Looking back on my LinkedIn journey, I've experienced a lot – from losing all my clients to building a thriving personal brand. I’ve boiled down my experience into 10 key lessons and 5 practical tips that I hope can help you on your journey too.
2020:
1️⃣ Be Intentional: I lost all my clients and focused entirely on LinkedIn. Stick to one platform and one strategy.
2️⃣ Live Authentically: Got married during the pandemic on a budget. Do what feels right for you.
2021:
3️⃣ Document Everything: Spent a year doing this. It led to my first guide, which built my credibility.
4️⃣ Stay Persistent: Nothing worked until April. Push through setbacks and stay focused on your goals.
2022:
5️⃣ Be Visible: My visibility increased, and I started getting clients. Engage and post meaningful content.
6️⃣ Leverage Success: Use your initial successes to build momentum and attract more clients.
2023:
7️⃣ Know Your Potential: Realized my true potential. Focus on your strengths to achieve your goals.
8️⃣ Go Big: Closed big clients and traveled to Europe. Don’t limit yourself geographically.
2024:
9️⃣ Take Charge: Design your work around your life. Follow your own path.
🔟 Collaborate: Work with others to amplify your impact and reach.
5 Practical Tips:
Define Your Identity: Know what you want to be known for.
Define Your Audience: Focus on a very very specific group.
Define Your Mechanism: Identify how you solve problems.
Know Your Results: Understand the impact you make.
Rewrite Your Profile: Update your headline and summary to reflect your identity, audience, mechanism, and results.
I hope these lessons and tips help you write your own success story on LinkedIn. Remember, it’s all about staying true to yourself and being persistent in your efforts.
P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: