In this episode of the Modern Man Podcast, Ted Phaeton interviews Jordan Mendoza the Founder & CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, LLC. They discuss Jordan's journey to becoming an international businessman and the power of storytelling on LinkedIn. Jordan shares tips on optimizing your LinkedIn profile, including creating a compelling banner image, updating your profile photo, crafting a strong headline, and writing an engaging summary. He also emphasizes the importance of consistency in posting content and engaging with others on the platform. Additionally, Jordan provides insights on effectively using direct messages (DMs) to build relationships and nurture connections on LinkedIn. Jordan Mendoza shares valuable insights on building relationships and personal branding on LinkedIn in this conversation. He emphasizes the importance of treating online interactions as human connections and acting authentically. Jordan also discusses the process of systemizing actions to build momentum and brand. He provides tips on time blocking and setting daily minimums for revenue-generating activities. Additionally, Jordan shares his experiences with international business and highlights the significance of character and empathy in building relationships. He concludes by offering a special discount on his LinkedIn coaching program for listeners.     Takeaways

• Optimize your LinkedIn profile by creating a compelling banner image, updating your profile photo, crafting a strong headline, and writing an engaging about summary.
• Consistency is key on LinkedIn. Show up daily and post content on a Monday through Friday cadence to stay top of mind.
• Use direct messages (DMs) to build relationships and nurture connections on LinkedIn. Personalize your connection requests and follow up with a thank you message, offering assistance and providing value.
• Mix up the medium in your DMs by sending voice notes or videos to grab people's attention and stand out from the crowd.
• Tell your story and be vulnerable on LinkedIn. Sharing personal experiences and hardships can help you connect with others on a deeper level.
• Maximize the potential of your LinkedIn profile by optimizing your skills, licenses, certifications, and experience sections with keywords and rich descriptions. Treat online interactions as human connections and act authentically.
• Systemize actions to build momentum and brand.
• Time block and set daily minimums for revenue-generating activities.
• Character and empathy are crucial in building relationships.
• International business requires longer courting processes and investing in relationships.
• Partner with people who have complementary strengths and weaknesses.

  Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 

00:39 Invitation to Join Noble Knights Mastermind Group

03:48 Jordan's Journey to Becoming an International Businessman

07:24 The Power of Storytelling on LinkedIn

12:01 Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Success

18:45 Creating a Compelling Banner Image and Profile Photo

20:45 Crafting a Strong Headline and Engaging About Summary

24:31 Utilizing the Featured Section and Maximizing Your Profile

28:05 Building Relationships through Direct Messages (DMs)

30:04 Navigating DMs and Mixing Up the Medium

35:39 Conclusion and Recap

40:35 Partnering with Complementary Strengths and Weaknesses

50:28 Conclusion

 

Jordan's Links:

Website: www.byotpod.com

Consulting: Group Coaching

Instagram: @timpecoraro

LinkedIn: @jordanjmendoza 

 Facebook: @therealjordanjmendoza

 

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