Episode Details

Want a peek behind-the-scenes at Softer Sounds? In this episode, Amelia opens up our metaphorical doors and walks you through 10 ways we grow our audience & market our business. 

Here's what we get into— 

1. Using the tools in the Leaving Social Media Toolkit 
2. Pitching & direct sales via email 
3. Creating SEO-optimized blog posts 
4. Joining cool online communities 
5. Growing your email list with free, lead magnets 
6. Using Pinterest to drive traffic to your business 
7. Offering free workshops 
8. Placing paid ads in newsletters 
9. Guesting on podcasts 
10. Launching your own podcast 

Tune in to learn how we use each of these at Softer Sounds, and to get lots of inspiration & actionable advice for marketing off social media. 
 

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

✨ Ready to finally figure out relationship marketing & affiliates? Join my friend, Janna Carlson, on Monday, June 22 from 12:30–1:30pm EDT for a workshop: Your 2026 Referral Partner Playbook: Strategies that Work NOW. 
 
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