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249 – The Smart Way to Plan Out Your Social Media

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Content Sells Podcast

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Social Media can be a “hungry beast,” and trying to keep up with social posts that get results can feel overwhelming, confounding, and like we’re always playing catch-up!

That’s why, in this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon, are sharing their top tips for creating a Social Media Calendar that gets results while keeping YOU sane :-)

Listen to This Episode to Hear More About:

  • The biggest mistake small businesses make with social media (and how to avoid it).
  • Why winging your social posts is a recipe for overwhelm—and what you can do to fix it!
  • The simple planning hack that will have you hitting the ground running in January
  • The secret to saving HOURS on social media every month.
  • Why knowing the “Big Rocks” in your marketing plan is key to a successful social media calendar.
  • Why every post should have a conversion purpose (and how to make it happen!).
  • How planning your social media in phases can drive more sales and boost engagement.
  • The overlooked opportunity cost of random posting – you will be amazed by how much it’s costing your business.
  • Why social media can be a waste of time for some businesses, who aren’t taking one crucial step in their planning process.
  • The EASY way to map out your year’s social media posts (without tearing your hair out).
  • Why batching is NOT productive (unless you’ve done this first).
  • From “tease” to “launch”—how to time your social media posts to build anticipation for your offers.
  • The #1 way to make sure every social post supports your broader marketing strategy.
  • The key to creating campaigns that resonate all year long (and boost your conversions).
  • And much more…

Also Mentioned in This Episode:

  • HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind
  • HerBusiness Network
  • Episode 15 – How to Create Content Without Burning Out
  • Episode 78 – 3 Steps to Finally Getting ANY Big Content Project DONE!
  • Episode 195 – Stacking Momentum with Your Annual Marketing Plan
  • Episode 247 – Plan Your Next Launch Like a Pro
  • Episode 248 – Why You Need to Plan Next Year NOW!
  • Chantel Gilbert – Bluegum Electrical
  • Loretta Brandolini – Reluminate Beauty

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Suzi Dafnis

Hi there. I’m Suzi Dafnis, CEO at HerBusiness. My BIG passion is helping women business owners to grow and scale their business, so that they can create their ideal lifestyle and make a difference in the world. Every day I am inspired by the more than 30,000 amazing women (and...

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Michelle Falzon, Director of We are Content, has more than 25 years experience in marketing and communications from her early days in TV, radio and press (documentary films, TV and radio commercials) through to print (book publishing, magazines, marketing collateral) and on to her early adoption of digital marketing in the...

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