🎧 Episode #13: Stay Connected in a Disconnected World – Building Authentic Online Relationships
Welcome to The Digital Mentor Podcast with Alan Hennessey — your go-to guide for navigating the ever-changing digital landscape. In this episode, Alan explores what it really means to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling us apart online.
Whether you’re a coach, consultant, podcaster or small business owner, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your online network, improve engagement, and authentically connect with your audience.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why authenticity beats automation every time
✅ How to increase online engagement using simple daily habits
✅ Understanding the power of the know-like-trust principle
✅ The importance of showing vulnerability and personality on social media
✅ How small gestures (like commenting meaningfully) can lead to big visibility
✅ The secret to building long-term relationships, not just followers
✅ How the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) applies to your connections
✅ Tools and tactics to follow up with connections without sounding salesy
✅ Why consistency is the real currency of social proof
👇 Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Intro: What does digital connection really mean today?
03:18 – Why honesty and vulnerability are your content superpowers
09:02 – The #1 mistake most people make when engaging online
14:45 – Become a conversation starter (and stop using just ‘thumbs ups!)
20:30 – Are you collecting contacts or actually connecting?
25:13 – How to make a killer first impression on any network
30:00 – The LinkedIn follow-up trick that keeps you front-of-mind
36:40 – Recap: Key takeaways to stay more connected & visible
38:59 – How to get more resources from The Digital Mentor
💡 Resources & Mentions:
🎯 Ready to Start Building Real Connections Online?
If you're tired of shallow engagement and want to create meaningful, strategic relationships online — this episode will help you cut through the noise. It's not about broadcasting… it's about bonding.
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