411. What to Post When You Don't Know What to Post
In this week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, we’re tackling that all-too-relatable question: “What the heck do I post today?”
I recently sat in on a Chamber of Commerce presentation about social media, and it got my wheels turning about what our customers really want to see from us. So, I pulled together a list of post ideas designed to boost your visibility, connect with your audience, and maybe even spark a few new mural leads.
When people see you online frequently, they remember you, recommend you, and you inspire ideas for their home or business.
Content Ideas
- Repost a mural video with a testimonial at the bottom
- Common mistakes people make when commissioning a mural
- Behind the scenes: show the full process
- Sketches vs. the final mural
- Before and after photos
- “Tag a business who needs a little color added to their walls”
(Pro tip: have a friend tag the business you want to work with) - Carousel of your best work — pin it at the top!
- Carousel of a specific theme (ex: all your American flag murals )
- “5 days of work wrapped up into 15 seconds” — show the time-lapse!
- A walkthrough describing your mural and the meaning behind it
- “3 things to know before hiring a muralist”
- “How much does a mural cost?”
- “How murals can boost foot traffic” — especially for businesses
- “Would you paint this inside your house or business?”
- Fun fact: “This was my biggest project of 2025!”
- “Why did you start painting?”
- Throwback to your first mural ever
- A “day in the life” post or reel
- “Top 5 most time-consuming projects of 2025”
What Doesn’t Work Anymore:
- Canva graphics as posts
- Black space at the top/bottom of the video
- Too much fancy editing
- Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads — pretty dead in my area for leads
Tune in to hear how a simple list of creative prompts can reignite your posting strategy and remind you that consistency, authenticity, and a touch of creativity are all it takes to stay top of mind—and booked out.