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Take the Social Method️® Assessment to find out what stage you’re at and get your step-by-step plan.

 

STAGE 1

Milestones 1 - 5

You're ready to get started with building your Instagram brand presence and begin attracting your ideal customer.

 

This is truly an exciting Stage for you in your business journey. Consider this your living and breathing business plan. In this Stage you will create something that you are proud of because each milestone in this Stage requires intentional focus on building some core elements of your branding and marketing foundation.

The beautiful thing about this Stage is that it will remain relevant throughout your entire business journey. You will come back to this Stage as you learn more and more about your customers and your vision for your business evolves. Your business is not your hobby. It’s time to be unapologetic about your goals.

 

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

Download your printable Social Method® guide to have that satisfying feeling and ‘tick’ things off as you go (who doesn’t love a good list?).

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MILESTONE 1

You have cast a BIG vision for your life and business that aligns with your soul’s purpose.


To meet this milestone, you must complete all action items listed below:


  • Listen to the Mindset Session 'Your Language About Yourself And Your Business'.

  • Watch or listen to the 'Life By Design' masterclass.

  • Download the 'Future Scripting' resource and use the space provided to "future script" (journal) your life.



    • MILESTONE 2

    You can clearly and succinctly articulate your deep WHY for your business.


    To meet this milestone, you must complete all action items listed below:


  • Download the 'Understanding Your Deep Why' resource and get clear on your "why". Your "why" will become your core message for your marketing, and it will play a huge role in the content that you create.

  • Draw your golden circle (in the resource above) and share it into the Member's Facebook Group using the hashtag #goldencircle.



    • MILESTONE 3

    You can describe your soulmate customer/client in great detail.


    To meet this milestone, you must complete all action items listed below:


  • Watch 'Identifying and Understanding Your Soulmate Customer/Client'.

  • Complete the 'Understanding Your Customer Avatar' resource. Your Customer Avatar is the person that your marketing is speaking to. Submit your Avatar Description in the Member's Facebook Group using the hashtag #AvatarProfile.



    • MILESTONE 4

    You have defined your brand message, voice and visuals.


    To meet this milestone, you must complete all action items listed below:


  • Watch 'Crafting Your Unique Brand Identity Masterclass with Expert Jen Bowers'.



    • MILESTONE 5

    You have an IG Business (or Creator) Profile, and your bio is set up to attract your soulmate client & build your business.

    To meet this milestone, you must complete all action items listed below:


  • Take a screenshot of what your Instagram account looks like RIGHT NOW (this is your ‘before’ photo). You’ll want this because as you go further along in your Instagram marketing journey, it’s pretty darn awesome to see all of your progress over a long period of time.

  • Make sure you are on Instagram as a Business Profile (or a Creator Profile if you’re an influencer).

  • Watch 'Set Up For Success - Make Your Corner of the Gram Standout' and download the accompanying resource. Complete the 'Bio self-assessment' in the resource. Now that your Instagram profile and bio is set up for success, take a screenshot and share it in the Member's Facebook Group using the hashtag #InstagramBio.

  • If you sell physical products, set yourself up for Instagram Shopping (this allows you to add product tags to your images and Stories where people can purchase from directly. Here's an IG tutorial you can check out on how to set up a store, and here are the eligibility requirements.