Lauren and Aurrie dive deep into LinkedIn strategy with expert Molly Godfrey, who breaks down her three-posts-per-week framework that's helped over 200 founders build their voice and generate real business on the platform. If LinkedIn has ever felt like a chore or a weird networking event, this episode will completely change your approach.

Episode Highlights

• [00:00:37] Why LinkedIn feels like a chore and how to change that energy
• [01:16] The shift toward humanizing brands through founder presence on LinkedIn
• [06:21] Core frameworks for creating content without it taking over your life
• [13:50] The three-part content strategy: Value, Personal Story, and Social Proof
• [14:46] Why thought leadership posts need to dig deeper than basic how-tos
• [17:42] Bottom-of-funnel content that actually converts to sales
• [20:31] How LinkedIn works as a relationship nurturing tool
• [22:29] Using LinkedIn to warm up prospects after sales calls
• [36:40] Metrics that actually matter on LinkedIn
• [41:12] Mapped Out Moment: Your three-post framework homework

What You'll Learn

• How to create a sustainable three-posts-per-week LinkedIn strategy
• The difference between value content that builds trust vs. basic educational posts
• Strategic personal storytelling that connects without oversharing
• How to create social proof content that naturally leads to sales conversations
• Why giving each post a specific job (trust, connect, convert) improves results
• How to use LinkedIn as a nurturing tool for sales prospects
• Metrics that matter more than vanity engagement numbers
• How to format posts for easy reading and better engagement
• The power of boilerplate signatures to reinforce your expertise

Meet Your Hosts

Lauren Loreto

• Founder of Brand Good Time
• Expert in content marketing and web design
• Website: brandgoodtime.com
• Instagram: @brandgoodtime

Aurrie Hicks

• Founder of Hopson Rae
• Expert in digital content and brand strategy
• Website: hopsonrae.com
• Instagram: @hopsonrae

Meet The Guest Molly Godfrey

• LinkedIn strategist and coach
• Helped over 200 founders build their voice on LinkedIn
• Advocates for minimalist, strategic approach to LinkedIn content
• Find her on LinkedIn: Molly Godfrey
• Newsletter: https://molly-godfrey.kit.com/mailinglist?_gl=1*5tydo3*_gcl_au*NDE2MDE5NDExLjE3MzgwMDE1MzQ.

Resources Mentioned

• Three-post weekly framework: Value, Personal Story, Social Proof
• LinkedIn boilerplate strategy
• Post formatting for easy reading
• Sales Navigator for outbound strategy
• Conference networking + LinkedIn content combination

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