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📢 Why YOUR Customers Sell Better Than YOU
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A friend once told me they bought a Kindle Paperwhite just because they saw a reel about how it changed someone’s reading habits. It’s not an ad screaming for attention, just a real person sharing their story. That’s the magic of user-generated content, it feels real. When someone sees real stories from real people, they’re more likely to trust and buy. Big brands know this, but it’s even more powerful for small businesses or creators like you. 👉 Ask for simple stories Reach out to your followers, email subscribers or customers. Ask them to share how your work or product helped them. Be specific when asking, instead of saying “please share your feedback,” ask “How has our product saved you time each week?” Make it easy with a simple form or template. You can also offer a small reward, like a discount on their next purchase or entry into a giveaway, to get more responses. After collecting a few stories, you can share them in your own content. 👉 Keep it legal Always get permission to use someone’s content. A quick “yes” works fine. It protects you and respects them. 👉 Give credit, not just cash People love recognition. A feature in your newsletter, a shout-out on your site, Instagram feed, or even early access to something can feel better than money. 👉 Show the ripple effect When you share a customer’s story, don’t stop there. Show how far it has spread. Did it lead to more sign-ups, comments, or sales? Pointing out that ripple helps your audience, and even the person who shared it, see that real stories create real results. This way, the simple steps are: Collect stories. Get permission. Reward and recognize. Share and highlight the impact. Real stories travel further, every time. Stay curious, Minosh. P.S. If creating content still feels heavy, these tools for social media can make the job much lighter. ​ |
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