Ep. 37: Chris Do, The Futur - How to Grow a Massive Social Media Following

TL;DR

Chris Doe, CEO of Blind and founder of The Future, shares his journey of helping creative individuals make a living doing what they love, and provides valuable advice on social media platforms.

Transcript

welcome to the rankings podcast where we feature top founders entrepreneurs and elite personal injury attorneys and share their inspiring stories now let's get started with the show chris streier here ceo and founder of rankings.io where we help elite personal injury attorneys dominate first page rankings you're listening to the rankings podcast wh... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏛️ Social media is a platform for generosity, where giving value to your audience is essential for building a loyal following.
• 🚚 YouTube success requires planning, preparation, and delivering valuable content without a hard sales pitch.
• 🎠 Instagram carousels can be a powerful tool for bite-sized education if designed to grab attention and deliver valuable takeaways.
• 🚚 Podcasts offer an intimate conversation with listeners, and preparation and personalized questions are crucial for delivering value in this medium.
• 📔 Recommended books for personal development include Seth Godin's "This is Marketing" and "All Marketers Are Liars," Alan Dibb's "The One Page Marketing Plan," and Michael Bungay Stanier's "The Coaching Habit."

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the mission of The Future and who does it aim to help?

The Future aims to help creative individuals make a living doing what they love, with a mission to reach one in every eight people on the planet.

Q: How did Chris decide to switch from a service-based company to an educator and content creator?

Chris's decision was influenced by his passion for teaching and the desire to reach a larger audience. His wife's question about teaching more than eight people at a time and his friend Jose's invitation to start something together sparked the creation of The Future.

Q: How did Chris grow his YouTube and Instagram following?

Chris's YouTube breakthrough happened when he started planning and structuring his videos, delivering value without a hard sales pitch. His success on Instagram came from utilizing carousels, a feature that Instagram promoted, and providing bite-sized lessons through 10 slides.

Q: What are Chris's insights on running a podcast?

Chris emphasizes the importance of adapting content for podcasts, creating a more intimate conversation with listeners. He also highlights the need for preparation and personalized questions to provide value to the audience.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Chris Doe helps creative people make a living doing what they love, with a mission to reach one in every eight people on the planet.

• He started The Future in 2014 as an online education platform to share his knowledge and ideas to inspire and help others.

• Chris discusses the importance of setting big goals, providing value to your audience, and adapting content for different social media platforms.