Listen "#46: Employee-Generated Content & How to Start Building a Personal Brand Online"
Episode Synopsis
Encouraging employee-generated content and building a personal brand on LinkedIn can position your company and team as industry leaders (while also making hiring easier than ever).
In today’s episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we’re diving into employee-generated content (EGC) and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for attracting top talent and building a strong company presence. We’ll also explore why Seconds-in-Command should start developing their own personal brand online, separate from their company. You’ll learn how to leverage LinkedIn without feeling cringey, encourage your team to become thought leaders, and strategically position yourself as an expert in your industry.
You'll hear all about:
00:29 – Introduction to employee-generated content and personal branding
00:41 – What is UGC (user-generated content) and how does it apply to companies?
01:08 – Two main types of UGC and how brands use it
02:13 – Applying the UGC concept to your employees and company
02:49 – Why the fear of employees posting too much on LinkedIn is outdated
02:55 – The benefits of encouraging your employees to post online
03:02 – How thought leadership from your team strengthens sales and hiring
03:49 – How to help employees start posting on LinkedIn
04:45 – Why Seconds-in-Command need to build a personal brand separate from their company
05:06 – Your company is a rented brand—so it’s critical to establish your own reputation
05:43 – Boz Saint John as an example of a strong personal brand
06:21 – Practical first steps for building your LinkedIn presence
07:12 – Your personal brand is more than just LinkedIn—it’s the unique value others expect from you
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Second First on LinkedIn
Megan Long on LinkedIn
In today’s episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we’re diving into employee-generated content (EGC) and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for attracting top talent and building a strong company presence. We’ll also explore why Seconds-in-Command should start developing their own personal brand online, separate from their company. You’ll learn how to leverage LinkedIn without feeling cringey, encourage your team to become thought leaders, and strategically position yourself as an expert in your industry.
You'll hear all about:
00:29 – Introduction to employee-generated content and personal branding
00:41 – What is UGC (user-generated content) and how does it apply to companies?
01:08 – Two main types of UGC and how brands use it
02:13 – Applying the UGC concept to your employees and company
02:49 – Why the fear of employees posting too much on LinkedIn is outdated
02:55 – The benefits of encouraging your employees to post online
03:02 – How thought leadership from your team strengthens sales and hiring
03:49 – How to help employees start posting on LinkedIn
04:45 – Why Seconds-in-Command need to build a personal brand separate from their company
05:06 – Your company is a rented brand—so it’s critical to establish your own reputation
05:43 – Boz Saint John as an example of a strong personal brand
06:21 – Practical first steps for building your LinkedIn presence
07:12 – Your personal brand is more than just LinkedIn—it’s the unique value others expect from you
Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts
Click Here to Listen!
OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE
If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Second First Membership
Second First One-on-One Coaching
Second First on Instagram
Second First on LinkedIn
Megan Long on LinkedIn
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