Guest Anna Williams, a coffee shop owner, shares her experience of relaunching her business on LinkedIn™️. They discuss topics such as being a LinkedIn 'Top voice', profile verification, community top voice badges, sponsored articles, relevance of hashtags, launching a B2C business on LinkedIn™️, and overcoming the fear of posting.
Utilizing LinkedIn as a platform for personal branding and connecting with the local community in a B2C business context.
Understanding the target audience and creating a community-centered space are essential in relaunching a coffee shop on LinkedIn.
Different social media platforms serve different purposes in reaching diverse audiences and presenting various aspects of a business on LinkedIn.
Deep dives
Using LinkedIn to Build Personal Profile
The podcast episode discusses the importance of utilizing LinkedIn as an incredible platform for building personal profiles. The host shares their experience of posting on LinkedIn and initially feeling uncomfortable, but eventually becoming more confident and consistently sharing updates. By building a personal brand and establishing a face behind the business, the host aims to connect with the local community and potential customers. Additionally, they acknowledge the potential of LinkedIn as a platform for networking and learning from others in similar industries.
Marketing Strategy and Target Audience
The podcast delves into the marketing strategy behind relaunching a coffee shop business in a specific location. The host emphasizes the importance of understanding the target audience, which includes individuals who have been loyal residents in the area as well as those interested in the local community. By creating a comfortable, community-centered space, the host aims to attract and retain customers. Personal branding plays a significant role in establishing connections and providing a unique selling point. Social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are also utilized alongside LinkedIn.
Differences Across Social Media Platforms
The podcast highlights the different approaches taken on various social media platforms. LinkedIn is primarily used to share the host's professional journey, while Instagram and Facebook focus more on visual content and capturing the essence of the coffee shop. LinkedIn is seen as an effective tool for personal networking, learning from industry professionals, and connecting with potential collaborators or business partners. Each platform serves a different purpose in reaching diverse audiences and presenting different aspects of the business.
Using LinkedIn for B2C and Startup Marketing
In this podcast episode, the host interviews Anna Williams, who recently took over a small independent coffee shop called Nook and Cranny. They discuss how Anna is using LinkedIn for marketing purposes, specifically targeting a B2C audience and leveraging personal branding. Anna shares her experience with creating content for Instagram and LinkedIn, highlighting the need for authenticity and tailoring content to suit each platform. While she hasn't seen direct sales generated from LinkedIn, she has received networking opportunities and interest from local businesses. They also touch on the challenge of finding and engaging with the B2C business community on LinkedIn.
The Importance of Trusting Gut Instinct in Business
In the podcast episode, Anna Williams, the owner of Nook and Cranny Coffee Shop, discusses her decision to venture into business ownership at the age of 26. Despite the perception of it being brave, Anna attributes her decision to trusting her instincts and being open to opportunities. She acknowledges the fear and challenges that come with running a business but emphasizes the importance of working hard and staying open to learning. The discussion also touches on the role of personal branding and overcoming self-doubt, particularly for younger individuals entering professional spaces like LinkedIn.
LinkedIn™️ is primarily a B2B networking platform but that doesn't mean that a B2C (business to consumer) business can't succeed. This week I talk with Anna Williams about how she recently relaunched her coffee shop on LinkedIn™️.
That plus;
How I became a LinkedIn 'Top voice'
An update on profile verification with Persona
More on how to get a community top voice badge
New - Company sponsored articles
Are hashtags still relevant?
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