The LinkedIn™ Branding Show

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

IN 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 (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/

Learn how clarity is key on LinkedIn profiles to attract clients and opportunities. Get actionable tips on branding and communication for personal and company pages. Discover the power of a clear message and transparent company descriptions. Craft a standout LinkedIn headline and brand identity for maximum impact.

IN 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 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 Update your LinkedIn 3rd Party Setting here: TRANSCRIPT Read here -  https://share.descript.com/view/wEwKS7pZgL4

IN 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.) 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/EmyyZV8capG

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: 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 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/7x4YrxrqBx7

IN 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_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://michellebgriffin.com/the365creators/ 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/IRYFDbvZFM3

IN 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 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://michellebgriffin.com/the365creators/ 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: here

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 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://michellebgriffin.com/the365creators/ Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized expert on LinkedIn Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist. Through her company Good Trading Co. she shares her 15+ years of sales and almost 10 years of social selling on LinkedIn experience to help small business owners stand out and attract opportunities to grow their businesses. Michelle B. Griffin, is an international personal branding strategist who has devoted her career to connecting people, growing communities, and building brands. Through her personal branding consultancy, 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/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/olH3clqlr9P