Dave is an award-winning social media marketing consultant and professional speaker specializing in social media strategy, content marketing, and business networking. Dave has appeared in technology stories in USA Today, Billboard Magazine, Globe & Mail, Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean and Mashable. His book, New Business Networking, explores best practices on using online and offline tools, tips and techniques on growing and nurturing your professional network for your business and career. For more information visit: futureforth.com.

Show Highlights:

Dave discusses today’s hottest social media trends and popular platforms

The key is to find a way to tie your business and social media together that benefits you and your clients @DaveDelaney

Networking is helping others before you ever ask for anything in return. Social networking works the same way. @DaveDelaney

Social media requires time to get strong results @DaveDelaney

Check out “Charlie” app to impress people before you even meet them

Dave shares his favorite social media management platforms – Buffer, Bulk Buffer, Hootsuite, Coschedule

Spend time to prepare your social media in advance so it’s done right and it will save you time in the long run @DaveDelaney

Listen first and then react @DaveDelaney

Dave shares insights on how to save searches on Twitter and LinkedIn

Follow Rory on Periscope @Rory_Vaden

LinkedIn is the most incredible referral tool on the planet. @Rory_Vaden

Rory shares 3 strategies to make money on social media

LinkedIn is like going to a business meeting, Twitter is like chatter at a party, and Facebook is like going to a BBQ with close friends. @Rory_Vaden

The Rory Vaden show is a weekly podcast that Rory hosts every Wednesday, which is regularly in the Top 25 of Business News Podcasts and has listeners from all around the world. The show shares “insights and inspiration for movers and shakers in the world of business”™. Each week Rory shares ideas on how to increase your self-discipline and make better use of your time to help you achieve your goals in life. He also interviews one very special expert guest and thought leader every week. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!