Thrive Without Social: An Anti-Algorithm Growth Strategy That Works...
Doing Business How Humans are Designed to Do Business With Other Humans...
A Loving Intervention for Creators, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs Who Are Ready for a Better Way
I always remind myself that there is a real human on the receiving end of this email, whom I hope I can inspire, uplift and serve today.
So if you're reading this, there's a good chance you're already feeling:
That inner whisper. That rising discontent. That knowing that the hustle, the scroll, the performative posting... it’s not working (for you or your business).
If you’re tired of the time suck. The mediocrity of results. The illusion of "connection".
You’re not alone. You're not a failure. And you’re certainly not going crazy. You're waking up!
The game is rigged against you.
For over two decades I've been making majik and money in the world through my work at Majik Media, Majik Kids, Play Chi Ball, my Meditation Library and all of the Partnership projects we've worked on at our Creative Agency—and for 8 of those years, I haven’t relied on social media one bit.
Not only am I still here, because believe it or not, you can still live and breathe without being plugged into the Social Media Matrix… but my life, income, impact, and creativity have never been better.
So this is your invitation: To do business differently. To stop giving your life force away to platforms designed to distract, divide and drain your bank account in ad spend. And to start building a regenerative, relationship-based business that feels good, has a clear plan and actually works for you, your body, mind and lifestyle desires.
The Moment Everything Changed
As I share the story in my "Thriving in Biz Without Social Media" workshop (watch here), 8 years ago, I stood on a mountaintop, alone, watching the sunset, celebrating some incredible new milestones in my life.
And I caught myself writing the perfect Facebook post in my head that I was planning to throw on the feed when I got home later.
In doing so, I had left the moment. My presence was gone. The sunset wasn’t mine anymore—it belonged to Mark Zuckerberg.
That was my final straw moment. I realized my brain was hacked. I went home. I deleted my accounts. I told my friends. And I walked away.
It was extremely lonely at first. It wasn't like people started texting and calling. There was a vast emptiness in my reality.
But that space?
It became sacred. I created more. Played more. Built deeper friendships. Grew new businesses. My time came back. My energy came back. My creativity exploded.
Everything honestly got better.
Let’s Talk Numbers and ROI's
Let’s say you spend 10 hours a week on social media. That includes creating content, commenting & the mindless scroll that sometimes steals hours per day from your life. That’s 40 hours a month and 500 hours a year.
Now ask yourself honestly: How much money did your 40 hours generate last month?
If it’s less than what you charge hourly for your actual work, then social media isn’t your marketing strategy. It’s your lowest-paying job.
You’re not a content creator. You’re an unpaid intern in the attention economy.
If that stings, good. Let it sink in. You could easily hire someone to do your posting for you. Your time is your most precious asset - so protect it with vigilance and invest your energy, attention, focus & time wisely. This is the beginning of your transformation.
What Would You Do With 500 Extra Hours This Year?
If your WHY is not big enough, nothing's going to change.
So think about all the things you say you'll do some day when there is more time or money available. I can tell you honestly, that time exists, you're just wasting it on unproductive tasks (like posting, hoping & scrolling). So, write down the things you'd do if you took back 500 hours.
Read more? Play with your kids? Tour your signature Workshop? Write your book? Take Fridays off? Grow your garden? Learn a language?
You’ve told yourself you don’t have time. But you do have time! You’re just giving it away.
You don’t need more time. You need a better business strategy that lets you work smarter, not harder and longer days. And I know you know this... that's why you're still reading!
The New Strategy: Relationships
If I had to sum it up in one word, this is it.
You want to grow your business? Focus on connection. Human to human. Creator to creator. Brand to brand.
You don't need thousands of fans, followers and subscribers. With the right strategy, you can grow your dream business with a handful of strategically aligned relationships. I know from experience!
Every major leap I’ve had since leaving social media has come from relationship-based strategies. Not virality. Not performance. Just people helping people, aligned in purpose.
And when you focus on leveraging relationships, everything shifts.
Your focus is on building trust, changing lives and not chasing trends or praying to the algorithmic Gods of Meta to boost your post for free.
19 Strategies That Work Better Than Social Media
Here are just a few of the strategies I’ve used to grow multiple six- and seven-figure ventures without social media. All 19 strategies are in the workshop linked in the video at the top of this post:
Email Marketing – This is your new headquarters. Double or triple down on your newsletter. Be consistent, and stay human. Provide real value to your readers, viewers & listeners to receive real ROI. Treat them like gold and gold will be your return on investment.
Signature Workshops – Make changing lives your main marketing strategy. Every coach, teacher & transformation facilitator needs to Craft & Tour a single, 60-minute Signature Workshop that offers new audiences a first-time transformational experience with you. Do this one workshop on many virtual & in person stages. Improve it every time. This builds your list, your credibility, and your income. Join the Signature Workshop training in September here - Price goes up Monday - This is the best marketing training!
Licensing – Reach millions without building a following. Let platforms distribute your best work and pay you. I have reached millions of people with my meditation library and we are now doing the same with our Majik Kids audio stories, music & meditation libraries by licensing our assets to MANY platforms. Learn how to license here OR hire me to help you get it done lickety-split!
Podcasting – Every person in the coaching, leadership and transformation space needs their own Podcast. It is the simplest way to build authority, open doors, and deepen connections through meaningful conversations. And it's never been easy to get your voice out into the world. If you don't have a podcast yet, spend 3-hours and Build your Substack here. We can show you the way!
Profit Sharing & Collaborations – Build more by building together. If you do "client service work", like business coaching, web design, consulting, branding, media production, etc... You could flip the script on the old client model and form business partnerships with those potential clients, where you earn a retainer + revenue share on the projects you build together. We have generated millions of dollars for our Majik Media partners as revenue share partners, Consider working with our creative agency here.
Affiliate Marketing – If you can get your launch organized, affiliate marketing will work wonders on launching a big product or program. Reward people who believe in you to spread the word. It is also an important piece to set-up if touring your Signature Workshop.
Strategic Partnerships – Combine forces with aligned companies, events, partners or friends who have complimentary super powers. There is a magical alchemy that happens when you partner up with people. You create something that could not have been done if you'd done it by yourself. I have always LOVED partnering with people.
Generosity Marketing – We gave away 500 books when launching Majik Kids. This is what opened the door to our partnership with the HarmonBrothers.com to produce our comedy ads last year. Give without agenda. Build goodwill that comes back tenfold.
Comedy & Storytelling – Create the kind of content you'd actually want to watch. For me, it's comedy all the way. If you want to standout, then take a risk, make something funny, try to make the humans on the other side of the screen smile. We produced 31 comedy ads that generated over 2 million views here. Not only is it fun, but it's also ridiculously effective marketing.
Workshop Touring – Choose a destination. Find spaces to host you. Teach. Connect. Earn. Rinse. Repeat. This was one of my key business strategies when teaching meditation. I go into more details in the workshop video.
Bonkers Coaching Offers – Make your services more playful or irresistible. Try experimenting with more affordable offerings that align with your lifestyle. Tad does "Puttering Sessions." I recently launched "Bonkers Breakthrough Coaching Sessions" where I walk my dog while coaching on the phone. I've been loving it and it's offered a more accessible way for people to get coaching from me... while doing something I'd do anyways. Book a breakthrough here.
Ask Your People for Referrals– Friends, family, students, past clients. Let them support you. Many want to—they’re just not thinking about how to help you until you ask for what you need.
For example, if my work has inspired or supported you in a meaningful way, I'd be so grateful if you'd text, email or tell your friends... Send them to MajikMedia.com and tell them why you love what I'm doing and how it may be able to help them. I'd be really grateful for any referrals you can send my way!
See how easy that was!?
Choose Two. Commit for Two Months.
Those were just a taste of what’s possible when you step off the algorithm treadmill and start building in the real world again.
Grow your business through a handful of strategically aligned relationships.
Yes, it will take time. Yes, you will need to build systems. Yes, you will have to put yourself out there. Yes, it will still force you to learn, grow & transform.
But at least you'll have a clear plan and pathway. At least you'll know what the mission is everyday. At least you'll see the way forward towards your dream.
You don’t need all 19 relationships-based marketing strategies.
Just pick two to start.
Run a 60-day experiment.
Watch what happens when your focus comes home, when your creativity is re-channeled, when you take your power back (aka focus & attention).
You’ll be shocked at how much more effective you are. How much more alive you feel. How much more money you make. How much clearer you are on what you need to do next.
And if you need support, guidance, templates & accountability to make these big, exciting changes?
If this resonated—if you’re done posting, hoping and spinning the wheels in frustration and confusion... If you're ready to build your business in a way that feels powerful, meaningful and almost too simple to be true, then I’d love to work with you in one of the following ways:
1. Craft & Tour Your Signature Workshop
Sept 10–Dec 17, 2025 The most powerful strategy Tad & I have ever used. Period.
We’ll help you:
Design a powerful 60-minute signature workshop
Build your entire marketing system
Launch, tour, and grow your email list by the thousands
Turn one workshop into a full business funnel
Offer coaching and feedback every step of the way
Join before July 1st to save a bunch of money. Learn more here...
Last year over 157 joined. It's gonna be really good this year!
2. The Majik Mind Coaching Community
Tri-weekly support. Quarterly coaching. Full access to all of my trainings.
This is for creators who are serious about scaling without losing their soul. Inside you’ll get:
Weekly group coaching calls (3x/week)
Quarterly 1:1 coaching with me
Full course library access
A community of bold, creative entrepreneurs who are walking this new path
Tons of feedback and creative business coaching
Two options:
$249/month (courses + 1 monthly workshop)
$497/month (full coaching access)
Use code BIZ-WITHOUT-SOCIAL-100 for $100 off your 1st month.
Join the Majik Mind here... This space is intimate and extremely supportive to your needs.
3. Hire me to Be your Coach
Give me 12-months and I will get you the results you are looking for - Guaranteed or I keep working with you for free until I do.
So if you to double your income, scale your business, do your big creative work, simplify your lifestyle or reach millions of people with your work, I can help get you there faster and with a clearer path.
This is what I do.
Apply for Coaching Here. Custom packages are available. I sometimes offer scholarships if the person is a perfect fit.
Final Word: This Is Bigger Than Marketing
This is about your sovereignty.
Your energy. Your art. Your integrity.
We are living through a time where attention is under attack. Fear, division, and manipulation have become business models.
But you can opt out. You can unplug. And you can still thrive.
Protect your mind. Build with intention. Serve from your genius.
You don’t need to be everywhere.
You need to be real. Present. Aligned. Clear.
You can thrive by building a business that feels like a village.
I am here to guide, support and show you the way so it's much much easier for you than it has been for me.
Are you ready for change? Let’s do it together!
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Let’s do it together.
Bradley T. Morris
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