Michelle B Griffin And Michelle J Raymond (#MichelleSquared)

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The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Recalculate Your LinkedIn Content Analytics: Our 3 Top Ways To Grow Without The Typical Data PointsIN THIS EPISODE: Are you feeling down and discouraged about LinkedIn's reach? This can be frustrating, especially if you track (or over track) your LinkedIn analytics and content data. Good news: Analytics aren't everything, and the typical analysis of them might be steering you in the wrong path. We share our tips on what you should look for, other important metrics, and two top tips to "recalculate" your mindset and motivation to keep going on LinkedIn. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and...2024-10-0316 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Brand Squared Content System: Our Simple and Strategic Approach to Post LinkedIn Content that Boosts Your Personal BrandIN THIS EPISODE: What's the best type of content to post on LinkedIn? What format gets the most reach? In this episode, we share our proven steps and systems before you post content on LinkedIn. No more being overwhelmed — (or waiting until everything is perfect) — we detail how to strategically post LinkedIn content that's easy for you and easy to attract the right people. 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...2024-09-2616 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Confidently Share Your Achievements on Your LinkedIn Profile (And Not Feel Spammy or Self Promotional)IN THIS EPISODE: Are you hesitant to celebrate your professional achievements? Whether you've been hired for a new role, guest on a podcast, won an award, published a book, or spoken at an event, your accolades are meant to be shared and showcased. We detail the why, how, and where to announce them on LinkedIn and the exact mindset you need to stop playing small and feeling too promotional on LinkedIn. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth...2024-09-1214 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowWhy Ignoring These 5 LinkedIn Profile Areas Can Lead to an Outdated and Undervalued Personal Brand PresenceIN THIS EPISODE: It's a new season change: fall/autumn in the US for Michelle B Griffin and spring for Michelle J Raymond in Australia. That is the perfect time for these five quick and easy profile refreshes. We share the top areas to update and where you'd be surprised by how critical (and often overlooked) they are for keeping you top of your mind in your field. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on...2024-09-0517 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Position and Brand Yourself on LinkedIn: Why "Narrowing Laning" Helps You Become Top of MindIN THIS EPISODE: In this episode we chat about the dangers of commoditization of experts on LinkedIn. With the crowded feeds of thousands like you and the plague of pop-up experts it's critical you're well positioned and branded to be top of mind for those you're here to support. We share examples of those who're doing this top of mind positioning and branding and be "known for that ONE thing you do." OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential G...2024-08-2216 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowScared to Self-Promote on LinkedIn? Flip Your Fears With These 3 Perspectives + Profile TweaksIN THIS EPISODE: This episode is for you, hidden experts and introverts, or anyone on the sidelines who wants to "put themselves out there" but feels held back. We discuss how to self-promote that's not cringe but contribution and the exact areas on your profile to review and update to keep you top of mind for those you're here to serve. We Flip the Switch On Your Limiting Inner Voice: OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is...2024-08-1514 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre Your Referable? Top LinkedIn Profile Tips to Become a No-Brainer Recommendation for New Clients and OpportunitiesIN THIS EPISODE: One of the fastest ways to build your brand and business is by referral partners. Does your profile communicate clearly what you do, for whom, and how you serve others? Without a clear, specific, compelling profile, you may miss out on "referable ready." We share our personal stories, tips, and top profile areas to optimize so you're the one they reach out to and recommend. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth, is available on...2024-06-2719 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowReady to Quit LinkedIn? These 4 Tips Will Help You Stay Motivated On The Days You Feel "I"m Done"IN THIS EPISODE: New flash: there are highs and lows of building your personal brand on LinkedIn. If you need a pep talk AND real strategies to get out of the funk, this #MichelleSquared cheer squad episode is here for you. How to be more proactive vs reactive and make your luck and success on LinkedIn, our best tips, tactics and tools to support you and get you back on your branding journey. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for...2024-06-0610 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn's New Feature: A TikTok Style Video Feed: Everything You Need to Get Started and Stand OutIN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn is beta testing a separate TikTok style video feed that brings short form video to the platform. We share in real time and tips from LinkedIn editors on what they're looking for, best tips for video, how to get over imposter syndrome and confidently be yourself on video to build and boost your brand. Plus, we share an easy tool to capture your existing recordings into short form clips. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth...2024-05-3012 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow To Position Yourself Better On LinkedIn - The Top 3 Brand Strategy Tips to Be Clear, Be Seen and Be SuccessfulIN THIS EPISODE: Feel like your floundering with your brand on LinkedIn? It's likely the lack of a foundational brand vision and positioning for your personal and business brand. We share best tips, personal stories and "lessons learned" to set your get visible, feel fulfilled and attract industry opportunities. 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...2024-05-2318 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowWork In a "Boring" Industry OR Feel You're Not Extroverted? How to Build Your Presence On LinkedIn: NEW: Listener Question & Shout-Out SegmentIN THIS EPISODE: Do you feel held back by showing up and posting on LinkedIn because you "work in a boring industry" or feel you're not "extroverted" enough? This week, we're answering the listener-submitted question, "How can I use LinkedIn if I have a boring job?" 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...2024-05-1613 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Power of Niching Down For Your Brand to Win on LinkedIn: Plus Our Exact Process of Niching DownIN THIS EPISODE: Do you have a niche or specialized area in your brand, business, and on LinkedIn? Doing so can bring big wins that will make life and work pleasurable. We share our personal stories of going wide to narrow, the roadblocks that derailed us, and how we both found our narrow lane to see big wins in our business and LinkedIn this year. Plus, we share the ONE tool we use to get back on track when our brands feel off and misaligned. OUR BOOK: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your...2024-05-0917 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn's New Premium Feature for Company Pages: New Updates Rated + How to Make A Better Brand Impression With ThemIN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn's new Premium Plan for company pages has arrived with six key features. We detail each one, what it means, and how useful or not each one is to your company page. Plus, we share how they can hurt your brand if not used correctly. 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 20...2024-05-0217 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre Your Destroying YOUR Brand as a "Copy Cat Clone" Using AI & Templates on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: We get gritty and salty again with this episode. The opposite of branding is the "LinkedIn plague" that steals our uniqueness and differentiation. We dive deep into the danger of using templates, AI-written posts, and AI comments that can unknowingly keep you blending in versus standing out on LinkedIn. We share our best tips to get on the platform with you, your expertise, and your message to be unique, keep going and win on LinkedIn. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book, The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for...2024-04-2516 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe "Right" Time to Start Your LinkedIn Business Page: NEW: Listener Question & Shout Out SeriesIN THIS EPISODE: This week's episode starts a new series: listener questions. Shout out to Jarrod Kenney, attorney, and founder of a Melbourne, Australian-based boutique law firm, Kenney Legal, who asks, "What is the threshold to consider for moving a personal page to a full-blown business page?" From two LinkedIn expert perspectives, we answer this with the Power of Two branding and business approach and the when, how, and why to start your business page. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book, The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of...2024-04-1814 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Boost Your LinkedIn Presence and Get Visible Without PostingIN THIS EPISODE: In this second of two parts episode, it's time to take your refreshed profile and "put yourself out there" with a visible LinkedIn presence. Good news, you don't have to spend a lot of time or even post to be seen, make connections and start conversations. We share our best tips to rev up and get going. 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...2024-04-1114 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowGive Your LinkedIn Profile a Refresh: Top Places to Update to Stay Top of MindIN THIS EPISODE: Does your LinkedIn profile gather dust and get out of date? Does it reflect you and position you for who you are and where you want to go? This episode is all about the quick tips you can review and update and why it matters. 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 p...2024-04-0415 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Grow Your LinkedIn Brand In the Next 90 Days: Our 100th Podcast CelebrationIN THIS EPISODE: Your LinkedIn profile is your new personal brand website. Don't let it undersell, undervalue, or even undermine your opportunities going into Q2. #MichelleSquared has you covered! As part of our 100th podcast episode, we're recording LIVE to set you up for the next 90 days to build and boost your personal and business brand on LinkedIn. We'll share tips from our book, top podcast episodes, and new ways to step out and stand out here. Let's make the next 90 days your kick-off to visibility, credibility, and opportunities galore. 🎉 BUY YOUR COPY: Our book, The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Powe...2024-03-2833 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Dark Side of Fake Credibility on LinkedIn: How to Protect Your Personal Brand From Faux PRIN THIS EPISODE: Manufactured PR and social proof can damage your personal brand if done incorrectly. We get gritty on this important topic of the play-to-play faux PR practices that run rampant on LinkedIn. We detail how and why you can avoid these companies and service providers who might be faking their expertise and credibility. 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 M...2024-03-2113 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow Much Time Should You REALLY Invest on LinkedIn? Easy Tips to Balance Your Time and GrowthIN THIS EPISODE: You're busy with work and life, so how much time should you spend on LinkedIn to build your personal and business brand? We share your best practices, time management tips, tools, and our best strategy we share with our clients and workshop attendees. 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. Gr...2024-03-1413 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Differentiate Yourself, Avoid the Comparison Trap and Confidently Own Your Lane on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: Comparing yourself to others in your space is one of the fastest ways to blend in and feel off track. We dive deep into the traps of comparing yourself to others, how to differentiate yourself, and how to start a "narrow lane" positioning yourself 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.) ...2024-03-0714 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow (and Why) Employees Can Build Their Personal Brands So Everyone Wins on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: Employees are some of the company's best branding assets, so why do many organizations put up roadblocks? In this episode, we get candid on the what, how, and why it matters for employee advocacy so everyone can win 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. Raymon...2024-02-2213 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Know When It's Time to Pivot Your Personal Brand: Our Candid Stories, Struggles and Tips to ReAlign Your BrandIN THIS EPISODE: Feeling off in your personal brand? Not sure you're showing up aligned in your work and on LinkedIn? We've been there, too, and in this tell-all episode, we get real on our recent rebrands and repositioning to start feeling clear, focused, and back on track with the work we're meant to do. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2024-02-1516 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Use LinkedIn Company Pages to Market Your Personal and Business Brand: New Tips and TricksIN THIS EPISODE: Not sure how to manage and market yourself or your business with LinkedIn Company Pages? We detail NEW tips to keep current, not waste time, and how to be more visible with LinkedIn Company Pages. 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 throug...2024-02-0814 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Crack the Code on Fear and Being Too Scared to Show Up and Post on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: "I want to start posting and being active on LinkedIn...but..." (insert one of 30 excuses out there) And then you're still on the sidelines. :( We don't want that to be you, so this episode is about how to crack and contain that F word that holds up back. We share our stories of being fearful and how we overcame them + actionable tips to take action and put yourself out there...the place where opportunities are waiting for you. BUY...2024-02-0116 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Decide If You Need a LinkedIn Free vs Premium Account for Your Personal BrandIN THIS EPISODE: "Should I invest in LinkedIn Premium?" We see this question often and in this week's episode, we're workshopping the pros/cons and benefits of a LinkedIn free vs paid premium account. We discuss the best-case uses of LinkedIn Sales Navigator so you can assess what's right for you. 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.)2024-01-2513 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Go From "Friction to Flow" With Your Personal Brand in the New Year + Our Candid ReflectionsIN THIS EPISODE: Our first episode is back for the new year. We share our lessons learned on what worked and didn't for us last year and what you can do to stay on track and stay successful in 2024. 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 th...2024-01-1115 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Beat the Algorithm and AI on LinkedIn + Our Holiday Wrap Up EpisodeIN THIS EPISODE: We get so caught up in the day to day, we forget the bigger reason why we create and grow our brands. In this episode we share our best tips to flourish on LinkedIn with our impactful LinkedIn algorithm and AI busting strategies for deeper connections and opportunities. It's our final episode of of the year — we'll back in two weeks to welcome in the new year. Happy Holidays from #MichelleSquared! BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on...2023-12-1418 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowQuick Profile Tips to Build Your Visibility, Authority and Profitability for the New Year and BeyondIN THIS EPISODE: Your LinkedIn personal and business profiles need some end-of-the-year love. In this episode, we share 3 important areas to audit and update to stand out with profiles that grow your visibility, authority, and profitability. 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 Mich...2023-12-0817 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Rock (and not Ruin) Your Brand: The 3 Places Not To Fall Short on LinkedIn for the Best First ImpressionIN THIS EPISODE: Every impression is FOR or AGAINST your personal and business brand. To not miss your best opportunities and clients waiting for you, it's vital to have alignment for personal and business brands. We details all the way you can be rocking or ruining your first impression on LinkedIn and exactly how to align your brand and business. 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 e...2023-11-3017 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowIt's NOT Just Posting Content: The Branding Opportunities to Land on LinkedIn: Plus BIG ANNOUNCEMENTIN THIS EPISODE: Today's episode drops on US Thanksgiving and we're all thankful for the opportunities we and you can land by showing up on LinkedIn (and it's not just by posting content) We're sharing the ways to use LinkedIn to build your brand and be in position for opportunities for your personal and business brands. PLUS: We're beyond excited to share this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. 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...2023-11-2315 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Launch and Grow a Podcast to Build Your Brand: Straight Talking Tips (and Don'ts) You Won't Hear ElsewhereIN THIS EPISODE: Ever wanted to start a podcast but now sure if it's for you? We share the good, bad, and mistakes to avoid when launching and guesting on podcasts to build your personal and business brands. 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. Togethe...2023-11-1923 min

Own Your Lane™ Personal Branding PodcastHow Writing a Book Boosts Your Authority and Builds Your Personal Brand with Michelle J RaymondIf you've ever dreamed of writing a book to share your message and wisdom, this episode is for you.Ever since age 13, I wanted to pen a book and it wasn't until decades later, in November 2022, did I realize that goal with the publishing of THE LINKEDIN BRANDING BOOK by #MichelleSquared with my co-author Michelle J Raymond.That's why I'm excited to have her as this week's guest of Ask The Brand Therapist: Personal Branding Talk Show so we can share our strategies and stories so you can bring your "book baby" into the world.2023-11-1038 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe LinkedIn Branding Book Turns One: Our Best Tips & Takeaways (Plus Ones You Can't Avoid) Writing Your First Brand-Building BookIN THIS EPISODE: This week, The LinkedIn Branding Book Turns One and we're here to share all the stories, strategies, and fast-track tips to build your brand with a book. If you've ever dreamed of writing a book to share your message and wisdom, this episode is for you. 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 m...2023-11-0921 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn Creator Mode: Why We Don't Always Agree on How You Should Use it For Your Personal BrandIN THIS EPISODE: Creator Mode, launched in Spring 2021, is LinkedIn's answer to transform LinkedIn from a stale resume and recruiter site to a platform for a new breed of professional content creators. We share the what, how, and why (and maybe why you shouldn't) use it for your personal 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...2023-11-0212 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn's Dirty Secret: How Some Are Gaming The System With Engagement PodsIN THIS EPISODE: Why do some accounts suddenly seem to blow up overnight and you're wondering why and how? There's an undercurrent on LinkedIn known as engagement pods of profiles that are "gaming the system" to get more followers and comments. We peel pack the layers and share some insights on what's trending now in this underworld of 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...2023-10-2415 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn's New Community Voice Badges: The Upside and Downside of Collaborative Articles to Obtaining One for Your Personal BrandIN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn's AI-generated Collaborative Article feature has seen recent updates and a push to post and earn a community voice badge. However, there can be a downside to consider. This episode shares some candid observations to consider around community badges and how to best position your time and brand on the platform. 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. Grif...2023-10-2116 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Brand Trifecta Framework: The 3 Parts of a Personal Brand that Work on LinkedIn and BeyondIN THIS EPISODE: In this week's episode, we detail the Brand Trifecta found in phase two of our BrandSquared framework from our book. It's the foundation you need to ensure you're clear, well-positioned, and primed to 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...2023-10-1219 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowBoost Your Content, Community and Credibility: Why LinkedIn Events Are Your Secret Weapon to Building Your BrandIN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn Live events have so many benefits and they don't have to be scary and hard. We break down our funny first-time livestreaming stories, best tips, and how you can get started with yours too. 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...2023-10-0519 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowPerfectionism is your DOWNFALL: Stop Striving for Perfect, Start Striving for Progress and How to Take Action to Grow Your Brand FasterIN THIS EPISODE: Perfectionism is a MYTH and takes down the best of us, especially on LinkedIn. In this episode, we share our personal brand-building journeys, detail how to recognize if you're one, and actionable stories, tips, and takeaways on how to get out of your perfect zone and and get out there. 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...2023-09-2816 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowWant to Be Visible on LinkedIn? It's Not Just with Content, Try This "Game Changer" to Get Going FasterIN THIS EPISODE: If you want to share your voice on LinkedIn, you don't always have to create content. We share our go-to strategist and tips to bust through your mindset, get ou there, and get going with our the easiest way to get traction 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:2023-09-2113 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow and Why You Should be Distinct vs Different With Your Personal Brand: Plus Examples of "Distinct" Personal Brands on LinkedIn (Right Now)IN THIS EPISODE: You may be different, but are you distinct on LinkedIn? There's a difference and being and having a distinct personal brand will help you stop the scroll and become top of mind. For example, we shout out some of our favorite distinct personal brand examples on LinkedIn right now. 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...2023-09-1417 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn Audio Events: How and Why to Use Them to Boost Your Brand, Create Content and Showcase Your Expertise.IN THIS EPISODE: Social audio is one of the best ways to build connection and LinkedIn Audio Events are an even faster way to build global relationships We detail our best tools and tips to attend and host a LinkedIn Audio room. Plus, MBG's best tip to create endless content with this one tool to add instant replay. 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...2023-09-0714 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowStop Underselling Yourself on LinkedIn: How to "Self Promote" the Right Way: Our Best Profile Makeover TipsIN THIS EPISODE: There are WAY too many of us undervaluing ourselves in our LinkedIn profiles. We detail our best recommendations to quit hiding your greatest asset, YOU. Learn how to bring out your personality and expertise for a standout LinkedIn profile in our actionable tips. 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 BACKST...2023-08-3118 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow LinkedIn's New AI Platform Tools Can Help (or Hurt) Your Brand: Our Best Tips to Embrace Them and Stand OutIN THIS EPISODE: The dust has settled and the novelty of Chat GPT and generative AI has settled down. Like it or not, It's here to stay with the intent to make our lives and work easier. LinkedIn has introduced its own AI tools embedded in the platform to better our profiles, connections, and content. We detail the latest ways to use (and not use) these platform tools for your brand. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for...2023-08-2413 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn Groups Don't Have to Be Spammy: How to Start a Community-Focused One For Your Brand and BusinessN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn Groups get a bad rap as promotional and spammy. But the good news is you can have a group that's more community focused vs promotional. We share all the details on ours, best practices, and what to consider before starting one for your brand and business. 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 b...2023-08-1713 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowDiversify Your Visibility Streams: How to Supplement and Amplify Your Content and Brand Off of LinkedInIN 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 boo...2023-08-1016 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow and Why to Take a Break From Posting on LinkedIn Without Damaging Your BrandIN THIS EPISODE: If you're active on LinkedIn, have you felt the need or have to take a break but aren't sure how to navigate the platform in your absence? This episode is for you as we share our recent month-long and mini breaks to take much-needed time off the platform. We share our stories and best tips to stay top of mind even when you're away. 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...2023-08-0316 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowWhy LinkedIn’s Recent Content Algorithm Update Is Great News For Your Personal BrandIN THIS EPISODE: In the past two years, LinkedIn has started to feel more like Facebook, and it's turned off and turned away many members. Well, good news, LinkedIn recently publicly announced a new algorithm update that makes building your brand, sharing your expertise, and being noticed and known for your valuable content so much better. We detail all these changes and what it means for your personal brand and content creation. 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...2023-07-2021 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Turn "Tiny Steps" Into "Big Wins" With Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn (and Beyond)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 bo...2023-07-1316 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre you a "Boring Brand" - Our Best Tips To Mix Up Your LinkedIn Content and Still Be "On Brand"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:2023-07-0617 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You Underselling Yourself on LinkedIn? Our Actionable Tips to Go from Blending In to Standing Out With Your LinkedIn ProfileIN 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...2023-06-2217 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowBranding is NOT "Set It and Forget It" - How to Experiment and Evolve Your Brand on LinkedIn and BeyondIN 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_Link...2023-06-1519 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowNumbers Don't Always Matter: Why Purging Your LinkedIn Connection and Followers Will Boost Your Personal BrandIN 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_Li...2023-06-0814 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You (Inadvertently) Killing Your Brand? The Top Brand Busters on LinkedIn and BeyondIN 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_Boo...2023-05-2517 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow Long Does It Take to See Traction With Your Brand? Our Tips and Timelines to Get Started the Right (And Realistic ) Way on LinkedInIN 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...2023-05-1823 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Brand Squared System: We Walk You Through Our 4 Steps to a Brand You Love on LinkedInIN 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...2023-05-1123 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You Building Your Brand for Authenticity or the (LinkedIn) Algorithm? Why It's Damaging and Our Best Tips to Stop Following the MassesIN 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...2023-05-0414 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowReady to Make Your *First* Post on LinkedIn? This Episode is for YOU: Our Step by Step Process to *Finally* "Put Yourself Out There"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...2023-04-2719 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowDoes Your Brand Have Growing Pains? Feeling Stuck and Out of Sorts? A How-To Brand Therapy Session to Find Clarity and Direction on LinkedIn and BeyondIN 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...2023-04-2021 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You "Content Accessible" on LinkedIn? It's a Must These Days in Our Personal and Business BrandsIN 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...2023-04-1316 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Power of Two: How and Where to Find Power Partners and Connections Who Won't Let You Hide Behind Your Brand on LinkedInIN 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...2023-04-0618 min

Social Media for B2B Growth: LinkedIn Strategies and TipsMerging Business & Personal Brands. The Brand Squared System by #MichelleSquaredEver considered that your business brand is the key that unlocks opportunities for your business? When it's combined with your employees' personal brand, it's the winning combination. Yet too many businesses ignore their LinkedIn Company Page and miss out on creating a great first impression for company page visitors. 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. 2023-04-0419 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Build a Clear and Compelling Company Brand on Linkedin: The Step by Step Guide to Nail Your Company Page ProfileIN 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...2023-03-3020 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowWhat's TOO Personal to Share on LinkedIn? The Worst Advice and the Best Strategies to Find Balance and Stand Out on LinkedInIN 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...2023-03-2316 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowLinkedIn's Two New Features: Yay OR Nay: Find Out Which One WILL Really Boost Your Thought Leadership and BrandUPDATE: 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...2023-03-1620 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You In a Content Creation Rut? Our Best Tips to Tackle It and Come Back StrongerIN THIS EPISODE: Whether you create daily, weekly or so every so often, we all feel pushback and time constraints from posting content. Giving yourself a creator break is vital to find clarity, flow, and creativity. The trick is not to quit! We share our personal stories and best tips to be a successful and sustainable LinkedIn content creator. 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...2023-03-0914 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowClarity is IN, Cute and Clever are OUT: How Not to Keep Your Ideal Clients and Readers Guessing Who You Are on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: Clarity is your brand's North Star says MBG and on LinkedIn, it's even more important so you don't miss out on clients, business, and industry opportunities. We see too many incomplete, vague, and head-scratching profiles. This is an actionable episode with real-life examples to help you get crystal clear with your LinkedIn personal and company profiles. 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: h...2023-03-0221 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You (Unintentionally) Hiding Yourself on LinkedIn? The 7 Top LinkedIn Settings Working Against Your BrandIN THIS EPISODE: LinkedIn recently reconfigured its settings dashboard, adding new features and possibly undoing your desired settings. As a result, it's keeping you from being noticed, known, and standing out to the right people, places, and opportunities that build your personal and business brand. We detail the top settings you need to know and why they're important for conversation-starting, relationship-building, and growth 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...2023-02-2321 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHere's the WORST Branding Advice You'll Ever Hear on LinkedIn: It's "Opposite Day" to Learn (and Laugh) With Bad Branding PunsIN THIS EPISODE: NOTE: This week's episode show was recorded as a LinkedIn Live Event. With so much bad and conflicting advice being dished out hourly, we satirically share our favorite LinkedIn "backfires" potentially ruining your personal and business 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.)2023-02-1625 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowIs Your "Real" Personal Brand Going Off-Topic and Off-Track? How to Get Back in Your Zone of Genius With Your LinkedIn Content and BusinessIN 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: T...2023-02-0914 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Escape the LinkedIn Feed Echo Chamber with Your Personal Brand Content: Why Same is Lame and Keeps You Held Back and HiddenIN THIS EPISODE: When you play it safe with your content, you risk blending in the sea of sameness. We detail why your unique point of view (POV) is the fastest way to stand out from the 1000s of others in your field. We also discuss the real pitfalls and top fears of why we hide behind our true perspectives, plus the best tips to get out there confidently with humanistic content. BUY YOUR COPY: Our book: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn...2023-02-0217 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow and Why You Should Use "LinkedIn as Your Launching Pad" to Amplify Your Brand for Greater Industry OpportunitiesIN THIS EPISODE: As Michelle B Griffin (M1) always says, "LinkedIn is Your Launching Pad." How do you become known for one thing to get traction for bigger things to come? We share the "stair-step" process to get traction, build your community and then amplify your brand to attract and grow in your industry. 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...2023-01-2616 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow Your Business Brand Can Drive Thought Leadership and Stand Out with this New LinkedIn Feature + Bonus Review of Our BrandSquared SystemIN THIS EPISODE: The Power of Two is even greater with this new LinkedIn feature to double your brand awareness. We break down the benefits (and a big "no-no") for long-term growth using this new update and a review of our four-step BrandSqured System as the basis of our new book. 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...2023-01-1914 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe ONE Thing that Makes a Bad First Impression in the LinkedIn DMs for Your Personal Brand: We Get a Bit Gritty Again :)IN THIS EPISODE: You may not realize this, but the way you handle LinkedIn connection requests (and replies) in the box speaks volumes about your personal brand. We share the good, bad and ugly on how this can go awry and leave you without a great first impression. 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...2023-01-1216 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow the "Pay it Forward" Method Will Jumpstart Your Personal Brand and Community On LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: Season 2 kicks off with this episode all about paying it forward to build your brand and community. LinkedIn runs on the Law of Reciprocity, which helps you pay it forward and see the "karma" of your good deeds come back to you. We share the exact ways (and places) on LinkedIn to "pay it forward" with your connections and community. BUY YOUR COPY: Our new 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 K...2023-01-0520 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Know What Works (and What Doesn't) For Your Personal Brand Going into a New Year on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: What has your brand been about this year? Is it 100 % aligned with who you are or want to grow into in the coming year? We share our stories and struggles of peeling back the layers and getting unstuck and how you can best break out of your "internal struggles" to find clarity in your brand and business in the new year. BUY YOUR COPY: Our new 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...2022-12-2921 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowThe Pros and Cons of Using ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Your Personal Brand on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: ChaptGPT and artificial intelligence (AI) tools are here to help but do they really? There are definite advantages but also downsides to using AI. We detail our first-hand experiences and the cautions of new AI and our recommendations not to rely on them so we stay unique and stand out in our space. BUY YOUR COPY: Our new 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.t...2022-12-2216 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Clean Your LinkedIn "Brand House": 4 Areas to Refresh that Will Instantly Boost Your BrandIN THIS EPISODE: It's that time of year, out with the old, outdated, and no longer needed. Not just for your work and life, but for "LinkedIn Housekeeping" too. We cover the four areas (and the reason for each update) for a new and improved "refreshed" personal and business brand for the coming year (and beyond). BUY YOUR COPY: Our new 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_Li...2022-12-1526 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Become Self Aware to Build Your Personal and Business Brand Identity and Make a Bigger Impact (and Income) on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: This week, we get a bit personal and peel back the layers as we share our self-awareness revelations to help you know yourself more. Why does this matter? To become CLEAR and REAL. If you're holding back, not giving 100 percent of yourself, or not aligning with who you truly are, your brand is not going to resonate and relate as best it can, or worse you won't take action to catch the opportunities you deserve. BUY YOUR COPY: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand...2022-12-0818 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow and When to Revamp Your Brand on LinkedIn: Our Struggles, Mistakes Not To Make and Best Tips to Get Traction FasterIN THIS EPISODE: This week, if you're just starting out or it's time to revamp your brand for the new year (or anytime really), we share our rebrand struggles, new strategies, and actionable tips to get out there with clarity, confidence, and control of your brand on LinkedIn and beyond. BUY YOUR COPY: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/The_LinkedIn_Branding_Book THE BACKSTORY Michelle B Griffin...2022-12-0121 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow to Start Building Your Brand: We Detail Our Four-Step System to Double Your Growth on LinkedIn (and Beyond)IN THIS EPISODE: This week's episode is a SPECIAL ENCORE presentation from the Australian/New Zealand Launch of The LinkedIn Branding Book. In the past four episodes, we chatted about each step and week is all the entire framework, all four phases of our Brand Squared System™ debuting in The LinkedIn Branding Book to amplify your personal brand and multiply your business brand. BUY YOUR COPY: The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions: https://mybook.to/Th...2022-11-2434 min

Social Media for B2B Growth: LinkedIn Strategies and TipsBuilding Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn from the Ground Up. Guest Michelle B GriffinThe LinkedIn Branding Book by Michelle J Raymond and Michelle B Griffin is unlike any other business or branding book. It is not a LinkedIn how-to. It combines stories, lessons, knowledge and tips to help everyone build their personal and business brand on LinkedIn. The co-authors discuss how their book came to be, and the Brand Squared System™️. The Brand Squared System is an easy-to-follow four-step LinkedIn brand-building system - Mindset Foundations Fusion Multipliers Buy on Amazon - THE LINKEDIN BRANDING BOOK. The Power of Two. Build your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for...2022-11-1836 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowHow To Grow More Referrals, Relationships and Reach to Multiply Your Brand Growth on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: The magic on LinkedIn starts when you find your partners, build your community and amplify your brand. This week's episode details Step Four, Multipliers, of our Brand Squared System™ debuting this week in The LinkedIn Branding Book to amplify your personal and business brand. The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth. BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS: MichelleSquared.com ABOUT THE SHOW The LinkedIn Branding Show by #MichelleSquared, aka Michelle B. Griffin and Michelle J. Raymond, is th...2022-11-1619 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowAre You Off-Brand? How to Successfully Align and Implement Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedInIN THIS EPISODE: The magic on LinkedIn starts when you align and implement your personal, business, and employee brands on LinkedIn. This week's episode details Phase Three, Fusion, of our Brand Squared System™ debuting soon in The LinkedIn Branding Book to amplify your personal brand and multiply your business brand. The LinkedIn Branding Book, The Power of Two: Build Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIn for Exponential Growth. PRESALE LAUNCH LINK: MichelleSquared.com Join all the Book Launch Parties: MichelleSquared.com ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is...2022-11-1019 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Coming in November, this (THING) is Everything You Need to Build Your Personal Brand and Business Brand on LinkedInWe've held on to this secret for six months and we can't keep it hidden any longer. Tune in as we spill the beans. Can't wait? Scroll down to the bottom of the show notes for a special link to it. IN THIS EPISODE: This special project/announcement debuts on Nov. 17 in Australia and Nov. 18 in North America. Listen in as we detail how it will benefit you to grow even more on LinkedIn. As always we dish out the real deal strategies, insightful tactics, and actionable tips so you can "build your brand and...2022-08-2515 min

The LinkedIn™ Branding ShowGet More Eyes and Attention On Your Content: The Best Ways and Places to Use LinkedIn's New Clickable Link FeatureUntil now, LinkedIn frowned upon us sharing external links in our content. That changes now with the recently added clickable link feature that allows us to share an offsite URL on pictures or videos. This simple but important add-on means we can get more eyes, awareness, and clicks to our personal and business brand content. IN THIS EPISODE: New features are being rolled out faster, and some more than others have an impact on our brands. #MichelleSquared gives you the background on what this means, how to use and more. (NOTE: As for this episode, i...2022-08-1813 min