

The Social Strategist
Michelle Gifford
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The Social Strategist is your marketing podcast to keep you up to date with all of the changes, trends, and best marketing strategy for social media. If you are using Instagram, blogging, TikTok, email marketing, Pinterest, or other social platforms, then this is the podcast for you.
The Social Strategist is your marketing podcast to keep you up to date with all of the changes, trends, and best marketing strategy for social media. If you are using Instagram, blogging, TikTok, email marketing, Pinterest, or other social platforms, then this is the podcast for you.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 14min
Ep 314 Insta Social Society Q&A
Have you ever wanted to get your BURNING questions about Instagram answered? In this episode, you'll get a SNEAK PEEK into what you get when you join us in Insta Social Society: a Q&A session! Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! You'll get 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE! And sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

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Jun 18, 2024 • 13min
Ep 313 Creating Scroll-Stopping Content
How do you make your Instagram content STOP the scroll? In this episode, I'm diving into how you can make your content more fun, interesting, AND increase your engagement. Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! You'll get 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE! And sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

Jun 11, 2024 • 15min
Ep 312 Ready To Break Up With Instagram? It's Time For An Intervention!
Summertime is upon us! New season means new feelings; are you ready to break up with Instagram? I get it! In this episode I get into the nitty gritty of the challenges with Instagram (especially during the summer) and how we can OVERCOME them. Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! We send you 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE! And sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

Jun 4, 2024 • 14min
Ep 311 Your BEST Instagram Summer Yet!
Are you ready for your BEST Instagram summer yet?! This summer we're going to PROVE that you can be successful AND have fun growing on Instagram at the same time. In this episode, I talk about balancing business growth with the crazies of summer using goals, analytics, and more. Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! We send you 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE! And sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

May 28, 2024 • 17min
Ep 310 Burnt Out On Instagram?
Feeling burnt out on Instagram? Summer is around the corner and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Things can get HARD with schedule changes and kids home all day. In this episode, I share my strategies on how to overcome Instagram burnout and make this your best summer for growth yet. I'm declaring this my Instagram Summer and I want things to be fun and engaging for you, too! (While also continuing to grow and build relationships with your audience) Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! We send you 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE! And sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

May 21, 2024 • 26min
Ep 309 From 10k to 50k in 3 WEEKS w/ Alison Tierney
In this episode of 'The Social Strategist' podcast, I interview Allison Tierney, a student of my Grow the Gram program, who achieved remarkable growth on Instagram, skyrocketing from 10,000 to nearly 50,000 followers in just three weeks! Allison is a registered dietitian board certified in oncology nutrition and is sharing her journey on Instagram and with her private practice: Wholesome LLC. We also cover the strategic secrets that propelled her Instagram success, resulting in significant business growth, increased email subscribers, and a stronger connection with her audience. Enrollment for my Grow the Gram program is OPEN! For an entire year, I’ll be your guide in growing your Instagram following and profits without the stress of trying to figure it out on your own. This 8-module course teaches you how to crack the IG code! Weekly calls and 60-day goal sprints will keep you on track and making consistent progress with training, support, and accountability. ACT FAST! Doors close THIS THURSDAY, May 23rd and won't open again until the fall!! Join at IAmMichelleGifford.com/GrowTheGram Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! We send you 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! You can find Alison at: https://www.instagram.com/wholesome.cancer.nutrition/ https://wholesomellc.com/ Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

May 14, 2024 • 18min
Ep 308 Grow the Gram with Me
In this episode I pull back the curtain on Grow the Gram : what it is and how it can work for you. The course is designed to help people who are already established on Instagram, but feel stuck, grow their accounts. This episode also highlights some of the successes of past students. It’s going to blow your mind! Grow the Gram is opening on the 16th and won't be reopening again until the fall, so join now! Ready to really get serious about using Instagram to grow your business? The doors to the exclusive Grow the Gram open May 16th! For an entire year, I’ll be your guide in growing your Instagram following and profits without the stress of trying to figure it out on your own. This 8-module course teaches you how to crack the IG code! Weekly calls and 60-day goal sprints will keep you on track and making consistent progress with training, support, and accountability. Watch your IG go from stuck to a thriving, happening place with real income and massive impact. You will be confident in what you're creating and love what you do! Join at IAmMichelleGifford.com/GrowTheGram Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! We send you 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

May 9, 2024 • 14min
Ep 307 Instagram Algorithm Changes (Small Creators, You’re Going to Love This)
Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, made waves with his new announcements to the Instagram algorithm! I’m bringing you the real info about what it means (without a spin) so you know how to adjust your strategy. Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! We send you 10-12 trending audios a week along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Ready to really get serious about using Instagram to grow your business? The doors to the exclusive Grow the Gram are opening again in June! For an entire year, I’ll be your guide in growing your Instagram following and profits without the stress of trying to figure it out on your own. This 8-module course teaches you how to crack the IG code! Weekly calls and 60-day goal sprints will keep you on track and making consistent progress with training, support, and accountability. Watch your IG go from stuck to a thriving, happening place with real income and massive impact. You will be confident in what you're creating and love what you do! Join at IAmMichelleGifford.com/GrowTheGram Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. And get my free B-Roll guide HERE! Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

May 7, 2024 • 14min
Ep 306 3X Your Content Creation: The Ultimate B-Roll Guide
Do you need Instagram content creation to be more effective, easier, and faster? Yes! (Is there actually any other answer?) Today we are talking about how to use B-Roll for creating Instagram content: what is it, how to make it, how to utilize it, and how to grow your business with it! I’m telling you, it will change your life. Because I love you, get my free B-Roll guide HERE! It’s a no-brainer! Get 20% off FlipStick with the code MICHELLEGIFFORD. It’s how I stick my phone to (nearly) any surface for videoing on the go without a tripod. I also love the kickstand! If you need help finding trending audio to go with your B-Roll, join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! I'll send you 10-12 trending audios a week, along with monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Ready to get really serious about using Instagram to grow your business? The doors to the exclusive Grow the Gram are opening again in June! For an entire year, I’ll be your guide in growing your Instagram following and profits without the stress of trying to figure it out on your own. This 8-module course teaches you how to crack the IG code! Weekly calls and 60-day goal sprints will keep you on track and making consistent progress with training, support, and accountability. Watch your IG go from stuck to a thriving, happening place with real income and massive impact. You will be confident in what you're creating and love what you do! Join at IAmMichelleGifford.com/GrowTheGram Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. Leave a rating and review and share with a friend so others can grow their businesses on Instagram, too!

Apr 30, 2024 • 23min
Ep 305 Setting Up 6 And 7 Figure Success Systems: Part 2
If I had to share just one secret to making your six and seven-figure business thrive, it would be implementing systems that help support you, your business, your goals, and your life. In this second episode of my system series, I am diving into how to create those systems so your business can grow with less stress and more success! Here are some of the automation systems I use and love! MacKenna at brooktownconsulting.com for help in systematizing your business. You can also find her on LinkedIn 50% off HoneyBooks for booking clients. Monday for organizing EVERYTHING in your business. Join Insta Social Society for $1 for your first month! Experience how easy IG content creation can be with monthly trending audio, content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes with me, and more! Ready to really get serious about using Instagram to grow your business? The doors to the exclusive Grow the Gram are opening again in June! For an entire year, I’ll be your guide in growing your Instagram following and profits without the stress of trying to figure it out on your own. This 8-module course teaches you how to crack the IG code! Weekly calls and 60-day goal sprints will keep you on track and making consistent progress with training, support, and accountability. Watch your IG go from stuck to a thriving, happening place with real income and massive impact. You will be confident in what you're creating and love what you do! Join at IAmMichelleGifford.com/GrowTheGram Check out my Instagram @iammichellegifford for daily Instagram tips. Sign up for my weekly trending audio emails HERE. Read this episode's blog post HERE. Leave a rating and review so others can find me and get help with Instagram, too!