2008, my guest began couponing — like really couponing. She loves to cook and loved the challenge of coming up with meals that cost under $5.

One night as my guest was cleaning up the dishes from dinner, she thought of the phrase “$5 Dinners”. And from this, a very impressive business was born.

My guest is now the founder behind 5 Dollar Dinners, 5 Dollar Meal Plan, and Grocery Budget Makeover.

Now, let’s hack …

Erin Chase.

In this 43-minute episode Erin Chase and I discuss:

  • Why you should always be aiming for Inbox Zero
  • Needing to be in tune with customers (and how to get there)
  • The value of following feedback, process, guidelines and surveys
  • Your product is not your baby (it is made for your customer)
  • Do, delegate, delete, or defer

The Show Notes