How to Make a Living on Social Media WITHOUT a Huge Following

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

Question of the Day ⚡What was your biggest takeaway? Let us know! 👇*** Learn the New Rules for ACTUALLY Growing & Monetizing on Social Media in 2023! 👉IdeaToIncome.Tips

[@kbaxterpackwood]

just because you're a small fry in a big pond does it mean that someone out there won't try to steal your channel, identity, etc.!

[@kelwinkwel]

Building a brand with a small audience and Great information on trends hot or not no one is taking about.. So much Great information guys! Real information, real time…

[@kelwinkwel]

Deeper connection and community

[@SURVIVINGANIMALJOHAN]

I stay with authenticity, be real.

[@democracybacksliding]

Selling Out: When we surrender to the corporations necessity of being number one The work that we do furthers tech giant success We are being socially engineered

[@goforbrokemedia]

I don’t usually comment on videos, but this video explains why the company I used to work for laid off 90% of their work force. They put all their eggs into 1 basket with celebrity influencer branding and the audience got sick of watching people they are fans of selling out.

[@joanab8971]

Thank you for sharing your feedback. A lot of companies have made this mistake :/

[@Brianthecitizenjournalist]

Another example of what you said above is the recent move that Bud lite did. They chose a male trans person who is turning female, who had 10 million followers most of them under 18, gay, trans and men turning into women and women turning into men when they should have been targeting a male audience.

[@Nonduality]

Community is powerful because it's not about paying attention only to the community leader but everyone in the community paying attention to each other. I've had an online community for 25 years, and that's my experience.

[@emmytomilson5860]

I started a scented handkerchief business early last year with my little following, now I make £5000 every month and I'm just 19. I might not be much buy its a huge one for me.

[@Intentionaltia]

Plug your business boo!

[@OneReality-w8h]

How u did that

[@rgasta7765]

You sell to local buyers or international?

[@mohamedsalimdamergi7402]

Interesting. May i ask u the numbers of followers tht got u to 5000/mo? Good luck

[@partnerperlaperez]

Teach me

[@enjoythedreamlife5658]

Chalene is 100% correct. I was at a conference this is going back in the early 2000's. The speaker said this if you have say 100 clients, instead of spending all kinds of time and marketing dollars, why not try going back to your original 100 clients, focus there and ask for referrals. If you are doing a good job with these people, they will refer if they know you are looking for new business and can help. Happens all the time. Having 100's of thousands of followers is not the norm. only a few and that where you are striving to be, will be at the top

[@cameron.edwards]

So right, it's all about that loyal community vibe. Been trying to do just that using boost app social. It's got AI that helps with content ideas and captions. No more struggle with what to post next. So handy, I tell ya!

[@mariaarobinson]

That tool's my go-to! Helps me stand out in the crowd, no cap.

[@lostboy8084]

Probably the most interesting and informative coverage of how to make a successful business on KZbin. The thing a I understand is don't treat it as a job and treat it as a community for like minded individuals to interact with each other. So don't worry about your views, stop asking people to like and subscribed if they truly enjoyed your content they will do it naturally and hey might even leave a comment. I did like and subscribed just because your guest made so much sense and being able to choose guest like her makes me excited about viewing your other videos.

[@WisdomWithin999]

Thankful to the both of you for having and sharing this podcast.

[@rocknrollpapaontheroad]

The keyword for me was indeed 'community', my channel is about a relative specific niche, not mainstream. I have multiple subs who actually interact with me in every single video I upload. I cherish them, but even more, I reply to every-single-comment on my videos. They are the reason my channel is still growing, despite me still figuring out what's the best attractive way to make a thumbnail, title, video transitions etc. ❤

[@eyeswideopenpod]

Exactly! I yelled 'Yes'! When they said that. Community is always the key. You can't grow without fans. Good for you for replying to every comment! When we do headlines we each write 10 headlines and then we choose the best ones (but we search on YT what people are searching for about the topic we're discussing to get ideas for those 10 headlines). My partner used to work with Evan Carmichael and they did a lot of split testing for thumbnails. I suggest looking at the videos that do the best and seeing what their thumbnails have in common (color, font, photos, faces, etc). And test it out. Also putting text on your thumbnails seem to do really well for many creators. I had a look at your channel it is super niched and that's awesome Wishing you tons of success!

[@rocknrollpapaontheroad]

@@eyeswideopenpod thanks for your kind words! I will check out the videos later, still on my way to next adress 300+ km to go 😜

[@eyeswideopenpod]

@@rocknrollpapaontheroad have a fun and safe drive!! 💖

[@TechOutAdam]

What people want to see is documentary style content because people want a friend from afar. Honestly, Hamza is probably the only content creator I've seen touching base on this even more than GaryVee. You have to start thinking in terms making content that shows people a skill they can learn while you're learning along the way. How many times do you see people who suddenly are fit and think, "Well wait how'd you GET here?" Rarely. People just show up successful which means there was LOADS of content that could've showed the journey.

[@iloveBigTits]

Funny I just came from watching a Hamza video to here reading your comment about him on another video... He's very charismatic and is different to other black especially egocentric and annoying african american influencers who all walk and talk the same 💩 with their cringe worthy 'ebonic's!(dope, fire, simp, boogy etc...🤦🏾‍♂️) Hamza does use Dark psychological tricks but he's refreshing and is a hit with Girl's especially Blonde's 👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👩🏼

[@AntwonFisher]

That’s literally my brainstorming for MY channel, TOiNEDFitness. I’m about to get back on track AGAIN about getting back in shape & going to invite people to come with me

[@shariagreen6864]

Exactly, you hit that right on the head! I like to see the journey. I want my up coming viewers to see the process

[@PunsandPixels]

I agree 100% on this. We have a lonely epidemic worldwide. I feel lonely myself, as a sahm I don’t have a lot of friends. I watch KZbin videos not even so much for the content sometimes but for the community and for listening to people that start to feel like my friends from afar as you put it

[@DanTheScrewUp]

It is reassuring to read this because this is literally what I created my channel around, improving my life and documenting my journey along the way and hopefully I can inspire somebody else to improve an aspect of their life.

[@SEMBANGBASIKALISFREE]

Very interesting topic, I agreed, building a community is the key rather than following the trends. Thanks for sharing 💚👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rabtechtutorialvideo]

*To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your channel. Keep going, Its going to be better. 💯*

[@byroncos]

🙌

[@ilusions4]

shorts make no money and tutorial content is dead

[@adabarra-ej8of]

Thank you

[@AUTHENTICVIBESWITHMAUREEN]

I want to learn how to grow my channel , I don't post often maybe viewers lost their interest, but I will be authentic ❤

[@valor4698]

I started reselling undervalued Shopify stores(2 years now) and making multiple 6 figures. Ive accumulated an email list of about 1,400 contacts and i never cared about community or marketing to it. I was actually closed minded. 3 weeks after sending a weekly newsletter i made $84,000 in 24hrs when i sold two Shopify stores to one of my subscribers. The biggest thing is be your customers friend. Provide real value and build deeper connections. I made another $10,000 by selling 1 consultation. Thats $94,000 in 2 months after starting to use your email list, which is your subscriber audience. This video is so so poweful and so true. This stuff works and im embarassed to say i looked down on building your list and community etc.

[@WilleneBusinessLifestyle]

Wow! I’ve learned soooo much from this edition! Dang! TikTok really distorted the whole social media space and now that trend is dying and most creators are trying to find their balance. Thank you Think. Much learned.

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

Love hearing you're getting value!!! We appreciate you being here

[@CoffeewithJesusTalk]

I love how sure picked up on how well you introduced her without notes. You are good.

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

Appreciate the kind words and feedback 🙏

[@DrewJackson-ne9dd]

@@ThinkMediaPodcast wth

[@diginandpitchin]

Yes, he is. 👍🏾

[@Ranger7Studios]

Loving the advice here. I've always been content with having a small channel and smaller, more loyal audience. There are too many "spokes people/influencers" out there. People don't have time for that. They want details and an honest suggestion of how their time and money should be spent.

[@dandtintennessee7675]

The public doesn't trust celebrities anymore or care what they think. I personally don't watch television anymore. Id much rather watch authentic personalities on KZbin. I love the "VFM" concept. I had one of those recently. Very satisfying.

[@andreae.]

Went to business school over 20 years ago, and "the riches are in the niches" was already popular back then... I think it belongs to the people at this point 😂

[@marionnjerinjoroge2512]

This is so powerful and practical in real life

[@CesarGeekGuy]

Sean, I follow u guys since before pandemic when I moved to the US. This is one of the best episodes ever! This is such a valuable content! I didn’t know her, but I’m a new fan. Going to the master class after the video…!

[@Corrans]

"By the time you're sick of it, it's dying"...yes excellent quote!

[@TESSALACOMBATTANTE]

Chalene is amazing, I've had the pleasure to meet her when I took my Turbo instructor certification classes she is the bomb. She's knows her stuff

[@BrightMoonLLC]

I get soo much value from these videos every time

[@kristiaherself]

the fact that chalene johnson mentioned how community is the next big thing on social media and how threads app is soaring since its release a few days ago is just amazing

[@brandingdesignpro]

This was power-packed with gems and empowering to those who create high-quality content and not trend hunters or chasers. "Value" is not the only thing that separates you anymore, sheesh. Building a tribe of individuals whom your content is tailored for and sub-niche is proving to be the way to stand apart an in algo society/world.

[@thatbritishchick]

4:51 Yessss to this! Consumers know when they are being sold to!

[@christopherstallworth8300]

Great information, this really sheds light on how one should approach their social media as a real business that takes time and patience!!!

[@BricaB]

I watch all of Think Medias content for all current information on youtube! Been subbed for a few years and you guys never fail to give the best advice! 🙌🏾❤️

[@firsthelix6726]

Thanks for your contribution, Chalene! A lot of good points you made. But while we may be facing an economic recession, the social media landscape is experiencing an inflationary period characterized by a surplus of content, attention-seeking behavior, and the democratization of content creation. The increased consumption of inflated content supports the argument that we are not in a social media recession, but rather in a state of social media inflation.

[@diginandpitchin]

Thanks to both of you for this interview! Thanks for taking the time. I’m looking forward to next week’s live training. 🤓

[@project.family4]

Great stuff! Definitely feel like our family "vlog" needs to connect with our subscribers/followers better! Looking forward to building a more authentic community!

[@MissLilly-vn2wt]

Don't exploit your children is what you need to focus

[@project.family4]

@Miss. Lilly Agreed! We don't "use" our kids. We simply record our family, doing some family activities, and share it with others to inspire families to make more memories together.

[@hikefamily9395]

Thank you! I loved this! Great info start to finish. Wonderful momentum and extremely on point. Keeping it real.

[@DThornDigital]

I will build a career on social media ‼️

[@ballclubco]

Wow! Enjoying every minute of this! I'm only half way in but the amount of value I got from this is insane! Thank you for another great interview, Sean!

[@kehreyannedean6315]

Content content content.... new, new, new.... makes us sound like information devouring monsters/demons. Tossing aside anything "seen that, done that".... like a lifeless rag smashing against the wall. Keeping the masses constantly focused on OUTSIDE of themselves (and avoiding doing inner work or simply sitting in "silence"... which might cause most a mental breakdown at this point).... and money, of course... of which we have put it's importance higher than oxygen. Profits over people! Profit over your own self and sanity. It's gotta be draining constantly chasing the next new idea for more and more and more content. I'm drained and tired just thinking about it. Why does it seem like we are never **content** with life. Always chasing the dollars and the "next big trend". Its getting so old and sad to witness. How about focusing on small, local, community based networks? We need more of those! It's great connecting with those in far away countries.... but we always neglect those closest to us.... for what seems... money and fame.

[@TrudyBeermanPSITV]

Is this the same Charlene Johnson from Beachbody? If yes, this is a HUGE pivot from fitness to teaching marketing. This was an amazing teaching and I did opt in to the next training suggested here.

[@BrianBeardenusa]

Enjoyed this although it gets you excited then crushes you, then gives you hope, then destroys you. This works, but not good anymore. Value is a must but does not work anymore. Community is great but you cant get someone to engage. We get it, this is tough but then you see someone make it. We want it to be super simple, but it is not. In the end, we want to learn something we can do consistently that is fun and works.

[@disasterEMC]

Thanks so much for these amazing gems- love the title, referring to this system as a strategy. Real, concrete tips, and looking forward to idea to income tips class

[@ManifestWealth1]

Indeed, this podcast provides an incredibly valuable perspective on how you can make a living on social media, even without a huge following. This could be a real game-changer for those who listen to it. Many people believe that they need a massive following to succeed on social platforms, but this podcast demonstrates that it's not always the case. The approaches and strategies discussed here could open unexpected doors for people and offer them the opportunity to turn their passion into a lucrative career. Learning how to authentically leverage one's uniqueness and create high-quality content is crucial to growing an online presence and building loyal communities. These are valuable resources for anyone looking to enhance their influence on social media and improve their life for the better.

[@Bachconcertos]

I luv editing - it's like being a good writer

[@taynay75]

Chalene has been in the biz for a long time. I used to workout with her when she was with BeachBody with her kickboxing class. She has a huge comunity

[@WriteMeASong7]

Omg that’s where I recognize her from!!! I couldn’t put my finger on it! I loved Shaun T and Insanity. That was my obsession 😂

[@TROYCETV]

Amazing advice that I may apply to myself.

[@YoutubeRAutomation]

Great Value.. This is gold

[@dna8269]

5:54 STRONG disagree here. The demand is actually so high that it will never be met. People constantly want more and more content from all niches and that is why there will always be room for more creators to grow. The way she phrased that makes it sound like there are far more content creators than consumers and that is completely wrong statistically. Also disagree with the idea of value being a dead trend and needing to be captivating along with the value -- just not true at all.

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

I think you're both right.

[@joeyc666]

@@ThinkMediaPodcast diplomatic 🤓

[@jasleelosmith]

I could watch this 100 x over, but I have some work to do, so for now, I would like to say Thank You! XxoO

[@sherrilclement6246]

Oh wow! That's Marvellous💘 I appreciate your Image

[@splatterdaynightmares]

Easy to say when you've built it but for those who were shemped it's not so easy. I do what I do because I love it and at this point I don't care if people like it or not.

[@Life_is_a_Garden]

I love Chalene! I lost 50 lbs when on her turbo jam videos a looong time ago

[@KatiaFerreira]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BOTH OF YOU FOR BEING SO OPEN, HONEST AND TRANSPARENT... IT IS SO EMPOWERING FOR ME WHO IS STARTING AND HAVE SO MUCH TO OFFER. GOT SO LOST AND NOW I DECIDED 1 IMPORTANT THING: this is a learning curve and i will make it

[@gardeningforfunandlongevit6076]

This video should have a million view because of such relevant content.

[@nghc7939]

I need help with my channel , all this stuff is something over my head but I’m still trying and trying to learn what I can. Thanks 😊 great service

[@meditationrewiresyourbrain007]

Thanks Sean! & Chalene!

[@lifeisgoodlifeissound]

Thanks for the content guys, enjoying this content creation journey and video's like these are really insightful so thank you for the work you do!

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

We love hearing this! Thanks for being here and glad you got value!

[@CaptainBearPants]

Maybe the mainstream media is over NFTs, but they are very much alive, from the NHL to Bugatti to punks, people are still building

[@myrkaortiz1268]

Took a break from socials to have a child 😂❤ now I’m ready to get back to business! New niche hot moms 😂 social media has changed so much from 1-2 years ago!

[@marketingwithwilliam]

Hot Moms always sell well😊

[@GillianBerry]

this is such a great episode! Thanks for all of the value you add Sean!

[@michalkocis8934]

amazing quality guys. Luv you, great session ...

[@factsriddlesandideas2023]

"Hello Sir! I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your content. Your videos are always so well-produced and engaging. I love how you combine humor with informative content, making each video entertaining and educational at the same time. Your editing skills are top-notch, and the way you tell stories keeps me hooked from start to finish. One of my favorite moments was when you [specific example or scene from a video]. It had me laughing out loud! Thank you for consistently delivering amazing content. Keep up the fantastic work and know that you have a dedicated fan here cheering you on! How I wish 1 day I could grow my channel like yours."

[@nickrobbins7704]

Wow AI for a positive comment reviews? Sounds like there are some hidden strategies we are not being told damn can't even trust these people

[@bhupindertube]

I agree, I think nowadays, less and less people subscribe. I think that's because nowadays there are so many good channels, so even if you found one, you know you could find another one another time - so why bother to subscribe.

[@annagaddisnetwork]

Loved this. Because I feel this! Innovation and community is how you build a great income and following.

[@eyeswideopenpod]

Exactly. But they left out consistency. If people aren't consistent with innovating and building community then it takes a lot longer to grow.

[@ilove2paint]

This girl keeps getting younger and younger each time I see her... How's it possible! I want a bottle of that!😂 Great video, good points, always interesting!

[@NetKnowHow1]

The experts you have are always over the top! Tks Sean and Chalene.

[@travelwithvallie]

sean i admire you alot on how u are changing peoples lives with your wisdom .started my youtube channel all thanks to your knowledge. i will keep learning from u king. god bless u

[@pysq8]

I like the way the interviewer summarized & contributed. Excellent content!

[@TanyaAlizaTV]

Love your points about innovating and getting creative!

[@fitmissdarsh7725]

Loved this entire episode! I related so much with everything she’s saying

[@angelasagenda]

The marketing impact academy, wow! I just made a great discovery❤

[@reefrookies]

I have a motorcycle TikTok with just over 10k followers. I've landed one brand sponsorship, but this has inspired me to reach out to a couple more brands. Just not sure how to price myself as a micro influencer. The sponsorship I did was a custom product I wanted and they gave me a discount code for my fan base and also a giveaway. It was fun, but didnt make me any money. I'd like to change that in 2023. Cycleworld, Bike care products, restaurants maybe, IDK. Im on Sway, but most of those accounts want 50k+ followers.

[@Rucka225]

Amazing interview

[@Andromeda2976]

Just got my aha moment, thankyou!

[@bmbrooklyn]

Love, love the phrase “this is the adulting you need to do.” Thanks 🙏

[@agnesslovehealz]

Great conversation

[@houstoncitybeat]

This is beautiful. It’s very encouraging for us because we are working very hard on creating great content for the Houston area. Thank you.

[@Pcoxproductions]

27:07 basics for protection: Two-factor not sent to phone. Entire team use a Password manager

[@canalsentir]

Hi from Mexico 👋 Agreed! Followers mean zero if they don't watch or interact!! In fact, with these algorithms, if you have zillions of followers and none of them interact, what does that signal a computer program about your channel!? Something also to think about 😀

[@JoeMahan]

Great job. Thanks.

[@JMVLOGS82321]

support as always🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@pUkkademps]

Chalene is an OG business gworl. First introduced to her by her beach body workouts turbo jam.

[@MarCariB]

Amazing interview ❤

[@ashliesatwick5977]

You put out some valuable content. A little off topic maybe, but there’s this woman I got in touch with during the lockdown which cost me my job. Ms. Norman Davis helped me manage my assets by introducing my to the best investing platform and strategies, I earned a lot of $$$ working with Norman at the comfort of my home. I still keep in touch with the amazing lady

[@luaragreen4429]

I have a master in mathematical finance, so it wasn’t so easy to get me convinced to begin an investment without me carrying out proper research on her. I had her broker ID checked and she’s fully verified! So I began with a few bucks, only to get huge returns in a month. I reinvested and now I get long term monthly returns… So glad I don’t rely on pay checks anymore.

[@bradleyhouston8471]

As a single mother with 3 kids, it wasn’t easy having to raise them alone after my husband had passed. I remember the hardest part was when my eldest son got into college and having to pay for his tuition would not have been possible without the help of Ms Norman whom i had gotten in contact with the previous year. she assisted me and taught me how to earn extra income

[@selinejolly5514]

I want to be financially free , I currently work 2 9-5 jobs and I’m struggling to pay bills along with my moms medical bills. I heard about forex a little while ago and was really interested and wanted to get into for the longest but I never had someone who could help. Can I get her contact? I need her assistance

[@ashliesatwick5977]

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[@nellledbetter]

ULTIMATELY, I found this helpful. 😄 I would love to see a followup with the hashtag strategy now that Instagram has changed so much esp where hashtags are concerned. Sorry if you have, I’m new to your channel. Thanks for this helpful info. Taking serious notes. 🙏🏽💜

[@danplasma]

solid pedagogy

[@whatifstrategies]

Awesome context, i am starting out and I am so glad i watched this before i did my first on screen video!

[@gabrielgrows_]

Powerful! Who is the first person that I can delegate this to? Immensely valuable🔥

[@mazharulhoquePintu123]

We are loving all the NEW. Thank you very much.

[@lifewithmochi]

This is super valuable information, I hope to connect more with my audience. I make videos more for my 2yr old son and I to have lots of cool memories later on to look back at. However I also want other parents maybe even their kids to be inspired to spend more time together and go on more adventures. We just hit 87 subs and I’m super excited about it 🙌🏽

[@rikkousa]

The email list monetization is interesting….comes at a time where I am deleting email accounts, unsubscribing, and auto deleting email. These deleted emails are to my family members:) If you are an influencer or even a company that I am engaged with, please send me less email. Thanks.

[@marcialee8446]

I love Chalene! Great show!

[@loelli_]

I could not love the both of you more ❤a ton of value in this video, but also you're both so funny😂

[@BuildMyWarrior]

Love this dead trend list. Now I know I am on the right track before I have even started 🤩🤩

[@BlackCEOqueen]

Thank you for this !!! Next level loading!!!

[@gipsy8682]

If I do take videos I've uploaded and have a Fiverr person improve it, would i post it as a new video post? Or would it be uploaded as a revised post?

[@chadgarber]

Yea meta just completely dissed us with bonuses. I was grateful for those!

[@johnnyutah7299]

In one sentence you talk about security, well done, in another sentence you mention uploading to TikTok which one of the biggest security threats today. On a side note, the Barefoot Investor warned us about it a couple of years back. On another side note, I enjoyed this video even if stumbled on.

[@CreatorDynamics]

Really enjoyed this. Excellent questions and answers.

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

🔗

[@marketingwithwilliam]

Email is still King after all these years😮 ...regardless of what new tech comes out, that new thing only serves to get more people into your email audience list☝

[@frochoffthebranch]

Appreciate the encouragement to focus on what’s real and authentic in order to build a true and lasting community. OG advice 👍🏼❤️

[@thespeakingpen]

I am a top rated plus video editor on Upwork and will be willing to edit for anyone interested in my service

[@millionenabonenntenohnevideo]

i can recommend this guy

[@amberelizabethjensen4489]

LOVE Your 'Pen' Name !!!

[@goldmera_simplify]

Awesome information!

[@interiortrendinc.]

This was amazing. ❤ Loaded with on track content. Game Changer and eyeopening!

[@fannypop6411]

Very resourceful and informative video ❤