080125 Self-Employed Success Strategies | VIP Office Hours

Self-Employed Success Strategies | VIP Office Hours Watch this playback of our monthly Self-Employed VIP Office Hours where we share valuable insights and tips for those embarking on or already on the self-employed journey. This episode covers various topics, including navigating Zoom features, effective LinkedIn strategies, engaging with your audience, and recommended books for business owners. Featuring introductions and expertise from several All Stars and attendees, this session is packed with practical advice and friendly discussions aimed at helping you thrive in your self-employment endeavors. 00:00 Introduction and Meeting Guidelines 01:09 Event Live Streaming and Recording 02:11 Self-Employment and Enthusiastically Self-Employed 03:12 All-Star Introductions 04:04 Participant Introductions and Networking 19:08 Pro Tips for Effective Introductions 22:37 Q&A and Zoom Features Discussion 30:08 Interactive Polling Techniques in Zoom 32:28 Using Google Polls for Audience Engagement 33:21 LinkedIn Membership Survey Insights 36:33 Discussing LinkedIn Premium Features 44:05 Effective Business Book Recommendations 49:44 Promoting Services Authentically on LinkedIn 57:48 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts ********************************* Considering becoming self-employed instead of finding a new job? Already self-employed and want to network with others? Join my *free* Friday VIP Office Hours with Brenda Meller on the 1st Friday from 10-11am ET Every Month! Free to attend. Registration is required at https://www.mellermarketing.com/FridayVIP BONUS: By registering, you're also joining Brenda Meller's VIP email list. WHO: These 1st Friday VIP Office Hours sessions are designed for anyone who is considering self-employment instead of a new job. We have had "experience rich" attendees (age 40+, 50+, 60+), as well as executives, managers, directors, and every job title level in a wide variety of industries attend these calls. The "VIP" stands for "very important person" to remind you that you are a valuable person who has knowledge, expertise, and passion to share with others. WHAT: A virtual "office hour" to provide you with inspiration, community, and to help provide you with LinkedIn and marketing tips to support your a possible path in self-employment. Bring your LinkedIn / self-employment start-up questions and share your success stories and tips with others. Free. Registration is required because spaces are limited. There is a maximum of 100 seats in each live Zoom session. WHEN/WHERE: This is a monthly office hour session on Zoom on the 1st Fridays each month. Every Zoom session will also be simulcast to YouTube and will also be converted into my podcast at a later date. COST: Free WHY: These calls provide a place to network with like-minded professionals, get live access to me and "allstars" in my network who can answer questions and bounce ideas around. Plus, I love holding small group Zoom calls and resharing these insights via YouTube and on my podcast. ********************************* Are you a solopreneur, business professional, or job seeker looking to get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn Pie? If you enjoyed watching this video, please SUBSCRIBE for future content by me and give this video a thumbs up. Follow me here: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller ✅ Visit my website: https://www.mellermarketing.com #linkedin #linkedintips #socialselling