The Socialize Strategy - Tips for Going Live
🔑 In This episode Helen shares tips for going live, how to deal with the nerves if it's your first time and why you should just do it anyway.
And here are the 3 pieces of equipment that are worth the investment if you want to up your gams:
**Wireless Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone Set: https://amzn.to/4bwInBu
**SmallRig Tripod with remote: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1897565-REG/smallrig_5291_st30_lite_one_touch_deploy.html
**Neewer LED Light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VGJ1TK9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?_encoding=UTF8&%3Bpsc=1&camp=1789&creative=9325&ie=UTF8&linkCode=ur2&linkId=806eee74b77c737f883af590f3e68310&tag=themuthersh0f-20
Live Tips:
- What to prep ahead of time to avoid awkward silence
- Why it helps to post a video right before going live (and how it boosts visibility)
- Ideas for interactive engagement: trivia, viewer questions, and casual prompts
- How to use your lives as content clips for your feed
- Why it’s okay to tell your audience you’re nervous—and how they’ll actually help
- What to do about trolls, and how to use moderators to protect your space
- Smart ways to reflect and self-assess so every live gets better
🛠Tools + Tips:
How to promote your live ahead of time (email list, reminders, profile alerts)
What to do after your live: saving clips on TikTok or Instagram for future content
A simple mindset shift: pretend only 3 people will show up—and go for it anyway
💬 Bonus Highlights:
A funny story from a live coaching session in the studio with new creators
Why one brand’s email reminder strategy stood out—and how you can replicate it
A sneak peek at some fun shoots I did this week (including a magical legging change 👖✨)
🎧 Stay Tuned:
Next week, I’ll be wrapping up the podcasting tutorial series inside the Studio! You’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to edit, upload, and publish your podcast to all platforms—no fluff, just clear direction.
And here are the 3 pieces of equipment that are worth the investment if you want to up your gams:
**Wireless Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone Set: https://amzn.to/4bwInBu
**SmallRig Tripod with remote: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1897565-REG/smallrig_5291_st30_lite_one_touch_deploy.html
**Neewer LED Light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VGJ1TK9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?_encoding=UTF8&%3Bpsc=1&camp=1789&creative=9325&ie=UTF8&linkCode=ur2&linkId=806eee74b77c737f883af590f3e68310&tag=themuthersh0f-20
Live Tips:
- What to prep ahead of time to avoid awkward silence
- Why it helps to post a video right before going live (and how it boosts visibility)
- Ideas for interactive engagement: trivia, viewer questions, and casual prompts
- How to use your lives as content clips for your feed
- Why it’s okay to tell your audience you’re nervous—and how they’ll actually help
- What to do about trolls, and how to use moderators to protect your space
- Smart ways to reflect and self-assess so every live gets better
🛠Tools + Tips:
How to promote your live ahead of time (email list, reminders, profile alerts)
What to do after your live: saving clips on TikTok or Instagram for future content
A simple mindset shift: pretend only 3 people will show up—and go for it anyway
💬 Bonus Highlights:
A funny story from a live coaching session in the studio with new creators
Why one brand’s email reminder strategy stood out—and how you can replicate it
A sneak peek at some fun shoots I did this week (including a magical legging change 👖✨)
🎧 Stay Tuned:
Next week, I’ll be wrapping up the podcasting tutorial series inside the Studio! You’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to edit, upload, and publish your podcast to all platforms—no fluff, just clear direction.
