This week, Micah is joined by business-partner-in-crime and self-proclaimed social media hater, Zac Godwin, to discuss the genesis of the #IHateSocialMedia podcast. Zac gives listeners a peek behind the curtain by telling the story of naming the podcast as well as expressing his own frustrations with social media while still acknowledging its necessity for business. Micah and Zac discuss the increasing generational distrust for marketing and various media forms and how that distrust makes social media a crucial tool for businesses to make personal connections with people in their audiences and communities. Additionally, for those of you looking to make a podcast of your own, make sure to stay tuned for Zac's and Micah's dialogue on the struggles and successes of starting and running this podcast!

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This week Micah meets his match with another small business owner who takes "do it yourself" to a whole new level! Join Micah as he talks to Reading, PA-based visual artist, Jean Esther, about the process of building his own art business and studio. Jean discusses the highs and lows of pursuing his passions, from the low of dropping out of college to the high of renovating and operating his own art studio as a space for other artists to pursue their dreams alongside of him. He also details the importance of social media in growing his business and showcasing his work.

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https://mrsterlingproductions.com/

https://www.vividhomephotos.com/

https://www.rmdigitizers.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/mrsterlingproductions/

https://www.facebook.com/mrsterlingproductions

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https://www.facebook.com/vividhomephoto

Links to Jean's businesses:

https://artcorner.net/

https://metasabian.com/

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In today's episode, Micah is joined by Josh and Chelsea Vatter of Vatter Hauling, a local New Holland business that handles junk removal of all forms. Since starting the company, Josh and Chelsea have seen most of their business come from Facebook, so they take this opportunity to share what DID work for them with Facebook and what DIDN'T work for them with other forms of marketing. They discuss their misadventures in print marketing and marketing on Instagram as well as the importance of posting consistently, utilizing Facebook groups, and learning your business's market.

Links to our businesses:

https://mrsterlingproductions.com/

https://www.vividhomephotos.com/

https://www.rmdigitizers.com/

Follow MR Sterling Productions at:

https://www.facebook.com/mrsterlingproductions

https://www.instagram.com/mrsterlingproductions/

Follow Vivid Home Real Estate Photography at:

https://www.facebook.com/vividhomephoto

https://www.instagram.com/vividhomephotos/

Follow Vatter Hauling:

https://www.facebook.com/vatterhauling

Contact us at:

ihatesocialmediapod@gmail.com