Posts by Jeff Molander
The Social Media Revolution Was A Lie: Here’s What to do Next
Social media’s “game-changing” ability is so overstated and sensationalized that what you’re doing with it, right now, is probably working against your interests. How can this be? There is no money in your knowing the truth: The Social Media Revolution is a lie. Need proof? Look around. Where’s the revolution in your business? People actually acquiring customers and selling using Facebook, blogs, YouTube, and LinkedIn know the truth; they know something most of us don’t.
Want to Sell with Social Media? Get Back to Basics
Knowing how to update your Facebook page, write an engaging blog, or create a viral YouTube video is, commercially speaking, worthless without knowing how to make them produce sales. Right? The truth is this: social media’s sudden arrival and instant popularity is causing most corporate marketing managers, executives, and small business owners to lose perspective on the ultimate goal—selling. In this struggling economy, putting bread on the table trumps being most “liked” or highly “engaged with.” Doesn’t it?
Stop Engaging, Start Selling: Get Social Media ROI in 2012
Sales is not a dirty word. Selling on social media does not exclude the idea of having some fun. And no, success is not as easy as being engaging and having personality—stop saying it is!
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3 Reasons to Not Outsource Your Blog
Thinking about outsourcing your blogging to a third party? Think twice. Effective blogging and content marketing strategies should not be outsourced. You may be struggling to create a constant stream of content that effectively generates leads and sales. But you…
Chasing After Influence: A Social Media Trap or the Holy Grail?
Influence—it’s what social media gurus (and affiliate marketing experts) say your company should be pursuing (or what you should be paying attention to). We’re told “influencing the influencers” is the Holy Grail—the key to unlocking success and social media is…
Generating Sales & Leads with Content Marketing and Social Media
My colleague, Allan Dick of Vintage Tub and Bath, told me Amanda Kensella, the one-woman marketing department for Ohio-based Logan Services, was selling heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and service contracts on Facebook. He said she discovered…
Affiliate Program Management, An Hour a Day—Helpful to Both Novices and Experts
If you need a comprehensive, up-to-date, practical guide to planning, running and improving your affiliate marketing program you’ll be wise to consider Geno Prussakov’s latest book, Affiliate Program Management, An Hour a Day. While I’m not particularly fond of the…
The 3 Habits of Successful Social Media Sellers
There is a simple way to make social media sell for you. It’s practical enough that any business can gain benefits regardless of target market, products, services or size. It is the key to selling more with tools like…
Why Gary Vee Should Champion Social Media Evolution, Not Revolution
Wildly successful as both an entrepreneur and author, Gary Vaynerchuk (popularly known as“Gary Vee the wine guy”) is known for creating WineLibrary.tv and writing Crush It: Why Now is the Time to Cash in…
3 Practical Steps To Sell With Social Media From Adagio.com
Looking for one of the best, most practical examples of how to sell more products with social media? Look no further than Adagio Tea. This successful small business is one of the most innovative online sellers of…
