917: “I Quit Social Media And My Business Grew 165%: Here’s How”

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Jenna Kutcher | Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy & Marketing

Business, Marketing

4.8 • 12.3K Ratings

🗓️ 29 September 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Feeling burnt out by the social media hamster wheel? You’re not alone. Today’s guest, Kate Kordsmeier, is here to show us there’s another way to build your business… and it doesn’t have anything to do with the Instagram algorithm. Kate is a certified life and business coach, and the founder of Success with Soul, where she helps entrepreneurs grow soul-led, sustainable businesses using SEO, funnels, automation, and feminist business systems… all without social media. In this episode, we’re unpacking why creators are stepping back from social and betting big on SEO. We’ll dig into what’s really happening with AI and organic traffic, how to future-proof your visibility, and what steps you can take today to start showing up sustainably without burning out. So if you’ve ever wondered, “Is SEO dead” or “Can I really grow my business without social?”, this conversation is for you. And hey, if you want to learn even MORE about breaking free from the social media hamster wheel and attract your dream clients with SEO, head to jennakutcher.com/seo to take Kate’s incredible course, Anti-Social SEO! Goal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Show Notes: https://jennakutcherblog.com/quit-social-media-business-growth Thanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors: Sign up for your $1/month Shopify trial period at http://shopify.com/goaldigger. Find a co-host today at http://airbnb.com/host. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at http://greenlight.com/goaldigger! Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one—no strings attached. Just go to https://www.linkedin.com/goal. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://skims.com/goaldigger! Ready to see what powerful banking can do for your business? Visit http://www.mercury.com/goal to apply in minutes. Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard. Working capital loans provided by Mercury Lending, LLC NMLS ID: 2606284.

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1:28.3	Kordesmeyer, is here to show us that there's another way to build your business, and it doesn't
1:32.8	have anything to do with the Instagram algorithm. I'm Jenna Coucher, and I help you trade hustle
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