Mak | Effective Social Media Marketing
@makpastrana.bsky.social
Top rated digital marketing consultant. I help service and personal brands get 2X leads from social media without the hassle. Building rntble.com
Great work lives in the tension between vision and execution. ✨ It’s one thing to dream, but another to show up consistently, refine, and push through the grind.
If you’re building a personal brand, don’t just focus on the aesthetic.
If you’re building a personal brand, don’t just focus on the aesthetic.
October 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Great work lives in the tension between vision and execution. ✨ It’s one thing to dream, but another to show up consistently, refine, and push through the grind.
If you’re building a personal brand, don’t just focus on the aesthetic.
If you’re building a personal brand, don’t just focus on the aesthetic.
A coffeeshop inspired by two of humanity’s earliest shelters—the tree and the cave.
Ngói Space reimagines tradition by repurposing tiles from demolished single-story houses, transforming them into a modern space for coffee and exhibitions.
#architecture: H&P Architects
#photography: Le Minh Hoang
Ngói Space reimagines tradition by repurposing tiles from demolished single-story houses, transforming them into a modern space for coffee and exhibitions.
#architecture: H&P Architects
#photography: Le Minh Hoang
September 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A coffeeshop inspired by two of humanity’s earliest shelters—the tree and the cave.
Ngói Space reimagines tradition by repurposing tiles from demolished single-story houses, transforming them into a modern space for coffee and exhibitions.
#architecture: H&P Architects
#photography: Le Minh Hoang
Ngói Space reimagines tradition by repurposing tiles from demolished single-story houses, transforming them into a modern space for coffee and exhibitions.
#architecture: H&P Architects
#photography: Le Minh Hoang
🚨 Struggling to get clicks on your content?
It might not be your ideas. It’s your headlines.
Here’s how to write ones your audience can’t scroll past:
- Start with a compelling angle
- Speak directly to your reader’s biggest question
- Dial in the details
It might not be your ideas. It’s your headlines.
Here’s how to write ones your audience can’t scroll past:
- Start with a compelling angle
- Speak directly to your reader’s biggest question
- Dial in the details
August 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
🚨 Struggling to get clicks on your content?
It might not be your ideas. It’s your headlines.
Here’s how to write ones your audience can’t scroll past:
- Start with a compelling angle
- Speak directly to your reader’s biggest question
- Dial in the details
It might not be your ideas. It’s your headlines.
Here’s how to write ones your audience can’t scroll past:
- Start with a compelling angle
- Speak directly to your reader’s biggest question
- Dial in the details
The noise is unavoidable — client feedback, market trends, competition, doubt.
But within the chaos are the signals that shape your next move.
Don't block the noise.
Learn to listen without getting lost in it.
That’s where clarity lives.
That’s how you lead.
But within the chaos are the signals that shape your next move.
Don't block the noise.
Learn to listen without getting lost in it.
That’s where clarity lives.
That’s how you lead.
July 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The noise is unavoidable — client feedback, market trends, competition, doubt.
But within the chaos are the signals that shape your next move.
Don't block the noise.
Learn to listen without getting lost in it.
That’s where clarity lives.
That’s how you lead.
But within the chaos are the signals that shape your next move.
Don't block the noise.
Learn to listen without getting lost in it.
That’s where clarity lives.
That’s how you lead.
You did work long and hard to deserve it.
You’ve been working for years, building your expertise. That’s why you’re able to come up with something brilliant in no time at all.
It’s not the time you spend on this client.
You’ve been working for years, building your expertise. That’s why you’re able to come up with something brilliant in no time at all.
It’s not the time you spend on this client.
May 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
You did work long and hard to deserve it.
You’ve been working for years, building your expertise. That’s why you’re able to come up with something brilliant in no time at all.
It’s not the time you spend on this client.
You’ve been working for years, building your expertise. That’s why you’re able to come up with something brilliant in no time at all.
It’s not the time you spend on this client.
Complex problems don’t always need complex solutions.
We often overcomplicate our creative process—searching for the perfect answer when the simplest solution is often the best one.
🔹 Strip away the unnecessary.
🔹 Focus on the core problem.
🔹 Let simplicity lead to brilliance.
We often overcomplicate our creative process—searching for the perfect answer when the simplest solution is often the best one.
🔹 Strip away the unnecessary.
🔹 Focus on the core problem.
🔹 Let simplicity lead to brilliance.
March 4, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Complex problems don’t always need complex solutions.
We often overcomplicate our creative process—searching for the perfect answer when the simplest solution is often the best one.
🔹 Strip away the unnecessary.
🔹 Focus on the core problem.
🔹 Let simplicity lead to brilliance.
We often overcomplicate our creative process—searching for the perfect answer when the simplest solution is often the best one.
🔹 Strip away the unnecessary.
🔹 Focus on the core problem.
🔹 Let simplicity lead to brilliance.
People are not necessarily at any given moment in time receptive to an offer of help. They’re usually too busy to think about it.
You can have the perfect service, the best pitch, and a great offer—but if your client isn’t ready, none of it matters.
You can have the perfect service, the best pitch, and a great offer—but if your client isn’t ready, none of it matters.
February 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
People are not necessarily at any given moment in time receptive to an offer of help. They’re usually too busy to think about it.
You can have the perfect service, the best pitch, and a great offer—but if your client isn’t ready, none of it matters.
You can have the perfect service, the best pitch, and a great offer—but if your client isn’t ready, none of it matters.
ChatGPT is reshaping how we search and process information. Instead of typing keywords and sifting through links, we’re now having conversations with AI — getting direct, context-aware answers in real time.
February 21, 2025 at 6:29 AM
ChatGPT is reshaping how we search and process information. Instead of typing keywords and sifting through links, we’re now having conversations with AI — getting direct, context-aware answers in real time.
I help service and personal brands get 2X leads from social media marketing without the hassle. If I don't double your audience, traffic or get leads for your business in 90 days, you don't pay.
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February 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I help service and personal brands get 2X leads from social media marketing without the hassle. If I don't double your audience, traffic or get leads for your business in 90 days, you don't pay.
More info here: https://buff.ly/42Yi8BF
More info here: https://buff.ly/42Yi8BF
Here’s a simple 3-step method to generate engaging video captions from AI that actually work:
1️⃣ Give clear pre-instructions (AI needs context!)
2️⃣ Insert a strong headline
3️⃣ Copy and paste the full video transcript
1️⃣ Give clear pre-instructions (AI needs context!)
2️⃣ Insert a strong headline
3️⃣ Copy and paste the full video transcript
February 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Here’s a simple 3-step method to generate engaging video captions from AI that actually work:
1️⃣ Give clear pre-instructions (AI needs context!)
2️⃣ Insert a strong headline
3️⃣ Copy and paste the full video transcript
1️⃣ Give clear pre-instructions (AI needs context!)
2️⃣ Insert a strong headline
3️⃣ Copy and paste the full video transcript
Imagine walking through endless vermilion torii gates, hearing the rustling bamboo in Arashiyama, and watching the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji at sunset.
We prepared an itinerary that takes you through the city's most breathtaking sites.
We prepared an itinerary that takes you through the city's most breathtaking sites.
February 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Imagine walking through endless vermilion torii gates, hearing the rustling bamboo in Arashiyama, and watching the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji at sunset.
We prepared an itinerary that takes you through the city's most breathtaking sites.
We prepared an itinerary that takes you through the city's most breathtaking sites.
Copy, Tweak, Post — How to Create Engaging Content in Minutes!
You do not have to reinvent the wheel every time you post on social.
Here's how to make content creation way easier for your service business:
You do not have to reinvent the wheel every time you post on social.
Here's how to make content creation way easier for your service business:
February 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Copy, Tweak, Post — How to Create Engaging Content in Minutes!
You do not have to reinvent the wheel every time you post on social.
Here's how to make content creation way easier for your service business:
You do not have to reinvent the wheel every time you post on social.
Here's how to make content creation way easier for your service business:
Every small improvement matters.
Whether it’s a major milestone or a tiny step forward, progress is progress. Each effort—no matter how small—adds strength upon strength.
Why? Because anything above zero compounds.
Whether it’s a major milestone or a tiny step forward, progress is progress. Each effort—no matter how small—adds strength upon strength.
Why? Because anything above zero compounds.
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Every small improvement matters.
Whether it’s a major milestone or a tiny step forward, progress is progress. Each effort—no matter how small—adds strength upon strength.
Why? Because anything above zero compounds.
Whether it’s a major milestone or a tiny step forward, progress is progress. Each effort—no matter how small—adds strength upon strength.
Why? Because anything above zero compounds.
Ever notice how a great bonus can tip the scales when making a purchase?
Adding bonuses to your service isn’t just a sales trick — it’s a strategic way to make your offer more compelling.
Adding bonuses to your service isn’t just a sales trick — it’s a strategic way to make your offer more compelling.
February 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Ever notice how a great bonus can tip the scales when making a purchase?
Adding bonuses to your service isn’t just a sales trick — it’s a strategic way to make your offer more compelling.
Adding bonuses to your service isn’t just a sales trick — it’s a strategic way to make your offer more compelling.
What happens when AI can do 90% of what you once considered a "high-value" skill?
My prediction: marketing and technical skills will be commoditized by AI.
But the ability to sell? To relate to a client? To connect to an audience on different levels? That will become a desirable ,elite skill.
My prediction: marketing and technical skills will be commoditized by AI.
But the ability to sell? To relate to a client? To connect to an audience on different levels? That will become a desirable ,elite skill.
February 5, 2025 at 5:36 AM
What happens when AI can do 90% of what you once considered a "high-value" skill?
My prediction: marketing and technical skills will be commoditized by AI.
But the ability to sell? To relate to a client? To connect to an audience on different levels? That will become a desirable ,elite skill.
My prediction: marketing and technical skills will be commoditized by AI.
But the ability to sell? To relate to a client? To connect to an audience on different levels? That will become a desirable ,elite skill.
The NBA is proof that:
- Consistent content volume over a long period time delivers results.
- There's value in keeping a quality product top of mind of potential customers.
- Traditional metrics like ratings and viewership are no longer the ultimate measure of success.
- Consistent content volume over a long period time delivers results.
- There's value in keeping a quality product top of mind of potential customers.
- Traditional metrics like ratings and viewership are no longer the ultimate measure of success.
February 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The NBA is proof that:
- Consistent content volume over a long period time delivers results.
- There's value in keeping a quality product top of mind of potential customers.
- Traditional metrics like ratings and viewership are no longer the ultimate measure of success.
- Consistent content volume over a long period time delivers results.
- There's value in keeping a quality product top of mind of potential customers.
- Traditional metrics like ratings and viewership are no longer the ultimate measure of success.
You don't know how much noise pollution you get assaulted by on a daily until you experience the quite, respectful silence of a train commute in Tokyo.
February 2, 2025 at 4:07 AM
You don't know how much noise pollution you get assaulted by on a daily until you experience the quite, respectful silence of a train commute in Tokyo.
Dreaming of the perfect Bali holiday with your kids?
From stunning beaches to breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural experiences, Bali is the ultimate family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this island paradise has something for everyone.
From stunning beaches to breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural experiences, Bali is the ultimate family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this island paradise has something for everyone.
February 1, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Dreaming of the perfect Bali holiday with your kids?
From stunning beaches to breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural experiences, Bali is the ultimate family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this island paradise has something for everyone.
From stunning beaches to breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural experiences, Bali is the ultimate family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this island paradise has something for everyone.
If no one ever says "too expensive," you're undercharging.
If every client easily accepts your price, you're probably leaving money on the table. Here's how to set (and defend) rates that reflect your value 🧵⬇️
If every client easily accepts your price, you're probably leaving money on the table. Here's how to set (and defend) rates that reflect your value 🧵⬇️
January 31, 2025 at 4:08 AM
If no one ever says "too expensive," you're undercharging.
If every client easily accepts your price, you're probably leaving money on the table. Here's how to set (and defend) rates that reflect your value 🧵⬇️
If every client easily accepts your price, you're probably leaving money on the table. Here's how to set (and defend) rates that reflect your value 🧵⬇️
People tend to know what makes them sad with more certainty than what might make them happy.
Happiness is complicated because you keep moving the goalposts. Misery, frustration and disappointment are far more predictable.
Happiness is complicated because you keep moving the goalposts. Misery, frustration and disappointment are far more predictable.
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
People tend to know what makes them sad with more certainty than what might make them happy.
Happiness is complicated because you keep moving the goalposts. Misery, frustration and disappointment are far more predictable.
Happiness is complicated because you keep moving the goalposts. Misery, frustration and disappointment are far more predictable.
Soon, everyone will have access to magical little genies that will do our bidding for cheap.
And when that happens, the winners will be:
1 - storytellers who have built an audience, network or community
2 - builders w/ expertise
3 - experienced generalists w/ high-income skills
And when that happens, the winners will be:
1 - storytellers who have built an audience, network or community
2 - builders w/ expertise
3 - experienced generalists w/ high-income skills
January 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Soon, everyone will have access to magical little genies that will do our bidding for cheap.
And when that happens, the winners will be:
1 - storytellers who have built an audience, network or community
2 - builders w/ expertise
3 - experienced generalists w/ high-income skills
And when that happens, the winners will be:
1 - storytellers who have built an audience, network or community
2 - builders w/ expertise
3 - experienced generalists w/ high-income skills
10 value-added service ideas for any business
If you are in the service or creative industry, here are 10 ways you can improve results by combining a value-added service on top of your main offer:
1. Risk reduction strategies
2. Performance optimization
3. Reduce liability
4. Sustainable practices
If you are in the service or creative industry, here are 10 ways you can improve results by combining a value-added service on top of your main offer:
1. Risk reduction strategies
2. Performance optimization
3. Reduce liability
4. Sustainable practices
January 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
10 value-added service ideas for any business
If you are in the service or creative industry, here are 10 ways you can improve results by combining a value-added service on top of your main offer:
1. Risk reduction strategies
2. Performance optimization
3. Reduce liability
4. Sustainable practices
If you are in the service or creative industry, here are 10 ways you can improve results by combining a value-added service on top of your main offer:
1. Risk reduction strategies
2. Performance optimization
3. Reduce liability
4. Sustainable practices
Want to know what truly sets you apart?
Ask yourself this: What would it take for a competitor to take away your entire business?
This question forces you to strip away distractions and focus on what really matters. When you're on defense, you see the core strengths that keep your business alive.
Ask yourself this: What would it take for a competitor to take away your entire business?
This question forces you to strip away distractions and focus on what really matters. When you're on defense, you see the core strengths that keep your business alive.
January 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Want to know what truly sets you apart?
Ask yourself this: What would it take for a competitor to take away your entire business?
This question forces you to strip away distractions and focus on what really matters. When you're on defense, you see the core strengths that keep your business alive.
Ask yourself this: What would it take for a competitor to take away your entire business?
This question forces you to strip away distractions and focus on what really matters. When you're on defense, you see the core strengths that keep your business alive.
Blurring the lines between luxury and architecture.
Central Embassy in Bangkok, designed by AL_A, merges a 7-story luxury retail podium with a 27-story Park Hyatt hotel.
With terraces, light wells, and open spaces, this design invites both exploration and elegance.
Central Embassy in Bangkok, designed by AL_A, merges a 7-story luxury retail podium with a 27-story Park Hyatt hotel.
With terraces, light wells, and open spaces, this design invites both exploration and elegance.
January 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Blurring the lines between luxury and architecture.
Central Embassy in Bangkok, designed by AL_A, merges a 7-story luxury retail podium with a 27-story Park Hyatt hotel.
With terraces, light wells, and open spaces, this design invites both exploration and elegance.
Central Embassy in Bangkok, designed by AL_A, merges a 7-story luxury retail podium with a 27-story Park Hyatt hotel.
With terraces, light wells, and open spaces, this design invites both exploration and elegance.
Your talent might open the door, but it’s your people skills that’ll take you all the way to the top.
Collaboration and communication are just as vital as creativity. Build relationships, foster trust, and watch your career soar.
What’s one interpersonal skill you’re working on mastering?
Collaboration and communication are just as vital as creativity. Build relationships, foster trust, and watch your career soar.
What’s one interpersonal skill you’re working on mastering?
January 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Your talent might open the door, but it’s your people skills that’ll take you all the way to the top.
Collaboration and communication are just as vital as creativity. Build relationships, foster trust, and watch your career soar.
What’s one interpersonal skill you’re working on mastering?
Collaboration and communication are just as vital as creativity. Build relationships, foster trust, and watch your career soar.
What’s one interpersonal skill you’re working on mastering?