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Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers

#137 - How to Become a True Authority With Kevin Espiritu

Feb 18, 2019
Kevin Espiritu, an expert in gardening, shares his journey of building Epic Gardening into a successful site. They discuss topics such as compounding audience growth through social channels, brand sponsorships and custom affiliate deals, and becoming an authority in your niche. They also explore strategies for saving time and resources, the benefits of using Facebook groups to enhance content, and negotiating commissions with affiliate sites. Additionally, they touch on starting a daily podcast, efficient time management, and improving website content.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building trust and loyalty with an online audience by engaging personally and actively in social media groups and responding to comments is a competitive advantage.
  • Utilizing different social media platforms, each with a unique purpose, such as Instagram for sharing lifestyle content and YouTube for in-depth knowledge, allows for effective audience engagement.

Deep dives

Growing an Online Community

Kevin built a successful online community by putting his face on his website and engaging with his audience. He believes that humans connect with humans, and having a personal touch can be a competitive advantage. By actively participating in his Facebook group and responding to questions and comments, Kevin was able to build trust and loyalty with his audience. The group also provided valuable market research and a ready audience for new products and launches.

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