Using Story to Highlight Great Food with Kevin Wilson (#115)
Author and Podcast Host Kevin Wilson of Dining on a Dime
Kevin Wilson was one of the 1st people to bring the "Dining On A Dime" idea to the Philadelphia area for his restaurant blog website in 2011, it was a huge success on the website and he was asked to bring this idea to a weekly radio segment and after he saw how popular the radio segment was he brought this idea to Wildfire Radio, the show teaches people where to eat out well on a very tight budget and gives names on both the good and not so good restaurants. Author of the book “Table for One,” Kevin understands the power of story.
“I met a guy selling something and one day I start talking to him. I found out he was a drummer for the Beach Boys. You never know who you’re going to meet.” - Kevin Wilson on listening for stories
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Storytelling is a Journey
Kevin says he loves the journey of storytelling. It’s an important skill to develop, he says. The journey of a beginning, a middle and an end is critical.
Whether it’s starting your blog or slowly writing a book, writing consistently is key.
“You can be a terrible writer today and an excellent writer two years from now. It’s kind of like karate. You just have to train.” - Kevin Wilson on developing your skills
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