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Small business owners' social media exhaustion is disguised as enthusiasm

By Saishah Joseph · Founder, Small Brand Big Brand | Social media strategy that *actually* works | Building social media tools for small biz owners I Ex- Directi, Oxford University Press · 2026-04-10 · thread · Small business owners' social media exhaustion is disguised as enthusiasm

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Small business owners' social media exhaustion is disguised as enthusiasm

Claim

The common thread among small business owners trying to run their own social media is exhaustion disguised as enthusiasm. Everyone's told they need to 'show up online,' but no one tells them how to do it sustainably.

Mechanism

The endless chase for followers becomes a false measure of success, creating overwhelm and self-doubt. A reality check is needed more than another secret strategy.

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