Think with Neal Schaffer

10 social media insights from Neal Schaffer

1.  Your brand is the only thing people can never take away.

2.  Give away your knowledge to empower others and build your credibility.

3.  Never self-promote on social media.

4.  Approach social media with a stated objective and focus on adding value.

5.  Linkedin is a business tool so build your connections strategically.

Click here to listen to 33voices interview with Neal Schaffer. Interview date 6/27/2012 .

6.  Be aware of the social media protocol in various cultures or regions.

7.  Your action and words create your online brand – be real and be you.

8.  Use status updates to share relevant information on Linkedin at least once a day

9.  Your web site is still your online home base – make it robust. 

10. Seth Godin reveals the truth in modern marketing – follow him.

Core Insight:  Your personal brand is your unique existence.

Best Advice:  The only way to scale your business is to hire great people to help you.