Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl

Enrollment is OPEN for my April 2021 Instagram Workshop via ZOOM! I'll be teaching four classes, covering Content, Images, Hashtags, Stories, and Collaboration.   Space is limited! To enroll:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increas...

You Need a Mentor!  A Teacher.  A Guru.  A Guide.   Navigating Social Media Marking as an Antiques or Vintage Dealer is difficult, and a good Mentor can make ALL the difference! Special P.S.  Enrollment is now open for Private Coaching Groups via ZOOM.  Each month we will work together on a specific Social Media topic, from Instagram to Facebook.  Creating content, to maximizing the time you spend...

Of all the Social Media Platforms, Instagram has emerged as one of the most powerful tools to grow your business. In this Episode, I'm discussing 5 Instagram Strategies that will increase engagement, grow your following, and transform your business! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and...

Social Media is full of trial and error.  And I have certainly made my fair share of mistakes.   I'm "spilling the tea" on myself in this Episode, in hopes that I can help you avoid making the same mistakes, resulting in frustration and loss of time! Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work toge...

Heather Shayne, known on Instagram as @MrsSantaClausss, beautifully utilizes this Social Media platform to market her Antique Booth Business. She offers lots of great insights and tips in this Dealer Spotlight! Show Notes,  Links and Resources Follow Heather on Instagram @MrsSantaclausss Visit her booth at the South County Antique Mall in St. Louis, Missouri, follow her auctions on Hibid.com, and...

Are you guilty of breaking the Law of GOYA?  Not sure?  Well, better safe than sorry. I'm defining GOYA, and how you can make sure you aren't breaking any...."laws".  Wink Wink. We have ALL been guilty from time to time....including me!   Special P.S.  Very soon, I will be accepting Antique and Vintage Dealers into my Private Coaching Group.  Each month we will work together on...

If the idea of making a New Year's Resolution makes your skin crawl, you are not alone! But what if you know there's so much more you could be doing to market your business, and social media is something you want to learn how to do? I have a solution! Show Notes and Links: Need help brainstorming varied content for your posts?  Check out this podcast episode:    https://www.buzzsprout.co...

Antique Malls are fantastic places to sell Vintage and Antiques.  You can find at least one Antique Mall in almost every American city.  Mall Owners, Mall Managers and Dealers are always looking for ways for improving sales in an Antique Mall.  My answer:  a collective plan for Social Media Marketing. Important Show Note Links: If you would like a list of all the essential display items, tools and...

With all the information, advice and resources available regarding Social Media Marketing, it all can get pretty overwhelming!  Really, there's only 3 Steps for Social Media Success that make sense to me.  And all three steps relate to the Social Media Calendar. The 3 Steps for Social Media Success are:  Plan, Execute and Evaluate.  That's all.  Have a Plan.  Work your Plan.  Evaluate th...

As a teacher, Social Media Marketing Training is only as good as your clients' success.  Every client has different needs.  Some clients need training on Instagram and Instagram Stories.  Some clients need training on how to effectively use hashtags.  Others need to revisit their Facebook strategy.  Content is always a challenge, so curating, organizing and planning content is a need for most...

What exactly is a Social Media Consultant?  And if you are an Antique or Vintage Business owner, how can your Social Media Marketing Training benefit from working one-on-one with me? In this Episode, I'm discussing how I approach Social Media Training as a Consultant, and how learning marketing for your Business might be easier for you with a one-on-one approach. Important Show Note Links: Ge...

With so many techniques, strategies, for effective Social Media Marketing, what's the ONE THING Antiques and Vintage Business Owners need to be doing on Social Media? I'm answering that question in this Podcast Episode. Important Show Note Links: Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl Digital Course:  https://getting-social-with-the-curious-cowgirl.mykajabi.com My resource to help you b...

Social Media algorithm changes can make all of us feel like there's a Glitch in the Social Media Matrix.  Trouble is coming, but we just don't know what kind of trouble. And, when the algorithm changes on Facebook or Instagram, what will the impact be? In this podcast episode, I'll share two instances where Getting Social With the Curious Cowgirl clients experienced a Glitch in the...

I talk about my Digital Courses all the time....but many of you may not be familiar with what a Digital Course is, and what you can expect when you purchase one.  In this episode, I'm dishing out all the details!   Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales. Whether...

Talk is cheap.....unless you can provide proof!  Can Social Media Marketing really be beneficial for your Antique or Vintage Business?  In this episode, I'm sharing two Social Media Success Stories.  And how do I know they are real?  I was involved in BOTH! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new custom...

If you are an Antique Dealer, a Vintage Dealer, a Flea Market Promoter or an Antique Show Promoter, and you have an on-line sale event coming up on Instagram, here are 5 Ways to Prepare and Promote on Instagram. Grab Your FREE Instagram Hashtag Starter List!  Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers...

If you are an Antiques or Vintage Business Owner, Social Media is VERY important for marketing your business.  And Followers are your next clients or customers.  Today I'm sharing 5 Ways to Grow Your Facebook Followers!  Grab your FREE Instagram Hashtag Starter List!!  Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivat...

As an Antique or Vintage Business Owner, you owe it to yourself to have a strong Social Media Presence to attract new clients and customers.  So which platform is the best fit for you:  Facebook or Instagram?  I'm discussing all the pros and cons of each, so you can make an informed decision about where you will be spending your time. Take the FREE Quiz:  Which Social Media Platform Should Yo...

In this episode I am discussing three things you must consider before posting on Social Media.  Plus, I have a GREAT resource for you to make posting easier, less time-consuming and less frustrating. Grab your FREE Social Media Post Planner!!!! Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients an...

The Global Pandemic, and resulting business closures, have left all of us feeling overwhelmed and basically stuck.   For those of you in the Antiques and Vintage Industries, the impact has been significant.  And even though many states are allowing retailers to open, or partially reopen, the volume of people who typically attend Flea Markets and Antique Shows, make doing business very difficult ri...

In this episode of Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl, I'm discussing Social Media Content.  If we want to be consistent on the platforms, not bore our Followers to tears, while never running out of things to talk about.... Then we have to teach ourselves how to brainstorm meaningful aspects of our business to talk about! Today, I'm teaching y'all one quick technique for brains...

My guest today is Marc Lee, owner of Friendly Martian Digital Marketing.  We are discussing all the ins and outs of hiring a professional Web Site Designer for your Small Business. To get in touch with Marc:  www.friendlymartian.com Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase s...

No doubt about it.  This is a weird and worrisome moment.  Every single industry, including the Antiques and Vintage industries have been impacted.   Antique Shows and Flea Markets are being cancelled left and right.  Social Distancing has caused many retail locations to close their doors, or severely limit operating hours.   No need to panic.  Now is the PERFECT time to learn to use Social Media...