Think Social, Think Savvy

Are you a business owner using LinkedIn? Are you frustrated by the results you're currently getting on the platform? LinkedIn has the power to change your business, let us show you how. Welcome back to Think Social, Think Savvy! It's Season 2 of our podcast and in our opening episode, we speak to LinkedIn influencers Mark Gaisford and Olivia Webb from RedSprout Media. We discuss all the changes happening on the platform, like the brand new LinkedIn stories, how to make your mark on the platform and what's important for business owners in this challenging time. RedSprout began as a marketing recruitment agency. However, since the pandemic hit they have adapted their business to focus on creating good quality video content. Mark and Olivia use their networks on LinkedIn to entertain, educate and inspire their audience to take social media and video content seriously in order to grow their business.

Jon Asquith is a Director of ActionCOACH UK. He's a professional speaker on leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Selling. Jon has worked with over 1000 companies around Europe transform their businesses and their lives. In this interview, Rik and Ben talk to Jon about his journey in business, what a shit sandwich is and why you should have a coach.

In 2017, CEO of On The Tools, Lee Wilcox was named the Great British Entrepreneur for the Midlands region, which was a massive accolade and real validation of the impact that On The Tools has made in terms of becoming a disruptive and creative social-first marketing agency. Lee is now the founder of Electric House a social media publishing group, in this interview, Rik uncovers his journey and finds out how social media helped the business go viral.

Want to find out how to build company culture so that your employees love coming to work? Luke Kyte is the head of culture at Reddico, an award-winning agency based in a converted barn in the middle of the beautiful Kent countryside. Reddico released a 6 part culture manifesto which is bucking the trend for best places to work. Hear it all here first on Think Social, Think Savvy.

Damian Keyes is a Welsh musician, teacher and founding director of The Brighton Institute of Modern Music. In The Rule-Breaker’s Guide to Social Media Damian Keyes shows you how to get ahead in the ‘creative age’ of the internet by ripping up the rule-book and starting all over again. Crammed full of expert anecdotes, tips and advice this episode will revolutionise the way you view online marketing. It’s time to unplug from the old ways of doing things and embrace your unique strengths, skills and passion. It’s time to become a rule-breaker!

Would you love to declutter? Is it on the “TO DO” list and you never get around to it? Have you tried to get on top of it, but it just keeps getting worse again? Do you have someone you are having to move into care, or have you suffered a bereavement and have a house to clear and get rid of? In this episode your hosts Rik and Ben interview Jo Cavalot, founder of Dotty Mow. They talk about getting organised and clearing out ahead of the new year and how to start a fresh in this busy crazy world. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode we interview Abbie, our digital and social media guru. She has been with the company for 5 months helping to work with clients and communicate the tips and tricks of the trade when it comes to social. Abbie helps educate people on a daily basis with what to do on social so your business is showing up in the right places.

This week we're joined by Nicky Thomas, regional director of B for B networking. They offer referral style marketing meetings for small to medium size business. Meetings are hosted in Doncaster, Grimsby, Gainsborough, Hull and Beverly with plans for more in 2020.

Businesses can no longer ignore that Social Media IS a powerful tool. We work with companies large and small on both digital know how and strategy, optimising clients for digital success. After being in the social space for close to 12 years our knowledge is unmatched and we have been applying strategies from day one. This episode is an introduction to Be More Social and a chance for you to hear from Rik the CEO and Ben the Director of Operations.