Why Every Founder Needs a LinkedIn Strategy with Brad Zomick

#275 LinkedIn Strategy | In this episode, Dave is joined by Brad Zomick, a B2B marketing consultant and host who has helped founders and executives build their presence on LinkedIn. Together they break down why a strong LinkedIn strategy is no longer optional for founders, it’s one of the most effective growth levers in B2B today.

Dave and Brad cover:

• Why LinkedIn is still the best channel for founders to build authority, attract talent, and connect with customers
• How to turn everyday founder communications into high-impact LinkedIn content
• The unexpected ROI of founder-led content, from recruiting and partnerships to real-time message testing

If you’ve been wondering how to turn LinkedIn into a real growth engine for your brand, this episode is your blueprint.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - – Intro
• (03:48) - – Early days of LinkedIn
• (09:18) - – Building Drift with founder brand
• (15:18) - – Why every founder needs LinkedIn
• (19:18) - – The hidden ROI of posting
• (27:53) - – Dave’s personal posting system
• (31:23) - – How to never run out of content
• (35:23) - – Unexpected benefits of being visible
• (39:53) - – Is it too late to start?
• (42:53) - – Who inspires Dave today
• (45:08) - – What’s next for Exit Five
• (46:53) - – Closing thoughts

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