Here's How You're Going To Start Taking Social Seriously
A playbook for growth, from me to you.
Almost a year ago, I left my full time job to start working for myself. There were a lot of reasons why the timing was right, but a massive part of my decision was the momentum I felt from committing myself to building a regular social media practice for six month prior. You can read more about that process below:
We’re a year in and social is a massive part of how I make money. I flipped a switch a while ago, thinking of social platforms as a place to grow, not an accidental, haphazardous time suck. The shift? Thinking of myself as a creator, not a consumer.
When I opened Tiktok or Substack, I knew I was there to create content. Sure, sometimes I scroll and I always take the time to read letters I love, but more often than not, I put on blinders and publish.
Why should you take social seriously? Well, maybe you don’t have to, and this letter is a skip for you. But if you’re interested in growing what I call a portfolio career, it’s a non-negotiable.
Posting consistently across social platforms has…
Connected me with high-paying clients
Earned me a talent manager
Created the opportunity to write my first book
Made me six figures in Q1
Brought incredible friends into the EV Salon universe
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