445: How He Grew The "Van Life" Brand To 4 Million IG Followers Without Showing His Face [w/ Sami Syed]

In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Sami Syed. Sami Syed is THE Instagram Expert. He has been able to grow Project Van Life to the largest Van Life community on the web (4M+ Followers). He utilizes unique and creative marketing strategies across several different social media platforms leading to a huge brand, community, and team. Joining me today, Sami shares his background and how he started his online experience at 15 to support his family financially. We discuss the early days of Instagram and the shady practices that were common. Sami discusses how he got into Project Van Life while running a marketing agency. He shares how he was able to grow the account organically and turn it into a major brand and the surprising effectiveness of simple, repetitive social media strategies. We also dive into the generational differences in what people value. Sami shares insights gained from building a large social media following and how it has influenced his view of society and human behavior. Join us today as we dive into Instagram’s organic growth, leading in a niche, having no brand face, being behind the scenes, religion, family, motivations, values, Sami’s future plans, and much more. ENJOY! Connect with Sami Syed: Website: Project Van LifeLinkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/samisyed720Twitter: @samisayed720Instagram: @sami_syedResources:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie SUBSCRIBE:Apple | Spotify | YouTube FIND JOSH:Facebook: /realjoshfortiInstagram: @joshfortiDownload The Golden Mic Method Book