The Social Takeoff Podcast with Kelli Hayes Smith – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Kelli Hayes Smith unpacks the critical differences between social media tactics and strategy for travel agents. She shares why chasing viral trends can harm your business and how focusing on your ideal audience leads to sustainable success.

Learn why vanity metrics can mislead your strategy, how to shift your content from destinations to services, and the importance of building authentic content that connects with your audience.

Kelli also dives into the long game of marketing, explaining why time and patience are essential for business growth. Plus, get actionable homework to evaluate your social media approach and start implementing strategies that resonate with your dream clients.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between tactics and strategy for travel agents
• Why chasing viral trends can hurt long-term growth
• How to focus on your target audience, not just views
• The hidden dangers of vanity metrics
• Why selling services, not just destinations, is key
• The power of authenticity in content creation
• How to avoid cookie-cutter content and stand out
• Tips for evaluating your social media follows for better inspiration

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 💡 Explore the Passport to Learning Membership: https://wanderlust-ceo.com/product/passport-to-learning-membership
• 🌟 Learn more about Wanderlust Campus: https://wanderlust-ceo.com/
• 📲 Follow Kelli on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellihayessmith
• ✨ Create your FREE Wanderlust Campus account: https://wanderlust-ceo.com/

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Social Takeoff, Kelli Hayes Smith explores the secrets to boosting social media engagement and why your posts might be getting overlooked.

She shares actionable strategies to make your content stand out, emphasizing the importance of specificity, authenticity, and connecting with your ideal clients—not just your peers.

Kelli also breaks down the dangers of cookie-cutter content, industry jargon, and airing grievances on social platforms. Whether you’re a travel agent or a small business owner, this episode offers practical tips to level up your social media game.

• How to stay consistent through engagement fluctuations.
• Why narrowing your focus and being specific resonates more with audiences.
• The power of authentic, imperfect content in building trust.
• How to connect with your ideal client by speaking their language.
• Avoiding common pitfalls like cookie-cutter posts and shop talk.
• Why your social media should reflect your expertise and provide value.

• Engagement dips happen—don’t let them discourage you.
• Broad, generic content can cause you to be overlooked.
• Specificity and authenticity are key to social media success.
• Speak in relatable terms, avoiding industry-specific jargon.
• Focus on serving your audience with valuable, relevant content.

• "Engagement isn’t personal—it’s just data to tweak your strategy."
• "Your ideal client doesn’t want perfection; they want connection."
• "Cookie-cutter content is the fastest way to blend in, not stand out."
• "Speak your client’s language; not your industry’s."

• 🌐 Explore more resources and tools: www.wanderlustcampus.com
• 📸 Follow Kelli for daily tips and insights: www.instagram.com/kellihayessmith
• ✨ Join our free Wanderlust Campus account for resources: https://wanderlust-ceo.com/
• 🚀 Level up with our Passport to Learning Membership: https://wanderlust-ceo.com/product/passport-to-learning-membership

Hey there, fellow travel enthusiasts! Did you hear the buzz? Disney just dropped the bombshell of early 2025 packages, catching everyone off guard. But fear not, we've got you covered on how to seamlessly blend this surprise into your content strategy without leaving 2024 in the dust.

Key Takeaways:

1. Craft a content plan that gently guides clients from awareness to consideration, paving the way for conversions.
2. Don't let those ghosted clients slip through the cracks; shoot them targeted emails spotlighting the early release of 2025 packages.
3. Spice up your Facebook group with polls and virtual shindigs, catering to both 2024 and 2025 bookings.
4. Sprinkle hints of 2025 excitement in your social media stories, while keeping the spotlight on the current year's bookings.
5. Show off the perks of price monitoring and top-notch service to nudge clients towards locking in their 2025 plans pronto.
6. Dive into threads and chats, stoking the flames of curiosity and anticipation for those 2025 bookings.
7. Blend 2025 seamlessly into your content mix, giving it a cozy spot alongside 2024 without stealing the show.
8. Keep that waitlist warm and fuzzy, staying in touch with potential 2025 clients until it's time to crank up the marketing machine.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Disney Drops the Bomb: Early 2025 Packages
03:18 - Crafting Content Pillars and Initiatives
08:57 - Navigating the Marketing Maze for 2025 and 2024
13:14 - Rekindling Relationships: Email Marketing for Ghosted Clients
15:53 - Facebook Fun: Engaging Groups and Virtual Hangouts
19:12 - Price Patrol: Monitoring and Service Spotlight
21:06 - Chatting it Up: Threads and Conversations
23:25 - Mixing 2025 into Your Content Cocktail
24:15 - Amping Up the Excitement and Building That Waitlist
25:52 - Wrapping Up: Conclusion and Your Call to Action

Hey there, fellow travel agents! Get ready to dive into some juicy marketing tips with Kelli Hayes Smith on this episode. She's here to help us navigate the wild world of social media content creation and engagement.

First up, Kelli tackles the beast of perfectionism head-on, giving us some killer strategies to squash it and actually get stuff done. Then, she spills the beans on how to brainstorm content ideas like a pro – think asking your audience, jotting down FAQs, and networking with other industry peeps.

But wait, there's more! Kelli drops wisdom bombs on boosting engagement (hint: it's all about interaction), teaching beginner-friendly content to cast a wider net, and using sneaky strategic content to upsell your awesome services.

Oh, and don't even get us started on timing and post types – Kelli's got the inside scoop on that too. Plus, she'll help you conquer your fear of the camera and nail that on-screen presence.

And hey, forget just promoting destinations – Kelli's all about highlighting the value of your services, baby. Wrap it all up with some tips on writing killer captions and keeping it real on social media.

So sit back, relax, and soak in the goodness. Let's rock this marketing game together! 🚀

Takeaways

• Set a time limit for content creation to overcome perfectionism and ensure completion.
• Engage with your audience and ask for their input to generate ideas for content.
• Teach beginner-level content to cater to a wider audience.
• Use strategic content to upsell and highlight the value of additional services.
• Engage with other professionals in your field to learn and share knowledge.
• Experiment with different types of posts and find the best timing for engagement.
• Practice getting on camera by recording practice videos and gradually increasing comfort.
• Focus on advertising your services rather than just destinations.
• Write captions in a conversational tone and maintain authenticity in social media.

Kelli is taking a deep dive into solution based content and how you can relate to your ideal client.

Last week I took a call from Meta - and today I'm spilling all the tea!

Y'all it is time to get serious about selling travel this year! Listen in for great strategies to use now!

Wave season is upon us - listen in as Kelli helps you create marketing for Awareness and Consideration buyer phases that will increase those wave season bookings.

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Content Creation Workshop

Today Kelli is taking a deep dive into 5 of the social myths that have recently been in her inbox. Listen in as she breaks it all down.

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