Social Media Simplified

Hey all of you Social Media Scholars! In this episode, we talked to Justin Breen, founder and CEO of the PR firm, BrEpic Communications, which has had incredible success and growth in less than two years of business, working with clients like Allstate, University of Illinois, Salvation Army, plus law firms, physicians, national IT firms and lodging companies, and many more. Justin shares his secret sauce to why his clients are earning stories in numerous mainstream media outlets, and why he started his entrepreneurial journey -- and how it's helped him spend more quality time with his wife and their two young sons. It's a must-listen-to podcast about the value of hard work, belief and the American Dream come true. #SocialMediaSimplified #Podcast #GotItGo

#SMS Alert On today’s episode we interview Vince Sandri, an entrepreneur and SEO expert, to deconstruct the fundamental principles of SEO and establish how it relates to writing better content. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to optimize your website content for searchability. - How to rank higher in search engines like Google. - How to write content that even your mom would understand. - And much more! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

We are all beyond 8 years ago or a college and it's time to look for opportunities and leverage our networks. In this podcast we talk about how to reach out to your first degree connections, and what to say to them before you hit the connect button. Items: - Finding relevant and interesting people to connect with. - Contributing to your network as an influencer. - What to write when you send a connection invitation. Social media doesn't have to be hard. Keep it simple!

This is about capitalizing on being the new person at work, or the new person who just got promoted in to a new role. We are going to talk about crushing those first 90 days. Topics: Positioning yourself as an expert at your new job. Establishing your credibility and being approachable at work. Building your social presence and demonstrating your personality; "Hey guys, I'm here!" Demonstrating your unique opinion and input Confirming strategic relationships with your coworkers. Grab your headphones and get comfortable. Contact Us: On LinkedIn: Lantei Takona: Collaboration Connoisseur @ nathangarrett.net: Nathan Garrett: Digital Dynamo

Meet Hayden Humphrey, a Success Coach specializing in helping people find the jobs they deserve, and craft energizing, meaningful and joyful lives. On this episode we find out more about Hayden's upbringing, the pressure we all face as we enter into the 'real world' after college, and now how he's building his success coaching brand and business. Grab your headphones and get comfortable! Social media doesn't have to be hard. Keep it Simple! Contact Us: On LinkedIn: Lantei Takona - Collaboration Connoisseur At NathanGarrett.net: Nathan Garrett - Digital Dynamo

Being successful online requires you to stay up to date with the latest social media and web application trends. Today we discuss a technology that is transforming the small business industry. Items: Saving time by automating internal process like scheduling appointments; Scheduling Bots. Elevating your brand by streamlining customer reviews for your business; Review Bot. Eliminating administrative work like answering the same FAQs each week; Customer Service Bot. Social media doesn't have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Landing a job interview is extremely difficult. Stats show that hiring rates are up, but why is it so hard to get on the radar? On the show today we focus on best ways to land a job interview, and surprise, it’s not by applying online! Big hitter show notes! - Opportunity + Preparation = Luck! - How to identify and capitalize on opportunity - How to crush the machine Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - How to tell your story to better position yourself to stand out - And much more Here’s how to get in touch with us: - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

Latest episode of Social Media Simplified

#SMS Alert Several of us have businesses that we’d like to see come to fruition, but the one thing that most of us are challenged with is carving out enough time each day to build on our idea. We tend to procrastinate or find ourselves stuck in ruts. This often results in frustration when we start to lose momentum. On the Show Today We Discuss: - Practical routines to efficiently build on your business ideas - Exclusive hacks to destroy procrastination - And much more Here’s how to get in touch with us: - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Several of us have businesses that we’d like to see come to fruition, but the one thing that most of us are challenged with is carving out enough time each day to build on our idea. We tend to procrastinate or find ourselves stuck in ruts. This often results in frustration when we start to lose momentum. On the Show Today We Discuss: - Practical routines to efficiently build on your business ideas - Exclusive hacks to destroy procrastination - And much more Here’s how to get in touch with us: - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Several of us have the idea of creating online businesses to sell products and services online, but the one thing that most of us are challenged with is that we get so consumed with the product itself that we focus and focus on perfection. We tend to neglect building a strategy to market and sell it. This often results in frustration when the sales don’t start rolling in. On the Show Today We Discuss: - 7 steps to building a profitable social media campaign - How to position product and services to maximize exposure leading to sales - #6 will shock you! Here’s how to get in touch with us: - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of are interested in saving our business time and money, and are interested in using innovative ways to boost revenue. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to save your business time and money by automating client acquisition. - How to leverage Messenger Bots to increase your client-customer prospects. - Exclusive tools to get started with Messenger Bots. - The critical factor that will make or break your success. - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to make you or your business profile show up in search results, and surefire way to to make your content easier to find! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us are interested in collaborating with one another without having to hire someone. When you are thinking about scaling your business and all of the moving parts, time is of the essence and often we end up spreading ourselves thin. Today we discuss how to become an effective business owner, or jump start your entrepreneurial projects. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to properly vet your potential business partners - How to grow and scale your business faster using LinkedIn. - How to succeed in the digital space through joint venture collaborations. - The number 1 secret to finding your ideal business partner. - And much more! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us would like to introduce or reintroduce our brands, products and services to our target audience without coming off as annoying or overbearing. On today’s episode we discuss how to encourage potential clients and customers to come back and purchase from you with the ultimate goal of increasing your ROI. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to recover lost sales through retargeting on Facebook - Why retargeting is the best way to keep customers engaged - The secret to without using a Facebook pixel - And much more! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple

#SMS Alert Today we will deconstruct exclusive tactics on how to attract new leads to your business or sales funnel, and how to make sure your lead magnet is working! On the Show Today We Discuss: - How to use Lead Magnets to gravitate customers towards your sales funnel - How to structure & implement a successful lead magnet - The #1 thing to do before launching your ad campaign Here’s how to get in touch with us: - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us face the challenge of getting to know our customer base, and understanding their needs. Furthermore, getting our customers to provide feedback is a key factor in ensuring user satisfaction. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to optimize your website content for searchability. - How to rank higher in search engines like Google. - How to write content that even your mom would understand. - And much more! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us have heard that content is king and are interested in learning about cutting edge methods and tools to personalize our messaging and content to increase sales and drive profit. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to increase your reach and engagement using Facebook Live - How to improve your delivery & provide tremendous value to your audience - Why personalizing Facebook Live ads beats traditional ads every time - The #1 secret to getting phenomenal results - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing why using surveys & polls are the best ways to validate your offering and drive sales, and the #1 way to bait your prospects into your sales funnels. Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Employers are turning to online platforms such as LinkedIn to search for new talent and business opportunities. This leaves many of us interested in learning how to leverage LinkedIn for employment, or to acquire clients. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to introduce your professional personality on LinkedIn - The best ways to make a great 1st impression through your profile - Why articulating your objectives and story are critical to your online success - The #1 secret to creating your very own digital handshake - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to increase your reach using Facebook Live, and the #1 secret to getting phenomenal results! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us are turning to online advertising and digital marketing to elevate our businesses, and are interested in learning how to generate more sales. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to leverage Facebook contests to increase your sale - How to spark engagement and a buzz around your products & services - Why mega giveaways should be the main piece of your sales funnel - The #1 step to take after you capture a lead - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how make a great first impression on LinkedIn and introduce your professional personality! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us have noticed that LinkedIn is becoming a popular platform amongst professionals and employers, and are interested in ways to leverage the platform to accomplish our professional goals in 2018. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to build your brand on LinkedIn - How to use LinkedIn to network and gain exposure to relevant connections - Why optimizing your profile will increases your chances of getting hired - The #1 approach to turning online interactions into offline opportunities! - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to leverage Facebook contests to generate sales and the 1st step to take after you capture a lead! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us have noticed that videos are becoming a popular medium to draw attention to business and personal brands, and are interested in learning how to create promo videos that boost sales. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to structure, format, and create the perfect promo video for your business. - How to unlock the formula to sell your story and bolster your brand or business. - Why the first 3 seconds are the most critical. - The #1 Mistake that everyone is making right now! - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to build a robust profile to establish your presence on LinkedIn, and shocking ways to introduce your professional personality! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us use landing pages to market our products and services on the web, and are interested in practical ways to grow our customer base and boost conversions. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to create landing pages that capture attention and keep people on your page. - How to craft sensational content and call to actions that convert. - Exclusive insiders on how to qualify the right buyers of your product or service. - The key ingredient to boost your conversion rate. - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to structure promo videos, why the first 3 seconds are critical, and The #1 Mistake that everyone is making! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us are interest in making high quality connections within our LinkedIn networks, and receiving relevant information and posts about our respective industries. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to personalize your LinkedIn newsfeed to receive relevant connections. - How to position yourself as a prime candidate land your dream job. - Simple strategies to leverage the LinkedIn algorithm to push relevant content to your newsfeed. - The first step to take when you pick up your phone - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing the best ways to capture attention and keep people on your website, and the key ingredient to boost your conversion rate! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us are interested in using social media to generate more business, and are interested in practical ways to increase online sales. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to use sales funnels to create your buyers’ journey and increase sales. - How to leverage micro-commitments to guide buyers to your sales page. - Classic elements to get started on structuring your own sales funnels. - The proven 3 step system to ensure your success. - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to personalize your LinkedIn newsfeed to receive high quality content that you are interested in, and the first thing to do when you pick-up your phone! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us participate in posting, liking, and sharing content on social media platforms, and are interested in learning how to draw more attention to our posts. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to craft compelling and conversational social media posts. - How to structure your messaging to resonate with your audience. - The shocking truth behind why emotional language sells. - Why you should throw your English book out of the window. - And much more! Download your exclusive list of 180 Power Words to use in your content for free. (https://bit.ly/2GvK2YG) Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to use sales funnels to create a buyer’s journey, and the proven 3 step strategy to ensure your success! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us participate on social media platforms, and are interested in boosting our online presence. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: - How to fast track a sustainable customer base. - How to increase participation through using actionable posts. - 2 sensational ways to build an online community . - The secret ingredient to getting fast results. - And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing how to draw attention to your posts, why emotional language sells, and why you should throw your English book out of the window! Contact us Here’s what to do! - Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! - Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us are interested in having our businesses or ourselves show up in search results, and want to learn how to become more discoverable. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: How to make your business or profile show up in LinkedIn search results. How to create a searchable library of your content and posts. Exclusive insiders on how to make you or your business easier to find. How to become noticed without tooting your own horn. And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing 3 tips to improve your social media presence, and the insider secret on how to get fast results! Contact us Here’s what to do! Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us know that productive days are the best days, and would like to know how to boost our momentum to maximize productivity. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: How to plan and prioritize daily tasks and routines How to maximize your time without losing steam Exclusive sleep hacks for insomniacs The first thing you should do when you wake up And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to automate your client acquisition with Messenger Bots, and the one thing that will make or break your success! Contact us Here’s what to do! Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us have noticed that social media offers tremendous opportunities to drive customer loyalty, and would like to know how to get involved. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: How to leverage social media to keep your brand top of mind. How to create a successful content strategy that drives results Exclusive tools to use that will to boost your online business. The key ingredient to keeping your brand relevant. And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how structure your day for productivity & the first thing to do when you wake up! Contact us Here’s what to do! Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

#SMS Alert Many of us are starting to see videos popping up on our LinkedIn newsfeeds, and are interested in creating our own. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: Straight forward tips on how to get started creating LinkedIn videos The best way to structure your LinkedIn videos before you hit record. How to make every second count. The number one mistake being made right now. And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to leverage LinkedIn and Facebook to keep your brand top of mind. Contact us Here’s what to do! Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

 #SMS Alert Many of us are interested in nurturing customer relationships and increasing sales conversions using social media.   On the Show Today You’ll Learn: How to find and engage with customers who already know, like and trust your business. How to reduce your customer acquisition costs using Facebook. The best way to remarket to your existing customers base. How pinpoint a relevant audience for your Facebook ad campaigns. And much more! Make sure to tune in to the next episode of Social Media Simplified, as we’ll be sharing simple strategies on how to get started creating and structuring LinkedIn videos, and the number 1 mistake being made right now.  Contact Us:  Collaboration Connoisseur – Lantei Takona connect with me on LinkedIn! Digital Dynamo – Nathan Garrett find me on nathangarrett.net! Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!