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EPISODE 549 – STOP WAITING ON THE ALGORITHM (IT’S NOT 2013 ANYMORE)

December 17, 2025 By Taylor Bradford

Stop Waiting on the Algorithm - And So Podcast Episode 549

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  • Welcome to the 549th episode of the And So… Podcast!! In this episode, I break down why waiting on the Instagram algorithm is outdated and unsustainable, and walk you through how to stop building for visibility, start building for connection, and create content and systems that people actively seek out instead of scroll past.
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Tired of blaming the algorithm? In this episode, I’m sharing why it’s time to stop waiting for Instagram to work in your favor and start building content that truly connects. I’m walking you through the shift from chasing visibility to offering real value — and breaking down four clarity-led strategies that help you create content people actually come back for, even when the feed fails.

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INSIDE THIS EPISODE

🖤 Why waiting on the algorithm is a mindset rooted in 2013 — and what’s actually working now
🖤 The difference between push content and pull content (and why one builds trust)
🖤 How to stop blaming the feed and start building systems you own
🖤 A gentle but clear call-in: if your content isn’t landing, it might not be connecting
🖤 Why knowing your person is non-negotiable for visibility that actually converts
🖤 Four clarity-led shifts to help you build content people search for, not scroll past

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