Social Media for B2B Growth: LinkedIn Strategy for B2B Marketers

Travis Tyler thought he had it all figured out in the marketing world until he stumbled upon something that would change everything. It was the power of edutainment, a perfect blend of entertainment and education that would captivate even the most jaded of business professionals. Now the question is: are you ready to unlock the power of edutainment in your own content marketing strategy? The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:22 - Travis Tyler's LinkedIn Journey 00:01:38 - Edutainment 00:04:04 - Panda Doc 00:07:05 - Formula to Stop Scrolling 00:13:16 - Creating Brand Recognition and Affinity 00:17:29 - The Power of Attention 00:19:03 - Funny Content vs. Emotional Content 00:24:18 - Product Videos vs. Social Content 00:27:03 - Creating Content for Different Audiences 00:28:01 - Overcoming the Fear of Creating Content 00:29:21 - Creating Content Beyond Marketing 00:34:30 - Overcoming the Fear of Being Funny Connect with Travis Tyler on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-scott-tyler/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #linkedin #b2bgrowth #contentmarketing

Do you struggle to create and sell your service-based offer on LinkedIn? Are you tired of feeling like your offer isn't resonating with potential clients? What if I told you there was a way to learn how to listen to your clients, create a clear roadmap, and sell outcomes instead? By listening to this episode with guest expert Angela Tsai, you'll discover the solution to creating an irresistible offer that attracts and converts clients. You'll walk away with the tools and strategies you need to achieve your desired outcome: a service-based offer that sells itself. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:23 - The Four-Step Process 00:05:01 - The Hypothesis Phase 00:06:14 - The Validation Phase 00:08:01 - Conclusion 00:11:48 - Launching Your Business 00:14:09 - Soft Launch vs. Big Bang 00:15:01 - Components of a Successful Offer 00:19:38 - Selling Value, Not Expertise 00:24:01 - Marketing vs Selling Offers 00:26:28 - Finding the Balance Between Sales and Marketing 00:28:08 - Actionable Tip for Selling Offers 00:29:31 - The Importance of Listening to Your Clients Connect with Angela Tsai on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatsai1/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #Offers #Positioning

Have you ever sat down to create LinkedIn content, only to become quickly overwhelmed by now knowing where to start? What if there was an easy way to take your career, experience, business, and stories and turn that into meaningful content? The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:48 How do you recommend people collate their ideas for LinkedIn content?00:09:52 What are your best tips for planning this content for LinkedIn?00:13:40 Spur of the moment content vs planned content00:17:44 Repurposing content - tools and tips recommendations 00:22:32 LinkedIn Live and Video content - why do you think it should be part of the content mix? Connect with Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #ContentCreator #B2BGrowth

Whether you are running a business for profit or a non-profit organisation, this episode will show you the power of community for business growth. Hear the remarkable story of how Chris Lomas from Hope4 is harnessing LinkedIn to rally support for Moldovan refugees and beyond. Learn how this innovative use of professional networking can fuel your non-profit goals, create impactful connections, and spark powerful change. PLEASE DONATE - https://hope4.org/cost-of-coffee/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:05 Talk me through how you have been able to leverage LinkedIn to have a bigger impact in your charity work. 00:05:17 What has been the most surprising thing that has happened to you on LinkedIn? 00:07:37 What are some of the Hope4 achievements you can link back to LinkedIn? 00:20:18 What do you wish you knew when you first started using LinkedIn for raising awareness and funds? 00:26:11 What benefits do you see for corporates teaming up with not-for-profits on LinkedIn? Connect with Chris Lomas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lomas/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond

Ready to level up your LinkedIn for business game? This episode is all you need to know about the new features of LinkedIn Company Pages. Company page messaging, responding to comments, and utilising the powerful ChatGPT for LinkedIn content creation. Don't miss out on understanding the Q2 2023 Company Page trends and building an engaging community with LinkedIn experts Michelle J Raymond and Lynnaire Johnston. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - New Features on LinkedIn Company Pages 00:08:08 - Audio Events for Pages 00:10:30 - Building Community on LinkedIn 00:11:44 - Direct Interaction and Customer Service 00:12:58 - The Need for Post-Scheduling Editing Feature 00:13:30 - The Benefits of Planning and Batch Creating Content 00:14:43 - Balancing Engagement and Productivity 00:18:27 - The Importance of Communication and Responding to Comments 00:26:00 - The Importance of LinkedIn for Company Pages 00:27:36 - Overcoming Challenges on Company Pages 00:30:19 - The Role of AI on Company Pages 00:32:31 - The Future of LinkedIn and Company Pages 00:39:32 - The Push for Audio on LinkedIn 00:40:18 - Scheduling and Reach on LinkedIn 00:41:36 - Personal and Company Newsletters 00:43:12 - Maximising the Impact of Newsletters 00:47:10 - Using Chat GPT for Brainstorming Connect with Lynnaire Johnston on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnairejohnston/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #linkedin #companypage #b2bmarketing

We explore ChatGPT and AI's impact on LinkedIn marketing. Discover how ChatGPT saves time, enhances marketing quality, and get expert tips for better results. Plus, explore other AI solutions businesses should consider for sustainable growth with trusted AI for Marketers expert Isabella Bedoya. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:04 - Key Features of Chat GPT 00:03:30 - Using Chat GPT Effectively 00:05:57 - Bringing Answers to Life 00:08:27 - Saving Time on LinkedIn 00:10:16 - Quality Improvement with Chat GPT 00:12:23 - Fun Experiment with Chat GPT 00:13:38 - Tips for Using Prompts 00:15:30 - Leveraging Chat GPT for YouTube Headlines 00:18:30 - The Power of Human + AI Collaboration 00:24:57 - The Power of Building a Personal Brand 00:25:33 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Brand Building 00:25:41 - Resource for Building Your Brand on LinkedIn 00:26:12 - Isabella's Carousel Posts 00:26:29 - Wrapping Up and Looking Forward Connect with Isabella Bedoya on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzword/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #ChatGPT #AI #LinkedIn #B2BGrowth

We reveal the secrets behind maximising sales and enhancing your professional growth. Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of sales mindsets, uncovering the stark differences between the typical and sales mindsets. We'll also share three simple yet game-changing rules to boost your sales performance and discuss the art of presenting benefits over features. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Typical Mindset vs Sales Mindset 09:42 3 simple rules to increase sales 15:41 Presenting benefits over features 21:00 The power of a sales script 26:40 How can you use sales calls to improve your marketing on LinkedIn? Connect with Mélanie Boucarut on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieboucarut/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #sales #socialselling #salestraining #salescoaching

What if networking could be different? This week's guest and self-professed introvert, Joe Glover, set out to create a non-traditional, positively lovely community for marketers. The Marketing Meetup was born. From humble beginnings to global impact, this is a story of community you don't want to miss. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Welcome 02:39 LinkedIn Survival Guide for Introverts 07:07 The Marketing Meetup Back Story 11:14 Secret to building momentum in communities 19:04 What has been the biggest challenge in building the Marketing Meetup Community? 22:59 As an introvert, how has the community helped you grow? Connect with Joe Glover on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josepheglover/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #community #marketing #communitybuilding #communityengagement

If you want to grow your business on LinkedIn you have to reach the decision makers. The problem is they aren't standing there with a sign saying "pick me". Most likely they are hiding from the thousands of spam messages they get via DM. Add to this budgets are tighter and sales cycles are longer. LinkedIn Top Voice Niraj Kapur joins the show to discuss that despite these challenges we can still use LinkedIn to fill our sales pipeline. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:02:39 Context is everything when it comes to sales. Mindset matters. 00:09:42 How do we sell to the LinkedIn invisible? 00:20:28 How to use LinkedIn to reach decision makers 00:23:29 Tips to spot opportunities in the home feed 00:26:24 Sales trends in 2023 Connect with Niraj Kapur on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #sales #socialselling #b2bsales #salesenablement

When it comes to LinkedIn Company Pages, they can be a hard taskmaster. Things seem to always move at a glacial pace. But if you follow these LinkedIn Company Page Expert Michelle J Raymond's strategies, you will supercharge your results and grow quicker than the competition. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:01:43 - Using Invite Credits 00:03:34 - Employee Invite Credits 00:04:23 - Individual Invite Credits 00:06:10 - Promoting Your Company Page 00:14:13 - Using Company Page to Mention the Brand 00:15:08 - Leveraging Personal Connections to Build Community 00:15:27 - Growing Your Company Page Takes Effort 00:15:59 - Quality Over Quantity 00:16:48 - Additional Resources and Support Here is the link for the LinkedIn Plugin for the auto page: - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/consumer/integrations/self-serve/plugins/follow-company-plugin ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #linkedin #companypage #linkedintips #b2bgrowth

What do you need to do to get employees to create LinkedIn content and build their personal brand? Imagine there is a way to leverage your employees’ connections through content on LinkedIn WITHOUT them feeling like it’s a one-sided affair? Shock horror – they would do it willingly and enthusiastically. Cher Jones shares why this vision is possible if you support your employees to build their own personal brands by creating LinkedIn content. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:03:13 Personal Branding – art vs science 00:07:05 What needs to be in place before we get started? 00:17:54 Hybrid workplaces – any differences to the process? 00:20:31 Workplaces that get it right – what does that look like? 00:24:23 Evolution of a LinkedIn content creator Connect with Cher Jones on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itscherjones/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #EmployeeAdvocacy #ContentMarketing #b2bgrowth #personalbrand

Ever considered that your business brand is the key that unlocks opportunities for your business? When it's combined with your employees' personal brand, it's the winning combination. Yet too many businesses ignore their LinkedIn Company Page and miss out on creating a great first impression for company page visitors. Whether you're starting a new company page or want to refresh your current one, we give you the step-by-step strategy to do it right based on our Brand Squared System in The LinkedIn Branding Book. We cover brand strategy, messaging, content, and more in this actionable episode. 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 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/ 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/TlRQSNBFeb3

How do you take a LinkedIn online community and move this to real life meet ups? Anna McAfee is the creator of #LinkedInLocal. It started innocently as a way for Anna to meet local connections and quickly struck a nerve and blew up globally. Over 2 years the community grew from the initial 4 cities to 1,000+ communities, in 1,000 cities and 100 countries run by LinkedIn users for LinkedIn users. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Welcome 00:58 #LinkedInLocal – the backstory 07:31 What makes a successful #LinkedInLocal meetup? 11:40 What are the benefits of building a community? 16:39 What ways do people go about building connection all wrong on LinkedIn? 21:34 Building a virtual village on LinkedIn Connect with Anna McAfee on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamcafee/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #linkedinlocal #community #b2bgrowth #localmeetups

A Group Program Expert, Kerry Dobson, shares her top tips and frameworks for creating and leading successful coaching programs. From deciding what to include to leading the actual session, Kerry helps coaches overcome the frustrations and overwhelm that comes with creating group programs. Get ready to transform your client's lives and increase the community you impact. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Welcome 02:19 When is the time right to consider a group coaching program? 06:02 What should and shouldn’t be included in a group coaching program? 10:16 Launch plan – realistic time frames to put the course together. 16:39 What is the most common mistake you see with new group leaders? 20:44 EASE framework (Engaging, Actionable, Supportive, & Effortless) Connect with Kerry Dobson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-dobson/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #groupcoaching #coaching #groups #scalingyourbusiness

Is your B2B LinkedIn content blending into the home feed? Injecting creativity and humour is a great way to build a brand that stands out. Chris Bogue, writer and video coach specialises in sales and sketch comedy. He has built his personal brand by blending them together perfectly to grab your attention and deliver important messages. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Welcome 04:46 How do you use video to increase sales? 05:05 Short video for outreach – personalised or generic? 12:44 Does your LinkedIn video fail the 3 second test? 18:44 Tips for getting over feeling awkward on video 22:45 Secret to humour on video – getting organised Connect with Chris Bogue on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bogue/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #socialselling #b2bsales #contentmarketing #sales

Bestselling author and futurist Mark Schaefer explains why community is a massively overlooked marketing opportunity for most organizations. He explains how three major trends collide in a way that makes brand communities the future of marketing strategy. Through extensive research, diverse case studies, and expert interviews, Mark provides a compelling and actionable blueprint for the modern brand community. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Welcome 00:37 How did Mark get started on LinkedIn? 01:44 Brand Community – why now? 09:06 What are the key differences between community and audience? 15:39 Rethinking brand community strategy – where do brands go wrong? 18:44 How to Measure the ROI of a Brand Community 27:05 Building B2B Brand Communities – are the principles the same for B2B and B2C? Connect with Mark Schaefer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #Brand #B2BGrowth #community #marketing #B2B

As marketing budgets tighten and the competition for opportunities is increasingly fierce you need to create a demand engine for your business. Guest George Coudounaris (The B2B Incubator) shares his company’s framework for using content to create a demand engine. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00 Welcome 02:16 What is demand generation? 05:30 What are the key benefits of demand generation marketing? 08:30 Is demand generation marketing a short- or long-term play? 16:18 How can B2B Marketers build a demand engine? 27:39 Tips for choosing the best format type and platform Connect with George Coudounaris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-marketing-expert/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond

When it comes to LinkedIn, do you have a secret sauce for your content to stand out? Are you stifling creativity and playing it safe? In an increasingly competitive space for attention, businesses must try new things to get the right attention. Zineb Layachi - Flow state video expert and GIF Strategist extraordinaire, shares her great tips for getting the most out of the video to capture your ideal client's attention on LinkedIn with powerful content. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:14 What is a GIF? 00:03:28 Content that gets people pumped to do business with you on LinkedIn 00:05:54 Can businesses use GIFS? Are GIFS for everyone? 00:11:06 The benefits of making your own GIFS 00:13:33 Do's and Don't of GIFS 00:16:25 The power of flow state videos 00:21:00 Videos for customer research 00:25:54 Zineb's actionable tip - don't market in the dark To access Zineb's fantastic" DIY GIF Training with Z" online training - https://www.raisetherunway.co/diy-gif-training Just 15 euros!!! Connect with Zineb on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zineblayachi/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #gifs #linkedin #contentmarketing #b2bmarketing #outboundsales

The sales process is no longer an exclusive responsibility of the sales team. From the Founder or CEO to every department, each team member plays a part in increasing sales on LinkedIn. Yet the platform is overrun with those that bombard members with untargeted sales messages that leave many members on the defensive. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Are salespeople born or made? 00:02:14 Introverts vs Extroverts - who is better at sales? 00:04:25 What is and isn't spamming on LinkedIn regarding sales? 00:08:22 The fear of outbound sales. 00:11:05 Posting content is not social selling. 00:15:15 Outbound sales processes for those starting. 00:22:05 The perils of avoiding outbound sales. 00:26:54 Sales leaders need to give smarter KPIs to modern social sellers. 00:29:47 Outbound vs Inbound sales - where should you focus your time? 00:32:34 Mark's actionable tip for better LinkedIn social selling. Connect with Mark McInnes on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcinnes/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #linkedin #socialselling #b2bgrowth #outboundsales

How many rookie mistakes were made when this B2B podcast was first set up? Too many. If you are thinking of starting one for your brand, grab a pen and write down the list of things you need to manage before you even press record. Business podcasts are becoming more popular as brands look to share thoughts and solutions with potential customers. In addition, a podcast is also a great way to build authority and credibility. Host Michelle J Raymond is joined by Neal Veglio (aka The Podmaster), who shares innovative strategies and tactics for growing your B2B business using podcasting. But it's not just about creating great content, it's about getting it in front of the right people. That's why we also dive into LinkedIn's role in promoting your episodes and amplifying your reach. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:05:34 Why should you consider a business podcast, and what are the advantages for your business? 00:10:58 Planning your B2B podcast for success. Avoid the common pitfalls 00:17:50 Beware of the podcast promotion, charlatans 00:20:22 Key elements for a great podcast 00:28:37 How you can use LinkedIn for marketing your podcast Connect with Neal Veglio on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealveglio/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond