
The LinkedIn™ Branding Show
The LinkedIn™ Branding Show empowers entrepreneurs, experts, and businesses on how to use personal and business branding on LinkedIn™ to win dream clients and land industry opportunities outside of the often talked about LinkedIn clichés.
Join your hosts, Michelle B Griffin and Michelle J Raymond, aka #MichelleSquared, for real conversations plus actionable takeaways with a community of powerful and impactful professionals looking to grow with a "good together" approach to personal and business branding. Learn more at MichelleSquared.com and purchase The LinkedIn™ Branding Book on Amazon.com
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2024 • 16min
How Employees Can Avoid Being Left Behind -- Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn is Your Professional Insurance Policy
IN THIS EPISODE:
Building your personal brand as an employee is your professional insurance policy for internal and external opportunities. We discuss the benefits, dos/don'ts, and how to get started today because there's no better time to get out there.
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 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 https://MichelleSquared.com
Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements.
ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international
personal branding & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
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TRANSCRIPT
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Jun 13, 2024 • 19min
How to Burst Your "LinkedIn Bubble" - Why Staying In The Same Circles Might Keep Your Brand and Business Stagnant
IN THIS EPISODE:
Do you find yourself talking to the same people on LinkedIn? It's not that we don't love our community, but we need to branch out to expand your brand and business on LinkedIn. We discuss the "echo chamber" effect and how to break free and meet new people, clients and opportunities on LinkedIn.
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 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 https://MichelleSquared.com
Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements.
ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international
personal branding & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
Do you have a question for us to answer? We love sharing, supporting, and shouting you out. Simply DM both Michelles and submit your question for a future episode.
TRANSCRIPT
The episode transcript is available here

Jun 6, 2024 • 11min
Ready 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 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 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 https://MichelleSquared.com
Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements.
ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international
personal branding & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
Do you have a question for us to answer? We love sharing, supporting, and shouting you out. Simply DM both Michelles and submit your question for a future episode.
TRANSCRIPT
The episode transcript is available here

May 30, 2024 • 13min
LinkedIn's New Feature: A TikTok Style Video Feed: Everything You Need to Get Started and Stand Out
IN 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, 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 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 https://MichelleSquared.com
Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements.
ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international
personal branding & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
LINKS
LinkedIn Tests Dedicated Video Feed Article
Opus Clips - AI powered Video Repurposing
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
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TRANSCRIPT
The episode transcript is available here

May 23, 2024 • 18min
How To Position Yourself Better On LinkedIn - The Top 3 Brand Strategy Tips to Be Clear, Be Seen and Be Successful
IN 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 2020. Together, they have
supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn™️ with their personal 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 https://MichelleSquared.com
Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements.
ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international
personal branding & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
Do you have a question for us to answer? We love sharing, supporting, and shouting you out. Simply DM both Michelles and submit your question for a future episode.
TRANSCRIPT
The episode transcript is available here

May 16, 2024 • 13min
Work In a "Boring" Industry OR Feel You're Not Extroverted? How to Build Your Presence On LinkedIn: NEW: Listener Question & Shout-Out Segment
Learn how to overcome insecurities and build a strong presence on LinkedIn, even in 'boring' industries. Discover successful branding strategies for professionals in regulated fields. Gain tips on showcasing authenticity and expertise to connect with experts on the platform.

May 9, 2024 • 17min
The Power of Niching Down For Your Brand to Win on LinkedIn: Plus Our Exact Process of Niching Down
Discover the benefits of narrowing your focus on LinkedIn to attract engaged audience. Explore evolution of niche focus and brand identity. Learn about transformative journey of niching down for women entrepreneurs. Embrace your niche for success on LinkedIn and in business.

May 2, 2024 • 18min
LinkedIn's New Premium Feature for Company Pages: New Updates Rated + How to Make A Better Brand Impression With Them
IN 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 2020. Together, they have
supported each other with complimentary yet different strengths to rise up and stand out on LinkedIn™️ with their personal 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 https://MichelleSquared.com
Follow The LinkedIn Branding Community Page for exclusive news, updates, and announcements.
ABOUT US: Michelle B. Griffin is an international
personal branding & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
LINKS
MJR's post new LinkedIn Company Page features
Are Your Ruining Your Brand With AI episode
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TRANSCRIPT
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Apr 25, 2024 • 16min
Are Your Destroying YOUR Brand as a "Copy Cat Clone" Using AI & Templates on LinkedIn
IN 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 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 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 & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free LinkedIn Personal
Branding Community, The P.Y.O.T. Community
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company, B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
TRANSCRIPT
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Apr 18, 2024 • 15min
The "Right" Time to Start Your LinkedIn Business Page: NEW: Listener Question & Shout Out Series
IN 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 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 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 & PR strategist and speaker 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 the founder of Standout Women Media, a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and host of Ask The Brand Therapist,℠ a top-ranked personal branding podcast by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin/
Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
Join Michelle's free Personal
Branding Community, The #PYOT Community
https://michellebgriffin.com/pyotcommunity/
Michelle J. Raymond is a globally recognized LinkedIn™️
Company Pages and Business Growth Strategist expert. Through her company B2B Growth 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/michellejraymond/
Website: https://b2bgrowthco.com/
For more tips, subscribe to Michelle's YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond
TRANSCRIPTRead Here
LINKS
Connect with Jarrod Kenney on LinkedIn
Kenney Legal
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