The Transaction

In this episode, Matt and Craig delve into the evolving landscape of LinkedIn as a key platform for B2B thought leadership and brand building with the insights of Alec Paul, a LinkedIn strategist and Founder of SalesBrand. Alec discusses the significance of authenticity, audience engagement, and the potential of LinkedIn video. The conversation also covers the limitations and strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, promoting podcasts, and understanding LinkedIn's algorithm. This episode is a deep dive into actionable strategies that can transform LinkedIn into a powerful tool for business growth.

Takeaways:
  • Encourage executives and key leaders to build their personal brands on LinkedIn. This creates authenticity and can serve as a powerful channel for engagement and outreach.
  • Share personal experiences, including successes and failures, to build trust and depth with your audience. Vulnerability makes leaders relatable and credible.
  • Focus on producing high-quality, engaging content rather than flooding your feed with frequent, less impactful posts. Two to three well-crafted posts can be more effective than daily low-value content.
  • While having a content calendar is useful, remain flexible to adjust based on what is resonating with the audience. Be prepared to pivot based on feedback and engagement metrics.
  • Use podcasts or episodic videos to create compelling LinkedIn posts. Focus on extracting interesting stories or key insights from these content forms to create high-engagement posts.
  • Ensure that LinkedIn profiles are well-crafted with a clear narrative. Include a professional banner image, a strong headline, and a detailed resume that aligns with the content being posted.
  • Weave the company’s story into personal content authentically. Share insights into company decisions, product launches, and behind-the-scenes activities to engage the audience deeply.
Chapters:
  • 00:00 - Gen Z Slang
  • 03:42 - Guest Introduction: Alec Paul
  • 06:05 - The Importance of Personal Branding on LinkedIn
  • 07:58 - Common Misconceptions About Outsourcing Content
  • 11:07 - Getting Started with LinkedIn Content
  • 17:39 - Finding Content Market Fit
  • 25:30 - The Sixth Sense Approach in Startups
  • 27:45 - Building Credibility Through Transparency
  • 30:20 - Turning Companies into Characters
  • 33:35 - The Role of Executives in Social Media
  • 38:54 - Leveraging Executive Brands for Go-to-Market
  • 47:19 - Challenges and Strategies in Podcast Promotion
  • 49:40 - (Not) Understanding LinkedIn's Algorithm
  • 54:07 - Concluding Thoughts and Future Insights
Quote of the Show:
  • “You want to learn the best practices and different forms of engagement or writing, but you still need to be the most authentic you.” - Alec Paul
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Creators & Guests

Host
Craig Rosenberg
I help b2b companies grow revenue by enabling GTM excellence. Chief Platform Officer at Scale Venture Partners
Host
Matt Amundson
CMO, Advisor, Data-Driven Revenue Leader. Chief Marketing Officer of Census
Producer
Rayanne Pruitt

What is The Transaction?

Welcome to The Transaction.

From ABM to PLG, from MEDDIC to MEDDPICC, the world of business is constantly evolving. We’ll cover the who, what, where, when, why and most importantly how you get… The Transaction.

Hosted by Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson.

Presented by Ringmaster Conversational Marketing, the go-to branded podcast team. To discover how your company can leverage B2B podcasts to deliver outsized ROI, visit ringmaster.com.