Podcast Episode #244: Shane Simmons - Storytelling for Differentiation
Episode #244: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast
Shane Simmons - Storytelling for Differentiation
How can you stand out and differentiate your practice while facing the challenges of commoditization in dentistry? Shane Simmons of Crimson Media is here to answer that question and more. In this episode, we discuss the changes in the industry, as well as what it takes to establish trust and gain understanding throughout the market.
Listen in as Shane gives some great insight and tips on how to start marketing in a way that truly communicates who you are and brings in the kinds of clients you want to work with. You’ll learn how you can get started cutting through the clutter and getting your message out there.
Minute Markers:
1:32 – How dentistry is changing and how it’s affecting dentists.
2:52 – Where Shane learned about the impact of storytelling (and earned 2 Emmys).
6:19 – How marketing has changed in the past few years.
11:29 – The importance of playing the long game.
13:20 – What people are craving and how you can deliver that.
14:46 – How to cut through the clutter of content and catch attention.
17:05 – Why video is a really powerful way to create content.
20:33 – Why it’s okay to be natural and real.
24:18 – How Google comes into play and steps you can take to make an impact on your ranking.
Featured on the Show:
Shane Simmons: Website | LinkedIn | Podcast | Twitter | Facebook
Kelley School of Business
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Tony Robbins
InShot – Video Editor app
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