Social Media Pro, Zachary Galia

Head to Mizumm.com and use code "MADPROPS" for 10% off your new bag! Welcome back to Mad Props!   In this episode, host Chris Schnabel talks with Zachary Galia, a social media expert with a background in sports. Galia shares his journey from aspiring film professional to a fulfilling career in social media, emphasizing his role as a mentor, especially for those new to the industry. He discusses balancing fatherhood with career growth and his decision to start a podcast for connecting with industry peers and guiding newcomers. Galia also talks about his personal hobbies, like collecting Funko Pop figures, and how they relate to his love for film and creativity. The conversation covers the evolution of social media in sports, with insights into how teams like the Chicago Bulls and Carolina Panthers are creating engaging content. Galia recounts his career path, starting from a NASCAR track to working with major sports teams like the Steelers, Cardinals, and finally the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The episode concludes with a discussion on the joys and challenges of content creation in social media, highlighting the importance of passion and creativity in successful projects. Follow Zachary- X - https://www.x.com/zjg Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verygoodsocialmedia/ Follow Mad Props on Instagram- @MadPropsPod You can find Schnabel Studios on Instagram - @schnabel.studios Twitter @schnabelstudios    Music Ska - Right Beat Radio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Hgq...   Video edited by Chris Schnabel  Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel Mad Props is a Schnabel Studios Production. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Welcome! 0:03 - Subscribe and Follow! 2:43 - About Zachary 6:50 - Intro Music 7:04 - Interview Start 8:00 - How Zachary started in social media 11:23 - Funkos! 15:57 - Start in film and the switch 19:39 - Back in the Burgh 20:28 - Would you go back to film? 21:25 - Talking Podcasts 25:15 - What accounts inspire you? 31:43 - Finding the trends 34:58 - Very Good Social Media Podcast 40:42 - Where can we find Zachary? 41:50 - Chris's closing statements 44:56 - End credits --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madprops/support