Hey Friend!
How much time are you actually spending on social media every week… and how much of your revenue can you trace back to that time? For a lot of business owners, those numbers don't line up, and this episode is your permission slip to take an honest look at what's really working in your business.
If you've been feeling that low-grade burnout from constantly posting, showing up everywhere, and still not seeing the growth you hoped for, this conversation is going to feel like a deep breath. Social media isn't the problem, but when it becomes the only foundation of your marketing, everything starts to feel heavy because you're pouring your energy into something you don't actually own.
In this episode, I'm walking you through what it looks like to build your business on assets that last, like your podcast, blog, website, and email list, instead of content that disappears in 24 hours. I'm sharing the difference between short-lived platforms and search-based platforms (like YouTube and Pinterest), and why so many business owners are sitting on a goldmine of content they've already created without even realizing it.
I also revisit the powerful conversation I had with Gabe Cox in episode 162, where she shared how she stepped away from social media in January 2023 and grew her email list from 350 to over 3,500 subscribers in 12 months… without going back. Her story is proof that there's another way, and it might be simpler than you think.
If you've been on the social media hamster wheel and wondering if growth has to feel this exhausting, this episode will help you see your business through a new lens. The goal isn't to be everywhere. The goal is to build something that lasts.
I hope this blesses you!
With Warm Regards,
Michele
Timestamps
- [00:00] The honest question every business owner needs to ask about social media and revenue
- [01:00] Why social media shouldn't be the foundation of your marketing plan
- [01:51] The difference between content that disappears and content you actually own
- [02:13] Short-lived platforms vs. search-based platforms (YouTube & Pinterest)
- [03:05] The goldmine you're already sitting on (and how to use it)
- [03:28] How to turn one piece of content into multiple assets
- [03:56] Revisiting episode 162 with Gabe Cox and her 30-day social media break
- [04:20] How Gabe grew her email list from 350 to 3,500+ without social media
- [05:05] Why search and relationships beat constant posting
- [06:12] The real goal: building something that lasts
- [06:27] An invitation to Gabe's Grow Your Biz Without Social virtual event
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Ready to Stop Creating More and Start Using What You Already Have?
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- See what you already have clearly
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