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  • SEAN CANNON GUESTS ON THE ESCAPE POD

    Published On: August 17, 2025Categories: Community, Social Media Escape Club

    One third interview / two thirds Q&A Zoom call with special guest Peabody-winning producer, journalist, and cat rap pioneer Sean Cannon. This coming Thursday, August 21 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT.

    I’m starting to do these monthly with my members (and already have next month’s guest lined up)!

    Not a member? Grab a 30 day trial membership to the Social Media Escape Club for just $10.

    • ​You’ll get to hang out on this call and take part in the Q&A
    • Free pass to my workshop on Aug 27th
    • ​Access to our weekly Zoom hangouts (3 per week)
    • ​Member-only resources, our private podcast replay feed, and more

  • INVITE THE TENSION

    Published On: August 16, 2025Categories: Community, Internet, Social Media

    Stop posting and invite three of your biggest fans to connect.

    Resist “getting out the word” to everybody, and reach out to three key contacts.

    The element of “this might not work” brings clarity by way of tension, while waiting for an algorithmic break reduces your work to a scratch-off lottery ticket.

  • USE THE TOOLS AVAILABLE

    Published On: August 15, 2025Categories: Community, Social Media

    In our Thursday Escape Pod Zoom call, we talked about finding subscribers without using Substack Notes, and one of our members (Joi) spoke of using another social media platform to get what she wanted.

    “I follow a lot of small businesses, and they post what’s happening on (social media). We have a local magazine that does really well here, and I found a writer/photographer who covers music. I reached out to them on social media, and they DM’d me back with their number, like, “Let’s talk about doing an article or a story.”

    Joi couldn’t find the contact info for the writer on the publications website so she had to get resourceful.

    Use the tools that are available to get the results you want.

    Instead of just posting, “hey, I’m seeking music magazine writers to talk to about my work,” Joi used Instagram like a tool, like a phone book or a directory, and got in touch with someone who may help get the word out about the work she does.

    Find out more about our weekly Escape Pod Zoom calls here.

  • A “NOT MY BUSINESS” WORKSHOP

    Published On: August 14, 2025Categories: Community, Internet, Social Media Escape Club, Work

    ​Join me (Seth Werkheiser) for a 90 minute interactive workshop on the endless decisions that come with running a newsletter in 2025.

    ​Should you import your list to Substack?
    What should you put in my welcome email?
    Which analytics even matter?
    Should you switch platforms?
    What the heck is SPF/DKIM/DMARC?!

    ​Instead of writing, we’re getting lost hours in CSV files and platform settings instead of actually connecting with your readers.

    Wednesday, August 27 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

    Get more info here: https://lu.ma/uqrfb65q

  • DITCHING SOCIAL MEDIA, CONTENT OWNERSHIP, AND MORE WITH ANGELA HOLLOWELL

    Published On: August 12, 2025Categories: Community, Interview, Social Media, Technology, Websites, Work

    Had another chat with Angela Hollowell (Please Hustle Responsibly) all about the benefits of spending our time away from social media, content ownership, and lots more.

    Angela talking about spending your time wisely:

    “I could be on social media, making a big deal that I’m going to be here and doing all these things. Or I could just let the people who want to be on social media stay there, and focus instead on the relationships that matter — the ones that aren’t dependent on social media.”

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Seth on the phone

You’re tired of social media, but wondering if there’s life after the newsfeed. That’s exactly what we figure out here – together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Say hello. Ask about working together. Tell me how you’re doing: seth@socialmediaescape.club

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