The Social Circle

Everybody loves to say “the algorithm hates me.” We’re here to lovingly call that out. In this episode of The Social Circle, we break down what the algorithm actually does (spoiler: it has zero emotions) and what platforms really reward in 2026: retention, watch time, saves, shares, reposts, and comment conversations. If your views drop, your content isn’t “shadow banned.” Most of the time, one of these things happened: your message was confusing your hook didn’t earn the next second the editing/lighting/audio distracted people you buried the point under fluff We’ll talk through why trends and hashtags won’t save boring content, how to use analytics to see where people drop off, and why “likes” are the most overrated metric on the internet. If you want your content pushed farther, stop chasing the algorithm and start chasing retention. Episode Tools & Resources: Repurpose.io: https://repurpose.io?fpr=311209&fp_sid=tsc  Helps creators stay consistent by automating distribution; think “post once, publish everywhere.  Beacons: https://beacons.ai/signup?c=candace.wells  A “link-in-bio” tool for creators. It lets you create a mini landing page where you can share all your important links in one place; social profiles, affiliate links, products, sign-ups, or even a storefront.  Maovo A04 Gen 2 Podcast Microphone:- https://linktw.in/puiZxn   We record using the MAONO A04 Gen 2, our go-to for studio-quality sound that works anywhere. These mics deliver a warm, rich tone with advanced noise reduction and flexible USB or XLR connectivity. Welcome to The Social Circle! The podcast for creators who want growth that actually lasts. Each week, hosts Candace and Jennifer cut through the noise of social media “hacks” and million-dollar formulas to bring you what’s really working for creators right now. Inside every episode, we talk honest breakdowns of social trends and strategies, hacks you can use the same day, real creator success stories and highlights from inside our Social Circle VIP Skool community. This isn’t about posting more, it’s about building a brand, an audience, and income you can control, without burning out and giving up. 💡 Want to learn beyond the podcast?  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesocialcirclevip/ Join The Social Circle VIP: skool.com/the-social-circle-vip-1058 Our creator community with weekly live coaching, 80+ hours of training, and real strategies to grow with confidence. 🎙 New Podcast episodes every week! Subscribe now:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thesocialcirclevip Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jZzLdBW9js6TklQHSU6Wg?si=mtCJuvpJRjG9YKm5gfd_8w  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-circle/id1797627683 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/068b8797-3aa8-47e5-89fb-d017cf01d863/the-social-circle  iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/268858070/ JENNIFER OFFICIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_radolak/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferradolak  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferradolak  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hellothere85  CANDACE OFFICIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justtheblendedwells/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justtheblendedwells  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaflchick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.monicaa ** This video was not created for children under the age of 13** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase, we may make a small percentage of the sale.  This doesn’t affect you as the buyer, you will not pay more because of an affiliate link. FTC: This video is not sponsored