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Apr 15
42m 53s

How to Build a Thought Leadership Brand ...

Dave Polykoff
About this episode

Kelly Schuknecht is the CEO of Two Mile High Marketing, where she helps business owners and CEOs who struggle with standing out in a crowded market and building a consistent, trusted presence. She provides thought leadership and personal branding strategies to help them amplify their voices, grow their influence, and attract new opportunities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ How to overcome the fear of imposter syndrome

→ Strategies for translating thought leadership into engaging online content

→ Tips for refining your personal brand and message to attract your target audience

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CONNECT WITH KELLY


🌐 Website: www.kellyschuknecht.com, www.twomilehighmarketing.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebestseller

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschuknecht

👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorcoachingwithkelly

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kellyschuknecht

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CONNECT WITH DAVE

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00:00 Introduction to Kelly Schuknecht and Thought Leadership

01:23 Kelly's Journey from Publishing to Personal Branding

07:53 Strategies to Amplify Your Voice Online

11:25 Defining Thought Leadership and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

20:56 The Importance of Consistent Content Creation

24:09 Ideal Clients and Developing a Personal Brand

27:01 Translating Expertise into Valuable Content

31:26 Building a Relatable and Authentic Online Persona

33:18 Lessons Learned and Maintaining a Positive Tone

37:19 Conclusion and How to Connect with Kelly Schuknecht

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