July 24, 2024
Putting content out on social media can feel really hard, which is why so few people are consistent with it. All the big accounts are preaching consistency, sharing strategies… and all that is great. We need it. What I don’t see much of is content on how to create content. And I see people screaming for it.
Date: July 24, 2024
Podcast Title: Wide Open – A Business & Marketing Podcast for Photographers & Creatives
Episode 03: 9 Reasons Why You Don’t Have Any Social Media Post Ideas
It can seem impossible to come up with social media post ideas that aren’t going to fall flat. We all know the feeling… staring at the blinking cursor with absolutely nothing in your mind.
Putting content out on social media can feel really hard, which is why so few people are consistent with it. All the big accounts are preaching consistency, sharing strategies… and all that is great. We need it. What I don’t see much of is content on how to create content. And I see people screaming for it.
00:00 … Introduction
03:04 … Reason #1: You don’t think anyone wants to hear from you
04:22 … Reason #2: You’re putting too much pressure on it / overthinking it
04:56 … Reason #3: You’re posting too much (you’re burned out)
05:44 … Reason #4: You don’t want to sound salesy
06:27 … Reason #5: You don’t have anything going on
07:47 … Reason #6: You’re trying to base your content on the photo
09:34 … Reason #7: You’re thinking about the algorithm instead of the audience
10:54 … Reason #8: You’re not making space for creativity
She’s been an engineer, a brand and marketing manager, a photographer, and a stay-at-home mom, but my one of her favorite things to be is your business coach. Sylvia loves helping small businesses come into their own and nail their online presence.
Sylvia may have had a few different paths, but her convoluted journey has resulted in a fierce understanding of what it takes to run a business that serves your lifestyle. From a no-life engineer managing big egos and tribal knowledge to a stay-at-home mom managing snacks and snot, Sylvia has run the gamut of career options. Your business came to life because you imagined the life it would give you. Let’s get back to that!
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