Episode Title: "How I Grew to 20,000+ LinkedIn Followers Organically: Build Your Personal Brand Before You Hire" Episode Overview: In this episode of The Hiring Edge, your host Jen Goeser shares her journey of growing her LinkedIn following to over 20,000 connections—completely organically. Jen dives into the importance of creating a personal brand identity before you even think about hiring and how doing so will make your entire hiring process easier and more effective. Jen has been using LinkedIn since 2008, and through consistent, intentional efforts, she built a powerful network of peers, candidates, and customers. This episode is packed with actionable tips on how to replicate this process and grow your own LinkedIn network—organically. What You’ll Learn: Why building your personal brand on LinkedIn is crucial before starting the hiring process. How expanding your network can lead to free referrals and more opportunities to share job openings in your industry. The power of establishing yourself as an authority on LinkedIn and how it impacts your hiring efforts. Key Takeaways: Complete Your Professional Profile: Jen explains the importance of having a well-rounded and compelling LinkedIn profile that clearly states who you are, what you do, and what value you bring. Join and Engage in Industry Groups: Discover how participating in LinkedIn groups relevant to your industry can help you grow your network and establish yourself as an expert. Set a Monthly Connection Goal: Jen shares her method for growing your network by 1,000 connections in a year, by setting achievable monthly and weekly goals. Episode Teaser: In the next episode, Jen will show you how to translate the growth of your personal LinkedIn network into a thriving business page for your company. Don’t miss it! Website: www.jengoeser.com Rate and Review: If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to rate and review The Hiring Edge!