Good Content with Shannon McKinstrie

This isn’t a typical episode, but I want to talk honestly about what it’s like to continue to show up on social media when things feel like they’re falling apart. Maybe you’ve experienced this and you can relate, or if you haven’t had that experience, I hope this gives you some advice and permission to do what’s best for you, whether its pressing pause, slowing down, or getting extra support. Social media can be deceiving, it looks like everyone is always on and everything is business as usual, but the fact is things aren’t always great and times do get tough.

In this episode we’ll be covering:
You’ve got options. We’ll talk about what you can do from hiring help and getting support, to repurposing your content, or simply taking a break.
Your audience won’t notice if you take a quick breather, and when they do I’m sure they will be just as supportive as ever.
How being a business owner exposes everything, it really forces you to look at who you are and gives you permission to be yourself.
I’m getting up close and personal here, I’ve struggled with my own things this year and I’m sharing how I have handled my social media content and just life in general (hint: it’s ok to ask for help).
Take the pressure off and trust yourself. Consider this your permission slip to be yourself and do what you need to do when life gets hard. 

Recommended episodes:
Episode 57: Repurpose Your Content for More Impact with Less Effort
Episode 116: Easy Content Ideas for When You’re Not Feeling Creative
Episode 119: Your Boring Life Moments are the Shortcut to Success
Episode 124: Have More Conversations and Let Your Audience Shape Your Content
Episode 133: You Need a Content Schedule That Works For Your Life
Episode 135: Building a World for Your Brand on Social Media

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I hear from everyone all the time “My life is too boring. My product is too boring. My service is too boring.” Well friend, I am here to help you make it unboring by showing you what it means to create an entire world around your brand. We’ll talk about inviting your audience into your world through your content and Instagram stories, making your brand a place people actually want to revisit, just like their favorite tv show. Plus, I’m sharing examples from big brands to show how they’ve built unique online communities of fans rooted in taste and identity along with tips to leverage UGC, collaborating with other businesses, and simply letting your authentic self shine. You're not just creating content, you're creating a world for people. You're creating something for people to walk into, feel invited into, and feel safe in. You want them to align with who you are, your tastes, your identity, so stop hiding who you are.

In this episode we’ll be covering:
Creating a world people want to be a part of and keep coming back to, whether that is a product, a service, or a brand.
Inviting people into your world, into your way of thinking, your perspective, even your life story through your content.
You’re not boring. As business owners, we get so wrapped up in our world that we think we have nothing of interest to say to others around us, and that’s not true. 
Building worlds through identities and taste, and building a community where people want t open Instagram and go to your account to see it. 
Discovering and developing your personal brand by talking and sharing, so you start learning and opening up about who you are and what your taste and identity is.

Featured content in this episode:
Fishwife: Cutest Eye Masks You’ve Ever Seen

Recommended episodes:
Episode 108: Why You NEED To Take Content Creation Seriously
Episode 113: This Instagram Story Strategy Became My Biggest Sales Funnel
Episode 118: Identity Maxxing Will Help You Find Your Ideal Audience
Episode 119: Your Boring Life Moments are the Shortcut to Success
Episode 125: How to Get Noticed Online for Brand Deal Opportunities
Episode 129: Start Thinking Outside Your Niche

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Editing reels does not need to take up hours of your time and I am going to share exactly what I do each week to simplify the process. I’m breaking down how I make editing reels faster by leaning on the Edits app and using templates, and we’ll discuss duplicating projects and saving your favorite sounds and fonts so you’re always ready to create. I’ll also show you how to incorporate the RISE method to create irresistible hooks for reels, keeping the content creation process simple, saving you hours each week.

In this episode we’ll be covering:
My approach to editing Instagram Reels quickly (without spending hours on content creation)
Saving time by using templates and the Edits app to streamline your workflow.
Step-by-step process for duplicating and repurposing templates for recurring signature series.
Using the RISE method to create scroll-stopping hooks in your talk-to-camera videos.
Practical editing features like overlays, captions, and sound effects to boost engagement.

Featured content in this episode:
How I edit my videos

Recommended episodes:
Episode 101: Double Your Views on Instagram with the RISE Formula
Episode 115: It’s Time to Get Yapping On Camera
Episode 127: Create Trial Reels that Turn Viewers into Followers with Personalized Content
Episode 130: Feeling Excited About Content Creation Changes Everything
Episode 131: Two Types of Reels to Turn Viral Views into New Followers
Episode 133: You Need a Content Schedule That Works For Your Life

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Did you know you’re more likely to hit post on your content when it feels easier and it actually works with your life? I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed, but I tend to avoid posting heavy content on Friday, leaning into content that is low lift and a little more fun. I actually plan out all my content in a way that fits into my busy schedule and I have some advice to share when it comes to posting routines and squeezing content into your busy workdays. I have some ideas for low lift, low energy content days and why you don’t need to be posting three times a day, every day (I don’t) because I want you to walk away feeling inspired to create content that feels easy and truly works with your life. 

In this episode we’ll be covering:
Posting your content at optimum times that make sense for you and your audience, think 7am coffee run.
Embracing the idea of low-effort reels and relatable content, sometimes we just need something simple and that's okay!
How I keep ideas ready when I’m out of energy and need quick and easy Instagram content inspiration.
Building content creation into my week in a way that works with my schedule, not against it.

Featured content in this episode:
Mosseri: Ranking on Instagram

Recommended episodes:
Episode 104: How to Create Viral Reels From Everyday Video Clips
Episode 121: Discover What’s Valuable Once You Start Posting
Episode 130: Feeling Excited About Content Creation Changes Everything
Episode 132: Creating Content For An Interest Based Algorithm

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Rumor has it that social media as we know it, is dead. In a sense, yes, social media is dead as we once knew it, but social media is still a place to be social and it’s still a place to build community, it just looks a lot different from what it was six to ten years ago. Now, instead of seeing all your friends and their new dog or their vacation, our feeds are interest based, which means we are seeing content around what we are showing interest in. If I send my husband a golf video, I’m going to be seeing a lot of golf related videos on my feed. So, what does that mean for you as a content creator? I’m breaking it all down for you in this episode.

In this episode we’ll be covering:
How the algorithm adjusts to your interests to keep you engaged and on the app longer.
Don’t stress out about losing followers, let’s change the perspective on what it means when someone chooses not to follow you anymore.
Start sharing your interests on social media, I’m giving you permission, because there is more to you than just business.
Get to know your people and know them really well. Post in stories, ask questions, pay attention, and listen to what people are talking about.
What conversations are happening in your industry? Take the time to listen to what people are frustrated with or what they are excited about. 

Recommended episodes:
Episode 84: Train the Instagram Algorithm to Hype Up Your Content
Episode 95: Building Real Community with Stories and Shared Moments
Episode 103: Hot Take: We’re Following Accounts Where We See a Reflection of Ourselves
Episode 106: Spark Conversations with Reels Your Audience Will Want To Respond To
Episode 109: The Human Side of Content That Sells
Episode 124: Have More Conversations and Let Your Audience Shape Your Content

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