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How to Win on Social Media - Vanity Metrics vs Real Results

How to Win on Social Media - Vanity Metrics vs Real Results

Update: 2025-09-21
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Today we celebrate episode 250 and dive into the real difference between vanity metrics and meaningful results on social media. We unpack why likes and views don’t always equal clients, the power of long-form content, and how to choose the right platform for your audience. If you’re in business or professional services, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on strategies that actually convert.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00 ) Intro
(01:30 ) Chasing Likes Vs Chasing Clients
(02:29 ) LinkedIn Articles That Convert
(07:44 ) Standing Out With Real Strategy
(09:29 ) The Silent Metrics That Matter
(13:28 ) Long-Form Content That Wins Clients
(15:08 ) Balancing Personal Brand And Strategy
(17:19 ) Showing Up As Human, Not Just Showboating
(18:48 ) Choosing The Right Platform To Dominate
(23:59 ) The Benefit of Being Consistent With Your Strategy
(25:11 ) Engagement As Relationship, Not Transaction
(27:42 ) Why You Need A System To Track Results
(29:24 ) The Power Of Consistency In Content
(33:54 ) When Social Media Works For Products Vs Services
(35:04 ) Why Understanding Your Audience Is Critical

Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.

Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.


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How to Win on Social Media - Vanity Metrics vs Real Results

How to Win on Social Media - Vanity Metrics vs Real Results

Martin Vidakovic, Nick Reilly, Jason Robinson