Social Media Simplified: Recent Episodes

Lantei & Nathan

Social Media Simplified is the podcast that hands you the keys to traverse the social media landscape.

Tune in each week as a Social Media Scholar to leverage Linkedin, Facebook, and social media platforms to grow your audience, boost your online presence and position yourself for your next opportunity.

Social Media Simplified is hosted by: Digital Dynamo, Nathan Garrett & Collaboration Connoisseur, Lantei Takona.

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.

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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!

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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.

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Finding relevant and interesting people to connect with.
Contributing to your network as an influencer.
What to write when you send a connection invitation.

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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.

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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.

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🔥 As a professional, a solid personal brand can make the difference between attracting new business and getting hired for a new job. How you show up matters. Over 47 million profiles are viewed everyday on LinkedIn, so your goal here is to position yourself with a compelling and approachable LinkedIn profile. People want to work with someone who they know, like, and trust.🔥

Less than 4% of the workforce in unemployed; meaning that find a job, is harder for the active job seeker. LinkedIn is the number 1 platform for talent acquisition professionals, so if you want to accelerate your chances of landing your next job, you have to leverage the LinkedIn platform. The great news, is that you'll learn exactly how to do that using the tips and tricks shared in this podcast episode!

Throughout this episode we discuss some of the less intuitive ways to tailor and personalize your own LinkedIn profile to increase the chances of you landing your next play and advancing your career.

Grab your headphones, and get comfortable!

"Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!"

🔥 Join us for this fire side chat with Oliver Cable as we discuss 3 challenges that every entrepreneur encounters, and how to blow right past them! Oliver, is an author, writer, poet, event host, and is paving his career working for the Financial Times in London, England.🔥

We start off by getting to know a little bit more about Oliver's upbringing, and then move into a discussion about overcoming the 3 key entrepreneurial challenges that even the best of us come face to face with.

Throughout the chat we discuss practical ways to feed your hunger and passion in order to bring your business, project, or goals to life.

Make sure to stick around, there's a special treat towards the end of the episode for each of you! Grab your headphones, and get comfortable!

"Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!"

🔥 Want to generate an income doing digital marketing? On the show today we discuss how to build a converting prospect list using social media, how to flip your list of prospects, if it's not converting, and the secret to making fast cash. 🔥

Big hitter show notes! - What is a prospect list, and how do you build one?

The difference between a converting & a non converting list.
How to find people who would be interested in buying your list.
How to sell your list for cash.
And much more

Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

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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!

🔥 Want to boost your online sales for free? Interested in nurturing your prospects to convert them into paying customers? How about a way to successfully building your online brand? 🔥

On Today's Show We Discuss:

The 5 essential emails to keep your customers engaged
How to craft an engaging email soap opera sequence
The key element to boosting your online sales
And Much More

Social Media doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple!

Grab your headphones, and get comfortable as we unveil the best ways to build your brand using #LinkedIn & #Facebook

Here is how to get in contact with us:

Lantei Takona - Collaboration Connoisseur on LinkedIn
Nathan Garrett - Digital Dynamo at NathanGarrett.net

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🔥 Networking isn’t a one way street. You must bring collateral to the table. What do you have to offer to the person whom you are networking with? How to do you maximize the chances of your success 🔥.

On the show today we discuss:

6 Must Do’s to growing your global network
How to get connected and stay connected with people
How to address awkward situations
The secret to weaving a web a superstars
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

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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!

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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!

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Debt is a 4 letter word that is taboo to talk about, and most of us avoid it! Yet, most of us have debt in some shape form of fashion, most commonly: a car payment or a mortgage. On this show we discuss this topic from an entrepreneurial perspective. . . going into debt to finance your dream.

Grab your headphones, and get comfortable as we unveil the best ways to build your brand using #LinkedIn & #Facebook.

On the Show Today We Discuss:

Why every entrepreneur should embrace debt
How to map out your idea before taking on risk
The shocking truth about college tuition

Social Media doesn't have to be hard. Keep it simple!

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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!

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!