2116 - Leveraging LinkedIn Effectively with PICA's Liz Steblay

Mastering LinkedIn for Independent Consultant Success In a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh Elledge engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Liz Steblay, the founder and chief advocate of the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA). Liz, a seasoned independent consultant and author of "Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth," shares her journey and offers invaluable insights into the world of independent consulting. This blog post delves into the key themes discussed in the episode, providing detailed, actionable advice for aspiring and established solopreneurs. Liz Steblay’s journey into independent consulting began two decades ago, long before the term "solopreneur" became mainstream. She successfully built her first business into a multimillion-dollar venture, which led to numerous inquiries from others interested in self-employment. This inspired her to establish PICA, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals in launching and growing their own businesses, including consulting, executive coaching, and financial planning. PICA serves as an educational community, offering a wealth of resources such as templates, articles, and best practices. Liz emphasizes the importance of community support, especially during challenging times. Throughout the episode, Liz reiterates the importance of providing value in all interactions. She shares practical strategies for using LinkedIn effectively, such as treating a LinkedIn profile as a "storefront window" and focusing on building genuine relationships. Liz’s book, "Succeeding as a Solopreneur," offers a wealth of knowledge for those looking to thrive in independent consulting. As the episode wraps up, Liz invites listeners to explore her book and offers free 15-minute "Ask Me Anything" sessions. This episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur" offers valuable insights for independent consultants and solopreneurs, emphasizing the importance of community, effective networking, and a client-focused approach to business development. About Liz Steblay: Liz Steblay is the Founder and Chief Advocate of the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA) and author of "SUCCEEDING AS A SOLOPRENEUR: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth,". She's also the CEO of ProKo Agency, Inc, an international agency for independent consultants. Liz truly enjoys helping people launch and grow the solo career of their self-employment. An engaging guest, she readily shares tips on what to do, what to avoid, and how to conquer FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) - all part of the six keys to taking the leap, winning clients, and building weatlh. About Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA): The Professional Independent Consultants of America is an educational organization and nationwide community that helps professionals launch, run, and grow their own solopreneur business. Visit the website at www.PICAnetwork.org or sign up for the newsletter to gain access to on-demand classes, live workshops, coaching, and more. Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Professional Independent Consultants of America website at https://www.picanetwork.org/pica/default.asp Check out Professional Independent Consultants of America on LinkedIn at <a...