Thursday, June 18th, I’m speaking at Digital Day Wichita with @digitalwichita. And it’s not every day I get to speak in my hometown. My session: From Posts to Pipeline: AI-Powered Personal Branding That Actually Drives Revenue Basically, how to use #LinkedIn, #AI, and #personalbranding to create visibility, build trust, and drive real business opportunities. But first, Maryland on Tuesday for an in-person half-day client workshop. Because apparently this year’s theme is back-to-back speaking gigs and pretending I’m an expert packer. Good thing 4 years of nomad life prepared me for these kinds of weeks. Speaking of speaking, @socaliallie recorded this video during Social Media Marketing World, where I spoke on a similar topic. If you’re in Wichita and want to attend, grab your ticket at digitalwichita.com #keynotespeaker #linkedintrainer #b2bsales #socialsales #socialselling

#Outbound is not dead. Lazy outbound is. Sending #coldemail and pitch-slapping people makes you look like everyone else. Focus on #branding and #networking. Get visible before you ask for the meeting. Listen to the full Your Future Biz episode on your favorite streaming platform. #outboundmarketing #outreach #leadgeneration

Leadership digital certification was issued by Thinkers360 to Mandy McEwen buff.ly/cbm8V7b via #Leadership #Certification #ThoughtLeadership

#ZeroClickMarketing is why your analytics feel broken. A buyer might find you on #LinkedIn, hear your podcast, watch your YouTube, ask #ChatGPT who to hire, then message you weeks later. No clean attribution. No perfect path. Just trust built across channels. That’s #modernmarketing. But what matters the most? Your owned channels, aka your #email list. And using by using Active Intelligence with ActiveCampaign, I can see exactly what my potential buyers are doing. Try it for free here: activecampaign.com/?utm_sour… #emailmarketing

One mistake #agencyowners make? Spending the client’s money from their own wallet. Their budget is not your budget. When it’s outside scope, send another proposal. Stop spending money you don’t have. We dive into this on the full episode of the Your Future Biz #podcast. Listen on your favorite platform. #businessgrowth #agencyowner #agencies

Meet Glam Mandy. My #AI avatar alter ego, created in Synthesia from one still photo and a cloned voice. She chose the red carpet because apparently AI Mandy has range now. You can make your own #avatar for free in about 15 minutes. At the very least, it’s fun. At the very best, it saves you and your team a ridiculous amount of time. Try it: synthesia.io/features/avatar… #ad Synthesia

You know what most cold #outreach sounds like? Walking into a first date and saying: "So... marriage?" Slow down. Get to know someone before you #pitchslap them. Build rapport, and watch them convert. Listen to the full episode of Your Future Biz #podcast on your favorite streaming platform. #Sales #LinkedIn #B2B #SocialSelling

#AI isn’t making your content generic. Your lazy prompts are. People type: "Write me a #LinkedIn post." Then act shocked when it sounds like every other #AI-generated post on the internet. AI isn't a mind reader. It's a pattern reader. Train it on YOU. You need less prompting, more context. #socialselling

The bar for #socialselling on #LinkedIn is low. Click your prospect’s profile. Notice something real. Send a custom message. Be a cool human. It works, and you’ll see more conversions. Watch the full Your Future Biz podcast episode on your favorite streaming platform. #linkedinsales #b2bsales #linkedinstrategy #sales

Your content is not failing because of the algorithm. It’s failing because you don’t actually know who you’re talking to. Vague #ICP = vague content. And vague content does not convert. Listen to the full episode of Your Future Biz on your favorite streaming platform. #content #linkedintips #contenstrategy

Your #LinkedIn About section is not your resume. If it starts with “results-driven leader with 20 years…” You already lost them. Say what you do. Who you help. Why it matters. Season 2 of Your Future Biz is here. Watch the full episode on your favorite streaming platform. #podcast #LinkedIn #LinkedInCoach

It had been 4 years since I last spoke at Social Media Marketing World. Huge thank you to the team at SMExaminer for having me back. But the best part wasn’t the stage... It was the people. Real conversations. New friendships. Stronger relationships. Nothing beats that. #SMMW #SMMW26 #socialmedia #socialselling

The companies that 5X their growth aren’t doing anything flashy. They’re doing something boring… consistently. Same problem. Same #ICP. Same execution. Over and over. That’s what compounds. Listen to the full episode of Your Future Biz on your favorite platform. Season 2 coming soon. #growthstrategy #growth #sales

The fastest money I’ve ever made online didn’t come from social media. It came from #email. Social is rented land. Email is property. Build the list. Own the relationship. Control the revenue. And use ActiveCampaign to help you manage it all: activecampaign.com/?utm_sour… #ActiveCampaignPartner

Mindset work isn’t one size fits all. If gratitude lists make you cringe, don’t force it. But don’t underestimate the importance of having the right #mindset. Find what works for you, and stay consistent. It will pay off in your personal and business life. Listen to us dive deeper on the Your Future Biz podcast on your favorite streaming platform. Season 2 coming soon.

Your #LinkedIn headline shows up everywhere. Comments. Posts. Connection requests. So if it’s vague, you’re invisible. If it’s clear, you get inbound. Clarity wins. Every time. #linkedinprofile #linkedintips

SEO isn’t dying. It's evolving. One of my top clients found me via #ChatGPT. The new rule is: be the obvious answer everywhere. That's how you can use #AI to your advantage.

Stop saving your #LinkedIn pending connection requests. If they’re 3 weeks old, it's time to say goodbye. Send a quick InMail or email. No response? Withdraw. Keep your pipeline open for other #prospects. #linkedin #leadgeneration #linkedintips

Your content looks and sounds like #AI. So stop copying everyone else. If you want to stand out, get clear on your POV and your #brand positioning. Use that to help you post instead of ChatGPT. I explain more in this clip from the Your Future Biz #podcast.