Have you noticed your engagement on Facebook is down?Facebook's algorithm, like all algorithms, are constantly changing.  Keeping up seems to be like a full time job.No need to panic or abandon ship.  You simply need to apply a few strategies to position your posts for higher engagement.  In this podcast episode I outline the top 10 ways to increase engagement on Facebook.   Keep in mind, many of these strategies can be applied to other social media channels (like Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, etc).  However, for the purpose of our discussion this list was put together with Facebook in mind.-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Top 10 Ways To Increase Engagement On Social Media Posts

This is part 3 or 3 of the Entrepreneur and Collectors series.In this episode Rob Taormina opens up a wax pack of football cards he has been saving for 32 years.We also sum up our interview with Craig Shukri where we talked about what is popular in the collectors market and how it can benefit entrepreneurs.There is value in getting involved and understand the collectors market.  There is the financial gain, hedge against the dollar, lessons that you can teach kids about economics, discipline and business, elevate the status of a business, improve customer service, communication skills, research and development, etc.Find out what is inside the Topps football card wax pack from 1988.

Entrepreneurs And The Collectors Market. Rob opens sealed 1988 Topps Wax Pack (Part 3 of 3)

Welcome to PART 2 of 3 of Entrepreneurs and Collectors.We're going to talk about everything collecting, how entrepreneurs fit in the collecting world, is the collecting world active and is it worth it for entrepreneurs to get involved in the collectors market?Talk About POGS.Introduce Guest:  Craig ShukriTalk about whats the hot item in the collectors market today.What determines value of collectors items?What type of ROI are collectors seeing right now by investing in things like Pokemon cards, sneakers, baseball cards, etc?Are entrepreneurs in sales?Can getting involved in the collectors market help you become a more successful entrepreneur?  If so, why?Should passion be a factor in being a collector?

Entrepreneurs And The Collectors Market w/ special guest Craig Shukri (Part 2 of 3).

This is part 1 of 3 of a new podcast series called "Entrepreneurs and Collectors".  Be sure to check out parts 2 and 3 to complete the series.Should entrepreneurs get their feet wet in the collectors market?  A RESOUNDING YES!We'll cover some of the huge lessons entrepreneurs can benefit from by getting involved with the collectors market.In the episode, we also dive DEEP into the history of a flash in the pan product craze of the 90's called....POGS!  There are huge lessons we can learn from the story of the POG.Also, Rob Taormina pulls an old football playing card wax pack from his private collection to open on the show.  This is a wax pack he has been saving since 1988.

Why All Entrepreneurs Should Get Involved With The Collectors Market. (Part 1 of 3)

Cleveland Woods III and Dov Frier founded All-In-One-Athletics on Long Island, NY as the only camp to merge intense Basketball instruction and academics into an educationally athletic hybrid basketball camp.This Long Island, NY based program works with 60-120 kids every week helping transform their lives by valuing education and athletics.What can a student athlete expect with the All In One Athletics program?Who inspires you?Have parents been open to a commitment to academics and athletics?Where do most of the student athletes come from to participate in your basketball program on long island?Why would students and parents seek out the All In One Athletic program with Cleveland Woods and Dov Frier?A unified community benefits everyone.Teenagers can be hard to work with.  What is your secret to gaining their respect?If you would like to learn more about All In One Athletics and how to signup your child for the BEST long island youth program and long island basketball camp and long island student athlete mentorship program....visit https://allinoneathletics.com/

Long Island Camp Merges Athletics & Academics To Transform Kids Lives - A Powerful Story With A Vital Message

L&A Babysitting, founded by Alyssa Marie Molina and Liz Toro, is a Long Island based babysitting company that has taken Nassau County by storm.  They quickly grew their empire to over 400 families.They credit their success to the simple, grass roots, basics of running a business...   Provide great service, do a great job and be accessible.   And they nail it!How has being a leader in your community helped grow your business?How much do you charge?Do you offer last minute babysitting?Are your babysitters CPR certified?What's next for L&A Babysitting on Long Island, NY?Follow L&A Babysitting on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizandalyssababysitting/Call to book a babysitting on Long Island in Nassau County: 516-401-1709

Long Island Babysitting Company Grows To Over 400 Clients Without A Website

Nailing Your Expectations owner, Shannon, reveals the latest home renovation trends of 2020, challenges of running a contracting business on Long Island and some great tips for business management.Follow Shannon's long island contractor business on facebook-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/

Long Island Contractor - Renovation trends, running a business and more

Jennifer Muilenburg, owner of Just Enjoy Life Acupuncture and Wellness Center, shares her inspiration as a nurse that led to opening up her own business.  Her near death experience with a rare disease (only 3 people in the world have the disease) and struggle with treatments lead to trying acupuncture...and it worked...transforming her life.Does acupuncture hurt?Why did you open up a wellness center that offers acupuncture?Were you nervous transitioning from being a nurse to entrepreneur?What are you thoughts on the phrase "I don't have time"?Fear doesn't govern decision to open a new business.What are some of the top ways you are finding new patients.What advice would you give fellow entrepreneurs?-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/

Former Nurse Transitions To Entrepreneur, Opens Up Wellness Center On Long Island

Long Island Salon and Medical Spa - We sat down with the Sanla SuFian, owner of a LI salon and medical spa called Stylush Beauty Salon, to discuss everything from the mindset of launching a new med spa business to the importance of customer service.   Want to know the secret med spa services all celebrities use?3:15 - Ultimately you have to pull the trigger.5:33 - What were some of the challenges of when you first opened your business?7:15 - Do reviews matter?9:00 - What type of services are available at your salon/medical spa?11:38 - What are the benefits of a chemical peel?13:00 - What type of med spa treatments do celebrities get?21:25 - Secret formula to transaction.21:58 - What is the latest and greatest in the med spa world?  Whats the new thing?Learn more about Stylush Beauty Studio - https://www.stylushstudio.com/Stylush Beauty Salon is located on Long Island (East Meadow, NY).Follow Sanla SuFian and Stylush Beauty Studio on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Stylush-Beauty-Studio-2078947172375627/-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/

Medical Spa & Salon Owner Reveals The Secret Med Spa Services Celebrities Are Using And Truth About Launching A Long Island Business

Noha Alaa, founder of Hand in Hand Occupational Therapy of LI, opens up about her experiences opening a business on Long Island.  She shares the gritty details of everything from picking a location to marketing to being passionate about helping her patients.What makes Hand In Hand Occupational Therapy of LI unique?What has been your biggest challenge opening up a new Occupational Therapy business?What does an occupational therapist do?Was there a pivotal moment after opening your business that made you realize you made the right decision?Was there a moment when you wanted to give up and go back to a traditional 9 to 5?What is next for your business?  Do you plan on scaling your business?What is your intake process for new patients?What advice would you give to an entrepreneur considering opening up a business?What is your favorite book?Follower Hand in Hand Occupational Therapy of LI on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/handinhandotliLearn more about Hand In Hand Occupational Therapy of Long Island - https://www.handinhandotli.com/-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Noha Alaa, Occupational Therapist Female Entrepreneur, Shares Secrets To A Successful Business On Long Island

Helaine Oliner-Katz, CEO of Subsensuals.com, opens up about her entrepreneurial journey of launching a new business, getting patents on new products, bringing her product to market and becoming the leader in her space.This award winning female entrepreneur shares everything from her experience with designing a trade show booth to getting patents for her products.Did you ever want to quit?How much did it cost to get a patent?How long did it take to get a patent?How to sell products in a competitive industry?What were some of your greatest challenges launching a business?What's your motivation?Why did you launch your business?What is next for Subsensuals.com?Learn more about Subsensuals -  www.Subsensuals.com-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/

Award Winning CEO of Subsensuals.com Outlines The Patent Process & How She Is Transforming An Industry

Long Island Health & Fitness gym owner, Anthony Amen, opens up about his near death experience and what makes his gym (Redefine Fitness) different from every other fitness center.  Want to know what true grit looks like?  Take a listen to Anthony's story.You can checkout Anthony Amen's Podcast called HEALTH & FITNESS REDEFINED - https://anthonyamen.com/podcastAnthony Amen opens up about his traumatic brain injury while he was in college.Importance of overcoming obstacles.Whats the favorite part of your story?Was there a moment when you figured out your career?Has it all been worth it?  All the struggles?What is the best advice you could give someone struggling with a serious injury?What is the importance about what you eat?Is the Keto diet healthy?  Or will the Keto diet kill you?What is the importance of movement?What has been the hardest part about being an entrepreneur gym owner?What is your favorite book?What does grit mean to you?What can someone expect who might be interested in joining your gym Redined Fitness.Do you plan on opening up more health and fitness centers?Redefine Fitness Website - https://redefine-fitness.com/Follow Anthony Amen on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/redefinefitnessmtsinai/Subscribe To Anthony Amen's podcast called Health & Fitness Redefined - https://anthonyamen.com/podcast-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/

Near Death Experience Inspires Anthony Amen To Open Redefine Fitness Center On Long Island

Long Island Photographer shares her secrets to success, experience being the top long island boudoir photographer, importance of picking a niche, her experience with the local Smithtown Chamber of Commerce, her career shift from a veteran NYC Teacher to a professional photographer and her pursuit of a passion.Elise Margolin answers the following questions...What has been your biggest challenge going from a NYC teacher to a professional photographer?What is the importance of delegating and/or outsourcing?What have you done as a photographer to differentiate you from everyone else?How do you artistically capture detail during an event?What is one weird/funny moment you have seen as a photographer?How does being involved with the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce help local businesses?What is the key to running a photography business?Elise Margolin Photography Follow Elise on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EMargolinPhotography-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

NYC Teacher Quits Job And Becomes Leading Professional Photographer w/ Elise Margolin

The best way to view magic is LIVE but it is a real treat to have world renowned magician, TJ Tana, in our Long Island podcast studio for a special sneak peak interview to reveal all of his secrets.  OK...maybe not all...but we are going to reveal the life of a magician.Learn who T.J. Tana is, what makes him the best magician and illusionist on Long Island and why everyone wants to hire him for their events.We discuss the world of a professional magician/illusionist, what inspired him to pursue this career, what are some of his secrets to being a successful magician, what he loves most, what are his favorite illusions and much more.Do you test your tricks in the public?Where have you performed?Is a magician a valuable marketing asset to a business?How can a restaurant get more people to come for dinner?What is the classic magicians trick?What is your favorite moment as a magician?TJ Tana actually does a few LIVE magic and illusion tricks during the podcast.  He BLEW us away.  TJ Tana freaked Don't Fear Grit podcast host, Rob Taormina, so much that he was at a loss for words.As the best magician on Long Island, how long does it take to refine a trick?As the best illusionist on Long Island, what is the best event you have done in New York?How can a business leverage a magician to build an audience?Follow TJ Tana on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tjtanamagic-------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

World Renown Magician/Illusionist Reveals Secrets, Details Tips, Uncovers Truth w/ T.J. Tana

The GSM of a local Honda dealerships (North Shore Honda), Jason Godsmark, reveals his personal story of how a long island musician worked his butt off to become the GSM of a car dealership. He stresses the importance of hard work, commitment to your team, integrity, taking pride in your work, respecting the process but not being content and caring about your customers.Jason Godsmark outlines some of his secrets to a successful car dealership.  Including training staff, how to work with a customer, referrals, sharing his private daily goals and more.  He also unpacks why he thinks customers prefer to work with him vs. going to a dealership that might be closer to where they live.Want to get behind the scenes access to a successful car dealership?  Listen to this exclusive interview with Jason Godsmark.Follow Jason Godsmark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-godsmark-a19536155/---------------------------------------------Join our Private Facebook Group to network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNiWant to learn how to launch your own podcast? Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: https://bit.ly/2rQgov5Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrithttps://www.instagram.com/dontfeargrit/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

One of the Smartest Car Dealership Managers In The Country, Jason Godsmark, Opens Up About His Secrets And The Future Of The Automotive Industry.

Owning a business is much harder then people think. Also, being passionate about what you do isn't enough.We feature actual hard-working business owners from around the world to learn their secrets to success. How did they get started? What were the hardest parts in the first year? Did you ever want to quit? How did you overcome your challenges. How do you define grit? What are they marketing strategies and advertising technologies being used by the top businesses?We tackle the real day-to-day challenges that actual business owners face.....and we aren't afraid to talk about it.

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