The Social Takeoff Podcast with Kelli Hayes Smith

Kelli gets real about struggles in her life and how she’s learning to handle business, mom, and frustration.

Today we are diving deep into Instagram and breaking down how to best use all of the features it has to offer. If you've never thought about Instagram as your store front, today that will all change. From posts to bio to reels to stories, I'm breaking down how to change your thinking about the features of this platform to give you a better grasp on how to use it! LINKS Optimize Your Instagram : A...

Y'all, buckle up for a wild ride on this episode of Social Takeoff because we've got a lot to unpack. Grab your favorite snack, get comfy, and prepare for some mind-boggling revelations about the recent chaos with Meta, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Trust us, you won't even know where to begin! In this jam-packed episode, we'll dive deep into the notifications and warnings that have been poppi...

Today I'm joined by 3 Travel Advisors all at different stages of their businesses to give feedback on content creation, planning and strategy! Listen in!!

Join me in the subscriber chat and share your engagement strategy and insights from this podcast episode. We'll discuss the importance of having an engagement strategy and how it can significantly impact your account growth. Remember, engagement goes beyond simply replying to comments and messages. It involves actively connecting with your followers, understanding your ideal client, and creating m...

In this episode, we explore the question of when the marketing process stops. We challenge the idea that marketing only happens before a client books and emphasize the importance of continuous marketing. We discuss the marriage of sales and marketing and debunk the misconception of being "salesy." Instead, we highlight the significance of focusing on the client's needs and offering personalized se...

In this episode, we dive into the mindset shift needed for travel professionals to position themselves as problem solvers, rather than simply trip bookers. Join us as we explore the power of creating content that addresses the concerns, desires, and needs of clients, guiding them towards personalized and unforgettable travel experiences. Discover how to identify the problems your clients face, und...

Join Kelli and 3 amazing travel professionals as they ask Kelli what a content strategy really is. They dive deep into their business goals and how they can use content to push them towards those goals. Follow These Agents on Instagram : Sarah Erin Patti

We all got a shock when Disney released details and dates for their 2024 packages.. but have no fear, there's a plan for this! Dig into this with Kelli today!

Today Kelli is diving into 3 ways to take your social content up!

Today Kelli is diving into 6 common blunders she’s seeing made on social media and how to fix them.

Today Kelli is diving into two infamous, and content crashing words - BOOK NOW. Learn more about how to warm up your leads so that you are creating content that converts!

Dig in with these 3 content goals!

If promotions send you over the edge in overwhelm you need to listen to this! Today Kelli helps you understand how to stop reacting & be proactive in your marketing strategy!

Check out this week’s five things - or really three things this week!

Dig in with Kelli as she breaks down the 4 main pieces of a content strategy and how you can use your marketing to support the strategy.

Dive into this week’s five things Friday & hear a special announcement from Kelli!

Today you’re gonna hear about utilizing events for marketing and how to market that in your content plan!

Why do you need a niche? How do you market it? And what if you specialize in something? All that is in this episode! Let's Dig In!

Check out this week’s five things Friday where we talk about DM conversations, new IG features.. and more!

If you want to keep riding the WAVE from wave season - you need to listen to this episode! We are breaking down some questions to answer from Q1 that you can use in your marketing next quarter! Let's Dig In!

Today we are looking hard at the 'viral' mentality - and how it may become a virus in your business! Listen up as we really break down what your goals should be with social media for your travel business.

Take a dive into 5 things you need to know about marketing your travel business this week!

On today's episode Kelli is helping you stand out against booking engines by changing the vocabulary you're using to market your business! Join the conversation and drop into Kelli's DMs on Instagram!

This was a hot topic in Kelli's Instagram comments recently - how far out do you plan your content? Today, Kelli is diving into the content planning issue and giving you the top secret formula for batching your content, and I promise you it is NOT what you think! Make sure to listen, leave a review, and then head to Kelli's DMs to continue the conversation!