The business journey, leveraging linkedin, and secret to success | Joe Apfelbaum - Ep 167

Linkedin is one of the largest social media platforms in the world with over 1.3 Billion users. This is a LOT of prospects and potential connections and leads.. .IF you know how to connect, interact and build relationships.. which lead to sales.In this episode you will learn:business tipsHow to leverage Linkedin to build relationships and close salesbusiness philosophybusiness best practicesInsider secrets to successAbout our Guest: Joe Apfelbaum has trained over 1000 companies on how to leverage LinkedIn over the past 3 years and most recently how to use AI for business development and marketing. He is a digital marketing expert and the CEO of a marketing Agency that has been ranked on the INC5000 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. He is the author of 5 books including his most recent book High Energy Networking. He is the founder of an AI assistant for LinkedIn, a software he developed with his team to help LinkedIn users maximize the platform and save time using an AI that learns your voice and can help craft comments and content. When he is not on stages all over the world inspiring and educating professionals he spends time with his 5 children rollerblading and rapping in Hillside, NJ.VIEW RECORDING - 54 mins (No highlights)Meeting PurposePodcast interview with Joe Apfelbaum to discuss LinkedIn strategies, AI tools, and entrepreneurial success principles.Key TakeawaysSuccess requires the right beliefs, strategy, and consistent action, not just skillsHaving conversations (5/day) is crucial for networking and business growth on LinkedInJoe is developing an AI sales assistant to automate outreach and meeting bookingInvesting in yourself, finding mentors, and joining supportive communities accelerates successTopicsJoe's Entrepreneurial JourneyStarted 25 years ago with limited skills but a desire to make a differenceRealized beliefs are more important than skills for successWrote unpublished book "From Average Joe to CEO, The Seven Stages to Seven Figures"Learned importance of strategy after watching mother's business strugglesAchieved Inc. 500 ranking (#178) for fast company growthLinkedIn and Networking Strategies60% of LinkedIn users rarely log in or engage activelyKey focus: Have 5 conversations per day (1000/year) with connectionsThree crucial elements: Exposure, Credibility, and MeetingsEmphasizes importance of follow-up after events/webinarsRecommends "Prospect by Interview" technique for lead generationAI Tools and Future PlansDeveloping AI assistant for LinkedIn with agenda capabilitiesFeatures include web scouring, personality analysis, and automated outreachGoal: Create ecosystem where AI agents handle entire sales processExploring commission-based model for AI-driven salesSuccess Principles"You can only grow your business as much as you grow yourself"Importance of having the right plan, people, and promiseAdvocates for investing in courses, mentors, and repeated learningEmphasizes action: "Results come from action" (fortune cookie wisdom)Personal InsightsFavorite color: GreenFavorite food: TomatoesMusic preference: Classic rap (e.g., Biggie)Hobbies: Rollerblading, running, nature, plant medicine, personal developmentAdmires Tony Robbins as podcast host/interviewerNext StepsSteve to post question in community: "How to go from greeting to meeting on LinkedIn?"Joe to provide thoughtful answer on transitioning from connection to phone callSteve to implement "5 conversations per day" strategy for e-book clientsJoe and Steve to reconnect for webinar presentation at 3:30 PMSteve to consider leveraging Joe's community of 1000 people for potential e-book clientsLearn More... Submit your request here:I want to be on the mAke the grAde Experience PodcastCheck out all that Dr Greene offers: http//:www.makethegrade.netEntrepreneurial Opportunities: I want to be an entrepreneurThe Student Entrepreneur AcademyThe Student Entrepreneur AcademyReach Dr Steve directly: [email protected]