Adam Schafer: The #1 Organic Sales Strategy Entrepreneurs Overlook on Social Media | E339

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

YAP Media Network

Education, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business, Self-improvement

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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When Adam Schafer launched Mind Pump, the fitness space on social media was flooded with fake success and viral fame. But he chose loyalty over hype by helping a few people deeply, replying to every DM, and turning down quick brand deals to protect his audience's trust. That approach built Mind Pump into a multi-million-dollar business, with brands now lining up to work with them. In this episode, Adam shares his top social media marketing tips for entrepreneurs and content creators, why organic sales win, and how putting your audience first drives lasting business growth. In this episode, Hala and Adam will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) The Power of Authentic Marketing (02:12) Building Loyalty on Social Media (05:29) Why Organic Sales Beat Paid Ads (08:49) Scaling by Listening to Customers (11:54) Email vs. Social Media Marketing (15:39) Tailoring Content for Every Platform (19:14) Surviving YouTube’s Tough Audience (21:20) Online Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs (25:03) Why Mind Pump Refused Sponsors at First (28:13) Building Trust and Value in Advertising (32:11) Protecting Your Brand in Online Marketing (35:18) Boosting Productivity with Fitness Adam Schafer is the co-founder of Mind Pump Media, a multi-million-dollar fitness brand and podcast. Growing up with childhood trauma, including the loss of his biological father to suicide, Adam developed resilience and leadership early on. Starting with a lawn-mowing business and later working as a fitness trainer, he co-founded Mind Pump, growing it into one of the top fitness podcasts and companies from the ground up. Sponsored By: Shopify - youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - robinhood.com/gold Factor - factormeals.com/profiting50off Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Resources Mentioned: Mind Pump’s Website: mindpumpmedia.com/free-resources Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Tips, Digital Trends, Content Marketing, Marketing Podcast.

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1:27.7	I had people banging down my door asking to advertise, but we agreed that we may
1:32.5	never take advertising.
1:33.6	Adam Schaefer, co-founder of Mind Pump Media and one of the co-hosts of the popular
1:37.9	Mind Pump podcast.
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