From 20k to 65k LinkedIn Followers with Daniel Cmejla of Apollo
Nov 30, 2023
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LinkedIn expert Daniel Cmejla discusses successful marketing strategies, the role of community, Africa Stila's event strategy, executive presence in brand building, and the power of human psychology and taking risks in marketing.
Apollo's community-building strategy has led to impressive growth in followers and engagement, outpacing competitors like Gong.
Understanding human psychology and leveraging psychological triggers play a vital role in building successful teams and communities.
Deep dives
Driving Faster Growth in the B2B SaaS Space
Apollo's VP of Community, Daniel Smedger, highlights their impressive growth compared to competitors in terms of followers and engagement. Despite having a smaller audience, Apollo has added 45,000 followers in the last year, outpacing their competitors and even Gong. Their success is attributed to a keen understanding of community-building, fostering relationships, and leveraging psychological triggers for engagement.
Defining Community and its Impact on Marketing
The definition of community is explored in the context of marketing. Smedger defines community as a space, both physical and digital, where people freely exchange knowledge and information. He emphasizes the importance of creating bi-directional relationships, rather than simply pushing a brand message. Community-building is shown to be an effective strategy for brand building and creating evangelists.
Building a Community with Limited Resources
Smedger discusses the challenges of building a community with limited resources. While budget constraints exist, he emphasizes the importance of having leadership that understands the value of community-building and the need for a multi-touchpoint approach. By aligning goals and showcasing the impact of community efforts, resource allocation can be optimized, and organic social media strategies can lead to significant growth.
Harnessing Psychology and Empowering Teams
Smedger highlights the importance of understanding human psychology in community-building and leadership. He shares his team's focus on psychological triggers such as authority, consensus, and reciprocity to drive engagement. Empowering employees, supporting managers, and fostering a culture of risk-taking and authenticity are cited as key factors in building successful teams and communities.
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