How to Build an Authentic Social Presence Without Sounding Like a Bro
Dec 12, 2023
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Meet Erica Schneider, the force reshaping marketing with her authentic, no-BS approach. Topics include pitfalls of online templates, being yourself in a world of fakes, pushing through fear to post, discovering true talents, winning the internet with writing, and crafting the perfect pitch.
To build an authentic social presence, focus on engaging and compelling the audience by making it about them, not yourself.
Being specific in your content and providing solutions to the audience's specific needs helps build trust and generate demand.
Deep dives
The importance of tapping into emotions and making it about the audience
The purpose of online presence is to tap into other people's emotions, make them feel something, and teach them something. It is crucial to understand that people are selfish and care about themselves. Capturing attention means engaging and compelling the audience by making it about them, not the person building the online platform.
Finding your passion and being yourself
To authentically grow a personal platform, it is important to tap into your passions and interests. Start by asking why you are online in the first place and what you want to teach people. Building relationships and connecting with others without the pressure of selling can help in creating genuine connections and eventually monetizing your platform.
Specificity and storytelling to connect with the audience
Being specific in your content is crucial to resonate with the audience. Identifying the problems people face and providing solutions to their specific needs helps build trust and generate demand. Incorporating storytelling, whether it's sharing personal experiences or examples, can further engage the audience and make the content relatable and memorable.
The importance of effective developmental editing
Developmental editing plays a significant role in structuring content and ensuring it effectively communicates the intended message. It involves thinking about the purpose of your online presence, addressing specific problems, providing actionable insights, and considering readability to engage and educate the audience effectively.
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Meet Erica Schneider, the incredible force and wordsmith phenomenon who's reshaping the marketing world with her authentic, no-BS approach. As the former Head of Content at Grizzle and current Co-Founder and Instructor at Power Your Platform, Erica's impact on the industry is undeniable.
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Topics Covered:
(00:00) - Intro
(04:37) - Bros, barbells, and bullsh*t
(06:05) - The hidden pitfalls of online templates
(08:53) - Branding vs platform
(16:36) - The raw and real guide to being yourself in a world of fakes and sales pitches
(21:57) - How to push through fear and f*cking post something
(24:22) - A no-BS guide to discovering your true talents
(28:19) - From self-discovery to mastering the art of writing
(31:19) - How to win the internet with your writing
(33:28) - Be specific in a world of boring broadness
(35:18) - Double your email game
(37:16) - Crafting the perfect pitch
(39:08) - Balance intent, storytelling, and real engagement
(41:43) - The bold truth about starting before you're ready