RS316: Getting 100k LinkedIn Followers

RS316: Getting 100k LinkedIn Followers

Author: RogueStartups June 12, 2024 Duration: 43:16
Optimize your company’s retention, and supercharge growth with Churnkey. In today’s episode, Craig welcomes Sam Browne. They take a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of LinkedIn, the premier platform for professionals seeking to expand their network and amplify their influence. With Sam’s expert advice and practical tips, they guide listeners through proven strategies for personal branding, lead generation, and relationship building. Tune in as they tackle pressing questions like content recycling, imposter syndrome, and the future of video on LinkedIn. Whether you’re a seasoned LinkedIn aficionado or a newcomer eager to make your mark, this episode promises invaluable insights to propel your career forward. Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future episodes? Send Craig an email at podcast@roguestartups.com. If you feel like our podcast has benefited you and it might benefit someone else, please share it with them. If you have a chance, give Rogue Startups a review on iTunes. We’ll see you next week! Highlights from Craig and Sam’s conversation: LinkedIn is where the money is when it comes to social media. Regarding topics to post on LinkedIn: choose a primary niche but don’t shy away from others you are interested in because that contributes to your personal brand. Because social media is so transient, should you recycle content every 90 days? Treat LinkedIn as more than just lead generation and make CTAs low-friction. How to overcome imposter syndrome: you’re not alone. Observe and analyze the feedback and comments you receive. Commenting versus posting: where should your focus go? The different personas we adopt on various social media platforms. The best way to build relationships on LinkedIn. Craig’s 30-Day LinkedIn Gameplan. Steps to best optimize your LinkedIn profile. Video is the future on LinkedIn and other forms of social media. A Little About Sam: Sam has over 100,000 followers on LinkedIn. He’s a lifestyle entrepreneur and a growth and income LinkedIn expert. He loves to help entrepreneurs grow their audience and generate income on LinkedIn. He works with clients about anything and everything regarding LinkedIn, from optimizing profiles to creating great content ideas to forming a brand that stands out. Links & Mentions from This Episode: Sam on LinkedIn Sam Browne Rogue Startups Resources:  Follow Craig on Twitter/X Castos Founder Insights

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RS338:  Balancing Your Use of AI with Aaron Francis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:12
Ever wonder what's happening behind the scenes when your dev team says they're "leveraging AI"? As a non-technical founder, you don't need to understand every line of code, but knowing how AI is actually being used in yo…
RS337: Building AI Native SaaS w/ Jordan Gal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:06
Today, Craig chats with Jordan Gal from Rosie about starting a business centered solely on AI. While many of us use AI to help with our work tasks and streamline certain jobs, Jordan’s whole business is AI. They discuss…
RS336: Claude Project Deep Dive with Alison French [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:43
On today’s episode of Rogue Startups, Craig continues his AI series with founder, marketer, and Claude-user Alison French. They discuss the hesitation creators feel when working alongside AI and what Alison did to overco…
RS335: Evaluating AI Model Performance with Stuart Grey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:06
In today’s episode of Rogue Startups, Craig sits down with AI expert Dr. Stuart Grey to discuss how AI is transforming both his personal and professional life. Dr. Grey also shares how he educates his students and client…
RS334: How AI Saves Me 10 Hours A Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:51
Today, I’m kicking off a series on AI—how I’m using it personally and professionally to grow my business, make life easier, and operate at a higher level. Over the next few episodes, I’ll be chatting with folks about the…
RS333: Grading My Business (and yours!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:03
In this New Year's Eve 2024 episode, we dive into a framework for evaluating SaaS businesses across eight crucial criteria. Instead of doing a typical year-in-review or making predictions, we explore how to assess the fu…
RS332: Competing with Stripe and Hubspot (ft. Geoff Roberts) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:14
Hey everyone! Just had an awesome chat with Geoff Roberts from Outseta (outseta.com). They're doing something pretty wild - basically smashing together Stripe and HubSpot into one platform for subscription businesses. Ho…
RS331: I'm Still Here... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:23
After a 2+ month hiatus, we're back! Watch on YouTube Sorry for the pause in episodes, but thank you for tuning in this week. In this episode I talk through why the forever long break in the podcast, what I've learned in…
RS330: Product-Led Playbook with Wes Bush [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
Wes Bush is a leading authority on product-led growth (PLG) and is here to guide Craig through the playbook for implementing product-led strategies in your business. This episode is invaluable for entrepreneurs eager to…
How To Hire For Growth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:20
In this episode of Rogue Startups, I dug into several pressing questions from the community. From knowing when to pull the plug on a marketing channel to the debate around hiring for support versus sales, we covered grou…