How to 4x your engagement

Hey friends,

Let me ask you something…

We all know content is king.

But who’s the queen?

The answer is simple and powerful: Your community.

Yes, you can spend hours crafting the perfect post, but it’ll fall flat without the support of your people.

Just like in chess, the king is nothing without the queen.

So when I tell you I’m consistently getting 400+ likes on my posts, it’s not just because of the quality of my posts (though that helps).

It’s because I’ve prioritized building relationships with my audience.

Here’s what I’ve gotten in return:

→ More likes
→ More reposts
→ More followers
→ More comments
→ More inbound leads

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Here’s my last Canva guide from 1 month ago ↓

And I’m not keeping the secret sauce to myself…

I’m about to hand it over to you:

Here’s my simple QUEEN framework:

Q - Quick engagement

Set aside an hour total, split into two 30-minute blocks.

Scroll through your feed, comment, like, and respond thoughtfully.

Not just a “nice post” but something that adds value.

You’ll start to get noticed.

U - Unlock conversations

When someone takes the time to comment on your post, show them the love back.

Don’t let a single comment go unanswered.

(At least try to reply within the first hour after you post).

Keep the conversation going!

E - Explore creators

This is where most people drop the ball.

Don’t stop at replying.

Go the extra mile.

Click on their profile and learn about them.

E - Expand network

Hit that “connect” button.

Every single person who engages with your content is a potential part of your tribe.

Grow it intentionally.

N - Nurture relationships

Once you’ve connected, check out their posts.

Leave a meaningful comment, something genuine that shows you’re paying attention.

Trust me, people notice who supports them, and they’ll remember you.

Two bonus moves you can try:

Bonus 1: Send them a DM and say something nice. Maybe it’s about their post, their profile, or their latest project. It doesn’t have to be complicated - just human.

Bonus 2: If you feel like there’s a potential partnership or collaboration brewing, schedule a call. It could be a quick virtual coffee chat. The magic happens in conversations!

Let’s get real for a second…

Is this easy? No.

Does it take time? Yes.

But here's the truth: It’s 100% worth it.

Content is only half the battle.

You won’t win on your own - you need your community.

So stop thinking of engagement as a task.

It’s not just about boosting your numbers.

It’s about building genuine connections.

This strategy is more about people than algorithms, and that's the key to real growth.

The takeaway?

Don't just post.

Build relationships, and the likes, followers, and leads will naturally follow.

Start making the right moves.

Cheers,
Dan

P.S. Try it for a week and let me know how it goes.

Seriously - reply to this email and tell me your results!

I’d love to hear.