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Day 3 of Social Growthmas – How to Sell on Instagram Stories Without Feeling Salesy. Holiday-themed blog banner with pink background, gift box, pine branches, and a smiling woman in a Santa hat pointing at the text."

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Day 3 of Social Growthmas is here and we’re talking about one of the BEST spots to make sales on Instagram... your stories.

Seriously. If you’re not using Instagram stories to sell, you’re missing ...

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Day 2 of Social Growthmas is here and we’re talking Reel covers, the real MVP of your Instagram growth strategy!

If you want more views and more loyal followers, your reel cover is where it all sta...

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I bet you’ve been thinking about “consistency” all wrong 🫣

Let’s reframe it. What if consistency meant showing up a certain number of times each week that YOU choose and that actually works for YO...

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From Side Hustle to Award Winning Business: A Thank You to the Fargo Community social media managment social media marketing

What started as a side gig in college has now turned into a full-time, award-winning business… and I’m still wrapping my head around it! 🤯

Being a small business owner means wearing a lot of hats, ...

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Meet the Heart Behind Brandakin Social Media: Emily’s Story💛 behindthebrand brand loyalty entrepenuers

👋🏼Hey there, it’s time for a reintroduction!

I’m Emily, the founder and social media strategist behind Brandakin Social Media. Whether we’ve just connected or you’ve followed me for years, I wanted...

2025 Was a Lot, But You’re Still Showing Up entrepenuers small business mindset

I’ve had so many heart-to-hearts with business owners lately and there’s one thing I keep hearing on repeat:

“This year tried me.”

If you’ve ever sat at your kitchen table whispering “I can’t keep...

Running a Business Is Personal, Here’s the Honest Truth About What I’ve Been Feeling Lately entrepenuers small business small business mindset

This blog post isn’t polished. It isn’t strategic. It’s just real.

I’ve been sitting with a lot of anxiety lately. And truthfully? I didn’t plan on posting about it. But I’ve always promised to sho...

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Your Niche Isn’t Too Saturated, You Just Need a Strategy That Works contentthatconverts instagramforbusiness social media marketing social media strategy

Let’s talk about a big social media myth I hear way too often:
“My niche is too saturated to grow.”

Here’s the truth: it’s not your niche, it’s your strategy. And once you lock in a strategic and ...

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Do you ever get stuck on what to say at the end of your Instagram caption? You’ve written something valuable, the photo is great, but now you’re staring at the screen wondering how to wrap it up?

Y...

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My sister was visiting this week, and she snapped a few quick photos of me working in my office. Nothing fancy, just me, doing what I normally do every day.

And honestly? I love these photos.

Why?...

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The Secret to Keeping Up With Social Media? Reuse Your Content!

Want to know the real secret to staying consistent with your social media posts?

Reuse your content.

Yep. I said it. And yes, it r...

Ten Tips For Social Media Growth social media social media growth social media marketing social media tips

Let’s be real, social media growth can feel super complex and a little overwhelming. And yes, even I still feel that way sometimes!

But here’s what I’ve learned: growth doesn’t have to be chaotic o...

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