Newbie Tuesday - How to Rock Your Scope Confidently on Day One

Last week's broadcast dedicated to periscope newbies was a big hit, so I decided to make Tuesday's Newbie Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, as we learn about this new world, we will be adding to our current knowledge on how to become a dope scoper ( taken from Chalene Johnson). Being on Periscope for the last three weeks has felt life a lifetime, and I am excited to share what I have learned so far. If you have not read last week's blog “ 3 Reasons Why No One is Coming to Your Scopes,” Click Here .I suggest you start there then come back here. 

This week we focused on how to do a better job at hosting your scopes. Remember Periscope can be your Personal Learning Network (PLN- Courtesy of Mario Armstrong). You can use this time to learn from others and share while you build your brand. Today's broadcast brought about some great tips both from myself and viewers that will be beneficial to you as a broadcaster.

The following tips are based on my personal experience but it is up to you figure out the best style to make your videos work for you.

1) Put serious thought into your bio- Your bio is fully searchable using keywords and hashtags. A great way to test this out is to search on Twitter using #periscope “keyword” for example #periscope PjlovesPj. It is also a great idea to include emojis in your bio as it helps to draw attention from viewers. This is your sales, pitch, your overview that people will read to decide if they will follow. If you use hashtags, choose so wisely that is also fully searchable on the Internet. Using the correct hashtags will help your draw in viewers and help you gain followers.

2) Be Consistent- If you commit to scoping on a certain topic daily/weekly/monthly..., etc. Make sure you show up for your viewers. There is nothing wrong with freestyling if you plan to be that type of broadcaster, but if you want to create structure, you must keep your word. You should also be scoping at least once a day if your concern is building a brand and a following. This app is in the early phases so now is the time to build your following. Try setting a ten-minute time slot aside every day to scope on your topic and you will see how easy it is to work into your day. When people are looking for a brand to trust, they are looking for consistency. Once they feel like they can look to you for consistency, they will be more willing to support you.

3) Give your audience some energy- There are so many people out there with great information but fall short because they cannot connect with their audience. Before you turn on the camera do whatever you have to do to wake up, listen to some music, do some pushups, whatever it takes. If you know you are always exhausted at night, maybe try an early morning scope with coffee when you are wide awake. You must sound convincing. How can you expect your audience to believe you, if you don't sound like you believe yourself!

4) Share your greatness- We see the careers, sales, and money being made, so our first inclination is to jump on start selling. Stop! Your first job is to do the first three steps plus the tips from last week. It is totally fine to introduce your product and industry to us, but we want to get to know you a bit before we buy in. There are tons of coaches, tech gurus, network marketing experts.., etc. Your goal is to stand out from the rest. If you allow your viewers to develop relationships with you, I guarantee that when it is time for them to buy in, they will seek you before you have to find them.

***Bonus***

Embrace the Haters- Many of us are afraid to scope because we fear their negative feedback. I would like encourage you to welcome them . Haters keep you relevant, many of us know who Kim Kardashian is because she did a great job of welcoming the haters and using their negative energy to catapult her career. We know her for sex tapes, fake marriages, and leaving her baby in a hotel! No one ever boasts about the charity work she does. You guys get where I am going right? Be yourself and embrace the haters because they keep you relevant sometimes even more than your supporters. Now I am not encouraging you to act out for attention, what I am saying is, do what makes you happy even in the face of adversity.

You can catch the replay of this video on my Periscope channel until this evening @PjlovesPj

or you can watch the replay at Katch.me/pjlovespj

As always feel free to comment if you have questions or feedback.

Thanks for stopping by

xoxo,

PjlovesPj