LinkedIn tips, business tips, and marketing tips for coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, solopreneurs & small business owners: Enthusiastically Self-Employed
Enthusiastically Self-Employed is designed for you if you’re self-employed as a coach, consultant, speaker, author, solopreneur, or small business owner. Listen in for business, marketing, and LinkedIn tips, sprinkled in with stories along the way. Listen to Enthusiastically Self-Employed for education and insights to help you to be successful and support the love you have of your business, while also supporting your bottom line. That means growing your revenue, reducing your expenses, and optimizing your processes. Download a FREE LinkedIn Checklist: www.mellermarketing.com/checklists
Episodes
How to Update Social Share Images for LinkedIn
Welcome back! In this tutorial, I'll walk you through updating your social share image on LinkedIn, particularly for the featured section.
I'll show you how I adjusted my thumbnail using Kajabi, fixed a cropping issue, and ensured LinkedIn displays the updated image using LinkedIn Post Inspector.
If you're having similar troubles with your LinkedIn thumbnails, this video ...
Maximize Your Speaking Potential with Laurie-Ann Murabito
In this episode, I replay a recent livestream interview with Laurie-Ann Murabito, a seasoned speaker coach who helps entrepreneurs and professionals find more paid speaking opportunities.
We discuss effective strategies for overcoming nervousness, repurposing presentations, and leveraging speaking gigs to grow your business.
Laurie-Ann offers valuable insights on maintaining...
Video Marketing Magic : On/Off Camera
Annette Richmond: linkedin.com/in/annetterichmond
This is a playback of a video presentation Annette delivered at my recent "Marketing for the Self-Employed LIVE-A-Thon" event.
Register for the FULL VIDEO of this session: https://www.mellermarketing.com/m4se
Struggling with content or video? You’re not alone. While you’re overthinking, second-guessing, or avoiding t...
Welcome back to the show! In today's episode, I'm answering seven LinkedIn questions asked in this past week. Whether you're a client, member, or podcast listener, feel free to reach out with your LinkedIn queries.
Today, we'll discuss topics such as the penalty for sharing external links on LinkedIn, whether to duplicate content in email and LinkedIn newsletters, optimal posting strategies for company pages, th...
Addressing Common LinkedIn Concerns: Guidance and Tips
In today's podcast episode, I discuss common concerns about using LinkedIn that have been shared with me over the years. The goal is to reassure listeners that they are not alone and to address a variety of issues people face with LinkedIn, ranging from technical challenges to feeling out of place on the platform. I'll review each concern one by one and provide advice ...
Making the Leap from Corporate Career to Self-Employment: Lessons Learned with Maartje van Krieken
In this episode, I interviewed Maartje van Krieken on LinkedIn Live. We discussed her journey from a corporate career to becoming self-employed, focusing on the lessons learned and challenges faced along the way. Maartje shared her experiences in helping businesses in turmoil as a 'business emergency room doctor' an...
In today's episode, I interview Candice Lazar about her journey from corporate life to becoming a coach specializing in breathwork and transformational coaching.
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE
Candice's FREE Kit on 5-Minute Breathing
https://44breathwork.com/5-in-5
Other resources by Candice:
https://www.abreathwelltaken.com/
We discuss the prevalence of burnout among the self-employed and the importan...
LinkedIn Profile Mini Audit for Course Creators | Featuring Sheila Koenig
Join me as I conduct a LinkedIn profile mini audit for course creator and CPA, Sheila Koenig.
In this episode, Sheila shares her extensive background with the IRS and her transition to starting her own business aimed at helping small businesses with bookkeeping and tax resolution.
I provide Sheila with actionable tips for optimizing her LinkedIn...
Self-Employed Success Strategies | VIP Office Hours
Listen to a playback of our Self-Employed VIP Office Hours where we share valuable insights and tips for those embarking on or already on the self-employed journey.
This episode covers various topics, including navigating Zoom features, effective LinkedIn strategies, engaging with your audience, and recommended books for business owners.
Featuring introductions and expert...
The Benefits of Giving Back for Entrepreneurs, Job Seekers, and Nonprofits with Wendy Ernzen
In this episode, we revisit a LinkedIn live stream from early 2025 featuring an insightful conversation with Wendy Ernzen. Wendy, a fund development advisor with over 20 years of experience, discusses the importance and benefits of giving back for entrepreneurs, job seekers, and nonprofits.
The conversation covers how voluntee...
This episode features an interview with Marjorie Turner Hollman, a specialist in supporting aspiring authors through the self-publishing process. The discussion covers various aspects of writing and publishing a non-fiction book, including platforms like Amazon, Ingram Spark, and Lulu, as well as the value of having a book to enhance credibility.
We discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing, an...
LinkedIn Profile Mini Audit: Tips to Improve Your Presence with Laurie Moser
In this episode of our LinkedIn profile mini audit series, I sit down with Laurie Moser, founder of Staying Active Health and Wellness.
Laurie supports moms of teens dealing with mental health challenges. Laurie admits to not spending much time on LinkedIn and is curious if it could be a valuable platform for her business.
We discuss LinkedIn&apos...
LinkedIn Marketing Pro Tips: Answering Your LinkedIn Questions
In this episode, I aswers six LinkedIn questions I received over the past week. (See Below)
Key topics include the frequency and types of posts to maximize reach and engagement, the importance of asking for engagement, and strategies for effective LinkedIn networking.
I also introduce a new, beta test of a limited-time service offering for ongoing Lin...
In this podcast episode, I review recent activities, focusing on event planning for the 'Michigan Summit for the Self-Employed' and the upcoming virtual event, 'Marketing for the Self-Employed.'
I enjoy planning and hosting these events to support others who are self-employed.
Detailed discussions include the lineup of speakers, promotional strategies utilizing LinkedIn and other social media platforms...
In this episode, a group discussion covers key strategies for promoting your business at events and the thought process behind naming a business. The participants share practical tips such as using custom name tags, QR codes, and unique business cards to make memorable connections.
We also delve into the importance of choosing a business name that is adaptable and reflects the brand identity, while avoiding legal complications and ...
Boost Your Event Attendance with LinkedIn Invitations | Step-by-Step Guide
This episode walks you through a step-by-step guide on how to invite your LinkedIn connections to your events, increasing your event attendance significantly. Learn how to navigate LinkedIn's event feature, use filters to target invitations, and send mass invites to your first-level connections.
This technique can help you invite up to 1,000 people each ...
In today's episode, we revisit a panel discussion from the March 2024 SHIFT LIVE-A-Thon event, focusing on how to confidently shift from corporate life to becoming a solopreneur.
The panel features three inspiring women: Mindy Stern, Michelle B. Griffin, and Michelle Carley.
- Mindy shares insights from her corporate journey and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Michelle B. Griffin discusses the importa...
In today's episode, we revisit an insightful presentation by my good friend, Christopher G. Johnson, who shared valuable tips at the Shift LIVE-A-Thon event in September 2024.
Full event details / playbacks at https://www.mellermarketing.com/introvertshift
Christopher, a virtual event producer and owner of CalmClearMedia, offers practical advice specifically for introverts on how to navigate and use Zoom effectively, particular...
In this episode of our monthly VIP Office Hours for the self-employed, we dive into essential topics for those who are newly self-employed or considering self-employment.
Watch it on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1QxAMU0PU&t=25s?sub_confirmation=1
Highlights include discussions about setting your prices, when to raise them, and knowing when to walk away from tricky client negotiations. Hear valu...
What are page invitation credits on LinkedIn?
How do I grow my company page followers on LinkedIn?
When should I invite my connections to follow my company page?
In this podcast, I explain my techniques to use your LinkedIn page invitation credits to grow your company brand and your business on LinkedIn.
Starting with the basics, I guide you through accessing and navigating your company page as an admin. ...
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