431: LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies with Donna Serdula

Something I’ve always struggled with—and I’m guessing you have as well—is getting the most out of my LinkedIn profile. If you were to ask me about my LinkedIn strategy is, I’m not sure I could give you a clear answer.

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That’s why I’m excited to welcome a special guest today who literally wrote the book on the effective use of LinkedIn. Her name is Donna Serdula and she is the author of LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies.

Donna pioneered the concept of LinkedIn Profile Optimization and through her website, has helped over 5000 professionals use LinkedIn to achieve increased success.

The book applies that experience to help you use all of LinkedIn’s capabilities to meet your goals, whether they be job search, reputation management, or sales.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Donna and her work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, I ask Donna about:

  • Optimizing your profile photo
  • Upgrading your About section
  • Identifying your LinkedIn goals
  • And lots more!

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You can order your copy of LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies right now!

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Donna in Action

Books Donna Recommends

Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Kristen Sherry’s career book collection

Tim Ferriss’ book collection

Tony Robbins’ book collection

The NCG Factor by Larry Kaufman

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Find out more about Donna at her website.

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Connect with Donna personally on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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