Everyone teaching social media growth is competing for attention . . . on social media. They're forced to share what performs best, not what works best. 

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Timestamps

0:00 Growing my social media platforms

2:00 The Social Media Advice Paradox

3:03 Master the Four Stages of Social Media Growth

4:01 The Sea Lion Strategy

5:02 Don't Create a Community—Join One Already in Progress

6:00 The Sea Lion Method: Step by Step

6:34 The 15-Paperclip System That Built My Community

8:04 What's Working Right Now: Real Success Stories

8:41 My Current Approach: The Hidden Work

9:33 Connect More, Create Less

9:54 Five Connection Strategies That Outperform Content

15:15 The Psychology of Sharing

16:30 The Three Types of Content That Drive Growth

18:45 Final Practical Tips for Sustained Growth

19:21 Choose Your Path: Engagement or Sales

20:42 The Timeless Social Media Strategy