Jerod Foos, MBA

Digital Marketing For Small Business | Turn Your Social Media Media Into 24/7 Leads

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Perfectionism is just fear in disguise. Messy action beats waiting for perfect every time. What are you holding back on starting?

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Discover how to leverage AI for social media content creation in your small business.

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[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

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[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Some people are anchors that hold you back; some people are are the sails that help you catch the wind. Your destination depends on the company you keep.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

You’re not great
because you never failed.

You’re great
because you didn’t quit when you did.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

You don't need a perfect plan, just a commitment to building the right habits every day, the rest falls into place.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

No action, no change. Write 3 steps to your ideal life (e.g., wake at 6 AM, read 10 pages, pitch 1 client). Do step 1 today. Momentum’s calling. 💪 #TakeControl

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

How’s your time spent? Track 1 day—every hour. Brutal truth: most waste 20+ hrs/wk. Cut 1 distraction, add 1 purpose move. Start now. ⚡ #ProductivityHacks #LiveIntentional

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Bad habits stick because they’re easy. Break them by swapping: trade scrolling for a 5-min walk. Small wins stack up. Try one swap today. 👊 #DisciplineDaily

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Goals are sexy, systems are king. Want to lift heavier? Don’t just aim for 200 lbs—commit to 4 gym days/wk. Systems make wins stick. Pick one system today. 💥 #MindsetMastery #RocketHabits

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

What’s your ideal life? Not vague dreams—specifics. Write down 3 must-haves (freedom, family, legacy?). Clarity fuels action. 5 min, do it now. 🔥 #PersonalDevelopment #LiveFearless

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Lost in the grind? Every win ties to 3 human cores: Connection, Growth, Impact. Pick one today—call a friend, learn a skill, or help someone. Purpose starts here. 💪 #PurposeDriven

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Future-Proof Your Career: How to Stay Ahead in the AI Era https://t.co/lW984T9igC via @LinkedIn

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

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[Brett Erik @BrettErik]

Trust is at an all-time low on socials these days.

You've probably felt it...

Here are a few simple things that can make you stand out, and can help you BUILD trust rather than ERODE trust:

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The right message gets replies, deals, and momentum.

But here’s the problem...

Most people send DMs like that LOSE trust, not build it.

Here’s a simple 3-step framework to write DMs that actually get responses.

Step 1: Research Before You Reach

Take 2 minutes to scan their:

Headline (what they do)

Featured section (what they promote)

Recent posts (what they care about)

Find a reason to reach out—don’t just blast your pitch.

Here is an interesting LinkedIn article on this topic (I don’t endorse everything in here but it’s a great jumpoff point to go deeper on outreach)

Step 2: Use the 3-Part Message Formula

1. Context – Why you’re reaching out
2. Compliment – What you liked about them (genuine + specific)
3. Conversation – A soft ask or open-ended question

Example:

“Hey Sarah, came across your post on building remote teams. Loved your take on async culture.

I’m working on something similar for a few DTC brands, curious how you handle team alignment week to week?”

Simple. Personal. Easy to respond to.

Step 3: Follow Up the Right Way

Most replies happen after the second message.

But don’t be annoying, be helpful. Like, genuinely provide value.

Follow-up idea (2–3 days later):

“Totally understand if now’s not the right time.

Thought you might enjoy this post we wrote on remote hiring systems, happy to send it over.”

Still no reply?

‘Move on.

Keep building the relationship with content + comments.

Good outreach isn’t about closing, it’s about starting conversations.

DMs are just handshakes.
Don’t pitch.
CONNECT.

It's easy to think that the online world is endless, but truth is, it's smaller than many realize.

Prioritize relationship-building and think long-term.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

The world isn’t waiting for a perfect version of you. It’s waiting for the most authentic version of you. Show up, flaws and all.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Your ability to lead people starts with your ability to lead yourself. Master that, and your impact will be unstoppable.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Stop chasing motivation. Cultivate discipline. Motivation fades. Discipline keeps you moving when the excitement wears off.

[Jerod Foos, MBA @foos_jerod]

Weak leaders fear discomfort. Strong leaders embrace it—because they know growth lives on the other side.