
Why Social Media is the WORST Way to Grow an Engaged Audience
10/18/22 • 20 min
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How often do you post social media content, but feel like it falls flat?
It’s not just you... Today, we’re talking about why social media is the WORST way to grow a business and an audience!
So, if your goal is to grow a highly engaged online community and generate leads and sales consistently for your business, this episode is for you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The surprising reason you're tanking your growth and engagement — without even knowing it
- Why social media content is the WORST way to grow a business and your following
- Characteristics of short-term lead generation solutions versus long-term ones — and which one is actually better for your business
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How often do you post social media content, but feel like it falls flat?
It’s not just you... Today, we’re talking about why social media is the WORST way to grow a business and an audience!
So, if your goal is to grow a highly engaged online community and generate leads and sales consistently for your business, this episode is for you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The surprising reason you're tanking your growth and engagement — without even knowing it
- Why social media content is the WORST way to grow a business and your following
- Characteristics of short-term lead generation solutions versus long-term ones — and which one is actually better for your business
-
Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster!
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Register for Courtney's Free Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Business with a Podcast in 2025
Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.
Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for your business.
Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ
©P 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
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3 Reasons You're Getting Overlooked in Your Niche
How consistent is the current lead generation in your business?
If you’re like most of the online business owners in my community, you have SO much to offer your people, but you’re OVER creating endless social media content that doesn’t produce results.
That’s why this week, I’m kicking off a new series that reveals the exact marketing strategies our team has used to double social engagement, 3x the growth of our list, increase our open rates, AND boost our revenue to steady five-figure months.
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- My personal experience with the organic strategies most online business owners try
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Steal This Simple System to Stand Out Online
What business systems do you currently have to support your visibility?
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And this week, I’m sharing my visibility system that will help you win the organic marketing game, position yourself as a recognized authority, and start getting the leads and sales you deserve!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
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Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ
©P 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
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