In this insightful episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Mary Fain Brandt, a LinkedIn strategist and certified AI consultant who has helped countless professionals turn their profiles into lead-generating assets. With over a decade of experience, Mary shares actionable insights on how to optimize LinkedIn for visibility and impact—while integrating the power of AI to work smarter, not harder.

Mary walks us through her "Done-For-You" LinkedIn service, demystifies AI use for everyday professionals, and even introduces the concept of the “photo shoot that never happened”—an innovative AI branding tool for entrepreneurs. The conversation also delves into authenticity, networking, the importance of gratitude, and saying no with confidence.

Whether you're just beginning your LinkedIn journey or looking to level up with AI tools, Mary’s grounded advice, tools, and encouragement will leave you inspired to take action now—not when it’s perfect.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a client magnet

The biggest mistakes people make on LinkedIn—and how to avoid them

The AI tools Mary uses daily (including her voice-driven process)

The “photo shoot that never happened” and how to brand yourself in minutes

Why it’s okay to say no and let go of perfectionism

How faith, gratitude, and focus have shaped her entrepreneurial path

------------------------------------------------ Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!