Networking and Marketing Made Simple

About Lorraine Duncan:  Social media is my “happy accident.” Before I discovered social media (and its power to turn perfect strangers into perfect customers, colleagues, and friends), I was building my practice as a business coach through an array of trusted marketing methods. I went to a lot of networking meetings, shook a lot of hands, tried to remember a lot of names, and did my best to follow up and stay in touch. I gave presentations and sent out direct mail and email campaigns. I even invested in a high-end, year-long marketing program so I could master the art of marketing my business. Other Things You May Want to Know About Me I have over 30 years of in-the-trenches business experience, running a family business with my husband. I know how demanding it can be to own, manage and market your business while trying to carve out some quality personal or family time. As a business coach, I know how to get better results by doing less. I can show you how to integrate social media into your overall marketing to make it cost-effective, time-efficient, and custom-designed to meet your specific goals and objectives. I have four incredible children and I’ve been married to my wonderful husband for 36 years. And I’m an amazing grandma! I love what I do. For me, managing the social media marketing for my clients is an absolute joy, because it’s all about meeting people, initiating relationships, being helpful, and creating connections where everyone wins….without ever leaving the office, meeting someone for lunch, sponsoring a Chamber of Commerce event, or passing out business cards at a networking function. Find out more at: https://www.bizgonesocial.com/ Don't forget to get on the waitlist for my brand new book, "The LinkedIn Book for Sales and Marketing" which is due out at the end of his month.  Get on the list here: https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/newlinkedinbook

In this episode, we are going to talk about the brand new feature, "The LinkedIn Clickable Link For Posts": This is a brand new feature that has rolled out in the last week globally. If you don't have it yet, don't worry.....I don't either lol But there are 3 very exciting reasons why you must take advantage of this: 1. Get more appointments booked 2. Get more website visits 3. Get more registrations for your events Don't forget to get on the waitlist for my brand new book, "The LinkedIn Book for Sales and Marketing", here: https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/newlinkedinbook

About Phil Portman:  Philip Portman is the founder/CEO of Textdrip, a business texting platform for insurance, mortgage, real estate, and solar sales. He has created several startups from the ground up. He is a serial entrepreneur and enjoys helping other budding entrepreneurs follow their dreams. Philip is a Michigan native, and he currently resides in Holly, Michigan with his wife and two sons. Find out more at www.philportman.com Don't forget about my new book coming out at the end of August. Get on the waitlist in order to be able to purchase it when it drops and all be entered into the drawing to win some amazing prizes from me.  Use this link: https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/newlinkedinbook

In this episode, we are going to take a deeper look into the benefits of utilizing the LinkedIn Creator Tools.  I have spoken about this before but it seems to be a topic that needs to discuss further. LinkedIn Creator Mode, when turned on allows you to access 3 amazing "creator tools", which I am going to talk about today and the benefit of each: 1. LinkedIn Live Video 2. LinkedIn Newsletters 3. LinkedIn Audio Rooms Don't forget to get on the waitlist for my brand new book, The LinkedIn Book For Sales and Marketing which drops on August 29th. There will be a contest running from August 29th - September 2nd for all who purchase the book during that time period.  Get on the waitlist here: https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/newlinkedinbook

About Morgan:  "I am a Life and Business Coach. I have created the Butterfly Method to help you go into your healing cocoon to emerge as a beautiful butterfly. As you journey inside to connect to your needs and wants you can gain clarity over your life. Then together we can create your sovereign business that leaves you totally independent. In my coaching sessions, I will gently guide you to connect with yourself and your intuition. I ask questions and help you tap into your inner intuition, so you learn how to answer your own questions. Here is the roadmap to becoming a Butterfly with my method. Step 1 ~ Caterpillar Stage Embracing Connection – learning to connect to your body and intuition to heal trauma and great confidence that supports your dream life. Step 2 ~ Cocoon Stage: Finding Clarity – gaining clarity and a clear vision for your future. Step 3 ~ Butterfly Stage: Becoming Sovereign – create abundance and freedom to make your vision a reality. I love being in session with my clients and seeing them come alive! I’ve watched clients have breakthroughs and realizations about themselves to find empowerment in their life. Don’t get me wrong, this means you have to be ready to work! I mean business, ladies! Coaching works if you are ready to work it! Connect with Morgan here: https://www.morgandoman.com/ Don't forget to visit www.scottaaron.net to download my FREE "How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile" guide. 

In this episode, we are going to talk about the 3 ways we all should be networking on LinkedIn to build our businesses and increase our income.  Too many people are still relying on front-facing sales, or just pitching to their networks all day long, thinking that is the way to increase their companies/business's income. That couldn't be further from the truth. The more that you network and build meaningful connections, the more opportunities you will have to increase your income. Here are 3 ways to network on LinkedIn, that over time, will increase your income: 1. Connect with podcast hosts to see if they are looking for guests 2. Provide value-added content/polls in groups that you are in on LinkedIn 3. Reach out to your connections with the intention to collaborate and network, instead of trying to sell them Don't forget to visit www.scottaaron.net to download my FREE guide on "How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile". 

About Liam:  My goal is to get the best financing solution for you and your family to purchase your next home, save money through a refinance, or by getting cash-out based on your home equity. When you work with me, you work with someone who is communicative and transparent. You will be well informed, receive detailed responses, and will always get a response from me. I believe in long-term relationships and my aim is to be able to help you with your current loan as well as all your future financing needs. I am well versed in multiple product types such as Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, NON-QM, Commercial, and Hard Money to ensure you are getting the solution that’s right for you. I’m also a real estate investor myself. I love being able to review other investors’ portfolios to see how we can optimize their financing to save money or create additional liquidity. I work with a lot of fix-and-flip and rehab-to-rent (BRRRR) clients to do just that. I love being a part of the community and being able to offer finance solutions that help revitalize the dilapidated housing stock. I grew up in Southern California before heading back East to attend college at Yale University where I received a B.A. in Economics. I returned to Southern California to stay warm and obtained an MBA from UCLA Anderson in international management with a real estate and finance concentration. However, my home is in the Pacific Northwest now, where I live just outside of Seattle raising two energetic boys with my wife. liam.leonard@dmlcapmtg.com https://www.theprosperityperspective.com/

In this episode, we are going to talk about the benefits of going live on LinkedIn, as opposed to uploading a pre-recorded video. There is a consistent debate about whether Live Video is better than Native Video on LinkedIn.    I have always leaned more towards going live, but in a pinch or if I am out and about, the convenience of being able to upload from our phones to LinkedIn is awesome.    What I see as the 3 main benefits of choosing Live Video over Native Video is:    1. Greater opportunity for reach and visibility  2. Greater amount of content for repurposing    3. You create connection and trust faster   How to set it up:    1. Turn Creator Mode On   2. Wait For Live Video To Become Available   3. Start A Free Account With Streamyard   4. Start Streaming Live! It's not too late to sign up for our "Get Your Business Organized in 5 Days Workshop:  https://www.thetimetogrow.com/getyourbusinessorganized Check out the live training I did on LinkedIn to set up your LinkedIn Live using www.streamyard.com:  https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6955892354599809024/

Patty Lennon is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Receiving School®. She is a former type-A corporate banker that discovered there was more to living than making money.  She left banking to help others do the same. She is a certified coach with a masters in psychology and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Daily Worth. She blends brain science and metaphysics to help her fellow humans find clarity, focus, and inspiration so they can easily manifest their dreams into reality.  Patty hasn’t found a crystal shop or bookstore she can’t get lost in. She loathes shopping in all other forms.  She loves chocolate, Autumn in New England, and watching her two teen children discover what lights them up.  Patty can be found on the web at www.pattylennon.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pattyalennon.  REGISTER FOR OUR "GET YOUR BUSINESS ORGANIZED IN 5 DAYS" WORKSHOP HERE: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/getyourbusinessorganized

In this episode, we are going to talk about the best ways to reduce the number of spam messages we are receiving each day on LinkedIn. We know we are not alone when we say we are tired of all the spam messages we are receiving each day, and now the spam "notes" people are adding to their connection requests. If you're not careful, your LinkedIn inbox can quickly become overrun with spam messages. But there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of spam you receive. 1. Make sure your profile is set to "Private.": 2. Adjust your LinkedIn settings so that only people you're connected to can send you messages: 3. If you're still receiving a lot of spam messages, you can report them to LinkedIn. 4. Ignore any connection request that has a spam "note" attached: 5. Remove any connection of yours that spam messages you from the onset of the accepted connection request 6. Block/Remove any connection request that immediately hard sells you on something you don't need: Don't forget to register for our Get Your Business Organized In 5 Days Workshop: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/getyourbusinessorganized