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Med Creator Minute: The Metrics That Actually Matter

Med Creator 101··20 September 2026·7 min

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You didn't build a practice by guessing, and your content strategy shouldn't run on guesswork either. In this Med Creator Minute, Dr. Dustin Portela reveals why consistent posting alone doesn't guarantee growth and what you should look out for: a strong hook in the first three seconds, a retention graph most people never check, and metrics like shares and saves that matter more than follower count. If you're an injector, dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or practice owner trying to figure out whether your numbers actually mean anything, this episode breaks down exactly which metrics predict real growth.Ready to stop drafting and start publishing? Join The Content Rotation, a free 5-day challenge that gives you the prompts + guardrails to publish one post every day. Sign up free at MedCreator101.com.Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportelaTools and Creator Must-Haves:CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR