When Social Media Feels Discouraging + Pointless

Do you ever feel like you’re shouting into the abyss on social media because it seems like NO ONE cares about your content (or what you’re trying to sell)? And you’re feeling SO incredibly hopeless that you’re tempted to just give up on your business altogether?Wait – before you do that, listen to this episode.I’ve been where you are, and today I’m sharing my best advice for navigating the inevitable challenges that come with social media – especially if you’re selling a product or service. You’ll learn why patience is KEY, how a social media journey mirrors a fitness journey, why people probably *won’t* be interested in working with you right away (and why this is perfectly fine), and so much more.This episode is for anyone who needs a pick-me-up AND a little tough love. Brick by brick, you CAN build the business you want – as long as you don’t quit.PS: If you’re listening to this before the end of the day on March 3, 2023, you can STILL enroll in The Launch Your Group Offer Academy! Sign up NOW: https://bit.ly/3XPcZFQIn this episode, I cover:The MANY reasons promoting yourself and your offers can be so challenging, intimidating and vulnerable [3:25]How social media can feel like CONSTANT rejection, especially if you’re a sensitive person [7:50]The truth: Just because people are not buying or responding to you *right now* does NOT mean they aren’t paying attention or aren’t considering hiring you [10:30]Comparing social media “progress” to a health and fitness journey (hint: just like you ask your clients to be patient, YOU have to be patient!) [13:50]What you SEE vs. reality – the behind-the-scenes struggles, work and TIME spent building what appears to have come easily [15:40]Why it often takes a while (like, months or even YEARS) to get people interested in working with you [16:50]The importance of showing up + selling on social media consistently if you truly want to build a successful business [19:20]Why we have to get used to feeling ignored online [20:35]What to tell yourself the next time you post or share something that doesn’t SEEM to perform well [22:15]The fact that there is always SOMEONE listening to you when you post – your job is to keep going, even when you’re hearing crickets [24:45]The Launch Your Group Offer Academy: https://bit.ly/3XPcZFQConnect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214