Running a business alone or with a small team is tough.

And, growing it is tougher.

We often rely on social media for getting the word out but often get too excited and start on multiple channels all at once.

When resources are scarce, attempting to spread them thinly across various channels can backfire. And you and your startup can struggle to make an impact. 

A solo founder or small team might find themselves overworked, under-efficient, and garnering merely a sliver of the possible traction.

But here’s the secret: focus.

Adopt a single-channel growth strategy in the early stages for an initial boost. This approach will allow you to harness their resources effectively, fostering a more meaningful and impactful presence within a specific audience segment. 

Once a robust foundation is laid on one channel, expand into other channels.

The single-channel strategy also provides the opportunity to deeply understand your audience. It allows you to tap into their needs, preferences, and behaviors. With this knowledge, you can create tailor-made strategies to cater to them more effectively. Thus, it is a quicker way to establish brand loyalty and customer trust.

Gradually, you can use this understanding to adapt to different channels, for rapid and successful expansion.

By focusing on one channel at a time, you avoid the pitfall of being a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’. Instead, you become the master of one, then another, and then another.

In summary, for solo founders and small teams, it’s not about conquering all channels at once but succeeding one step at a time. So let’s focus, grow, and then conquer.