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Hello, X!

Welcome to the third Spaces edition of TheStartUpCircle, your go-to guide for growing your personal or business brand on X. You don’t need to start your own X Space to make waves by leveraging other people’s audiences and communities, you can amplify your presence fast. In this issue, we’ll share practical strategies to build your brand in X Spaces and beyond, using the power of existing platforms. Let’s dive in!

Why X Spaces?

X Spaces are live audio conversations on X, where influencers, experts, and communities gather to discuss trending topics. Jumping into these ready-made audiences lets you:

• Connect directly with engaged listeners.

• Boost credibility by associating with established hosts.

• Grow your following without building a platform from scratch.

Here’s how to leverage X Spaces and other people’s X audiences to skyrocket your brand.

5 Proven Strategies to Build Your Brand in X Spaces

• Join High-Relevance X Spaces

• What to Do: Search X for Spaces in your niche using keywords. Join as a listener, then request to speak when you have value to add. Share concise, impactful insights.

• Pro Tip: Follow hosts and engage with their posts before the Space to build rapport. For example, a fitness coach could join a Space and share a quick tip on morning routines.

• Why It Works: Speaking in Spaces puts you in front of active, targeted audiences who can follow you instantly.

• Co-Host with Established Creators

• What to Do: Reach out to X creators who host regular Spaces in your industry. Pitch a co-hosting idea that complements their content, like a joint discussion on a hot topic.

• Pro Tip: DM hosts with a clear value proposition: “I’d love to co-host a Space on to share.” A tech entrepreneur might pitch a Space on AI trends to a tech influencer.

• Why It Works: Co-hosting exposes you to the host’s followers, who trust their curation.

• Engage Actively in X Conversations

• What to Do: Outside of Spaces, engage with posts from influencers and communities in your niche. Reply with thoughtful comments, quote posts with your take, or share their content with added value.

• Pro Tip: Use X’s search to find trending posts. A sustainable brand could reply to a post with eco-friendly tips, linking to their profile subtly.

• Why It Works: Consistent engagement builds your visibility and draws followers to your profile.

• Leverage X Influencer Collaborations

• What to Do: Partner with X influencers for shoutouts, co-created posts, or Space appearances. Offer value in return, like cross-promotion or exclusive insights.

• Pro Tip: Focus on micro-influencers with engaged audiences. A skincare brand might send a product to a beauty influencer for an X review during a Space.

• Why It Works: Influencers’ audiences trust their endorsements, giving your brand instant credibility.

• Amplify User-Generated Content (UGC) on X

• What to Do: Encourage followers or customers to post about your brand on X, using a branded hashtag . Repost their content to your profile and mention them in Spaces.

• Pro Tip: Run a contest in a Space, like “Share your story for a chance to win!” to spark UGC.

• Why It Works: UGC spreads your brand organically, leveraging others’ networks for wider reach.

Quick Case Study: From Listener to Leader

Meet Alex, a career/AI coach who wanted to grow his brand on X. Instead of starting his own Space, he joined five career-focused X Spaces over a month, sharing actionable job-hunting tips. He followed up by engaging with hosts’ posts and was invited to co-host a Space on “Resumé Hacks.” The result? 500 new followers and 10 client inquiries in six weeks all from leveraging others’ audiences.

Key Takeaway: Strategic participation in X Spaces can turn you into a recognized name fast.

Tools to Supercharge Your X Strategy

• X Search: Use advanced search to find relevant posts and Spaces.

• Canva: Design eye-catching profile banners or post visuals to stand out.

• Trello: Organize your outreach to Space hosts and influencers.

• Linkin.bio: Create a link hub for your X bio to drive traffic from Spaces to your site.

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Pitfalls to Dodge on X

• Over-Promoting: Don’t spam Spaces or posts with sales pitches. Focus on value first.

• Ignoring Analytics: Check X analytics to see which Spaces or posts drive followers.

• Going Off-Brand: Ensure your contributions align with your brand’s voice and goals.

Your X Action Plan This Week

• Find one X Space in your niche. Join and contribute.

• Follow three influencers in your industry and engage with their posts daily.

• DM one Space host with a co-hosting or guest-speaking pitch.

• Create a branded hashtag and encourage one follower to post with it.

Final Thought

X Spaces are like open mic nights for your brand. You don’t need to own the stage to steal the show. By leveraging other people’s audiences, you can build trust, grow your following, and establish authority faster than starting from zero. Get out there and start speaking!