In this first episode of The Collective Podcast, Shane, Sean, and Kyle get real about why it’s key to be yourself everywhere—yes, even on social media. They talk about using social platforms not just to share, but to build genuine business connections. Listen in as they share personal experiences and give some straightforward advice on keeping it real online and offline.

00:01 - Introduction and Authenticity

06:42 - Different Perspectives on Social Media

13:57 - The Benefits of Leveraging Social Media

27:17 - Closing Thoughts and Leveraging Social Media

Takeaways:
 
Incorporating personal interests and aspects of one's life into professional interactions can enrich one's professional persona and make interactions more engaging. 
 
 Even if personally disliking social media, recognizing and utilizing its professional benefits can yield significant advantages in business contexts.

Using personal anecdotes effectively during presentations or in content can create a more engaging and memorable experience for the audience.
 
 Transparency in how you communicate, particularly about dislikes or preferences, can foster a more honest and robust dialogue.

Quotes:

" What's your primary use for social media? Are you just consuming? Are you engaging? Or are you posting things to just feel good? "
 
 " I'd rather just read a book than look at what I feel like are shallow representations of people's lives. "
 
 " What people have to understand is the outcome drives the motivation to be consistent, to do the actions. “
 
 " Social media may be therapy for some, a headache for others, but it's undeniably a powerful business tool. "

Show Links:

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