The Social Media Takeaway - Louise McDonnell

Stop Guessing: How to Build a Predictable Social Media Sales Machine

The Social Media Takeaway - Louise McDonnell

Show Notes

In this episode, I was delighted to be interviewed by Dan O’Donoghue. Dan is a business development specialist with over 20 years experience in helping businesses grow sustainably and strategically. We talked about my journey, the fire that was lit in me when a teacher said “I wasn’t as smart as my friends”, and how that same determination is what drives me now. We talked about my passion… using traditional marketing concepts to drive business growth on social media. You’ll hear: ...

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