Social Media Masters
Ever wonder how some people just get social media while the rest of us are out here posting into the void?
That's exactly why I started Social Media Masters. I'm Isaac Child, and each week I sit down with creators who've actually cracked the code. People who've built real followings and turned their accounts into something meaningful. We're talking Instagram influencers, TikTok creators, YouTube educators, LinkedIn thought leaders, you name it.
But here's the thing: this isn't about following some guru's secret formula. Every episode, we dig into the messy, real journey of what it actually took. The failed posts, the pivots, the "aha" moments that changed everything. My guests break down their strategies in a way that's actually useful, whether you're staring at your first 100 followers or trying to figure out why your growth just stopped.
No fluff, no BS. Just honest conversations about what's working right now and how you can apply it to your own thing. If you're serious about growing your online presence but tired of generic advice, you're in the right place.
Let's figure this out together.
Social Media Masters
Ep 4: Mastering Short-Form Video Content on Social Media with @danocracy
In today's episode, we talk about how Dan Rodo got his start on social media over 10 years ago! We talk about the early days of YouTube and how he was able to grow his channel to over 100,000 and eventually over 1,000,000 subscribers! Dan shares the challenges that come with being a solo creator, but also the incredible opportunities that can come from growing an engaged community and following on social media.
Dan has 1.32 million subscribers on YouTube, 1.8 million followers on TikTok, 358K followers on Instagram, and in the last year has grown ANOTHER TikTok account to just over 900K followers. Obviously Dan knows what he's doing to capture attention creating short-form video content. He shares how he creates an engaging hook and how to let passion drive you to success.
In this episode we also talk about dealing with hate on social media, how to work with brands you love (Dan has worked with just about every large fast food chain and countless brands you know like McDonald's, Taco Bell, etc). And finally how to get out of your own way and get started growing on social media. Check his accounts out on social media!
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