📝 Ready to unlock LinkedIn's full potential? In this episode, we dive deep with Kayla Ihrig, digital marketing expert, writer, and LinkedIn strategist, on how to leverage LinkedIn as a powerful marketing tool in 2025. 💼

Kayla shares her top LinkedIn tips for creators, entrepreneurs, and business professionals — from profile optimization to content creation and engagement strategies. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your LinkedIn strategy, this episode delivers actionable insights.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• Why LinkedIn is still underrated in 2025

• How to grow without going viral or having 10K+ followers

• LinkedIn vs. Twitter: Which is better for professionals?

• Kayla’s “LinkedIn Co-Pilot” method for clients

• Real success stories (book deals, media features via LinkedIn)

• Engagement secrets: Why commenting beats posting

⏱️ Timestamps (14:05):

00:00 - Introduction to Kayla Ihrig & LinkedIn Marketing

00:46 - Kayla’s background & transition into digital marketing

01:30 - Why LinkedIn is still underrated in 2025

02:26 - LinkedIn vs. TikTok & other platforms

03:05 - Kayla’s “LinkedIn Co-Pilot” program explained

04:20 - Is LinkedIn still a resume site? (Spoiler: No!)

05:06 - What beginners should do first on LinkedIn

06:00 - Biggest mistakes newbies make on LinkedIn

06:40 - Best LinkedIn features for creators & professionals

07:45 - Handling SEO spam & LinkedIn DMs

08:00 - Kayla’s client success stories (book deals, features)

08:58 - Why follower count doesn’t matter on LinkedIn

09:48 - Trust, authenticity & relationship-building on LinkedIn

10:34 - Profile optimization = landing page strategy

11:10 - Is LinkedIn only for professionals? (What about artists?)

12:10 - LinkedIn vs. Twitter: Which platform works better?

13:20 - Best way to connect with Kayla & bonus LinkedIn tips

13:55 - Final thoughts & podcast wrap-up

These chapters improve user experience and boost SEO by targeting key moments tied to searchable topics.

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#LinkedInMarketing #SocialMediaStrategy #KaylaIhrig #LinkedInTips #LinkedInGrowth #ContentMarketing #LinkedInForBusiness #DigitalMarketing2025 #CreatorEconomy #LinkedInSuccess #PodcastInterview #MarketingTips

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