In this episode of Founder's Story, host Daniel Robbins sits down with Chris Cunningham, one of the original founding members of ClickUp—a powerhouse in project management software. Chris shares his insights on building engaging social media strategies for B2B SaaS companies, overcoming challenges, and crafting content that connects with audiences across platforms.

Highlights:

• Chris’s Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Chris discusses the importance of focusing on creating content that resonates with people emotionally rather than simply pushing a product.
• The Rule of Three: Chris breaks down his golden rules for content: make people feel something, teach them something, and deliver clear and concise messaging.
• Testing and Iterating Content: Chris emphasizes the importance of testing content, analyzing results, and iterating based on performance.
• B2B on TikTok: Learn why Chris prioritizes TikTok and LinkedIn for ClickUp’s social media strategy and how he leverages short-form content for maximum reach.
• Overcoming Challenges: Chris shares his journey of pivoting from a failed app launch to building ClickUp and the perseverance it took to thrive in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways:

• Avoid overproduced content; raw, authentic videos often outperform high-budget ones.
• Focus on hiring the right creators or hosts to drive your brand’s voice and engagement.
• Know your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) to ensure your content aligns with your target audience.

Connect with Chris Cunningham:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram & TikTok: @Cunningham
• LinkedIn: Chris ClickUp

Join us for this inspiring and informative episode as Chris dives deep into the strategies that propelled ClickUp into the spotlight and shares actionable advice to help your business succeed in the ever-evolving world of social media.

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