How to Growth Hack LinkedIn with Aman Ghataura

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In this episode of Building Public with David Ellis, I chat with Aman Ghataura, co-founder of The Media Engine, a LinkedIn ghostwriting and growth agency.

Aman shares his strategies on leveraging LinkedIn for B2B growth, emphasising the importance of niche content, personal branding, and avoiding vanity metrics.

We explore how businesses can optimise their LinkedIn strategies to boost revenue, book qualified meetings, and increase brand trust.

We also chat about the value of micro-offers, demand generation versus demand capture, and scaling a business through "done with you" and "done for you" models.

Aman Ghataura Profile

Aman Ghataura is the co-founder of The Media Engine, a growth agency specialising in LinkedIn content creation and strategy for high-revenue B2B agencies, coaches, and consultants.

With a background in growth hacking, Aman helps clients optimise LinkedIn as an underutilised platform, focusing on driving revenue through niche content and personal branding.

Key Takeaways

• LinkedIn as a B2B Growth Channel: LinkedIn offers unmatched firmographic data and high-quality impressions for B2B growth, making it a valuable platform for driving revenue.
• Niche Over Vanity: Posting niche content on LinkedIn that resonates with a targeted audience yields better revenue results than chasing viral posts or high follower counts.
• Avoid Vanity Metrics: Impressions and follower counts often don’t translate into revenue. Focus on quality engagement that drives inbound leads.
• Micro-Offers: Micro-offers provide a low-friction entry point for potential clients, building trust and paving the way for larger commitments.
• Demand Generation vs. Demand Capture: Companies should invest more in creating demand (demand generation) through content and engagement than merely capturing existing demand.
• Done With You vs. Done For You Models: Done With You offers provide a profitable, scalable alternative to Done For You services, while still delivering value.

Questions Asked

How did you crack the code for going viral on LinkedIn?

Aman shared his LinkedIn growth strategies, emphasising that instead of focusing on going viral, the real key is creating highly-targeted niche content that leads to qualified leads and revenue.

What makes LinkedIn different from other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter?

Aman explains how LinkedIn stands out due to its firmographic data, underutilised platform mechanisms, and higher quality impressions compared to social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Why do niche accounts with fewer impressions book more calls than high-impression accounts?

He explains that being niche builds more targeted engagement, resulting in a higher call booking rate with fewer impressions. Accounts that chase vanity metrics tend to dilute their audience.

How do you balance top-of-funnel (reach) versus mid- and bottom-of-funnel (revenue-generating) activities on LinkedIn?

Aman shares that top-of-funnel content helps boost the reach of bottom-funnel posts. However, he focuses primarily on content that drives revenue rather than just gaining impressions or followers.

Can micro-offers replace traditional sales calls in B2B sales?

Aman discusses the potential for micro-offers, smaller productised services, to close deals without the need for traditional sales calls, as buyers become increasingly informed and ready to buy before ever speaking to a salesperson.

What major shifts have occurred in B2B marketing over the past few years?

The biggest shift is the growing importance of trust. B2B marketers must focus on generating demand through educational, niche content and avoiding reliance solely on demand capture methods like Google Ads.

How do you structure Done With You versus Done For You offers?

Aman explains that Done With You models allow businesses to scale by guiding clients on execution rather than performing all the work, offering a profitable and scalable service option.

Chapters and Time Stamps

[00:00] – Introduction to Aman and the LinkedIn Growth Story

David introduces Aman, sharing how they met through LinkedIn and how Aman’s viral LinkedIn strategies impacted David’s social media presence.

[02:20] – Why LinkedIn is a B2B Goldmine

Aman explains why LinkedIn stands out as the best platform for B2B marketers, due to its unique data and underutilised features.

[06:00] – The Power of Niche Content on LinkedIn

Aman highlights the importance of niche content and why focusing on engagement metrics can lead to misleading outcomes in revenue growth.

[09:50] – How to Optimise Top and Bottom Funnel Strategies

Aman shares a hack for using top-of-funnel content to boost bottom-of-funnel conversions and the importance of strategic posting.

[17:00] – The Rise of Micro-Offers in B2B Sales

David and Aman discuss the growing trend of micro-offers and how they are transforming the traditional sales process by minimising friction.

[24:00] – How Trust is Changing B2B Marketing

The conversation shifts to broader B2B marketing trends, with Aman emphasising the role of trust and the need for demand generation.

[32:00] – The Role of Paid Ads on LinkedIn

David and Aman debate the role of paid ads on LinkedIn and how combining organic and paid efforts can create a powerful growth strategy.

[36:00] – Structuring Done With You and Done For You Models

Aman explains how combining Done With You and Done For You models can help scale a business while maintaining client satisfaction.

[50:00] – Final Thoughts and Where to Find Aman G

Aman shares his contact details and how listeners can connect with him on LinkedIn and YouTube.

About the Podcast

Building Public with David Ellis is a podcast that explores the world of growth, marketing, and entrepreneurship by featuring interviews with thought leaders, founders, and business strategists.

Each episode dives into actionable strategies and insights to help listeners succeed in building their personal brand, scaling their business, and driving revenue.