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[256] Using Periscope As A Launch Pad For Your Brand Or Service with Chris Ducker

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[256] Using Periscope As A Launch Pad For Your Brand Or Service with Chris Ducker

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Knowing how to use social media to your advantage can make a huge difference in your business.

256 QuoteSocial media shows your personality, your brand, and gives you the opportunity to position yourself as the authority in your niche.

Today, we have the man behind the Duckerscope, Chris Ducker, to talk about live videos, with Periscope.

We’re going to be talking about how to use Periscope effectively as a tool for your business. Chris shares with us how Periscope played a big part in his product launches and filling up seats for his Tropical Think Tank program that he holds yearly.

This episode is great for those who want to add Periscope as a platform for taking your business to the next level. Take out your note pads because this episode has lots of tips for the beginner to the Periscope pro!

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What you’ll learn in this podcast:

  • Who should get on Periscope (is it for you, or is it just a fad?)
  • How he started on Periscope (this is valuable if you’re considering live-streaming)
  • What got him hooked on live broadcasting
  • How he used Periscope to launch his Youpreneur program
  • Is Periscope an effective tool to make more sales (or is it just another online distraction?)
  • How to know what topics you should share on Periscope
  • The best types of content for Periscope
  • 3 ways to keep your audience engaged when you are broadcasting (so they don’t grow tired and actually come back for future broadcasts)
  • The perfect length for your live-stream
  • How to repurpose content that you put on Periscope (so that it continues to bring in traffic for years to come)

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