
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

Nov 2, 2023 • 12min
LinkedIn Creator Mode: Why We Don't Always Agree on How You Should Use it For Your Personal Brand
IN 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. 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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT
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Oct 24, 2023 • 15min
LinkedIn's Dirty Secret: How Some Are Gaming The System With Engagement Pods
IN 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 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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT
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Oct 21, 2023 • 17min
LinkedIn's New Community Voice Badges: The Upside and Downside of Collaborative Articles to Obtaining One for Your Personal Brand
IN 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. 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 & 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 a frequent speaker, guest contributor, 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
LINKS
LinkedIn Resources on Collaborative Articles
LinkedIn Top Voices Explained
LinkedIn Hashtag URL (save this)
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/linkedintips/
Just sub out any word after hashtag to find people and content in your area of interest, then bookmark to find them easily.
Research on LinkedIn's Boost with Collab Articles
TRANSCRIPT
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Oct 12, 2023 • 19min
The Brand Trifecta Framework: The 3 Parts of a Personal Brand that Work on LinkedIn and Beyond
IN 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 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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT
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Oct 5, 2023 • 20min
Boost Your Content, Community and Credibility: Why LinkedIn Events Are Your Secret Weapon to Building Your Brand
IN 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. 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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT:
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Sep 28, 2023 • 16min
Perfectionism is your DOWNFALL: Stop Striving for Perfect, Start Striving for Progress and How to Take Action to Grow Your Brand Faster
IN 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 (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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT:
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Sep 21, 2023 • 13min
Want to Be Visible on LinkedIn? It's Not Just with Content, Try This "Game Changer" to Get Going Faster
Discover the power of engagement over content on LinkedIn! The hosts reveal how commenting can spark authentic connections and boost visibility. They tackle common fears about sharing insights and empower listeners to embrace their unique voices. Building genuine relationships in smaller communities can lead to exponential growth. Dive into actionable strategies to step outside your comfort zone and enhance your personal branding through meaningful conversations.

Sep 14, 2023 • 17min
How 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 (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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT:
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Sep 7, 2023 • 15min
LinkedIn 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 (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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
TRANSCRIPT:
READ HERE

Aug 31, 2023 • 19min
Stop Underselling Yourself on LinkedIn: How to "Self Promote" the Right Way: Our Best Profile Makeover Tips
IN 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 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 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 #365 Creators: https://the365creators.com
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: www.b2bgrowthco.com
Join Michelle's "Cheer Squad for Good" LinkedIn Group for women who own businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14049931
LINKS
Free LinkedIn Canva Templates
Michelle B Griffin's LinkedIn Profile Picture Template
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