Facebook announced at the end of April 2019 it was going to put a focus on Facebook Groups. Are you leveraging being a member of Facebook groups for your business?
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Facebook Groups
There are two ways to Leverage Facebook Groups, the 1st is to join and participate in other people's groups and the second is to host your own group.
This episode focuses on how to leverage other people's Facebook groups. Episode RFM057 Hosting an Awesome Facebook Group covers the second, hosting your own group.
Leveraging Other People's Facebook Groups
There are many business benefits to being members of Facebook Groups. Here are a few: (Remember to read and respect the rules of the group)
Market Research Search on a topic and discover what people are saying about itLearn what language people are using to ask questions and describe their problems and/or desired outcome. NetworkPotential clientsPeersAccountability Many groups offer the opportunity to share you goals and ask for accountability. Some group foster accountability partnersGenerate ideasLearn what the trends areAsk questions about what people wantTest a new idea Present a new idea and ask for feedback Sense of community and supportIf you are a group with peers, it is a great place to ask for support and get motivationFind opportunities to collaborateGroups a great place to find people who might want to collaborate with you. I find almost all of my guests for my podcast in Facebook Groups. Establish yourself as an expertRespond to other members questionsPromote yourself according to the group rulesGives you exposure to other people's audience - large and smallFor example She Podcast Facebook Group (10K+ members) Another group I'm a member of is over 21K business owners.
Make a Plan
Be strategic on how you plan to approach other people's groups. Spend some time create a plan:
Use your keywords to find groups of your potential clients and/or peers.For example I might search on lead generation, podcasting, female entrepreneurshipA photographerSelect 3 to 5 groups to participate in regularlyCommit:answer questionsposting in group threads each day. It doesn't have to take more than 30 minutes a day.
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