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The Social Media Rules We'd NEVER Follow Again!

Oi, Let's Talk

Show Notes

Part 3 of the SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES! You've been told to post every day, niche down, chase trends, and keep your feed perfectly aesthetic. But what if that advice is keeping you from actually growing in a meaningful way? In this episode, we're calling out social media "rules" that sound smart but don't hold up, and sharing what actually works instead, here are thoughts on:

"You need to post every day" "You need to niche down" "Never post personal content on a business account" "You shouldn't sell too much" "You need to go viral" "You have to follow trends" "Your feed needs to look aesthetic" "You need thousands of followers to make money" "Post at the exact right time" "If something doesn't perform, stop doing it"

If you're tired of overthinking your content, this one's for you.

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