LinkedIn tips, business tips, and marketing tips for coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, solopreneurs & small business owners: Enthusiastically Self-Employed
Enthusiastically Self-Employed is designed for you if you’re self-employed as a coach, consultant, speaker, author, solopreneur, or small business owner. Listen in for business, marketing, and LinkedIn tips, sprinkled in with stories along the way.
Listen to Enthusiastically Self-Employed for education and insights to help you to be successful and support the love you have of your business, while also supporting your bottom line. That means growing your revenue, reducing your expenses, and optimizing your processes.
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Episodes
209 episodes
Member Spotlight: Go High Level with Carrie Saunders Ep 209
We bring on Carrie Saunders for a Member Spotlight and get a clear look at Go High Level through her white-label offer, Course Creator Suite, including what it does well for course creators and online business owners. We also talk honestly abou...
Charge for Your Expertise: Knowing Which Wire to Cut - Ep 208
Someone asks for your rate and suddenly your brain starts negotiating against you. I’ve been there, and I’m sharing the stories that changed how I price my work as an enthusiastically self-employed consultant, coach, and LinkedIn trainer. We st...
No More Free For Free & Q1 Updates - Ep 207
In this episode, I share what changes when we stop doing free work that doesn’t lead anywhere and start building offers that respect our time and our audience’s goals. I break down how “No More Free For Free” reshapes speaking, webinars, member...
Member Spotlight: Team Training - Leadership Communication by Pam Lippitt - Ep 206
MwM Member Spotlight: Pam Lippitt on Leadership Communication & Team Networking TrainingThe host shares a new “no more free for free year” focus on prioritizing paid clients and members, then introduces a live Zoom “Me...
Aligning Your Personal Brand With Your Personal Image w Andrea Walker Leidy - Ep 205
Listen to this playback of an interview with Andrea Walker Leidy about Aligning Your Personal Brand with Your Personal Image.As you're listening, you may notice some "quality" issues with my microphone, Restream, and audio-delay issues t...
Spinach in Your Teeth: Feedback That Protects Your Business - Ep 204
Spinach in Your Teeth: How to Give (and Receive) Helpful Feedback That Protects Your BusinessWhile at brunch with my Aunt Linda and sister Lisa, where my aunt tells me I have spinach in my teeth. I cannot make this up. This ...
How to Get a Bigger Slice of the Podcasting Pie w/ Kendra Corman - Ep 203
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and frequent podcast collaborator, marketer Kendra Corman of KendraCorman.com. Note: my audio is a bit off due to microphone issues at the time of recording (Nov 2025), which have since been fixed.
How to Add a Descript-Verified Skill to Your LinkedIn Profile - Ep 202
How to Add a Descript Verified Skill to Your LinkedIn ProfileIn this episode, I explain the step-by-step process of adding a Descript verified skill to your LinkedIn profile. I start by logging into Descript, address concerns abo...
Strength Strategies for Self-Employed Women Age 40+ with Dr. Preeti Jha - Ep 201
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Preeti Jha, a physical therapist and women's strength coach, who discusses strength training strategies for women aged 40 and above. Dr. Preeti explains the importance of strength train...
A Better Way to Show Multiple Images in LinkedIn Posts - Ep 200
A Better Way to Show Multiple Images in LinkedIn PostsWatch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OjOZGbLWrYg?sub_confirmation=1See the LinkedIn post:
How to Create a Custom LinkedIn Homepage Feed of VIP Connections - Ep 199
Creating a Custom LinkedIn Homepage Feed of Your VIP ConnectionsIn this episode, I walk you through how (and why) to set up a custom feed for your LinkedIn homepage. This strategy is beneficial for those who want to navigate Link...
LinkedIn Event Pages: New Admin View Navigation & Features Overview - Ep 198
In this episode, I walk through the recent changes to LinkedIn's navigation for event pages in the admin view. There are new admin view functions, including additional data points in analytics, post analytics, profile activity, and engagement m...
Member Spotlight: Zoom Audit Service by Christopher G. Johnson - Ep 197
Boost Your Virtual Events & Meetings with a Zoom Audit by Christopher G. JohnsonThis podcast episode features a member spotlight from my Marketing with Meller membership and learning community.I interviewed Christopher...
Self Care Strategies for Self Employed feat Dr. Sina Smith - Ep 196
Self-Care Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Dr. Sina SmithThis episode was inspired by a LinkedIn post ...
When is the Best Time to Make a Career Pivot? With Natalie Benamou - Ep 195
In this episode, I featured a recent livestream interview with Natalie Benamou, where we discussed the best time to make a pivot in your career or business. We explored this topic in depth, making it particularly insightf...
Troubleshooting Audio Issues: Mic & Laptop Testing - Ep 194
Troubleshooting Audio Issues: Microphone and Laptop TestsIn this podcast episode, I addressed some persistent audio problems I've been facing. My microphone often sounded warbly or nasally, so I decided to troubleshoot the issue ...
PRO TIPS on LinkedIn Event Invitations Using FILTERS - Ep 193
Maximize LinkedIn Event Invites: Tips & TricksIn this episode, I'll guide you through using the LinkedIn event invitation feature. Learn how to apply filters to invite the right people to your events, and discover a little-known tri...
How to Embrace and Embody Being a Unicorn as a Business Owner with Quinn Conyers - Ep 192
Mastering the Art of MCing: The Unicorn Journey of Quinn ConyersIn this episode, I share an insightful livestream interview with Quinn Conyers, a professional event MC and keynote speaker. Quinn discusses her journey from speaker...
AI Can't Do This: Answer Your LinkedIn Questions Fully & Accurately - Ep 191
In this podcast episode, I answer LinkedIn questions from one of my VIP coaching clients. We cover topics including profile optimization, growing your network, engagement, and more. I also discuss detailed insights about profile headlines, mana...
How to See Your LinkedIn Newsletter Email Open Rates - Ep 190
Listen as I explain how to check the email open rate for your LinkedIn newsletters. I share step-by-step how to navigate to the necessary section on your profile to view your newsletter open rates, along with other useful statistics such as art...
How PR Can Boost Your Credibility and Business Growth with Joan Frank - Ep 189
This episode is a playback of a past live interview with Joan Frank of B Frank Communications. Joan shared her journey in PR, the importance of media relations, and how it helps to build credibility and grow businesses. We discussed practical t...
You Might Also be "Enthusiastically Unemployable" - Ep 188
Embracing the Journey: Enthusiastically UnemployableIn this special episode, I replay a live stream from two years ago where I shared the evolution of my brand from 'Enthusiastically Unemployable' to 'Enthusiastically Self-employ...
What We Can Learn from Shakespeare with Carol Ann Lloyd - Ep 187
Leadership Lessons from Shakespeare with Carol Ann LloydConnect with Carol Ann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannlloyd/ ...
LinkedIn Strategies and Branding with Kevin D. Turner - Ep 186
In this episode, I have an engaging conversation with my good friend Kevin D. Turner, a fellow LinkedIn trainer and coach. We discuss the abundance mentality, social media karma, and how bringing in other experts helps everyone involved. Kevin ...
How to Update Social Share Images for LinkedIn - Ep 185
How to Update Social Share Images for LinkedInWelcome back! In this tutorial, I'll walk you through updating your social share image on LinkedIn, particularly for the featured section. I'll show you how I adjusted my thumbnai...
