In this episode, marketing guru Chris Tuff discusses the importance of authenticity, energy, and standing out in personal branding. Listen in as Jennifer and Chris also emphasize the significance of asking meaningful questions and building authentic relationships. Chris introduces the concept of how not to be an ask-hole, “saving your asks” and the Ask Continuum,  and he also discusses the power of using videos to connect with people. They also share personal experiences dealing with ungenuine connections and the importance of self-reflection. This conversation also includes Chris’s unique marketing strategy involving Mark Zuckerberg and the importance of gifting in building relationships.

Chris Tuff is a best-selling author and highly sought after keynote speaker who has presented for Meta, Nike, Home Depot, Verizon, and many other Fortune 100 companies. Chris began his career as a pioneer of the social media marketing space, becoming one of the first marketers to work directly on Facebook advertising. Chris is the author of The Millennial Whisperer, a USA Today bestseller that explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace, and Save Your Asks, a book that shares interviews and stories from some of the world’s greatest leaders and entrepreneurs about using authenticity and connection to become better salespeople and networkers.

Connect with Chris in the following ways:

Chris’ website: https://christuff.me/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertuff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuff22/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UqV-If1PlAEfrB6oHdMdA/featured

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christopher_tuff

Purchase Chris’s book, Save Your Asks: https://amzn.to/3RiArLE

Purchase Chris’s book, The Millennial Whisperer: https://amzn.to/47QcP6h

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