Watch Episode 112 Trailer: https://youtu.be/J6xNQ5EYnE4

Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/EMWURhLw39s

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Can Anyone Get 10,000 Followers in Three Months?

02:03 Realistic Expectations and the Time Required for Growth

04:14 The Importance of Experimentation and Proper Testing

08:11 Finding the Right Content Strategy and Formats

12:36 The Balance Between Authenticity and Adaptability

16:14 The Challenges of Copying Others and Being Stubborn in Authenticity

19:47 The Importance of Consistency and Mindfulness

23:04 The Five Stages of Content Creation and Finding Your Focus

27:10 Common Mistakes in Social Media Growth

32:37 The Psychological Factors in Content Creation and Growth

39:01 The Never-Ending Journey of Personal Branding and Growth

40:31 Mastering Mindset and Storytelling

41:13 Driving Traffic and Engagement with Automation

42:10 The Balance Between Supply and Demand

47:26 The Impact of Links on Algorithm Reach

49:33 The Value of Collaboration and Community

52:04 Choosing the Right Design Software

56:54 The Role of AI in Content Creation

01:05:22 Time Management and Adaptation

01:09:44 Continuous Learning and Fostering an Artistic Eye

Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in Episode 112 of the AAF podcast: How To Get Your First 10k Followers w/ Hrabren Bankov. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Hrabren Bankov has worked with brands such as UNICEF, FEMA, and Cambridge Clothing and has helped personal brand owners grow more than 7M followers organically. Along the way, he put his money where his mouth was and has been able to scale his personal brand to more than 600K followers across Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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summary

In this conversation, Sun and MarketingHarry discuss the challenges of growing a social media following and the importance of experimentation and content strategy. They emphasize the need for realistic expectations and the time required for organic growth. They also discuss the importance of understanding the platform and the audience, as well as the need for consistency and mindfulness in content creation. They highlight the common mistakes...