EP. 23: How to Stop the Scroll

On this, the final episode of Season 2, your Close Friends are getting real about what it takes to launch and sell on Instagram! And who could be better to share wisdom than the absolute Queen of Launches, Manu? We’re diving deep into strategy, mindset traps to avoid, and achieving the balance between quantity AND quality. Soak it all in until next season! For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/

With more content being posted than ever before, it’s imperative to stand out and stop the scroll. Lucky for you, your Close Friends are masters at creating thumb-stopping content that attracts and converts! Listen in for tips you’ll want to try and mistakes you’ll want to avoid. For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/

We know, another change on Instagram! But before you start rolling your eyes, take a few moments to hear out your Close Friends. Today on the podcast Manu and Laura are dishing everything we know about the Video and Reels merge on Instagram. Harnessed correctly, could this change be exactly what we’ve been looking for? Tune in to find out. For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/ Episode Links: Stop the scroll with Your Social Team Template Shop! Use code: NOFILTER for 10% off your order! Follow the podcast on Instagram and let us know what YOU would like to hear about!Learn more about Stephanie + The Social Media CEO and follow her on Instagram!Learn more about Manu + Your Social Team + Your Template Club and follow her on Instagram!Learn more about Laura + B Squared Social and follow her on Instagram!Click here to get the Close Friends in your Inbox!

When it comes to Instagram, it often feels like there’s so much we can’t control. Today your Close Friends, Manu and Laura, are going to fill you in on what you CAN control, starting with your expectations. Managing expectations on Instagram is essential for a healthy and tactful approach to using social media to grow your business. Listen in for your Close Friends’ favorite perspective shifts. For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/ Episode Links: Stop the scroll with Your Social Team Template Shop! Use code: NOFILTER for 10% off your order! Follow the podcast on Instagram and let us know what YOU would like to hear about!Learn more about Stephanie + The Social Media CEO and follow her on Instagram!Learn more about Manu + Your Social Team + Your Template Club and follow her on Instagram!Learn more about Laura + B Squared Social and follow her on Instagram!Click here to get the Close Friends in your Inbox!

Another day, another change on Instagram. It’s easy to get flustered every time the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, posts a new reel. That’s why your Close Friends, Manu and Laura, are dropping this bonus episode on how to hone your mindset when it comes to changes on Instagram. So don’t panic! Take a deep breath with your Close Friends and let’s navigate these changes together. For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/ 

Going viral: the good, the bad, the ugly. Today your favorite Viral Reel Queens are discussing it all! Sure, we all want to go viral…but are you ready to attract the right audience? Is your messaging clear or is it just another dance trend? Tune in for the hot take from your Close Friends! For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/

Okay, we’ve all been thinking it…What even is the TikTok algorithm? Well, today your Close Friends take the “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,” approach by embracing the suck on TikTok. Listen in as Laura and Manu dish about lazy TikTok, trolls, and deciding just to have fun! Have a topic you’d love your Close Friends to discuss on the podcast? Reach out on Instagram @closefriendsnofilter! For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/ 

Not so fast! Before you hit the archive button, you might want to give that flopped feed post a closer look. Today your Close Friends are discussing the renaissance of feed posts and how to tell if your post is making a  comeback. Plus, are we prioritizing the wrong metrics? Listen in to learn more! For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/ 

Today your Close Friends are going green…reusing, recycling, and repurposing content! Listen in as Stephanie, Manu, and Laura share their most valuable tips when it comes to making content last longer. Because why should your brilliant posts make one short appearance and end up in the trash? Time to start working smarter across platforms with your Close Friends! For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/

Time waits for no one, especially during an Instagram doom scroll! But how does one set boundaries when social media is their job? Cue time management tips with your Close Friends! Listen in as Steph, Manu, and Laura share their time management tools as well as reveal how much time they’re actually spending on the apps. You don’t want to miss this! For more info + resources, head to https://www.closefriendsnofilter.com/