S3.4 Stop Trying to Be a Thought Leader

S3.4 Stop Trying to Be a Thought Leader

It’s hard out there being a LinkedIn thought leader, let alone a LinkedIn Costco Rotisserie Chicken. Lauren and Sydney are representing the “LinkedIn Thought Leadership Committee” to dive into: Are you a thought leader or really a loss leader? What sh** posts went viral The second-hand embarrassment of LinkedIn Why ChatGPT shouldn’t be your ghostwriter Plus, we play Buzzword Blitz, where we roast buzzwords like “fail fast”, “human-centric marketing”, and “synergy”. Loss leaders, UNITE! 👀 Subscribe for new episodes featuring candid convos, wild work stories, and hot takes on corporate nonsense. 📍 Timestamps 00:00 Aspiring Thought Leader Initiative 03:59 Authentic LinkedIn Posting Challenges 07:09 "Personal Branding Challenges Online" 10:25 AI Comments on LinkedIn Posts 14:55 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Content Creation 19:47 "Reject 'Fail Fast' Mindset" 21:10 "Join MarketingOps Community Today!" 25:24 "Adobe Roadmap Insights" 27:55 "Embrace Indifference for Innovation" Connect with us: Lauren → / laurenaquilino [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FBeFctS3FzUUY5SDc3TDZjenZnd0VEcjQ3QXxBQ3Jtc0ttUzVKS2VQY1dUOERNX2RkQTVKN0R4VTNPZE5XYlZ6aDZSMEl1amo2YThiZFNDWGtiSGxQWnI5UnFjY0tYZmJEeVRBSTFISks0dUlhd0JLMTNyVzRiX2pqeXFZT29NMWlqTDVIZ0xLdGRCWmFlNllHaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flaurenaquilino&v=DhfRhdJX3qs] Sydney → / sydneymulligan [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldJeG9nNTRxZFRFbFMycmlnaVVBRERwYWRsd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSlVRMjE0Y0VNOS1CTkhzLU96S2ZDWVhWa2pfWjdyT0NmWGt2djFtSHZZNHhnZUxGSWJMbzlaS3ZfUXBKSkZJd0g1S0E0SXI3T0xqVklFMEZ1RUFZMVdYSWxLMDUwcS1TOG96b0dtYXQyWGwxTTh5dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsydneymulligan&v=DhfRhdJX3qs] 👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rental Nuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937 [https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937] Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247 [https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247] 🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission): Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/dpta8s... [https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/dpta8s...] Airtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSD [https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSD] Run your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/qEow [https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/qEow] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/ [https://www.emmieco.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe [https://www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

S3.3 Introvert's Guide to Networking: Less Small Talk, More Impact

Lauren and Sydney dive deep into the sometimes cringey, always interesting world of networking—especially for introverts. The conversation kicks off with hilarious banter about dreaded networking mixers, awkward icebreakers, and the classic name-tag dilemma (should fashion and function ever clash?). Lauren and Sydney, representing the extrovert-introvert spectrum themselves, swap personal stories about their own networking wins, fails, and full-blown party meltdowns. From planning the "perfect" networking event to the anxiety of making the first move, they get real about what works (and what absolutely doesn’t) for connecting with others. Whether you're a social butterfly or the person hiding by the guacamole, this episode is packed with practical tips, heartwarming anecdotes, and plenty of laughs—proving that anyone can build their network, one authentic interaction at a time. 00:00 Introvert-Extrovert Networking Challenges 03:26 "Introvert's Party Observations" 07:51 "Walking Sparks Creativity" 11:43 Networking Progression Steps 13:04 "Light-Hearted Questions Requested" 17:14 Building Valuable Consulting Connections 19:17 "Dance & Pilates Connection" 23:05 Networking Mishap: Reply-All Blunder 25:43 "Choosing Home Isn't Neutral" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe [https://www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

S3.1 We’re Done Pretending LinkedIn Isn’t Embarrassing

Season 3 of Pretty Funny Business is HERE — and so are the cameras 👀 New mics. New format. Same unfiltered hosts. * LinkedIn’s most cringe post formats * Brutally honest skills we should endorse each other for * Why “corporate authenticity” is a lie (but also? kinda fun) * A client who smoked a literal pipe on a Zoom call * The infamous iTunes gift card scam moment (it’s real, and it happened live) We’re talking about the gap between how people show up online vs. real life, and why LinkedIn is basically Instagram with blazers. 👀 Subscribe for new episodes featuring candid convos, wild work stories, and hot takes on corporate nonsense. 📍 Timestamps 00:00 "PFB Podcast Video Pilot" 06:03 Expert Napper 07:16 "Unfiltered Authenticity" 10:39 Marketing Help by Emmy Collective 15:31 Humor Thrives on LinkedIn 17:48 Socializing & Networking Focus 20:29 Awkward Encounter with Colleague 24:48 "Will Aitken's LinkedIn Ambition" 29:12 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Opportunities 32:34 SDR Scammed for iTunes Gift Cards 33:15 Regretting Lost Meeting Recordings 36:33 Retro Pipe-Smoking Fascination 40:56 "Secrets Left Untold" 🎙️ Just us this season. The fits are planned. The takes are spicy. Connect with us: Lauren → laurenaquilino [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilino/] Sydney → sydneymulligan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan/] 👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rental Nuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDl6Rm9IU05SeVVyWkFUem5BWmg2NnQ3b0NPd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNFlGR25rU3JXT0tiV3JBN05zU2x6UlJBWExKeDh2NEQ1TWFXeTZlU1RaT0owQ0t0dU1rcmZfUFJPLVdTVVVQUU1NR3RDa3JQaTZ3Sm9Wa3l5TFZSMmkzZDYzYjBxcXFfb3pIZ2Z0c2xNOGxrOGhDUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.nuuly.com%2Fsydney9937&v=_vDrU-yHew8] Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247 [https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247] Try Rent the Runway Sydney’s RTR Link: https://www.renttherunway.com/shares/671db119003ed70111af06740773c5af9820aacb-payPerSwap-publicLink-1749051041584 [https://www.renttherunway.com/shares/671db119003ed70111af06740773c5af9820aacb-payPerSwap-publicLink-1749051041584] 🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission): Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/dpta8s... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NjekROR1NYTUM5RXcwc0ZnNGhON3otWXlEUXxBQ3Jtc0ttYy10YWlObEgtcVZQRXBaVWo5eXoyTWRINjNPMkRKQ3RtZ0RSQmxGRFpzVXItbFQ0RjlkMGFHN3MtUVN1bzBDcWRBaGtWeS1qUG5PbFNFNVpQTERMNVdjVFU1UHQwM3dQM3A0TUhjQnNaUzZiUDlGdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffathom.partnerlinks.io%2Fdpta8sur4vyw&v=_vDrU-yHew8] Airtable to manage EVERYTHING: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSD [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjN5OTZFdDZaYm43M0d2eWc4QXJvT0hXNkZpZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTGZZR0xFbElxTjViVGUtenNZSnY0WkJlT0hVVmZ2SGtfTnIxendsR3ctV3NDRm01SWJ0dnU3WUgxTTdEWnFRRzhXVmFmUjB0QlFRTHl4M21WektpTG1IMmlWLUcwbU12RnhvRFBQYlNCTXJxOUZnMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2Finvite%2Fr%2FNHkCkkSD&v=_vDrU-yHew8] Run your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/qEow [https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/qEow] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/ [https://www.emmieco.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe [https://www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

2.18 Shes, Like, Our Bounty Hunter ft. Juanita Woods of Spirit of Excellence Bookkeeping

Alright, buckle up, because in this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney bring on a very special guest, Juanita Woods, their legendary bookkeeper. Yep, the woman who keeps their financial chaos in check! Juanita spills the tea on how she went from a stable government job to running the show behind the scenes at PFB HQ. The convo kicks off with Juanita’s early love for numbers (yes, some people actually enjoy math), her side hustle adventures, and how she became an irreplaceable part of the team. From there, they dive into some real talk about the struggles women face in business especially when it comes to the wild world of MLMs and why knowing your worth is non-negotiable. Of course, it wouldn’t be a PFB episode without a deep dive into money talk. The trio breaks down why cash flow is everything, how automation can be both a blessing and a curse in bookkeeping, and the financial must dos every small business owner needs to survive. Spoiler: if you don’t know where your money’s going, you’re in trouble. And because we love a good laugh, they throw in a fun Q&A with Juanita, where she dishes out her best tips on expense categorization (yes, it can be fun) and managing inventory like a pro. They also get real about client relationships, the power of setting boundaries, and why entrepreneurs need to stop trying to do everything themselves hire the dang specialists! The episode wraps up with some heart-to-hearts on personal growth, self-worth, and why having a solid community is a game-changer in business. It’s equal parts educational, hilarious, and very PFB. Don’t miss it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe [https://www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

2.16 PFB 12 Days of Holla LIVE! from New York

OUR FIRST IRL PODCAST!!! Count down from 12 with us as we share our FAVORITE PICKS of 2024! Holiday cheer and a whole lot of laughs! Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of creating a podcast live, all while juggling our personal and business lives. We share everything from Diet Coke anecdotes to our latest self-care rituals, like keeping up with perfect acrylic nails. The convo takes a turn as we dive into the yolo strategy of implementing Salesforce for EMMIE [http://www.emmieco.com]because hey, who said you can’t balance the holiday fun with a little tech talk? Even though it’s not all business, we get real about the importance of our team’s fractional support and how it’s been life saving in keeping things running smoothly. We also take a deep dive into our latest fashion addiction: Nuuly subscriptions. Whether it’s a risky new outfit or something we can only wear once (because we all know how that goes), we spill the tea on our favorite fashion finds (not literally). And, of course, we share our excitement for the future of Pretty Funny Business because there’s so much more to come. So grab your favorite holiday drink, sit back, and tune in for this festive episode full of laughs, insights, and all the feels! PS Here is Lauren’s Nuuly link [https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247], you’ll get $30 off! AND HERE’S SYDNEY’S [https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937]! PICK YOUR FAVORITE!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe [https://www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]