Got an eCommerce store or looking to start one? Here's what I see as the best eCommerce opportunity in 2022 and for the foreseeable future. You can listen to my previous episode called 3 Major eCommerce Opportunities in 2022 HERE: https://kite.link/168- New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Subscribe to be a part of the Social Bamboo community! Derek Videll @socialbamboo_ socialbamboo.com Outro Music: Anywhere by SLANDER, Au5, shYbeast, PLYA ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed...
Jan 31, 2022•20 min
Jenny Melrose of the Influencer Entrepreneur's podcast shares some amazing info on landing promotional deals with brands! Whether you're an influencer or personal brand, this is a great way to make some extra income or potentially even a full time income. What's Covered: • How to reach out to brands you want to work with • What to say in your opening message • What to charge brands for promotional deals • How much content should businesses hire influencers to create in order to see results Find ...
Jan 27, 2022•41 min
Here is an episode I almost feel overdue on. I've talked about this only once before on the show. This is a marketing podcast but I have to share with you from personal experience that great marketing is not able to overcome bad market selection or product selection. Here are multiple examples of businesses including my own to demonstrate this point and help clarify to you Quote from the episode: "When a product is actually great, your marketing is simply explaining what it does" Subscribe to st...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min
Instagram rolled out yet another new feature to kick off 2022?! 😳 When is enough, enough?? I don't know but they're far from it it seems like! Here are the pros and cons that I see coming with the new Instagram subscriptions feature... What are your thoughts on this? Comment on the YouTube version of this podcast episode to let me know! Watch or Comment on the YouTube Version of this Podcast HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQgpDUmwRCc View Post from Adam Mosseri: https://www.instagram.com...
Jan 20, 2022•10 min
The question on everyone's mind... that has an answer with a lot of variables. Let me help you break down this question for your business so you know which social media marketing strategy is best for your business to put the most effort towards. For more social media growth resources, visit www.socialbamboo.com Derek Videll @socialbamboo_ The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their.. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify ----- Hosted...
Jan 17, 2022•25 min
Ever question everything you're doing as a content creator? I'd be shocked and impressed if you said you didn't. On this episode, I'll discuss some of the patterns I've noticed among content creators when it comes to feeling negative about their own work and progress. For me, it's more so been about judging the design of my content and for some it's being embarrassed to see posts with significant less engagement than others. If there's one episode I hope you can't relate to, it's this one! But w...
Jan 13, 2022•19 min
AT THE MINIMUM, everyone should at least optimize their LinkedIn Profile so if people choose to search for you and your business on there, you have something positive to show for it. On this episode, you're going to learn exactly that! Bill McCormick of the Making Sales Social Podcast is one of the top LinkedIn experts right now. Check out his LinkedIn Profile HERE and be sure to connect with me on LinkedIn too where I'll be posting some podcast highlight clips in 2022! The Climb with Cherie Clo...
Jan 10, 2022•44 min
Have you been getting less impressions on your Instagram story? Here's how the story engagement algorithm works as well as 3 common things people do that hurt their story views. Get more views on your Instagram stories by ditching these 3 killers and understanding exactly how the algorithm works. ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketing Consultation Learn How to Get your Meta ads ROAS O...
Jan 06, 2022•15 min
Yes, this is a social media podcast but it's a social media MARKETING podcast and sales kind of falls under marketing so... we're talking about sales! We'll get back to social media info next week but what I've learned from coaching business owners is that their lack of sales skills is more common to be found in failing businesses than their lack of ability to create beautiful content. GET MY FREE RESOURCES @ SOCIALBAMBOO.COM ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Boo...
Dec 30, 2021•10 min
Here's how to look at your social media marketing and online business efforts in a much simpler way than what most new business owners minds are going through. Looking to fix all of the little things in business is a recipe for never-ending tweaks that don't really do much. In this episode, I'll give you the 3 components to a successful online business that are the only real reasons a company would not be pulling in sales. Here are the free social media resources mentioned... Get Dotcom Secrets ...
Dec 28, 2021•32 min
Most goals are won or lost in the first quarter of the year... The time of year where you have the most perceived time ahead of you to hit your goal is the easiest time to put off the work. In this episode, I'll show you a productivity hack to make more of your goals a reality in 2022. Message me on Instagram for any social media marketing or entrepreneur questions you may have @socialbamboo_ Finish your year strong! Derek Videll REVIEW MY PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SSmep...
Dec 23, 2021•13 min
Have you been posting religiously on social media but your sales months are still all over the place? This episode should clarify what's going on. Stay confident out there my friends. You are right where you need to be! Leave a Comment on the YouTube Video Checkout more Free and Paid Social Media Growth Resources at socialbamboo.com ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketing Consultation ...
Dec 20, 2021•8 min
Stressed out from the daily grind and the 99 problems you didn't think of that just came up in your business? Not anymore! Okay maybe you'll still be a little stressed after the episode but this interview is seriously one of my all time favorites. Erica Weiner was brought on for her expertise in dealing with mental health and for being an entrepreneur in the same position as a lot of you! A relatable podcast not just bringing on multi millionaires to tell you what they did 15 years ago when they...
Dec 16, 2021•57 min
The rumors are true! The chronological Instagram feed is coming back in the first quarter of 2022. It may be a slightly different chronological feed than how it was before so I'll mention the 3 different options they are debating for it to be Connect with me on Instagram @socialbamboo_ and view more social media growth resources at socialbamboo.com ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketi...
Dec 13, 2021•11 min
Kendall is an online dance coach with an impressive track record for growing her Instagram page @trainwithkendall. Listen to the social media tactics she's used to amass her audience as well as how she's adjusted her offers to meet the demands of her market overtime. If you're someone who needs help creating trending Instagram Reels consistently, this is an episode you're going to want to listen to! Apply for the Coaching Program Kendall was in HERE The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a po...
Dec 09, 2021•42 min
Want to grow on Instagram? Try never removing your followers then! Outside of harassment there are 0 reasons you should remove followers from your Instagram, or any social media for that matter. "What about to fix my account's engagement percentage?" ABSOLUTELY NOT. Outside of harassment there are 0 reasons you should remove a ghost, bot, or un-engaging follower. For more social media growth resources, go to www.socialbamboo.com . ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show...
Dec 06, 2021•10 min
Ready to become an expert marketer in 15 minutes? I'm serious! This is really going to make things a lot more clear to you of how your first thought when planning how to market anything should go. The book referenced is called "Breakthrough Advertising" by Eugene Schwartz (1966) Apply for my Marketing Mastery program to become an expert marketer yourself in the most effective way possible. Done WITH YOU coaching... https://calendly.com/igmsecrets/sales ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get In...
Dec 02, 2021•16 min
The first half of the podcast, I talk about my reasons for recently switching my Instagram content style as well as my Instagram handle from @derekvidell to @socialbamboo_. Then I talk about a few very impactful changes you can make to your own branding. If you would just like to hear the second portion, you can skip to 16:20 For information about my 1 on 1 marketing mentorship program, click below: https://www.igmsecrets.com/application The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for pe...
Nov 29, 2021•32 min
Have you run a social media giveaway before that didn't turn out like you hoped? Here are the 5 main reasons to why your giveaway probably didn't go as planned as well as how I would recommend to run giveaways moving forward. If you would like to run a massively successful Instagram giveaway right now, book a complimentary strategy call with me first and I'll show you how I can help. SEE AVAILABLE CALL TIMES: https://calendly.com/igmsecrets/sales ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Intervie...
Nov 25, 2021•16 min
Is it a good idea to repurpose your content onto multiple social media platforms? Sorry to give you this answer but... "It depends". There's a lot of different factors to consider but in this episode I'm going to be breaking down some of the ways that it works and why in a lot of cases it may not be the best idea. You can see the adjustments I'm making to my Instagram Reels strategy on my account @socialbamboo_ ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn Ho...
Nov 22, 2021•18 min
Here's 2 other Reels Episodes to listen to after... 174: How many Hashtags to Use on Instagram Reels 162: 3 Instant Improvements to your Social Media Videos Are your Reels not going as far you'd like them to? Here are 4 quick fixes to keep in mind that a lot of people aren't doing. For more Instagram growth resources, checkout SocialBamboo.com ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketing Co...
Nov 18, 2021•17 min
Need more social media traffic? Here's how to examine which of the 3 ways of getting more online traffic is best for you. This will hopefully reduce the amount of decision fatigue you may get when making marketing decisions for your business. To get Professional Marketing Help Now, Book a Complimentary Consultation Call with me and we'll get your business moving in the right direction quickly. See Available Times: https://calendly.com/igmsecrets/sales The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a ...
Nov 15, 2021•25 min
So are we all using 3 - 5 hashtags on Instagram now or what? There's a lot of different information floating on the topic right now so allow me to clarify what you should be doing and how to think of it. Follow me @DerekVidell to hear social media news like this first. Visit socialbamboo.com for more free and paid social media growth resources. ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketing C...
Nov 11, 2021•12 min
Ever feel burnout from being an entrepreneur? 🥴 It happens to us all, but keeping this feeling diminished and our outlook positive is always the best thing we can do. Here are some pointers I've picked up from 11 years of watching sales reps and business owners burnout and quit and the commonalities between those that do. To get a free 45 minute marketing consultation, book a time with me HERE. The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and find...
Nov 08, 2021•33 min
Do you have a working social media sales process? Like one other than posting content and linking your home page in your Instagram bio? If you want me to consult with you on what a good sales process would be for your online business, book a complimentary call with me here and we'll sort it out real quick: https://calendly.com/igmsecrets/sales ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketing Co...
Nov 04, 2021•12 min
Social media marketing just got a lot better on Instagram. All three of the updates I'm talking about today massively benefit creators of all kinds. Get ready to start posting even more Reels (yes I know you're getting sick of being told this but stay strong) because I made $45 from my last two Reels! What's Covered: 1) Facebook Reels 2) Reels Play 3) Instagram Collaboration Posts ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ad...
Nov 01, 2021•12 min
Ready to grow your podcast quickly in the next few weeks? I'm going to show you how I gained 1,000+ listeners in the first few months of starting my podcast primarily using Podcast SEO. WATCH THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE INSTEAD IF YOU CAN! Comment the (new) name of your podcast on my YouTube video so I can see what you're all about and let's connect further! Download the Podcast SEO Checklist HERE : Listen to Episode 162 to here my strategy for encouraging reviews HERE : The Climb with Cherie Clonan T...
Oct 28, 2021•35 min
Thinking about starting a podcast in 2022? I've been running my podcast for three years now and it has now become the business that I dedicate the most time to and love it! WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE HERE This is part one of a two part series you can catch this week on how to start a podcast of your own. In part one, I'll detail not only the technical sides of starting your podcast but also the mentality that is necessary to make it a reality and keep it going. In part two later this week, I'll share...
Oct 25, 2021•31 min
Need some help growing your eCommerce store or looking to start one soon? These 3 advantages will help you out a ton with running an online store now or in the future seeing how saturated the eCommerce opportunity has become. Whether you sell on Amazon FBA, Facebook Ads, or TikTok, these 3 opportunities are things to look for over the next decade. If you need additional and personalized help with your marketing, book a free consultation call with me here to make a specific game plan for you. The...
Oct 18, 2021•25 min
Has running your online business been giving you some headaches recently? I can definitely relate. But there's a bright side to it that I'll cover in this episode that some of you may consider them worth it. If your business could use additional assistance growing on Instagram you can schedule a free consultation call with me HERE ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Book Here Learn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: Complimentary Marketing Consultation Le...
Oct 12, 2021•11 min