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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 10 MIN

Three Things To Set Up Before Your Content Goes Viral

from Good Content with Shannon McKinstrie · host Shannon McKinstrie

I tell people this all the time and I don’t think they realize that you are literally just one post away from blowing up on Instagram. But here’s the thing most people don’t think about, you need to have the systems in place before it ever happens. I’m not saying don’t post your content, or use my hooks, in fact I want you to do that today! If you’re sharing online and people are connecting with you, eventually people will start reaching out, and I want to make sure you have systems in place to handle it, because trust me, once the ball starts rolling, you might feel overwhelmed. In this episode we’ll be covering:The three most important systems to have set up in case you blow up on Instagram (or other social media platforms.)How I’m leveraging ManyChat for the podcast and other ways you can use it for your business to create effortless automations that work for you around the clock.Creating a Canva account for digital products so you can start selling your expertise, I know you have something sitting in your notes that can make you money.Making sure you have a way for people to contact you, whether it’s brand collaborations or speaking opportunities, you need to have a simple way for people to get in touch with you. It’s ok to start small and simple, I used Google Docs for years, your people don’t care about the packaging, they want your brain and your knowledge. Featured content in this episode:Social.varsity is your ManyChat Expert!Recommended episodes:Episode 87: How to Get New Followers on Instagram: Trial Reels, Bios, and More!Episode 98: Start Selling on Social Media without Feeling SalesyEpisode 108: Why You NEED To Take Content Creation SeriouslyEpisode 117: How to Start Making Money Without Fancy FunnelsEpisode 119: Your Boring Life Moments are the Shortcut to SuccessSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

I tell people this all the time and I don’t think they realize that you are literally just one post away from blowing up on Instagram. But here’s the thing most people don’t think about, you need to have the systems in place before it ever happens. I’m not saying don’t post your content, or use my hooks, in fact I want you to do that today! If you’re sharing online and people are connecting with you, eventually people will start reaching out, and I want to make sure you have systems in place ...

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