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If you are a leader in architectural and design sales aiming to innovate in the future of the interior design industry, then the Thrive In Design Podcast is for you! Join your host, Nicole Lashae Ben, a Design Strategist and Innovation Enthusiast, as she shares her expertise and interviews industry experts. Gain valuable insights on dominating the market by adapting to shifting demands and creating engaging digital experiences for designers. Each week, Nicole delivers inspirational content designed to help you exceed revenue goals for your interior product company while making a lasting impact on the built environment.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In a world where consumers crave authenticity and connection, building a personal brand allows you, as an A&D rep, to establish trust, credibility, and influence within the industry. By being true to yourself and letting your unique perspective shine through sharing your story, expertise, values, and passion, you can position yourself as a thought leader and enhance your credibility and influence within the industry. Building a personal brand online empowers you to stand out in a crowded digital landscape, cultivate meaningful connections, and unlock new opportunities for business, growth, and success. An online presence is essential in today's digital landscape, and Stephanie Schwab, CEO of Crackerjack Marketing, offers invaluable guidance on navigating this dynamic terrain.
As the CEO of Crackerjack Marketing, Stephanie creates engaging digital marketing programs for exuberant lifestyle, tech, and education brands. Over the last 21-plus years, Stephanie has focused on social media, content marketing, and influencer marketing, blending management consulting best practices with agency creativity. She has worked with well-known brands, including Target, Graco Baby, Pernod-Ricard, Citizen Watch, and Abbott. Stephanie’s teams have been honored with social media industry awards, including a Ragan PR Daily, WOMMIE, PRNews Platinum, and OMMA awards.
Let's jump in!
Key Highlights from the Episode:
[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about our guest, Stephanie Schwab
[02:46] Stephanie's journey in the digital marketing space
[05:37] How B2B teams' marketing has evolved with the changing platforms
[06:57] Strategies for building thought leadership on LinkedIn
[09:34] How to build your personal brand presence online
[12:52] Success stories on how LinkedIn can generate leads and drive sales
[14:23] How Stephanie combines management, marketing, and agency creativity
[17:05] What is a social media strategy, and why it’s important
[19:51] Trends in digital marketing that Stephanie is excited about
[21:29] When and how to spend on digital marketing
[22:09] The best ways to connect with Stephanie
[23:21] Wrap-up and end of the show
Notable Quotes:
- People buy from people; people don't buy from nameless and spaceless companies.
- Posting one time on Instagram or LinkedIn is not going to pull anybody to you.
- Social media is not a one-and-done thing; you have to sustain it.
- Create content that is value-filled, engaging to your readers, and makes them want to answer a question or talk back to you.
- If sales are great, there is nothing you should be doing more important than spending money on marketing.
Connect with Stephanie Schwab
Website:https://crackerjackmarketing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieschwab?originalSubdomain=es
Learn more about Thrive In Design:
Website: https://www.thriveindesign.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveindesign/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thriveindesign/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thriveindesign/
Register for the next Thrive In Design live training here: https://training.thriveindesign.co/
Get your copy of "The Ultimate Guide to A&D Sales": https://www.thriveindesign.co/brand-reps.
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