Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Success Palette"! Today, I have an enlightening conversation with Mimi Langley, LinkedIn audio coach and co-creator of the "Coffee Social" podcast. In this episode, we dig into the evolving landscape of LinkedIn as a social audio platform, particularly for creatives.
Despite initially finding LinkedIn’s corporate image intimidating, Mimi now champions it as a creator-friendly space that offers robust networking opportunities, community building, and professional growth. We explore LinkedIn’s variety of content options, from video and posts to social audio, and discuss strategies for optimizing engagement and finding the right connections.
Mimi shares her experiences and practical tips on overcoming the fears associated with social audio, particularly for introverts, and emphasizes the importance of consistency and transparency in building a personal brand. We also discuss the benefits of diversifying your network, the SEO advantages of LinkedIn, and the profound impact of social audio on forming deep, authentic connections.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, author, or simply curious about leveraging LinkedIn for social audio, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate and thrive on this versatile platform. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for a deep dive into LinkedIn's world of possibilities with Mimi Langley!
Timestamps:
00:00 Networking on LinkedIn offers vast opportunities.
05:33 Public speaking helps build confidence and communication.
07:15 Bubbly but nervous: Clubhouse helped connect moms.
10:28 LinkedIn boosts SEO; appears on Google top.
17:07 Enjoying LinkedIn for content, networking, and posts.
21:02 Teaching social audio by hosting impactful events.
23:38 Engage with others through comments, search, groups.
26:37 Teaching LinkedIn audio hosting and tech strategies.
31:36 Social audio transformed relationships, opportunities, and connections.
34:16 Show examples of artists using social audio.
38:33 Give LinkedIn 90 days; optimize your profile.
39:55 Find Mimi Langley on multiple social platforms.
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