Stuart Edge: The secret to social media success

TL;DR

Stuart Edge discusses the importance of taking action and making things happen for yourself instead of waiting to be picked. He also emphasizes the value of embracing YouTube as a platform for sharing his passion through creative videos.

Transcript

i am brian elliott welcome to another edition of behind the brand today we have a very special edition for you edge tissue the edge dition i like that i'm here with super tuber Stuart edge and this is this gonna be a lot of fun yeah welcome to behead them in yeah thanks for having me an awesome yeah I mean it's okay and today we're doing a little u... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥹 Waiting to be picked can hold you back; taking action and trying is important for success.
• 👻 Trying is the opposite of hiding and allows for growth and learning from failures.
• 🛟 Sharing glimpses of your life on social media platforms helps create a connection with the audience.
• 🥺 Embracing your true passion and focusing on it can lead to greater success and satisfaction.
• 💪 Building a strong presence on one platform (e.g., YouTube) is more effective than constantly redirecting followers to different platforms.
• 👋 Putting all of your best ideas and efforts into your passion will resonate with your audience the most.
• 💦 Lindsey Stirling is admired for her work ethic and ability to share her authentic self through social media.

Questions & Answers

Q: What advice does Stuart Edge receive from Ryan (presumably a Star Wars fan) that he disagrees with?

Stuart disagrees with the quote "Do or do not, there is no try" from Yoda. He believes that trying is important and the opposite of hiding. Trying allows for experimentation and learning from failure, leading to eventual success.

Q: Who is someone Stuart Edge looks up to and why?

Stuart admires Lindsey Stirling because she works hard and is not solely focused on the business aspect of her career. Her social media posts give insight into her life and make her relatable to her audience.

Q: How does Stuart Edge believe social media platforms like Snapchat and Periscope allow for a closer connection with the audience?

Stuart believes that platforms like Snapchat and Periscope provide a chance for the audience to see the personal side of him and be part of his journey, even if they can't physically be present. He finds it important to share glimpses of his life and connect with his fans through these mediums.

Q: What realization has Stuart Edge had regarding his passion for making videos?

Stuart realizes that he loves making videos the most and wants to focus more on his main YouTube channel. He believes that putting his passion into creating quality videos for YouTube is where his largest audience is and where he can truly make an impact.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Stuart Edge shares his personal experience of waiting to be picked in various situations, like being the shortest kid in elementary school and not always getting picked for basketball teams.

• He emphasizes the idea of trying and not being afraid to fail, as trying is the opposite of hiding and can lead to figuring out what works.

• Stuart admires Lindsey Stirling's work ethic and her ability to share her life authentically through social media, which motivates him to show more of his own personality in his videos.