For The Gram Podcast
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJoin Vik and Dom as they light-heartedly share their views on creating content, forming social communities and making it happen #ForTheGram.
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Working with Brands and Maintaining Relationships with guest co-host Leigh-Anne Allaire
February 07, 2024 15:09 - 1 hour - 178 MBThis is the ultimate episode to listen to if you want to make money from social media. Leigh-Anne has such an extensive history in the traditional media and social media world and she spills the beans from the behind the scenes. Leigh-Anne and the boys discuss how to work with brands and form long term relationships and get paid to create content. Check out our Patreon and support the show if possible: https://www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Check out Leigh-Anne's Instagram: https:...
Post Every Video Twice on Social Media
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWhy create content for just one social media platform? If you make a video for Instagram, post it to Tik Tok, then post it to Instagram again in a few weeks or months. Capitalize on your own videos and spread your content as wide as possible. In this episode, the boys discuss their latest Instagram strategies and share some valuable tips for reusing old videos. Please leave a review and share on your social media channels. If you enjoy the podcast, consider supporting the show through ...
Should we go to Maker Camp? w/Co-Host Peter Capar
January 12, 2024 05:17 - 1 hour - 131 MBHonestly this should be called our Seinfeld episode because it is about nothing. Somehow yet it still manages to be one of our best episodes ever. We had an awesome time chatting with Pete Capar from @ptreesworkshop about all types of things. If you enjoy the show and want to see more, consider joining our Patreon. Every share, like and penny helps us grow. www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Check out Pete at https://www.instagram.com/ptreesworkshop/
Our Final Episode
December 29, 2023 03:49 - 52 minutes - 97.6 MBMake sure to listen to our final episode...of 2023. We recap the year and go over some of our stats and share some insights. We also go over our latest ask us anything questions that listeners sent us. As our final podcast episode of the year, we wish to thank all of our listeners especially our Patrons. See you all in 2024.
Long Form Video Content is Back
December 22, 2023 18:41 - 42 minutes - 79.1 MBRemember when people used to post 60 second videos, minutes long IGTV videos and even long stories. Then the 5-7 second phenomenon happened mainly because of Tik Tok. Everyone started making absolutely pointless videos and didn't want to go longer than a few seconds. What is the benefit of those videos? What can you show or teach someone in 5 seconds? That then lead to the whole "read the caption for the rest" era. Listen as we discuss our views and opinions on long form videos vs. shor...
Chatting Social Media with Eric Spencley - Part 2
November 07, 2023 02:39 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThe sequel we've all been waiting for. Not sure how accurate that is but part 2 is here. We continue to chat about growing your social media, how to grow on YouTube and why Instagram sucks. Eric Spencley from Spencley Design Co. tells us some great information on making YouTube videos, appealing to a certain audience and how to make money on Instagram. If you enjoy the podcast, any amount of support would be much appreciated and awesome. https://www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Eric ...
Growing to 150K subscribers on YouTube
October 31, 2023 14:44 - 53 minutes - 99.1 MBThis is a special episode this week since we have an awesome guest. We bring in our buddy Eric Spencley from Spencley Design Co. Eric is a fun dude with a great story. Listen this week as we discuss how Eric grew his YouTube channel, how little he cares about Instagram and all about his own Podcast...Off the Cut Podcast. The boys also share some absolutely disgusting would you rathers, talk about growing your social media account and focus on tips to growing your YouTube channel.
Do you still need a Niche to be successful on Instagram?
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 97.9 MBIs it still super important to be part of a niche on Instagram? Does "forming a tribe" still matter? Listen as Vik and Dom discuss their thoughts on the topic. The boys also go through the top 9 niches on Instagram. Please share our episodes on your socials and Thank You for listening. Our Patreon page is back on so please support us if you can. www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast
Quitting Social Media
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBWondering about life after social media? Ever thought of closing your Instagram account? Is Instagram worth it? This episode is a must listen. Thinking of quitting social media or have you ever thought of completely logging off forever? We interview one of our good friends, who was one of the original OG wood workers on Instagram, Stephen Mitchutka aka @thewoodpastor. Stephen was one of the first "big" accounts in the woodworking niche. He was on Instagram for a long time, had a big f...
Instagram Pet Peeves
September 26, 2023 21:55 - 59 minutes - 111 MBListen to Vik and Dom discuss some of their least favourite parts of being on social media. The boys chat about some of the most frustrating features of Instagram as well as some of the things that people do on Instagram that drive people crazy. Listen on all major podcast platforms and please leave a review, send us your questions and share on your social media. Vik @thestumpshop Dom @minspiredliving Podcast @forthegrampodcast
Being Meta Verified. Is it worth it?
September 06, 2023 14:54 - 58 minutes - 109 MBWelcome to another episode and thank you for listening. Today, as the summer ends and kids return to school, we discuss how we've been doing on social media over the past few months. Vik really goes deep into insights over the last 3 months while being Meta Verified. Vik tries to answer the question, Is Meta Verified worth it? We also chat about getting a 6 pack and how to do it in your 40's, lol. The answer is simple.... Listen as we discuss our everyday lives, Instagram, content creatio...
Stop Posting Daily to Social Media!
August 23, 2023 15:28 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MBHow often do you post these days? Both of us agreed that maintaining a daily posting schedule can be brutal. If coming up with fresh yet valuable social media posts every single day is stressful, stop posting everyday! It's better for your mental health and sanity if you go through the social media waves at your own personal capacity. If you are able to manage posting daily and that works for you, who the hell are we to say stop it. We are simply talking about how often we post, what...
Recycling Social Media Content
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBThe perfect way to make the most of your hard work. Taking old content and recycling it into new social media content. Vik and Dom discuss ways to make your own social content stretch as far as possible. There's several different ways to take an old video and refresh it into something new and fresh. Make sure to share on your social media if you like our show. Please leave us a review and send us your questions.
Threads! A new Instagram Feature
July 11, 2023 22:16 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBThreads just released earlier this week and it is all the hype! A special guest host joins Vik to discuss the latest chat based app from Instagram. Are you on it? What do people use it for ? We discuss our thoughts on Threads and how we've been using it for the first few days.
New Instagram Features
June 27, 2023 17:14 - 1 hour - 131 MBInstagram is constantly changing daily. Instagram algorithm updates are never ending. Instagram features are changing rapidly and it's nearly impossible to keep up. In this week's episode we discuss some of those changes and which features we don't have access to yet.
I'm Meta Verified, Now What?
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBThe Meta verification service is finally available in Canada and Vik jumped on it immediately and discusses in this episode what he thinks so far. Are there benefits to getting Meta verification? Does Meta verification help with engagement. We answer all these question in this newest episode. Please share, subscribe and send us more and more questions so we have stuff to talk about. Available on all major podcast platforms. Vik @thestumpshop Dom @minspiredliving
Do Content Creators Take Vacation?
June 06, 2023 07:38 - 49 minutes - 92 MBDo content creators take vacation? It's an interesting topic to discuss. Physically possibly yes but mentally are content creators able to "turn it off"? Listen as Dom and Vik discuss their thoughts and explain why the answer may surprise you.
Is Instagram too much in 2023?
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 84 MBIs social media too much these days? Keeping up with trends, posts, stories, channels, subscriptions, etc etc. Now a days with such stiff competition and the days of a photo growing your page being over, social media can easily lead to burn out. This week we discuss how we feel about social media and specifically Instagram. We drop a few facts as to how we deal with things and answer the question....Is Instagram too much these days? Please leave us a review and share on your social med...
Choosing the right audio for your Instagram post
May 02, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 113 MBHow do you pick the perfect audio for your social media post? These days it's hard to know exactly what audio to use. Listen as we discuss voice overs, music, mixing both or simply using natural sounds. Dom and Vik are very different in their music selection yet both have done fairly well in picking the right track. Check out our latest episode and make sure to follow along on Instagram.
What is Organic Reach on Instagram?
April 18, 2023 14:28 - 59 minutes - 111 MBWith the creation of Meta verified, sponsored posts, boosting posts and many other ways to grow your following, what is organic reach anymore these days? If you put any money behind growing, can it still be considered organic? We discuss this week and the answer may surprise you. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and followers. Please leave a review and check out the hosts on their own social media channels: Vik- @thestumpshop Dom- @minspiredliving
WrestleMania, Blue Check Marks & Jen Woodhouse
April 05, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 128 MBThe boys chat about everything in this episode. Wrestle Mania, Blue Check Marks and Jen Woodhouse. With Meta Verified available in the United States, we are seeing more and more blue check marks. Does it devalue itself simply by being available to everyone? Will Jen Woodhouse listen to this episode? Probably not but if she does, Jen, you are being invited to co-host a future episode? What do you think? We are also looking for people to send us their episode intros so we can use them in ...
Do photos on Instagram perform well in 2023?
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe've all heard the rumour that photos are back and performing well on Instagram. Instagram itself admitted that they over invested in videos a bit too much and realize that lots of people still enjoy photos. Listen to this episode as the boys discuss their opinions on the topic and share actual insights from their recent photo posts compared to reels. Everyone wants more reach and exposure on Instagram and social media so check out our other episodes too. Catch up on old episodes, sha...
My Instagram is Dead. Now What?
March 21, 2023 13:08 - 54 minutes - 102 MBLike every week, we discuss our current Instagram dilemmas, current trends and how we manage to keep going through these times. Join us every week as we discuss social media, working with brands and running our small businesses while being full time dads. This week we talk about the death of our Instagram accounts. It seems like we have all stopped growing. What does this mean for our accounts as well as for our businesses. Please share, review and check out our new episodes every Tue...
The Do's & Don'ts of Instagram
March 15, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 138 MBVik and Dom discuss in their own words the most recent do's and don'ts of Instagram. Yes, these are just our opinions but they have helped us get to where we are today. Do you have any personal pet peeves on Instagram? Please leave us reviews and share with your friends if you enjoy the show. @minspiredliving @thestumpshop
Talking Business and Shop with Jeff Mack
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBThis episode is jammed packed with knowledge and information about running a business, having a presence on social media and doing it For the Gram. Jeff Mack from Jeff Mack Designs joins us to co-host this episode. Listen as Jeff shares some valuable tidbits of info on how he grew from working in a small condo to operating a massive woodworking/content creation studio/shop in Toronto. The best part of this episode is that it is our first episode filmed for YouTube. https://youtu.be/7J...
Meta Verified. What is it?
February 23, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBYou probably heard the rumours about being able to buy the blue checkmark on Instagram very soon. The truth is there is a lot more to the Meta Verified Service than just a checkmark. The service will be available soon in North America. In this episode we discuss all the services that you will receive with the Meta Verified checkmark. We also discuss our personal thoughts and most importantly we will tell you whether or not we will sign up for the service. Join Dom and Vik as they light...
Reaching Your Target Audience on Instagram
February 10, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 156 MBEveryone needs to know a few things about being on social media. The first thing is knowing why you are on social media and why are you posting?? The second most important thing is to know your target audience. It is crucial to know who you are targeting with your content and how to reach them. We have a guest host this week, Lesley from @oakandfeatherdecor. We discuss reaching your target audience on Social media and Instagram. Listen as Lesley explains her tactics including a "spl...
Do I need an Instagram Break?
February 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThe boys discuss taking a break from Instagram in this episode. Shout out to www.choosingtherapy.com for lots of actual information regarding taking a break. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review on your podcast hosting platform (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc) Until next episode, see you soon!! Vik and Dom
Las Vegas. Behind the Scenes. Bonus Episode.
January 28, 2023 03:25 - 49 minutes - 91.8 MBNot much description except it's our behind the scenes episode of our Las Vegas trip. Listen as Vik and Dom discuss their trip, the foods they ate, the drinks they consumed and how they managed to avoid social media for the most part.
Boosting an Instagram Post. Is it worth it?
January 25, 2023 15:58 - 46 minutes - 86 MBVik has been doing some research and has invested millions of dollars, cough cough, into boosting posts. Did it work? Listen to get the actual numbers attached to boosting a post. Vik discusses the results from putting money into marketing and boosting posts. Also tune in to hear the boy's drink of the night and to hear how excited the guys are to be going to Las Vegas!!! Sharing is caring. If you can, share us in your stories and help spread the word. @forthegrampodcast
Social Media & Mental Health. Mark's Last Episode
January 18, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 141 MBThe time has sadly come. Mark explains why he's choosing to step away from the podcast and the message behind the reason is clear. Know your limits and avoid burn out. Social media has such an influence over our everyday actions and behaviours that it can become overwhelming at some point. Always remember the reason you are doing it! Stay true to yourself and learn to read your inner self. Join us in this more serious episode regarding social media and mental health and listen to Mar...
Huge News, Cardigans and Forming Partnerships
January 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode the boys drop some huge news. It is news that will alter the future of the podcast forever. Vik also orders his cardigans from Amazon and is damn proud if it. The boys also discuss how to form a partnership then start approaching brands for sponsored gigs.
Year End Review. Our Top Instagram Posts and Creating Content in 2023
December 29, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 116 MBJust Dom and Vik in this episode. We wrap up 2022 by going through some of our top posts...and also our biggest flops. We also dive into the mailbag and ask each other some questions. We discuss what we have in store for 2023. If you can share, leave a review and continue to listen, that would be awesome. Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas holidays and have a very Happy New Year!!
Vasectomies, Instagram Trends and Account Status
December 23, 2022 21:02 - 51 minutes - 95 MBOne of us is going in for a vasectomy in the morning and we discuss how that feels. We also touch on Instagram trends and trying to play the game on social media to stay relevant. We also talk about how you can check your activity status on your account to determine if your content is eligible for recommendation. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you can leave a review, share on your socials and tune in for our next episode. *Instagram trends. Instagram ac...
Instagram Notes, Working with Brands and YouTube Shorts
December 16, 2022 13:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn today's episode we discuss the new Notes feature now available to everyone. We also drop some awesome apps and websites to use when working with brands and Mark drops some knowledge on YouTube shorts. We also discuss Twitter Blue?? If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! Follow us on @forthegrampodcast and please share with your friends. Leave a review!!
Chips, books and booze. The boys are back!
December 09, 2022 14:02 - 1 hour - 159 MBMark's a famous author and he dives into that! We also explain where we've been and our favourite chips and holiday drinks. Basically we were having so much fun that we forgot to talk about Instagram at all. I mean that's not completely true, once we got to the mailbag, we chatted about Instagram. Vik discusses why he hates IG lately and how growth on social media is so hard these days. The Instagram algorithm is hard to crack especially since it keeps changing. Keeping up with Instagr...
Why I hate Social Media
October 17, 2022 12:25 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe boys are back to discuss why Instagram and other platforms suck lately. Vik and Dom share their very realistic approach to Instagram these days. Social media platforms these days can be a time suck but is it a necessary evil? Listen and find out. If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us ...
Creating Instagram Stories
October 03, 2022 02:03 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode, the boys dive into Instagram stories. How they use it, how they make stories and discuss, in their own opinions, the direction of Instagram stories. We also answer a bunch of comments from our previous post and dive into this week's maiiillllbaggg. If you can, please leave a review, give us a follow on all our socials and share our episodes. Tune in next time to the FTG podcast. Vik, Mark and Dom
My Instagram growth and engagement died overnight
September 23, 2022 21:13 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this episode listen to Mark and Vik discuss how Vik's Instagram is going through the worst slump ever. Sometimes your account will go through waves but Vik is convinced his Instagram died overnight. Is Instagram pushing smaller accounts faster to get people addicted? Do we get caught up in numbers too much? So many questions answered. If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we...
My Instagram died overnight
September 23, 2022 20:44 - 13 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode listen to Mark and Vik discuss how Vik's Instagram is going through the worst slump ever. Sometimes your account will go through waves but Vik is convinced his Instagram died overnight. Is Instagram pushing smaller accounts faster to get people addicted? Do we get caught up in numbers too much? So many questions answered. If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so ...
Do Numbers Still Matter on Instagram?
September 14, 2022 17:14 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. In this episode the boys open up about their current views on the way IG numbers have been all over the place lately. At least to us - do you feel the same way? If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us at for...
Whats Wrong With Instagram?
September 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBTHE BOYS ARE BACK!!!!! In this episode the guys take a deep dive into where they have been hiding all summer and how they are feeling currently about all of the changes that Instagram have been making over the last few weeks.
Providing Value vs Going Viral
May 18, 2022 00:12 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode the boys hit the touchy subject of posting for the sake of providing value OR going viral? If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us at [email protected] Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/forthegrampodcast
Am I Addicted To Instagram?
April 26, 2022 01:03 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this weeks episode, the boys open up about some pretty deep stuff and talk about how they are addicted to social media. If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us at [email protected] Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/forthegrampodcast
Stop Posting Photos on Instagram!
April 04, 2022 17:49 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this weeks episode the guys ask the question: "Are photos dead on Instagram?". We reached out to the FTG community to find out if other people have noticed that same things that we have over the last few months. f you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us at [email protected] Facebook: http...
Working With Brands on Instagram in 2022
March 21, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBMark is out this week so we brought in the big guns to chat about what to expect when working with brands on your instagram accounts in 2022! If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! You can support the show by joining our PATREON page and get some extra perks: https://www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast ...
How to Grow on Instagram in 2022
March 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWe reached out some of are friends to ask for their advice on what they would do differently if they were starting out on Instagram today. If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! You can support the show by joining our PATREON page and get some extra perks: https://www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Em...
Has Instagram Become Tik Tok?
February 22, 2022 13:33 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBWith more and more creators hoping on the Reels "trend", we thought we'd ask the question, has Instagram become Tik Tok?! If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! You can support the show by joining our PATREON page and get some extra perks: https://www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us at fortheg...
Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBTaking a deep dive into what exactly is Imposter Syndrome and how Instagram could be the cause of yours! If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! You can support the show by joining our PATREON page and get some extra perks: https://www.patreon.com/forthegrampodcast Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram: @forthegrampodcast Email us at forthegrampodcast@gmail....
Social Update: Instagram Introduces 60 Stories!
February 06, 2022 02:24 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBThe FTG Social Update; where the guys share their opinions on the latest headlines around our favourite social platforms. In this weeks episode, we break the new that Instagram is introducing 60 second reels?! If you liked this episode, it would mean a lot to us if you could share it with a friend. And, if you didn’t, leave us a review with some feedback so we can get better! You can support the show by joining our PATREON page and get some extra perks: https://www.patreon.com/forthegramp...