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What is a Social Media Engagement Group, and is participation worth the time?  I'm discussing all the pros and cons in this Episode!Important Show Notes and Links What do you mean Instagram is moving away from promoting images?  Click here for a deeper explanation.  How did I get started helping Antique & Vintage Dealers learn to use Social Media to sell and market?  It's all right here. Important Announcements:If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop.Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!Enrollment space is limited!For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.comOr click here:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/now-enrolling-instagram-workshop/

Looking for creative ways to add Video Content to your Instagram Marketing?  Here's three methods that are simple and effective.Important Announcements:If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop.Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!Enrollment space is limited!For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.comOr click here:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/now-enrolling-instagram-workshop/

What can YOU do to increase the probability of new customers finding your account on Instagram?  Let's consider the options, and what YOU need to do to increase your odds!  Important Announcements:If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop.Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!Enrollment space is limited!For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.comOr click here:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/now-enrolling-instagram-workshop/

There's BIG changes coming to Instagram in the second half of 2021.  What are they, and what do YOU need to do to prepare and adjust?Important Announcements:If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop.Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!Enrollment space is limited!For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.comOr click here:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/now-enrolling-instagram-workshop/

In this Episode I'm Demystifying the Hashtag.   How many should you use, what topics are best, and is bigger better?Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Want more Likes, Comments and Interaction on your Instagram Content?Here are 5 Ways to Increase Engagement on Instagram. Important Announcements:If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop.Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!Enrollment space is limited!For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.comHi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Enrollment is OPEN for my April 2021 Instagram Workshop via ZOOM!I'll be teaching four classes, covering Content, Images, Hashtags, Stories, and Collaboration.  Space is limited!To enroll:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.comHi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

You Need a Mentor!  A Teacher.  A Guru.  A Guide.  Navigating Social Media Marking as an Antiques or Vintage Dealer is difficult, and a good Mentor can make ALL the difference!Special P.S.  Enrollment is now open for Private Coaching Groups via ZOOM.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend on Social Media. If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will send you all the details! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Of all the Social Media Platforms, Instagram has emerged as one of the most powerful tools to grow your business.In this Episode, I'm discussing 5 Instagram Strategies that will increase engagement, grow your following, and transform your business! If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Social Media is full of trial and error.  And I have certainly made my fair share of mistakes.  I'm "spilling the tea" on myself in this Episode, in hopes that I can help you avoid making the same mistakes, resulting in frustration and loss of time!Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend on Social Media. If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Heather Shayne, known on Instagram as @MrsSantaClausss, beautifully utilizes this Social Media platform to market her Antique Booth Business.She offers lots of great insights and tips in this Dealer Spotlight!Show Notes,  Links and ResourcesFollow Heather on Instagram @MrsSantaclausssVisit her booth at the South County Antique Mall in St. Louis, Missouri, follow her auctions on Hibid.com, and her website https://www.2pickinchicks.com/Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend on Social Media. If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Are you guilty of breaking the Law of GOYA?  Not sure?  Well, better safe than sorry.I'm defining GOYA, and how you can make sure you aren't breaking any...."laws".  Wink Wink.We have ALL been guilty from time to time....including me!  Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend on Social Media. If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

If the idea of making a New Year's Resolution makes your skin crawl, you are not alone!But what if you know there's so much more you could be doing to market your business, and social media is something you want to learn how to do?I have a solution!Show Notes and Links: Need help brainstorming varied content for your posts?  Check out this podcast episode:    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/3660730-never-run-out-of-content-for-social-media-a-brainstorming-technique.mp3?blob_id=13593850&download=true Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend on Social Media. If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!

Antique Malls are fantastic places to sell Vintage and Antiques.  You can find at least one Antique Mall in almost every American city.  Mall Owners, Mall Managers and Dealers are always looking for ways for improving sales in an Antique Mall.  My answer:  a collective plan for Social Media Marketing.Important Show Note Links: If you would like a list of all the essential display items, tools and other supplies you will need to successfully move into an Antique Mall Booth, click HERE.   To learn more about how I began working as a consultant to Antiques and Vintage Business Owners, you can read more in this Blog Post Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!  

With all the information, advice and resources available regarding Social Media Marketing, it all can get pretty overwhelming!  Really, there's only 3 Steps for Social Media Success that make sense to me.  And all three steps relate to the Social Media Calendar. The 3 Steps for Social Media Success are:  Plan, Execute and Evaluate.  That's all.  Have a Plan.  Work your Plan.  Evaluate the effectiveness of your Plan. In this Podcast Episode, I'm breaking this simple formula down for you, and discussing how a well-planned, well-executed, and well-evaluated Content Calendar can make a big difference in your Social Media Marketing!Important Show Note Links: Link to the Content Calendar Intake Form:  https://forms.gle/9pHW1kbnwWRxFJZbA How to Brainstorm Content:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/getting-social-podcast/social-media-content-10/ Follow The Curious Cowgirl on Instagram:  @thecuriouscowgirl If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me!

As a teacher, Social Media Marketing Training is only as good as your clients' success.  Every client has different needs.  Some clients need training on Instagram and Instagram Stories.  Some clients need training on how to effectively use hashtags.  Others need to revisit their Facebook strategy.  Content is always a challenge, so curating, organizing and planning content is a need for most people.  And many business owners have an email list, but need to set up a recurring newsletter communication.  As a Social Media Marketing Consultant, my job is listen to my clients,  help identify their areas of need, and implement a plan for instruction and support.  Today on the Podcast, I'm interviewing Patricia Sone, a National Needlepoint Teacher and Canvas Designer.  You will enjoy learning about her journey to learn how to market her business on Social Media, and the common challenges all of us face when learning a new skill.Important Show Note Links: The Curious Cowgirl Blog Profile of Patricia Sone:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/texas-travel/patricia-sone/ How to work more smarter, not harder, by "batching" your efforts:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/time-blocking-by-batching/ www.PatriciaSone.com On Facebook:  @PatriciaSoneDesign On Instagram:  @PatriciaSone Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl Digital Course:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!   A Little Bit About Me, and How I Got Started:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/antiques-and-collectibles/ Feel free to email me for a Discovery Call:  marythecuriouscowgirl@gmail.com

What exactly is a Social Media Consultant?  And if you are an Antique or Vintage Business owner, how can your Social Media Marketing Training benefit from working one-on-one with me?In this Episode, I'm discussing how I approach Social Media Training as a Consultant, and how learning marketing for your Business might be easier for you with a one-on-one approach.Important Show Note Links: Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl Digital Course:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!   A Little Bit About Me, and How I Got Started:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/antiques-and-collectibles/ Feel free to email me for a Discovery Call:  marythecuriouscowgirl@gmail.com

With so many techniques, strategies, for effective Social Media Marketing, what's the ONE THING Antiques and Vintage Business Owners need to be doing on Social Media?I'm answering that question in this Podcast Episode.Important Show Note Links: Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl Digital Course:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com My resource to help you brainstorm varied and engaging content:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com/pl/195917 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!   A Little Bit About Me, and How I Got Started:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/antiques-and-collectibles/ Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend on Social Media. If you are interested in learning more, with absolutely no obligation, simply email me at marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com, and I will add you to the list of folks who will get first notification, and all the details about how to get monthly coaching from me!

Social Media algorithm changes can make all of us feel like there's a Glitch in the Social Media Matrix.  Trouble is coming, but we just don't know what kind of trouble.And, when the algorithm changes on Facebook or Instagram, what will the impact be?In this podcast episode, I'll share two instances where Getting Social With the Curious Cowgirl clients experienced a Glitch in the Matrix, and how we worked through the challenges together!Important Show Note Links: Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl Digital Course:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!   A Little Bit About Me, and How I Got Started:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/antiques-and-collectibles/

I talk about my Digital Courses all the time....but many of you may not be familiar with what a Digital Course is, and what you can expect when you purchase one.  In this episode, I'm dishing out all the details!  Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales.Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage collectibles or Vintage clothes at Flea Markets, or have a booth somewhere.Wherever you do business, your business needs a strong Social Media presence.  Let me help you reach new buyers, collectors and customers!Important Show Note Links: Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl Digital Course:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!   A Little Bit About Me, and How I Got Started:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/social-media-course-antiques/antiques-and-collectibles/ Episode is Live Published: Aug. 11, 2020 @12PM Edit Unpublish Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Options Email Link to Episode Direct Link to MP3 Embed this ONE Episode