In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson shares three easy-to-miss tactics that boost engagement on LinkedIn, Instagram, and email—and closes with a story of mistaken identity on spring break in Cancun.
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Best Moments:
(01:02) Commenting on old LinkedIn posts boosts profile views by 20–25%
(03:06) Share your Instagram reel to 20 people with unique notes for 40% more engagement
(05:53) A subject line with just the recipient’s first name lifted open rates by 25%
(09:48) Jay accidentally slept in a stranger’s hotel room on spring break
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