208 Feedback Not Failure: Building Your Brand on LinkedIn with Dan Smokoska

In this valuable episode, host Phil Treadwell explores the art of personal branding on LinkedIn with expert Dan Smokoska. Dan shares his insights on how to effectively use LinkedIn to grow your professional presence, emphasizing the importance of focusing on your ideal client. He breaks down the strategies for creating impactful content, engaging authentically with your network, and leveraging the platform’s features to build a strong, recognizable brand and mortgage business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your LinkedIn approach, this episode offers actionable tips to turn feedback into fuel for success and elevate your brand to new heights. Dan Smokoska is an expert in the mortgage industry, recognized as the leading LinkedIn and social selling coach. With a background as a former loan officer, he has earned accolades such as being named one of the "40 Under 40" top mortgage professionals. Dan is also the founder of the WinWeekly Newsletter and the co-author of Rethink Everything You Know About Being A Next Gen Loan Officer. Show Highlights: 00:25 - Meet Dan 02:10 - An Interesting Time in the Industry 04:45 - Social Media Selling IS Back to the Basics 07:30 - Building Trust on Social Media 11:30 - Giving it Away 13:30 - Why LinkedIn 18:00 - Failure is Part of the Recipe 24:30 - The Truth About LinkedIn 28:20 - Social Media is Social Proof 31:15 - Getting Results on LinkedIn 36:00 - Just Do the Work   Connect with Dan on LinkedIn LEARN MORE ABOUT M1 ACADEMY COACHING If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW. And JOIN the M1A Text Community: 214-225-5696