IN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn is the ONE social site where posting on how to navigate the platform gets traction, even if that's not your area of expertise. While this topic gets engagement, one pitfall is that we get hooked on posting on how to use and do LinkedIn when this isn't what people hire us for or is aligned with what we want to be known for. This episode shares our personal example of how not to get out of your "true lane" and lose your brand direction. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin, is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Personal Brand Therapy Show, a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931/
IN THIS EPISODE: Do you put all your "eggs in one basket" just by being on LinkedIn? Sadly, our content evaporates like yesterday's news. This episode explores how and where to be more visible and recognized off of the platform with media, other social channels, PR, speaking, and more. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 LINKS HARO (Help a Reporter Out) Qwoted Source Bottle TRANSCRIPT: Read Here
IN THIS EPISODE: NOTHING happens on the sidelines. The power and payoff of #PYOT, "Put Yourself Out There" (as Michelle B Griffin always says) is like compound interest for your brand. We share two recent incidents and actionable tips to help you celebrate your wins and continue to win on LinkedIn and beyond. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: Read here
IN THIS EPISODE: Are you feeling "stuck in a rut" with content creation? This episode helps you "stay in your lane" but still keeps your audience curious and never tired of you. Here are our best tips to perk up your content on LinkedIn. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: Read Here:
IN THIS EPISODE: In this real-time case study, Michelle J Raymond shares her bumpy journey of rebranding her business. We deep dive into the headaches of the process, her struggle to find a new business name, and how she's moving forward with clarity and a foundational plan. As always, we share our stories, "warts and all" to make your branding or rebranding journey a smooth one. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: Read here:
IN THIS EPISODE: Your LinkedIn personal profile is the modern-day personal brand website and your digital business card. When you have a profile that doesn't fully communicate who you are and what you do, you're likely underselling yourself and missing out on opportunities and important connections. This episode will take you from best-kept secret to standout professional on LinkedIn and beyond. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 LINK: Fix your gray banner ASAP with these free Canva LinkedIn banner templates TRANSCRIPT: Read here
IN THIS EPISODE: Branding is a journey, not a destination. It's good to test, track and be okay with evolving our touchpoints with positioning, messaging, content, and more. Michelle G shares her six-month journey of testing her headline positioning and the outcomes. Learn the mindset of experimenting and evolving as you go and grow with your LinkedIn brand. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 LINK: Michelle R's podcast episode on sales mindset TRANSCRIPT: Read Here
IN THIS EPISODE: The BIG purge is on with LinkedIn removing fake and inactive accounts that may decrease your follower counts. Yet, this can be a boom to your personal brand and content amplification. We discuss the benefits of THE PURGE and detail how we both purposefully removed our connection lists and why it helped us grow faster. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 LINKS How to Download Your LinkedIn Data in Minutes TRANSCRIPT: Read Here:
IN THIS EPISODE: Learn all the things to consider in uncovering your personal vs company brand on LinkedIn. We deep-dive how Michelle J Raymond is going through this exact process and we discuss the realities and lessons learned in real time. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 LINKS 16personalities.com (FREE) High 5 Test (FREE) Enneagram (FREE) Clifton Strengths (PAID) TRANSCRIPT: Read here
IN THIS EPISODE: Building your brand is an asset, but there are things you might be doing on LinkedIn that are tarnishing it. We dive into the top areas on LinkedIn where you can easily be swayed by shiny objects and hacks du jour. Here's how to not fall victim to these brand killers. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: Click here
IN THIS EPISODE: Building a brand is not an overnight success, nor does it take forever to stand out. We detail our Brand Trifecta framework from The Linkedin Branding Book to start the foundational process the right way as well as address the realistic results and timelines for your personal and business brand on LinkedIn. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT:https://share.descript.com/view/Dk8hb7WwQUG
IN THIS EPISODE: Lots of celebrating this week: LinkedIn just turned 20, and #MichelleSquared is excited to cross the year mark of this podcast and six months since our book was launched. Learn our 4-step framework we created so you can clearly and confidently take action and grow on LinkedIn. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/wefphW67ZOh
IN THIS EPISODE: Michelle J Raymond gets on her soap box and gets gritty this week with some noticeable LinkedIn issues that are following the masses vs following your brand purpose. We give examples of what it is and how to get your true brand back to square one. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT:https://share.descript.com/view/bkKFgez2dOu
IN THIS EPISODE: Only 3-5 percent of LinkedIn members create content so that means millions are on the sidelines, held back and hidden wanting to get out there. Maybe you're new to LinkedIn or ready to get back on after realizing it's no longer a resume-dumping site. This episode helps you create your first post (and often the hardest) to start creating content. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: Read here: https://share.descript.com/view/QC2VBMdnc6F
IN THIS EPISODE: Your brand evolves, and that's normal, but it's not easy when it's your own. So many of us get stuck in our own heads and feel off in our brands and businesses. To illustrate it happens to all of us, Michelle J Raymond hops on the "yellow couch" of The Brand Therapist, Michelle B Griffin, to find her way back with the right positioning, messaging, and a new framework to translate into her LinkedIn branding and content. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT:https://share.descript.com/view/H1TjaMXCQbf
IN THIS EPISODE: In the U.S. 1 in 4 and worldwide about 1 in 6 people have disabilities. With LinkedIn approaching a billion people on the platform, there's a large number of members who need us to be content-accessible. In this important episode, we give you the how and why, plus the exact places, actionable tips, and handy tools to embrace and fix your content to help everyone join in conversations. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY: Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/kZjbqpKfoeS LINKS: Meryl Evan's Post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_merylmots-accessibility-socialmedia-activity-7044714741230948352-cgEe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Her advice for alt text - "I try to keep it simple with best practice. Descriptive yet concise. If I can’t see the image, what would I want to know about it in context?" https://otter.ai for recording LinkedIn Audio events Social Media Examiner Article: How to Make Your Social Media Content Accessible
IN THIS EPISODE: Are you keeping yourself small, unclear, and not standing out at your full potential on LinkedIn? Starting conversations, building relationships, and bonding with a Power Partner will help you get out of your own way to support you and transform your brand on LinkedIn and beyond. We share our examples and stories that impact us as power partners and power connections. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931/
IN THIS EPISODE: Whether you're starting a new company page or want to refresh your current one, we give you the step-by-step strategy to do it right based on our Brand Squared System in The LinkedIn Branding Book. We cover brand strategy, messaging, content, and more in this actionable episode. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin, is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Personal Brand Therapy Show, a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931/ TRANSCRIPT Read here: https://share.descript.com/view/TlRQSNBFeb3
IN THIS EPISODE: It's the #1 question we get asked and what's holding the best and brightest back from getting out on LinkedIn. There are major downsides to being too personal and too professional on the platform. We share our 5 best strategies to build your presence and profile without being too personal, cringe, and uncomfortable on LinkedIn. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin, is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Personal Brand Therapy Show, a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931/
UPDATE: The Newsletter Tab is visible in the new profile. MBG doesn't have one, so that's why it wasn't visible. IN THIS EPISODE: Thumbs up or Thumbs Down? New features aren't always a boost to our brands. These latest 2 have mixed reviews by #MichelleSquared. We break down what they are, and why or why not you might want to consider each new LinkedIn feature. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book (plus bonus Brand Squared Workbook, 50-page actionable bonus with your book purchase.) THE BACKSTORY Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond met on LinkedIn through the power of commenting in December 2020. Together they have supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn with their personal branding and business branding businesses. Both quickly realized that the “Power of Two” as #MichelleSquared was a force for good that would propel success more than what was possible on their own. Learn and sign up as a member at MichelleSquared.com Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements. ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin, is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. As The Brand Therapist,℠ Michelle untangles your personal brand so you can (finally!) nail your messaging, confidently communicate your story, and unquestionably attract more attention to grow your business. She is a frequent speaker, guest contributor, and host of The Personal Brand Therapy Show, a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/ Website: https://michellebgriffin.com Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal Branding Community, The #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company Good Trading Co., she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of B2B social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco/ Website: https://goodtradingco.com.au/ Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931/ LINKS Thumbs down on this feature: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1413111/collaborative-articles?lang=en Thumbs up on this new feature: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/patrick-shea-stamford_creators-newsletters-activity-7034565044864458752-otgJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop