On this week’s show, my buddy Sarah Hadley stops by for a fun, NSFW rant. We talk about why some popular social media marketing schemes (bots) can be predatory and backfire on small businesses - like destroying community and connection. If you’ve ever been spammed about acne cream or yoga pants via Facebook messenger by a complete stranger you know who we’re talking about. Yeah, Brenda, I’m looking at you.

Sarah Hadley's article: Dear Brenda We Need to Talk: https://medium.com/@sarahhadleywrites/dear-brenda-we-need-to-talk-ad1310be4ecd

Digital Distractions ebook: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/ebooks/

Jen's Picks: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/picks/

About Sarah Hadley

I write for others the words they struggle to write for themselves. I am a professional storyteller and freelance writer. This year, I also became the owner of a craft soda company — but that’s a story for another day. Every person has a story to tell, whether it’s the story of their business or the story of their life. I help tell those stories.

I live in the Portland Metro area with my husband (he’s the one with the beard) and two teen boys. Our daughter is traveling the country with her husband and our adorable grandson.

Website: https://courageousonthepage.com

About Jen McFarland

Jen McFarland, the host of The Third Paddle Podcast, has spent over 10 years as a business analyst and growth strategist. She lived and worked in Kazakhstan for two years where her experiences made here a champion for equity, human rights, and cultural competency.

Jen’s goal is to help women and people of color build sustainable businesses positioned for expansive growth. Her strategies and tactics guide clients to navigate change and uncertainty gracefully while staying in alignment with their 3-5 year business goals.

Are you starting a business? Confused about how to grow? Check out my favorite business growth tools: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/picks/

Jen also loves appearing on podcasts. Here is a link to her Podcast Guests profile: https://podcastguests.com/expert/jenmcfarland/

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Previous Sarah Hadley Podcast Appearances

33: Start Celebrating Your Magic with Sarah Hadley: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/celebrate-your-magic-sarah-hadley/

34: Why You Need to Follow Your Intuition with Sarah Hadley: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/why-is-intuition-important-in-business/