The secret formula is to build by posting constantly quality content and getting involved in quality commenting. This way you'll slowly raise your reputation, number of followers and steem power. But it will not happen overnight, it needs lots of hard work.
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Seems you have figured out the way to do it @steem-buzz... will be looking for you to rise up :)
You should definitely add directly interacting with users with places like steemspeak on discord or steemitchat.
I've found a ton of support through these channels.