3 Social Media Activities You NEED to Prioritise in 2026

What if the biggest mistake in your social media strategy isn’t what you’re posting, but what you’re not doing? In this solo episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, Sam breaks down the three social media activities every Direct Seller should be prioritising in 2026. While many people focus heavily on posting content, the real growth on social media often comes from the actions happening beyond the feed. Today, Sam explores the difference between visibility, familiarity, and trust — and how each plays a critical role in building a thriving business online. From creating consistent visibility through posting to actively socialising on platforms and building genuine relationships through private conversations, Sam shares why social media was always meant to be exactly that: social. If you’re ready to stop relying on content alone and start building meaningful connections that lead to real business growth, this episode will give you a clear framework you can start implementing today. I’ll be talking about: ➡ [01:12] Why Posting Alone Won’t Grow Your Business ➡ [02:18] Activity #1: Posting Builds Visibility ➡ [03:18] Why Posting Is Only the Invitation, Not the Conversation ➡ [03:54] Activity #2: Socialising – The Most Overlooked Strategy ➡ [07:48] Stop Selling and Start Connecting ➡ [10:03] Activity #3: Private Reach Outs That Build Relationships ➡ [13:12] How-to Stand Out with Personal Messages and Voice Notes ➡ [14:54] Using Phone Calls, Coffee, and Cards to Connect ➡ [15:03] The 3-Part Social Media Strategy Recap ➡ [18:00] Community, Coaching, and Next Steps Resources: Free Facebook community:   / socialmediafordirectsellerswithgregandsam   Are you ready to keep growing? Learn more about joining the Auxano Family - https://go.auxano.global/welcome Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to YouTube:    / directsellingaccelerator   ➡ Follow us on Instagram:   / auxanomarketing   ➡ Sam Hind’s Instagram:   / samhinddigitalcoach   ➡ Follow us on Facebook:   / auxanomarketing   ➡ Email us: [email protected] If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here: https://go.auxano.global/welcome