I'm baaaaaacck - and this is a solo episode! So I had some Q&A around my journey planned for today but that’s more questions about entrepreneurship and Gary that now I’ll do next week instead because I was really inspired by something that happened this week. What I want to talk about is actually journey related, but it’s around quitting law and those conversations. I had the honor of speaking this week to Professor Niklas Myhr's Digital marketing class at Chapman University on personal branding and LinkedIn. I spoke last semester and it was an honor to come back this semester. The Professor is known online as "The Social Media Professor" and I actually met him when I was working for Gary in New York when he interned for our team for a week. Not only is he a lovely person, but he really is educated on personal branding and the online space in general. I want to thank him for inviting me to talk, which brings me to what we are talking about this week. It’s interesting to me is just how much has not changed with college students in the last 10 years. If you have access to a smart phone and the internet generally, I truly believe there is no better time to be alive from an opportunities standpoint. You can literally create the life you want and you should take advantage of it. However, I think that message is tougher to deliver when you haven't had real world experience yet. If I was sitting in that class - how would I have received my own message... And so I wanted to talk about that early part of my journey.. How I knew law wasn't for me and the tough conversations with myself and others I had to have. Bottom line: You have to do what it takes to make you happy! To connect with me: ***Free LinkedIn training Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

I'll be back soon with all new content for you very soon! I’ve been very hands on with this first round of my LinkedIn Laws course which has been an incredible experience but also has thrown off my regular posting schedule. I can’t wait to talk about everything and answer some questions in a solo episode next week, but in the meantime I want to bring back an episode that you might have missed. I recorded it around a year ago and it’s just as relevant today as it was then. It’s my episode with Youtuber and  video marketing expert Sean Cannell on How to Get Started and Build and Grow Influence on Youtube. Last month Sean invited me to speak at his Grow With Video Live conference in Las Vegas, where I gave a talk on why LinkedIn is the video platform you need to be on for 2019. It was really an incredible event and I’m so glad that our relationship has grown and a lot of that really has to do with the fact that I reached out to him for this original interview. Sean also has a new book out called YouTube Secrets- The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Following and Making Money as a Video Influencer that he wrote cowrote with Benji Travis, another successful YouTuber, with whom Sean runs his Video Influencers platform.  ------ Sean Cannell is a YouTuber, international speaker, and social media video expert, who helps entrepreneurs build their influence and income with online video. Sean's YouTube channels have over 700,000 subscribers, his videos have been viewed over 43 million times, and he has been featured in the "20 Must Watch YouTube Channels That Will Change Your Business" by Forbes. On this episode we talk: How Sean made YouTube a full-time business What is influence and how to build it All things YouTube: How to get started How to grow Tips, tricks, tactics & more! To connect with Sean: Sean's YouTube , Twitter, Instagram, Sean's Website, Think Media Youtube, Video Influencers YouTube, Tube Masterclass Sean's Book To connect with Brittany: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Website Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluential

For the first time on my show, I'm on the other side of the table! Online business expert and mindset mentor (& one my favorites!) Danielle Prahl interviewed me for her podcast Rule Breaker Dream Maker and I had to share it with you.  We talk all about figuring out what you really want, failure, my journey so far and more!  I'll be sharing more about my background with you all soon :)   Episodes of Beyond Influential with Danielle: If you missed Round 1 (Ep. 28) with Danielle, you can listen here!! If you missed Round 2 (Ep. 46) with Danielle, you can listen here!! To connect with Danielle: Website My ep. on Rule Breaker Dream Maker Rule Breaker Dream Maker Podcast Instagram Danielle's Book  To connect with me: ***Free LinkedIn training Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

Joel Brown is the founder of the digital media company Addicted2Success.com, which he built from scratch to the #1 Motivation website with over 154 Million Views Worldwide. His Podcast "Addicted2Success" has received over 3.1 Million plays and has featured 100's of the worlds most successful thought leaders in business, motivation, and spirituality- we are talking Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Tim Ferriss and more. Not to mention Joel’s heavy social media reach across platforms of 2.6+ million as well.   On a personal note: I actually recorded this in June and it's the one episode I've held on to the longest to release and I want to tell you why. Originally it was for a strategic reason, I didn't think the summer with everyone traveling and it possibly falling through the cracks was the right time to put out this episode. I wanted to be able to give this episode the push it deserved. And now listening back on it, I realize that this episode is even more relevant for me personally now than it was at the time.    On this episode, we cover: Why you should create your 10 year vision (& where to start) How Joel built Addicted2Success from 0 to impacting millions We talk content, personal branding, mindset, business coaching & more!   To connect with Joel: Website Instagram Addicted2Success To connect with me: Course Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

Last week, Brian Fanzo and I talked all about how to build an authentic community that gets business results. This week, we continue the conversation. I honestly received such great feedback on Part I of the episode, I'm excited to share this second half. (If you haven't heard Part 1...) As a recap: Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who motivates and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing to stand out from the noise and reach the millennial and Gen Z consumers. He has spoken at some of the world's largest events including SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, and CES.  In Part 2, we cover: How Brian lands his corporate clients & what they are looking for Brian's keynote speech creation & negotiation process  Why LinkedIn is the one platform Brian leaves notifications on for (you know how I feel about this!) More authentic community building! *** To sign up for my FREE LinkedIn training or sign up for the course HERE ******  To connect with Brian: Website  To connect with me: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who motivates and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing to stand out from the noise and reach the millennial and Gen Z consumers. He has spoken at some of the world's largest events including SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, and CES. He has a diverse background from working for the Department of Defense in cyber security to a technology evangelist at a booming cloud computing startup and is currently the founder of iSocialFanz, which has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with some of the world's most iconic brands from Adobe to IBM, UFC, Applebee's, and more. He also hosts two podcasts and is a dad to three girls. I've personally heard many nice things about Brian from at least four different guests I've had on the show, so this has been long overdue.  Brian delivered so much value on this episode that I decided to break it into a Two Parter. It was just a fun convo! In Part 1, we cover: How Brian went from cyber security at the DOD to consulting brands on social media & influencer marketing What businesses are missing when it comes to building community Content creation & automation- How Brian produces 2 podcasts and posts content on multiple platforms without a team (& more!) *** To sign up for my FREE LinkedIn training  To connect with Brian: Website  To connect with me: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

Danielle Prahl brought so much value in our last interview that I had to have her back on for an impromptu round 2. Not only is Danielle a  6 & 7 figure digital launch & automation expert, but she is also a mindset mentor for women who want to have it all.  Success is a mental game and the farther along I get in my business, the more important working on my mindset becomes. Mindset has been something I've been focusing on more and more recently because I do think it's the difference in getting what you really want when it comes to achieving your goals in your business, your brand, your influence, and your life. So I'm going to be talking a lot more about mindset on this podcast as I share my own journey. I thought it'd be cool to do a behind the scenes of the types of things Danielle and I talk about as friends, but also answer questions that I thought would be helpful for all of you as you build your own influence. Danielle also has a new podcast called "Rule Breaker, Dream Maker"  and she's just one of my favorite people.  On this episode, we talk: Mindset coaches: do they work & what do they actually do? Common launch mindset issues & how to tackle them Money mindset & limiting beliefs  Getting paid what you're worth & more! If you missed Round 1 (Ep. 28) with Danielle, you can listen here!! To connect with Danielle: Website Rule Breaker Dream Maker Podcast Instagram Danielle's Book  To connect with me: ***Free LinkedIn profile checklist Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg is the founder of the MWH method, a certified yoga and pilates instructor, meditator, a proponent of plant based diets, and most importantly a mom of almost two. Melissa regularly creates health & wellness content for a VERY devoted audience online. While the wellness influencer space is saturated with perfectly curated feeds, what’s interesting about Melissa’s brand is that she prefers to share her journey unfiltered, from her photos to her personal struggles to get to this point. She has been open about her journey from severe anxiety to an awful eating disorder and her abuse of Adderall. Those are heavy topics that I think are important to discuss and I commend Melissa for using her influence to help de-stigmatize those them. On this episode, we cover: How Melissa discovered her passion & the journey to making it a scalable business (and how to find yours if you don't know!) How she stopped comparing herself to others on Instagram  Melissa's brand: her 3Ms, her target audience, her content process, influencer marketing, collabs & more! Melissa's Book Recommendations A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson https://amzn.to/39E4v0L Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein https://amzn.to/3KZLG4W Love Your Body: A Positive Affirmation Guide for Loving and Appreciating Your Body (https://amzn.to/3vXtK6U) and You Can Heal Your Life (https://amzn.to/3FysZEG) by Louise Hay To connect with Melissa: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook Episode with Dr. Mona Vand To connect with me: ***Free LinkedIn profile checklist Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast      *Disclosure: These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a commission which helps me continue to create this content (at no extra cost to you). Thank you so much for your support.

I just really felt in the mood for Q&A this week! I take you behind the scenes of Beyond Influential and share with you my podcast process, from equipment to how I edit and how I choose guests. I also talk brand building on LinkedIn and whether you should use LinkedIn Video vs. YouTube for yours. And I answer a very important question around confidence & mindset. I share the practice I've been using to get my mind right. My podcast equipment! To connect with me: ***Free LinkedIn profile checklist Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast 

Chad Grills is a US Army veteran, writer, & CEO of The Mission, a media company that publishes stories, videos, podcasts & a daily newsletter designed to accelerate learning. The Mission creates branded podcasts & sponsorships for world class companies like Salesforce, Twilio, and Katerra. The Mission is also the largest active publication on the platform Medium.     For context, one of my roles on Gary Vaynerchuk's personal brand team was helping get Gary's content syndicated, so I first got connected to Chad in 2016 when he reached out to try to get Gary's content on The Mission. In have been a consumer of The Mission's content and sometimes a contributor since that time.    We cover: Chad's time in the military & how he applied that to business Why he started The Mission on Medium & his strategy for getting big name contributors What makes for great writing & storytelling Why podcasting is the next big medium, lessons from entrepreneurial "failures" & more!   Note: this is not an episode dedicated to the nitty gritty tactics of growing on Medium. If you want to hear about specific medium growth strategies, you should check out Episode 23  of the podcast where Tom Kuegler & I have an in depth conversation about specifics (iTunes, Website).    To connect with Chad: The Mission To connect with me: ***Free LinkedIn profile checklist Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast