285: Leveraging LinkedIn for Leads and Sales with Guest Colin Hirdman

Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Colin Hirdman, the founder of Rainmaker, to uncover how professionals can use LinkedIn as a powerful revenue-generating tool. Colin shares his journey from entrepreneurship to building a business that automates LinkedIn best practices in an authentic and transparent way. We discuss: Rethinking LinkedIn for Business GrowthWhy LinkedIn is more than just a networking platform—it’s a revenue driverThe importance of authenticity and relationship-buildingWhy traditional sales tactics don’t work on LinkedIn Building a Targeted LinkedIn AudienceHow to use LinkedIn Sales Navigator effectivelyA unique “event hack” to find engaged prospectsUsing key influencers as proxies to reach the right people Activating Your LinkedIn ConnectionsThe step-by-step method to connecting with 25 people per dayWhy first-degree LinkedIn connections are more valuable than email listsThe right way to send messages without coming off as salesy Turning Engagement into RevenueHow to nurture connections with a non-salesy approachUsing LinkedIn live streams as a powerful marketing toolThe secret to getting people to opt into your expertise Key Takeaways for MarketersShift from a sales mindset to an education-first approachStop chasing leads—build relationships and let them come to youWhy providing value is the most effective way to drive business Whether you"re a solopreneur, a sales leader, or a business owner looking to maximize LinkedIn’s potential, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can implement right away. Are you ready to transform LinkedIn into your most valuable marketing tool? Tune in now to learn how to navigate this powerful platform the right way. 📌 Links & Resources: 🔗 Connect with Colin and learn more about Rainmaker:  https://rainmakergrows.com Website: https://www.rainmakergrows.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman/  🔗 Follow Kendra Corman for more marketing insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendracorman/ Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage? Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I"ve got all your AI curiosities covered. It"s the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here