Where is the time going! 😂🤣🤣 August is almost over already! Quick Day 19 recap: TikTok is like one BIG high school to me! 😂😂🤣 Maybe it’s just me, but the way everybody connects, supports each other, watches what everyone is doing, and learns from each other… it really feels like high school! LOL. But I’m learning something new every day, and I’m definitely not slowing down! Who’s ready for Day 20! Let’s go!🫡

The last few weeks of grinding through daily growth challenges have been intense. Between the scripting, filming, editing, and trying to actually engage with the community, it is way too easy to end up with a dozen browser tabs open and no idea which task I actually finished. For a while, my system was basically just sheer willpower and a chaotic mix of apps that didn't really talk to each other. I was using: - Notion: Perfect for keeping my content pillars and script drafts organized. - CapCut: Still the fastest way to get my edits done on the go. - Google Calendar: To track my posting schedule so I do not ghost my own audience. But I realized I was still spending too much time planning the work instead of actually doing it. I started using Floment recently to bridge that gap. It is a dedicated workspace for the execution side of things, where I track my daily tasks and project progress so I can focus on building momentum rather than just staring at a to-do list. It has helped me treat my growth like a real project rather than just a hobby I squeeze into my spare time. How are you all staying consistent with the daily grind without losing your mind? What does your content planning and execution stack look like right now?

Are we still having Zoom classes?

We are on Day 19 of the 31 Day TikTok Growth and Monetization Challenge. We spent the last few days learning how to go LIVE, hold attention, create conversations and turn a random LIVE into an actual show. Now we need to talk about something that can destroy everything you’re building: NOT KNOWING THE RULES. Next week we start MONETIZATION. But making money doesn’t matter if you get your LIVE privileges restricted because you were careless. Today is about learning how to operate smarter. TODAY’S LESSON: YOUR ACCOUNT IS AN ASSET If you’re building an audience, your TikTok account is becoming a business asset. Treat it like one. Don’t risk your account trying to make an extra $20 today when the audience could potentially make you thousands later. Before you run promotions, giveaways, contests, subscriptions, gifts or anything involving money, understand the applicable TikTok rules and laws where you operate. Rules and features can change. Your responsibility as a creator is to know what you’re doing before you do it. TASK 1: REVIEW YOUR LIVE Think about your last three LIVE sessions. Write down: What was the purpose of each LIVE? Did you clearly explain what was happening? Did you make any promises to viewers? Did you ask viewers to spend money? Did you discuss gifts? Did you run any contest or giveaway? Was anything unclear or potentially misleading? We’re auditing ourselves before monetization week. TASK 2: UNDERSTAND GIFTS AND GIVEAWAYS ARE DIFFERENT This is important. Don’t casually build promotions where viewers could believe that sending a gift, spending money or making a purchase automatically improves their chance of winning something. If you’re running a promotion, you need to understand TikTok’s current policies and the laws that apply to the promotion. Do not improvise this stuff on LIVE. Before launching anything, establish clear rules and eligibility requirements and make sure the promotion itself is permitted. When in doubt, DON’T RUN IT until you’ve checked.

Welcome to Day 17 of the 31 Day TikTok Growth and Monetization Challenge. Day 15 was about getting comfortable going LIVE. Day 16 was about learning how to HOLD the room. Today we’re taking the next step. STOP JUST GOING LIVE. START HOSTING A SHOW. The creators who become great at LIVE don’t just turn the camera on and hope something happens. They create an EXPERIENCE people recognize and want to return to. Your goal today is to start building YOUR show. TODAY’S LESSON: GIVE PEOPLE A REASON TO COME BACK Think about your favorite television show, podcast or YouTube channel. You know what you’re getting. TikTok LIVE should eventually feel the same way. Maybe your LIVE becomes: Monday Money Talk Relationship Court Creator Hot Seat Account Audit Real Estate Q&A Story Time Business Breakdown Morning Motivation Credit Clinic Rate My Profile Whatever fits YOU. The name isn’t the important part. CONSISTENCY is. People should eventually think: “I know what happens when I enter this LIVE.” TASK 1: NAME YOUR LIVE SHOW Today you’re creating an identity for your LIVE. Comment: MY LIVE SHOW NAME: WHAT MY LIVE IS ABOUT: WHO IT’S FOR: WHY SOMEBODY SHOULD STAY: You don’t have to keep this name forever. We’re practicing thinking like a HOST. TASK 2: CREATE YOUR LIVE FORMAT Build a simple structure you can repeat. Use this: OPENING Tell people immediately what’s happening. Example: “If you’re trying to grow your TikTok, you’re in the right room. Tonight I’m reviewing accounts and helping creators figure out what’s stopping their growth.” SEGMENT 1 Teach or discuss your main topic. SEGMENT 2 Interact with viewers. Questions. Account reviews. Hot seats. Stories. Debates. SEGMENT 3 Your recurring segment. Give people something they can expect every LIVE. CLOSE Tell people when you’re coming back and what the next LIVE will be about. Now you have a SHOW instead of random conversation. TASK 3: CREATE 10 CONVERSATION STARTERS Before you go LIVE, write TEN questions related to your topic. Not yes or no questions.