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The Top Instagram Reel Tips for 2026: Why Watch Time Is the Secret to Reels Growth in 2026

Want your Instagram Reels to actually get views in 2026? You don’t need to be a video editing pro or have 100K followers. You just need a few simple strategies that increase watch time (the #1 metric Instagram is prioritizing right now). And good news: most of them take less than five minutes to implement. […]

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Keep the Weird. Lose the DIY. Get a Real Brand.

My friend, Frankie Angotti, guest wrote this post, and I know you’ll love it. In her post, she’s covering: Keep the Weird. Lost the DIY. Get a Real Brand. Be real. Be intentional. But don’t DIY your brand. There’s something beautiful about owning your weirdness, embracing your story, and letting your personality shine through your […]

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What Happens in a Social Media Audit (A Real Example for Service Providers)

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in a social media audit, what I look at before taking over someone’s social media, and how a little strategy can make a BIG difference in your visibility and engagement, this post is for you. 👇 I see this question all the time: “What will you do with my […]

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5 Common Objections to Hiring a Marketing Strategist or Fractional CMO (And Honest Answers That Might Surprise You)

Overview / Here’s What You’ll Learn in this post: Overview / Here’s What You’ll Learn in this post: Let me start off by addressing the elephant in the room. You may be thinking: “Can’t someone on our team just do our marketing?” I hear that phrase a lot, especially from business owners who’ve already told […]

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What Happens When You Hire a Marketing Strategist, The Real Behind‑the‑Scenes Breakdown

Before I invest in anything, especially when it comes to my business, I ALWAYS want to know: “What really happens once I sign the contract? What’s going on behind the curtain?” These are great questions to ask. And if you want hours of your time back plus a marketing strategy that actually brings in clients this […]

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5 Common Objections to Social Media Management (And Honest Answers That Might Surprise You)

Overview / Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Post: Let’s get into it… 5 Common Objections to Social Media Management Couldn’t someone on our team just do social media?” I hear that phrase a lot, especially from business owners who’ve already told me they don’t have the time to plan content or show up consistently. […]

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If you own a small business, then you wear a lot of hats. Maybe you have an in-house accountant who manages all your expenses and reviews your P&L statement every quarter. But I’d be willing to bet that many of you who are reading this are wearing the managing-your-money hat. That’s why I’m sharing my […]

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