What To Post When You Want Results NOW
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In this episode of 'Take It Personally,' host Maddie Pashang addresses the emotional toll of content creation, especially when posts fail to generate engagement despite effort. She emphasizes that real business results take about 90 days of consistent messaging to compound, as trust builds slowly through repeated interactions—not through a linear funnel but a winding, cyclical journey. To combat burnout and maintain momentum during this period, Maddie introduces 'reach content'—a strategic type of post designed to deliver quick dopamine hits through likes, shares, comments, and follows. These posts aren’t sales content but are crafted to resonate emotionally, spark conversation, and boost visibility. She shares actionable formats like relatable opinion posts, simple series (e.g., 'How I Built My Brand This Month'), pop culture crossovers, and re-framed educational content that feels personal and shareable. The episode concludes with a strong reminder: while reach content fuels motivation, it must be balanced with deeper rapport and revenue-driving content to build a sustainable brand. The key takeaway? Stay consistent, stay human, and use the right content at the right time.
Real business results take about 90 days of consistent content to build trust and momentum.
Reach content—relatable, shareable, emotionally resonant posts—provides crucial engagement dopamine during dry spells.
Use formats like opinion posts, simple series, pop culture crossovers, and re-framed education to boost visibility.
Engagement (likes, shares, comments) is a leading indicator, not a sales signal—don’t confuse it with revenue.
Balance reach content with rapport and revenue-driving content to avoid burnout and build a sustainable brand.
Introduction: The Emotional Weight of Content Creation
Maddie Pashang introduces the podcast 'Take It Personally,' setting the tone for a conversation about the personal side of building a photography brand. She shares her own journey as a South Dakota-based brand photographer and educator, emphasizing authenticity and confidence in branding.
The 90-Day Truth: Why Results Take Time
“It takes time for the visibility that you are working on to essentially work up to that tipping point of where people start to inquire and convert.”
The Power of Reach Content: Fuel for the Fire
“Reach content gives you oxygen while your deeper strategy builds roots and you build that trust.”
5 Types of High-Impact Reach Content
“The real reason you hate your headshots... You've always had headshot photographers that treat you like a number.”
Why Reach Content Works: Clarity, Resonance, and Consistency
She explains that reach content thrives on clarity, emotional resonance, and consistency. It’s designed to be lightweight, shareable, and easy to produce—ideal for building visibility and audience anticipation.
“The real reason you hate your headshots... You've always had headshot photographers that treat you like a number.”
“Engagement does not equal revenue... Going viral does not mean that you are booked.”
“It takes time for the visibility that you are working on to essentially work up to that tipping point of where people start to inquire and convert.”
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