EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 19 MIN
Your Profile Speaks Before You Do
from Who Viewed My Profile Podcast · host Adam Houlahan & Chris J “Mohawk” Reed
Hook:Before someone replies, refers, hires, or buys from you, they usually check your profile first.Purpose of the episode:Help listeners understand how first impressions are formed on LinkedIn and what makes someone appear credible at a glance.Talking points:What people notice in the first few seconds on a LinkedIn profileThe role of profile photo, banner, headline, and featured sectionWhy confusion kills credibilityThe difference between looking active and looking credibleCommon first-impression mistakes professionals makeHow to make your profile clearer without overcomplicating itQuick audit framework listeners can apply immediatelyTimestamps:00:00 Introduction 01:00 Profile photos and first impressions 03:00 Headlines, banners, and positioning 06:00 Mobile optimisation mistakes 07:00 Featured sections and profile setup 08:00 LinkedIn verification and trust 09:00 Writing a strong About section 10:00 Experience section mistakes 12:00 Education and profile settings 14:00 Recommendations and social proof 17:00 Looking active vs looking credible 18:30 Final profile audit adviceTakeaway:A stronger first impression comes from clarity, relevance, and credibility — not more words.Listen and watch the latest episode: Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube or sign up on www.WhoViewedMyProfilePodcast.com
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Hook:Before someone replies, refers, hires, or buys from you, they usually check your profile first.Purpose of the episode:Help listeners understand how first impressions are formed on LinkedIn and what makes someone appear credible at a glance.Talking points:What people notice in the first few seconds on a LinkedIn profileThe role of profile photo, banner, headline, and featured sectionWhy confusion kills credibilityThe difference between looking active and looking credibleCommon first-impression mistakes professionals makeHow to make your profile clearer without overcomplicating itQuick audit framework listeners can apply immediatelyTimestamps:00:00 Introduction 01:00 Profile photos and first impressions 03:00 Headlines, banners, and positioning 06:00 Mobile optimisation mistakes 07:00 Featured sections and profile setup 08:00 LinkedIn verification and trust 09:00 Writing a strong About section 10:00 Experience section mistakes 12:00 Education and profile settings 14:00 Recommendations and social proof 17:00 Looking active vs looking credible 18:30 Final profile audit adviceTakeaway:A stronger first impression comes from clarity, relevance, and credibility — not more words.Listen and watch the latest episode: Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube or sign up on www.WhoViewedMyProfilePodcast.com
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