Building a Community Around Your Brand with Simone Engbo Hansen - Part 1

Growing For It!

Simone Ingbo Hansen, founder of Epos Communication, discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of authentic communication and branding. She emphasizes the power of relatability and storytelling, using memes as a way to connect with and engage audiences. Simone also highlights the value of giving back and serving others through social media, rather than focusing solely on self-promotion. She shares her personal experiences and challenges, and how they have shaped her creative and humorous approach to communication.

Discussing the importance of being mindful of one's platform and the need for authenticity and personal connection. She emphasizes the value of learning from failure and the importance of trusting one's gut instincts. Simone also shares her process for working with clients, which includes conducting interviews, creating brand guides, and developing content strategies. She highlights the significance of storytelling in marketing and the power of building a community around a brand. Finally, she discusses the role of founders in brand strategy and the potential benefits of user-generated content and testimonials.

Takeaways

• Authentic communication and branding are key to connecting with audiences and building a loyal community.
• Memes are powerful tools for relatability and evoking emotion, making them effective in marketing.
• Giving back and serving others through social media can create a positive impact and build trust and loyalty.
• Being vulnerable and sharing personal experiences can resonate with audiences and foster genuine connections.
• A holistic communications strategy considers every touchpoint of the customer journey and ties it into brand positioning. Be mindful of your platform and the impact of your content on others
• Authenticity and personal connection are key in building a strong brand
• Failure is a valuable learning experience
• Trust your gut instincts when making decisions
• Develop a clear brand strategy and content plan
• Storytelling is essential in marketing and building a brand
• Building a community around your brand can lead to user-generated content and testimonials
• Founders should consider stepping back and letting the brand speak for itself

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:05 Brand Positioning and Holistic Communications

06:33 Translating Memes to Professional Platforms

09:44 The Relatability and Power of Memes

11:32 Memes as a Form of Community and Branding

13:21 Using Humor to Address Mental Health and Illness

14:43 The Positive Impact of Social Media

19:25 The Value of Authenticity and Impactful Posts

21:41 Building Trust and Loyalty through Holistic Communications

23:09 The Success of Giving Value and Serving Others

24:45 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity

25:14 Being Mindful of Your Platform

26:11 Learning from Failure and Trusting Your Gut

28:29 The Process of Working with Clients

30:51 The Importance of Doing Work You're Proud Of

31:44 Building a Connection with Clients

38:28 The Power of Storytelling in Marketing

44:53 Building a Community Around Your Brand

48:44 The Benefits of User-Generated Content