Welcome back to The Buffalo Sessions! In today's episode, Jamie Stewart dives into the world of social selling on LinkedIn with special guest Dean Seddon, founder of the marketing agency Maverick.

Dean, an expert in social selling and a wealth of experience, shares his structured approach to social media marketing, emphasising the importance of relationship-building over merely amassing content and connections.

They also cover on practical tools and strategies, like color-coding your connection list and engaging through consistent touchpoints, to nurture leads without falling into the trap of instant gratification.

We’ll explore Dean’s hands-on training sessions, the transformative power of in-person workshops, and the mistakes to avoid on LinkedIn.

Plus, hear exciting case studies of entrepreneurs who struck gold using social media strategies. It’s a conversation rich with actionable insights, perfect for anyone looking to refine their online networking game.

Connect with Dean here

And on his website here

In this episode I share some top tips to help you improve your networking results.

1. Listen More Than Talk Focus on understanding others first, not just promoting yourself.

2. Strategic Networking Importance Prioritise long-term relationships over immediate gains.

3. Identify Key Connections List ten influential contacts for potential introductions.

4. Be the Go-Giver Assist your network to encourage reciprocal actions.

5. Referral Habit Building Develop consistent habits to give and receive referrals.

6. Understand Referral Symptoms Identify the problems your ideal clients face.

7. Effective LinkedIn Search Maximise LinkedIn to find potential connections.

8. Regular Follow-Ups Consistently check in and maintain relationships.

9. Make Introductions Easily Facilitate connections within your network frequently.

10. Reciprocity Principle Helping others inspires them to assist you.

In this episode, I sit down with Ruth Ferreira, an incredible coach and mastermind leader, to talk about how she’s built a business that thrives on the power of connection.

Ruth shares her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how networking has been a game-changer in growing her coaching and mastermind business.

If you’re looking for practical insights and a fresh perspective on making meaningful connections, this is one not to miss.

✨ What You’ll Take Away from This Episode:

• Why networking is the backbone of a successful coaching business.
• How Ruth creates mastermind groups that drive value and build trust.
• The challenges she’s faced and how she’s turned them into opportunities.
• Ruth’s straight-talking advice for making the right connections that help your business grow.

📈Why This Matters:
Business is built on relationships, and Ruth’s story shows what happens when you prioritise connection. This episode is all about real-world insights that you can apply to your own journey.

Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn here

And find out more about here business here https://www.successcoaching.biz/