Tommy Clark, the CEO of Compound Social and the co-founder of Bluecast AI, shares strategies for growing an audience on LinkedIn, creating engaging content, personal branding, and focusing on value propositions.

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Episode Topics & Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Clear Value Proposition

03:13 Audience Growth Strategies on LinkedIn

06:04 Content Creation Fundamentals

08:58 Optimizing Content for Engagement

11:47 Leveraging Controversy in Content

14:57 The Power of Personal Stories in Content

23:58 Reflecting on Weekly Engagements

24:57 The Importance of Specificity in Content

25:51 Understanding Engagement on LinkedIn

27:44 Strategies for Boosting Engagement

29:38 The Risks of Engagement Hacking

30:36 Building an Organic Audience

32:01 Converting Followers into Customers

34:50 Exploring Growth Hacks on LinkedIn

36:14 Leveraging LinkedIn Video Content

39:04 Navigating Links in Posts

40:55 Insights on LinkedIn Newsletters

Links Mentioned

https://x.com/tclarkmedia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclarkmedia/

https://www.bluecast.ai/

https://www.compoundcontentstudio.com/

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