Today’s world has given all of us a unique opportunity to get known. But how do you go about monetizing that online presence you are building?
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About Winnie
Winnie Sun known as “The Wealth Whisperer,” is one of the most followed financial advisors on social media, a Forbes and CNBC contributor, and is the Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners.
Never been more excited as @SunGroupWP is the mentor for #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/DvmVBN3eUB
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
Questions we are discussing now
Q1 How did you become a social media expert? Please share your amazing career story!
For me, social media was just another way to keep in touch with my business contacts, clients, and friends. Then I started the #WinnieSun chat and that’s when things got really interesting. I found new friends and started a new community.
A1 Started as an in-house copywriter, still working on my career though #VCBuzz
— Anna Fox (@manifestcon) December 12, 2017
Living in So California, social media was a real tool for continuing to stay in touch with the people I met without battling traffic. It let us have meaningful conversations after-hours. It broadens reach, and all that good stuff 🙂
@seosmarty A1. During my time as a undergraduate student at university, a spanish class helped me realized the importance of networking. So I ended up volunteering at the television station on campus and from there, the rest was history #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
Awesome Cheval! And now you’re rocking social media and live streaming!
A1 Background in linguistics, started in customer service, found passion in marketing. Nothing I ever planned or expected! #vcbuzz
— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) December 12, 2017
I was quite a late adopter to social media. My husband encouraged me for years to do it, but I didn’t embrace it until I couldn’t get any handles remotely close to my name. But now, social media is a huge part of my business/day.
I began by shining shoes and selling vegetable seeds door-to-door. Should never have left that career …. #vcbuzz
— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) December 12, 2017
Q2 How do you stand out in today’s media space?
You make a decision to be present, and consistently present. First things first are to figure out exactly who you are and who you’d like to connect with. Then, use social media as a foundation to make new connections and give to them without any expectations.
@vcbuzz A2. You share your competitors content to your audience. #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
If your goal is to provide value, to listen, to just be there for a friend online or in person, you will find social media to be incredibly beneficial to your business and your personal brand will develop without much effort. Then: monetization.
A2 #beeverywhere… for real In order to get noticed, you need to work hard and use many channels #vcbuzz
— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) December 12, 2017
A2. I strongly believe you must focus on building community with social media. The money always will follow later because you have built strong trust with your audience #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
Q3 What are the best tips for monetizing your (personal) brand?
Figure out what value you can offer and be an expert at that. Build and foster a community of likeminded individuals. Give, listen, and provide value. Follow others, give before asking. Then, nurture your community. ☀️
@vcbuzz A3. I think you must be very authentic and honest with your friends at all times. People do business with those they know like and trust #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
When you build your brand, focus on who you are and what you do. Make sure there’s great value there. Then think about the best monetization streams for you. For example, signing clients? Webinar? TV program? Book? What works in the area you are in?
A3 Help people do what you have learned on your way there… E.g. I build my brand by guest blogging and I now offer guest blogging services #vcbuzz
— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) December 12, 2017
Don’t be an island. Surround yourself with great people who have done the things you want to do. Compensate them, treat them right, and the needle will move more quickly. It does take money to create a business, there’s no way around it.
A3. If you like writing, start a blog and become a thought leader in your business industry with consistent and quality content #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
Friend @YO_RANDYJACKSON once shared with me that you need understand what people value about you. It’s important to have that clear self-realization and to understand how much the value you provide is worth.
A3D. If you like being in the front of the camera, start live streaming and even do an interview based show #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
Thank you Cheval so much for tuning in. This is a new area for me – from broadcast to live streaming and I learn so much from you and the process.
Q4 How to manage your finances as a solo entrepreneur? Could you share some resources?
You keep things as simple as possible. What can you automate? How can you streamline expense records? Are you ready to develop a team? (I’m a big believer in teams) What are your weaknesses and who can fill that void? Answer these questions and you’ll be ahead.
I really like the Intuit, turbotax and QuickBooks tools. Super easy to use and reliable. And @KurashimaCPA has been so helpful for so many years
A4. I think you have to have discipline in what you choose to spend on for your business #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
Wave is tough to beat … payments + *free accounting. @WaveHQ #vcbuzz
— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) December 12, 2017
Q5 What are your favorite social media marketing and brand building tools!
A5B. I love youtube which allows you to edit your recorded show and then the https://t.co/AgTxTrLpB7 to convert youtube video to mp3 for podcast #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
A5. I love @bluejeansnet to record my podcast via live streaming on facebook #vcbuzz
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) December 12, 2017
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- Social Media ROI: Art or Science? with David Pepper @thedavepepper #VCBuzz
- The Art of Social Media Sharing with @SophiaSolanki of @Drumupio #VCBuzz
- How to Improve Social Media Engagement with @Sam___Hurley #VCBuzz
- Sports Social Media Marketing with Cheval John @chevd80 #VCBuzz
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