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LinkedIn Content Creation, Perseverance and Patterns
Season 1, Ep. 5
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Today we're joined by Chris James, a social media influencer and creator of a renowned social media course “Content To Clients”
Key Takeaways:
- Insights into Chris’s entrepreneurial flair
- The importance of resilience and strategic planning in business.
- How to formalise the sales process
What Listeners Will Learn:
- How Chris transitioned from his unemployment anniversary only two years ago to a highly successful coaching and social media-driven business.
- The importance of resilience and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
- Why creating structured systems is key, and the 70 unique sales diagrams in his book
- Chris’s biggest mistakes and his relationship with money
- Practical advice on overcoming perfectionism and taking action, even when it feels uncomfortable.
- Take action today to start your journey. The first step is the most liberating.
- The role of LinkedIn in Chris’s business strategy, his methodology and how gut feel is important in making decisions
02:00 – Early Career in Sales
Chris recounts his early career experiences, from paper rounds to working in call centres and eventually moving into digital advertising sales. He shares how these tough environments helped shape his resilience and entrepreneurial mindset.
07:00 – Building Systems for Success
Chris reveals his passion for creating systems and frameworks that streamline both his content and sales processes. He talks about how structure and organisation have been critical to his business growth.
010:00 – Relationship with Money
Chris dives into his personal financial journey, from being a good saver to investing heavily in his business. He explains how his mindset shifted from worrying about small expenses to investing significantly in personal development and masterminds.
018:00 – Challenges of Perfectionism & Overthinking
Chris reflects on how perfectionism held him back in the past and encourages listeners to overcome fear and take action. He stresses that starting imperfectly is better than not starting at all.
022:00 – The Power of Personal Branding on LinkedIn
Megan asks Chris about his multi-platform strategy, focusing on the importance of LinkedIn for business. Chris details his experience building a personal brand, including a scare where his LinkedIn account was temporarily banned, and the importance of diversifying beyond one platform.
025:00 – Closing Thoughts and Taking Action
Chris shares a powerful message for those waiting for the "right moment" to start something.He stresses the importance of overcoming the "when-then fallacy"—waiting for the perfect time—and urges listeners to take immediate action.
029:00 – Chris’s Future Goals & Projects
Chris hints at his upcoming book release [which is out now- buy here] which has now became an Amazon Best-Seller.
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