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Hey Everyone!
I joined this platform and this group a year ago, and only now just swinging back around to it. Last year I became self-employed! Woohoo! I'm finding that the energy requirements to market every day are burdensome for me. I'm an introvert and generally operate at a much slower pace than the rest of the world. I'm finding it hard to follow all the extroverted "10 step plans to business success" stuff because I simply don't go as fast as others. Sometimes it takes me a while to post on social platforms, compared to others who are more of a "whiz" at it. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get my message out so that I don't find myself exhausted? Thanks!
Kathryn MontbriandFounder: Lived & Loved and writer
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08/19/22 at 3:39PM UTC
hi there - I'm in a similar situation. fairly introverted and also needing to get my message out there.
My tactic so far has been to assess what feels good to me: one on one conversations, writing, making offers along with asks and then build my strategy around those things vs. the things that drain my energy.
I have a daily plan for who from my network I'm going to reach out to and what 1-2 other things I'm going to do for the day.
Yes, you will have to do some of the energy draining stuff - but if you start with what comes naturally you will be more balanced overall. Good luck!
Janice SutherlandCorp CEO to Award Winning Career Strategist
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03/25/22 at 3:05PM UTC
Hi, Whilst social media is great, ask yourself if that's where your audience "hangs out"? If it is, pick just 1-2 platforms - it's easy to think you need be everywhere.
Batch your posts - I have a file for future ideas and spend a couple hours a week writing and scheduling posts. There are so many apps that allow you do that.
Consider longer form content including blogging and podcasting - one article can give you a week of posts.
Lastly, don't feel you have to conform to a 10 Step plan - find what works for you.
I work with midlife entrepreneurs, so DM me if you'd like more info
Monica Lynn SadlerFashion Designer in New Jersey
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03/01/22 at 9:59PM UTC
Francesca is absolutely correct. Social media is ALL about consistency. You may want to consider hiring a virtual assistant to manage your social media. If you would like some direction, please inbox me. All the best to you!
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03/01/22 at 9:18PM UTC
Welcome to entrepreneurship! I do all my social media "posting" once a week with blocks of time for "engagement." I'm an ambivert, so sometimes I need to wait until I'm recharged before diving back in. But social media is all about consistency.
