Everyone teaching social media growth is competing for attention . . . on social media. They're forced to share what performs best, not what works best.
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Timestamps
0:00 Growing my social media platforms
2:00 The Social Media Advice Paradox
3:03 Master the Four Stages of Social Media Growth
4:01 The Sea Lion Strategy
5:02 Don't Create a Community—Join One Already in Progress
6:00 The Sea Lion Method: Step by Step
6:34 The 15-Paperclip System That Built My Community
8:04 What's Working Right Now: Real Success Stories
8:41 My Current Approach: The Hidden Work
9:33 Connect More, Create Less
9:54 Five Connection Strategies That Outperform Content
15:15 The Psychology of Sharing
16:30 The Three Types of Content That Drive Growth
18:45 Final Practical Tips for Sustained Growth
19:21 Choose Your Path: Engagement or Sales
20:42 The Timeless Social Media Strategy