My First Million #151 - How To Go Viral, Grow Your Following & Tons of Ideas with Lambda School's Trevor McKendrick
Feb 5, 2021
Trevor McKendrick, Chief of Staff at Lambda School, shares his innovative insights on viral growth and social media strategies. He discusses the potential of creating a headshot editing app, how shadowing successful people can provide invaluable lessons, and methods to revolutionize meetings. Trevor and Shaan delve into the art of storytelling for persuasion and explore exciting ideas like personalized newsletters for family connections. They also touch on the importance of consistency in growing your online presence, making their conversation both engaging and thought-provoking.
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Document Your Journey
- Documenting a specific mission, like getting on a popular show, can attract an audience.
- Shaan Puri suggests choosing a quirky, specific goal for increased interest.
Diagnose and Solve
- Diagnose a problem with a viral quiz or assessment, then offer a solution.
- Shaan suggests a "what company do you write like?" quiz to assess writing skills.
Viral Quizzes
- Tickle, a company built around quizzes like "Which dog are you?", grew to a $100M company.
- Simple viral quizzes can be highly engaging and effective for initial growth.