#499: TikTok Intimidates Me, So Ive Decided To Do It My Way

Published: Sept. 20, 2022, 4:31 p.m.

b'After 2 years of being almost radio silent on TikTok, I\\u2019m giving it another go\\nIf you\\u2019ve been with me for a while, you know that being in front of the camera has always been a challenge for me. It feels like there\\u2019s so much pressure to be \\u2018on,\\u2019 and being the perfectionist that I am, I often struggle being 100% satisfied with the content I record.\\nSo imagine how I felt in 2020 when TikTok absolutely exploded in the United States.\\xa0\\nYes, I was excited to have a new platform that offered a HUGE opportunity to grow and nurture an audience. And yes, I was also loving the fun, fresh and exciting content.\\nBut\\u2026 I\\u2019ve got to be honest. It just wasn\\u2019t a place that I wanted to show up -- literally and figuratively -- for a multitude of reasons. I can probably count on one hand the number of TikToks I\\u2019ve made over the past two years.\\xa0\\nFast forward to today, and I\\u2019ve recommitted myself to the social media platform that has taken the world by storm -- and the good news is, I\\u2019m in a much better place this time around.\\nBut here\\u2019s the thing. I\\u2019m going to do TikTok my way because a) it has to work with my life, and b) if you commit to showing up, you\\u2019ve got to show up authentically if you want an audience that sticks with you for the long haul.\\nIn other words, you won\\u2019t see me dancing -- but you WILL see a more casual, less \\u2018prepared\\u2019 version of me. ;)\\xa0\\nI hope that by listening to this episode, you\\u2019ll be encouraged to do something that might scare you a little bit, but also excites you. Like I always say, getting outside of your comfort zone and doing something different is absolutely key if you want to grow your business.\\nSo if you\\u2019re in need of a little nudge, tune into this episode (and be sure to check me out on TikTok!)\\nP.S. I\\u2019m giving away a FREE set of Airpods, so if you\\u2019re in the market for some fresh new ear gear, stay tuned until the very end to hear how to enter.\\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \\u201cWrite a Review.\\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\\nAlso, if you haven\\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\\u2019re not following, there\\u2019s a good chance you\\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!'