EP 220 Tony pec is The Godfather of Instagram

🇮🇹 This week we are joined on The StartDown Podcast by the Godfather of Instagram, Tony Pec! 🤌🏼 We talked about one of my favorite topics – stressing about likes, views, and followers. It’s not about having a million followers; it"s about the impact and connection you have with the followers you do have.   Think about it: 72 likes might seem small on a screen, but imagine those 72 people in a room engaged with what you have to say. That"s a powerful audience. These are individuals you can connect with on a deeper level. Engage with their content, understand their interests, and reach out. This personal touch could turn a simple like into a business opportunity, a conversation, or even a lifelong customer.  It"s a shift from quantity to quality, from broadcasting to meaningful conversations. It"s about creating value for every single person that chooses to engage with your content.   Next time you see "only" 72 likes, remember: those are 72 potential relationships, 72 opportunities to make an impact, and 72 chances to grow your business authentically. In the realm of social media, the true currency is not in the number of followers but in the relationships, you build with them. Don"t just count your followers; make your followers count.    Key messages from the podcast notes:   🇮🇹 Tony Pack introduces himself as the co-founder of Forbes-accredited marketing agency One on Media, helping businesses and brands grow their online presence through effective social media strategies.   🇮🇹 Social media connections can lead to valuable relationships and opportunities in business.   🇮🇹 Instagram has become a powerful tool for connecting with people, and Tony Pack emphasizes the importance of being highly active on social media for businesses.   🇮🇹 Tony Pack highlights the affordability of advertising on social media platforms, making it a cost-effective way to reach global or local demographics.   🇮🇹 Tony Pack"s background is in mechanical engineering, but he transitioned into social media marketing as he realized his passion for being around people.   🇮🇹 Tony Pack shares how he accidentally entered the social media world by creating Instagram accounts for various niches and growing a substantial following.   🇮🇹 The term "Godfather of Instagram" was coined when someone saw Tony in a cigar lounge, smoking a cigar, and wearing a tracksuit reminiscent of the Godfather.   🇮🇹 Tony Pack"s journey in social media marketing led him to become Forbes accredited, speak at events nationwide, and help over 1,000 businesses generate millions of dollars through social media.   🇮🇹 Social media is a critical opportunity for new businesses to gain market share, even with limited budgets, and it"s essential for established brands to stay competitive in the next decade.  https://www.instagram.com/tonypec_/ Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the promo code PODCAST- https://mike-ficara.myshopify.com/ Host: Mike Ficara- https://mikeficara.com/ Content Manager: Charlene Gillego