Build a Memorable Personal Brand on Linkedin

Are you showing up on LinkedIn only to end up feeling invisible, unheard? Building a personal brand on LinkedIn can feel like you’re in a room full of people shouting at one another with megaphones. 

You’ve got stories, insights, maybe even a few life l...

A Café Chat, Not a Resumé Recital

I love living in Fort Collins, Colorado. It's so easy to get together with people for a "getting to know you" café chat.

That's kind of how your LinkedIn About Section should feel. Like sitting down for coffee with a prospect.

Think about it. You meet up with a n...

What makes someone stop and read your LinkedIn profile instead of moving on to the next?

Spoiler: it’s not a flashy job title or a laundry list of skills. It’s the story you tell, the way each section builds intrigue and credibility, compelling visitors to dig deeper.

In my first post, we laid the...

How a data analytics firm used voice of the customer research to deliver an instant lift in sales.

– by Candyce Edelen

Most firms think that buyer persona or voice of the customer research is just for marketing. But in reality, deep customer understanding across the organization has a huge impac...

Not sure what to write in your LinkedIn About section? A customer-centric LinkedIn profile can really help you attract inbound leads and build your credibility. 

But most of my clients struggle to come up with the right angles. 

Here’s a method that can help you create a narrative that is guarante...

LinkedIn Commenting Strategy: How to Create a Custom Feed of Influencers

On LinkedIn, your commenting strategy is just as important as your posting strategy. It’s a key tool for enhancing your human-to-human outreach and attracting your ideal leads. But, you’ve got to be strategic about finding the...

Becoming the Signal Above the Noise

In the cacophony of digital voices, standing out is less about volume and more about resonance. Think of the last time you met someone truly memorable. Chances are, it wasn't their ability to recite their resumé that stuck with you, but rather the undeniable qual...

“We’re spending $8,500 a month on ads. But the leads are too small and not ideal fits. We need a better way to attract prospects.” A friend shared this over coffee recently.

“Are you publishing thought leadership?” I asked. “Not really. I know we should be. I know it’s important for our marketing s...

For years, I’ve advocated for sending a personalized connection request anytime you wanted to connect with someone on LinkedIn®️. 

This year, LinkedIn changed the game and started restricting personalized invitations for free accounts. Now you can only send about 5 a month unless you purchase a pre...

When you schedule a call with a new prospect, how do you prepare?

Sometimes, I’m tempted to wing it with prospects, especially if they’re the ones who requested the meeting.

But that’s not wise. When I wing it, the calls might be pleasant, but we rarely agree to next steps, and I’m not as likely t...

 Target Influencers on LinkedIn with a Commenting Strategy to Build Audience

Struggling to cut through the noise and be heard on LinkedIn? Imagine having industry leaders who your ideal audience follows amplify your voice, bringing your content straight to your ideal audience. That's the power of a...

“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.”
― P.T. Barnum

At a recent DirectionsNA conference, Candyce asked an attendee, “What’s your company’s differentiator?” He replied, “We really care about our customers.” 

Candyce gestured to the room filled with Microsoft partners “But tha...