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Why Following Zero People on Social Media Is a Bad Idea

That business account on Instagram or TikTok proudly sporting “Following: 0.” Maybe it’s an aesthetic choice. Maybe it’s about looking exclusive. Maybe it’s...
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The “Email vs. Social” Tug-of-War: Why You Need Both to Survive

Let’s be real: we’ve all had that mini-heartbreak when an algorithm update drops and your reach hits the floor. Or worse, the "account disabled" nightmare. Building your entire business on social media is...
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When Organic Social Gets Cut: What Happens Next (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)

Recently, a client made a strategic decision to pull back on their organic social media presence. The goal? Save time and energy in the short term, with a rough plan to begin paid advertising… sometime in 2026....
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AI Isn’t Replacing You; It’s Empowering You: How Small Businesses Can Work Smarter, Not Harder

As a small business owner, you already wear every hat, from sales to customer service to social media. The last thing you need is another “tool” to manage or another trend to chase. Let’s Set the Record Straight on AI...
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The Trend Trap: Why Real Growth Isn’t Found in the Fads

Here’s the truth – trends and the desire to follow them is very similar to “shiny object syndrome”. Seeing the fame and views that come with it fuels that overwhelming desire to get into that group. Often, this leads to...
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Turning Challenges into Growth: Kelly Sundsvold on AI, Business & GoldBear Media’s Journey

Discover insights on: -Building a small business with persistence and grit -How AI is changing social media and video marketing -Lessons from working with diverse industries and coaches...
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Measuring Success and Succeeding at ORGANIC Growth w/ Shawn Sundsvold

In this episode, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by a special guest, Shawn Sundsvold, co-owner and COO of Gold Bear Media, a marketing agency specializing in organic growth strategies. Shawn dives deep into the importance of measuring progress, tracking success,...
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How a Family Crisis Fueled an Award-Winning Agency: A Story of Ultimate Resilience | Kelly Sundsvold

In 2019, Kelly Sundsvold's life was turned upside down. Her husband, the father of their four children, was struck by a rare spinal infection that left him temporarily paralyzed, with no guarantee he would ever walk again. As the sole...
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How a Family Crisis Fueled an Award-Winning Agency: A Story of Ultimate Resilience | Kelly Sundsvold

In this incredibly inspiring episode of The Salesblaster AI Autonomous Growth Show, Kelly shares her full journey from personal crisis to entrepreneurial triumph. She details how she built Gold Bear Media—now the Best Social Media Marketing Agency of 2025—out of...
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