Think you’re doing all the right things on social media? You might be surprised.
In this episode, Maggie Carey breaks down seven common posting mistakes that silently drain your time and push potential clients away—and shares simple, stress-free fixes you can start using today.
From posting without a goal to talking at your followers instead of with them, Maggie gives you practical strategies, quick wins, and one powerful mindset shift that will help you post with purpose, not panic.
🎧 Tune in for real-world examples, easy adjustments, and a reminder that when it comes to social media, consistency always beats perfection.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Are Your Social Media Efforts Holding You Back?
01:19 – Mistake #1: Posting Without a Clear Goal
03:15 – Mistake #2: Inconsistent Posting
04:49 – Mistake #3: Using Unbranded Graphics
06:55 – Mistake #4: Talking At Instead of With Followers
08:24 – Mistake #5: Ignoring Analytics
10:15 – Mistake #6: Boring or Missing Captions
12:50 – Mistake #7: Doing It All Manually (and Alone)
15:31 – Shortcut & Wrap-Up: Consistency Beats Perfection
🔗 Resources Mentioned
Painless Posting – Plan, create, and schedule your social media stress-free.
👉 https://painlessposting.com
The H.E.L.P. Process – Maggie’s 4-step framework for writing captions that connect.
👉 https://thehelpprocess.com
H.E.L.P. AI Caption Tool – Use AI to write captions using the H.E.L.P. Process.
👉 https://thehelpprocess.com/helpai
Master Your Social Media 7-Day Plan – Create a week of strategic, ready-to-post content.
👉 https://masteryoursocialmedia.com
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@masteritmedia and @painlessposting on all major social media platforms.
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