The Simple Social Strategy That Quietly Builds Authority

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and Ken Freire unpack what it really takes to become an authority on social media in today’s chaotic content landscape. They break down the popular but vague "document, don't create" strategy and reshape it into something far more actionable: "learning in the light." Whether you're starting your thought leadership journey or rebooting it, they map out exactly how to build credibility by being a visible, humble learner.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Why Gary Vee's "document" advice misses the mark 01:44 - The evolution of social media from quotes to "interest media" 03:51 - What still works: authenticity and storytelling 04:22 - How to choose what to post: be helpful, not vague 06:10 - The power of asking questions vs. giving advice 09:09 - Vulnerability vs. oversharing: where to draw the line 13:06 - Why optimism is essential for authority 14:29 - Fit2Fat2Fit and the "journey to mastery" model 16:08 - Should you share failures too? Yes, with the right frame 19:19 - The post formula: Why > What > How > Question 21:22 - Team Quantity: post more to get better 23:17 - Don’t just post, comment: LinkedIn/X engagement hacks 28:42 - Comments are content too: the hidden benefit 29:41 - Avoiding burnout: the 90-day sprint method 31:25 - Building your idea flywheel 33:53 - Sharing wins without sounding like a bragger 36:08 - The next step: from expert to contributor