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This podcast is hosted by Gillian Whitney — Business Book Coach, Author Visibility Strategist, and 6x published author.
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– Connect with her at: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney
Easy Peasy Books: From Author to Authority is the inspiring and practical podcast for business professionals looking to transform their expertise into published works.
This show features weekly conversations with successful writers who've navigated the journey from expertise to influence. Gillian also interviews industry experts in writing, publishing, and marketing to provide valuable insights.
The podcast explores three key pillars: crafting your manuscript, navigating self-publishing in the digital age, and implementing marketing strategies to attract your target audience. Whether you're penning your first draft or seeking to leverage your published book, Easy Peasy Books offers simple strategies to turn your literary work into your ultimate business card — opening doors to new opportunities, speaking engagements, and more clients.
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110: Got an AI Automation Pitch in Your LinkedIn Inbox? Hold Your Horses! with Kevin D. Turner
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Have you been getting messages in your LinkedIn inbox from someone you've never met, offering a brand-new AI tool that promises to save you time and grow your network? They're coming fast and furious. And a lot of authors are wondering… what's the harm? In this episode, I sit down with brand strategist and longtime LinkedIn expert Kevin D. Turner to talk about what these automation tools are really doing behind the scenes, and what saying yes could cost you. This conversation was originally recorded as an hour-long LinkedIn Live, and I've edited it down to the best 30 minutes for you.
Kevin breaks down the three levels of risk, explains why "LinkedIn approved" doesn't always mean what you think it means, and shares the one list you should check before you say yes to anything. I also share what happened when one persistent pitch turned into something that really got under my skin, and I ask Kevin what I should do about it. Plus, you'll hear how to use your own LinkedIn data to get many of the same benefits for free. Because your LinkedIn network is where people find you… and your book.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
LinkedIn Marketing Partner Directory
business.linkedin.com/advertise/partners/find-a-partner
Before you say yes to any automation tool, check this directory. If it's not on the list, you must resist.
LinkedIn Terms of Service: User Agreement
linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement
When was the last time you actually read these? They've changed over the years, so it's worth a fresh look, especially at what they say about automation.
LinkedIn Help: Download Your Data
linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1339364
Your data belongs to you. Here's how to download it so you can back it up and put it to work, no paid tool required.
Chapters:
0:42 – Those AI Pitches Flooding Your LinkedIn Inbox
2:18 – Meet Kevin D. Turner
4:13 – Why "Harmless" Tools Could Cost You Everything
10:28 – The Three Levels of Risk
16:30 – What "Scraping" Really Means
19:22 – When a Pest Put Me in His Demo
22:06 – Why You Should Download Your Own LinkedIn Data
27:20 – Report and Block
29:50 – If It's Not on the List, You Must Resist
32:02 – Red Flags and Final Takeaways
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- Gillian Whitney: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney
- For more information checkout EasyPeasyBooks.com