

Optimizing LinkedIn Engagement
Jan 21, 2025
40:52
Alex Boyd - Mastering LinkedIn with Enhanced StrategiesIn this insightful episode of Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt welcomes Alex Boyd, co-founder of Aware—an innovative tool designed to revolutionize your LinkedIn experience. Alex shares his remarkable journey, from founding and successfully exiting a thriving agency to creating Aware, a platform that empowers entrepreneurs, LinkedIn agencies, coaches, consultants, and sales professionals to work smarter, not harder, on LinkedIn.Together, Alex and Kurt explore the art and science of LinkedIn engagement, offering practical strategies to maximize your impact on the platform. Alex discusses the lessons learned from an initial product failure and how those setbacks ultimately led to developing a tool that significantly reduces the time spent on LinkedIn tasks while boosting productivity. He highlights the value of authentic relationship-building over spammy sales tactics, providing a roadmap for creating meaningful professional connections.Key Topics Covered:
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- The inspiration and development of Aware
- Challenges and triumphs in transitioning from agency work to SaaS
- Proven strategies for LinkedIn engagement and relationship-building
- The dangers of automation and spam on LinkedIn
- Approaching LinkedIn if it feels overwhelming or unappealing
- The role of offline meetings in strengthening professional connections
- Tips on creating impactful content and engagement strategies that drive results
- Connect with Alex Boyd on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexcboyd
- Explore Aware: UseAware.co
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