On this, the final episode of Season 2, your Close Friends are getting real about what it takes to launch and sell on Instagram!

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.

We know, another change on Instagram! But before you start rolling your eyes, take a few moments to hear out your Close Friends.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

When it comes to the social media game, mindset is everything. Just take it from Steph, Manu, and Laura on today’s episode! They’re discussing their own mindset journeys and the most important tips to keep grounded on this crazy algorithmic ride. Maintaining a healthy mindset is a practice, so take the first step today with your Close Friends.

You heard ‘em! Time to work smarter by batching tasks in your business. Today the Close Friends break down the science behind batching work and reveal exactly how they use it in their own businesses. You don’t want to miss out on these tips. You know what they say, “Happy brain, happy content calendar!” And by “they” we mean Laura.

Your Close Friends are back with a brand new season and they’re kicking it off with an exclusive two-part interview! For the very first time, the anonymous creator behind @Work in Social They Said steps to the mic. Listen in to hear about what inspired this account, the benefits (and challenges) of remaining anonymous, and some lol-worthy confessions from other social media managers around the globe. You do not want to miss this!

Your Close Friends are back with a brand new season and they’re kicking it off with an exclusive two-part interview! For the very first time, the anonymous creator behind @Work in Social They Said steps to the mic. Listen in to hear about what inspired this account, the benefits (and challenges) of remaining anonymous, and some lol-worthy confessions from other social media managers around the globe. You do not want to miss this!

It’s the Season 1 Finale and we are getting wildly strategic over here. What’s the difference between a social media manager and a social media strategist anyway? Are you clear as a provider? As a client? Today the Close Friends are breaking it all down.

If you’re going to listen to one episode of this podcast, let this be it! Setting boundaries in your business, on and off social media, is crucial for a balanced life and successful biz. It seems particularly easy for social media managers to let these boundaries fly out the window. Trust us, we see you.

Falling into the trap of compare and despair isn’t just triggered by Instagram filters. Oftentimes we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves and our accounts by comparing ourselves to others online. But is “overnight success” even a thing? And if it is, is your business ready for it?

We all knew the boy who cried wolf, and now we know the Instagram account that cries “Shadowbanned!” But are you actually shadowbanned or just violating the Instagram Community Guidelines?

While it may seem that the most viral reels out there are the ones telling you how to make a viral reel, today the Close Friends are reminding you to think twice before taking click-baity advice. Is it really enough to be consistent and authentic? Is being first and being right more important than having a life?

Do’s and Don’ts and Bots galore! Today the Close Friends are serving up the DM etiquette reminders you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re reaching out to your favorite thought leaders, or a business owner on the receiving end, this episode is for you.