Make an Impact: Increasing Professional Success on LinkedIn Workshop

Make an Impact: Increasing Professional Success on LinkedIn Workshop

Learn how to maximize your professional success on LinkedIn at our workshop on June 24th!

By Martin Stark & Jeremy Grandstaff

Date and time

Monday, June 24 · 8am - 5pm CDT

Location

Center on Halsted

3656 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60613

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome and Overview


Introduce the trainers and outline goals for the day.

8:45 AM - 10:30 AM

LinkedIn Overview and Profile Optimization


Understand the platform and create a standout profile with a compelling message, followed by a 15-minute break.

About this event

  • 9 hours

Why Attend?
Unlock unparalleled professional success with our immersive one-day workshop. This event offers hands-on training to optimize your LinkedIn presence, helping you advance your career or business.

Whether you're a business owner, executive, salesperson, entrepreneur, student, or marketer, this workshop delivers practical strategies and skills to elevate your brand and increase your opportunities.

Results You Can Expect:

  1. Increased Visibility: LinkedIn profiles with complete information are 5 times more likely to be viewed by recruiters and industry professionals, opening new opportunities for your career or business.
  2. Job Prospects: 77% of recruiters source candidates through LinkedIn, and 41% of professionals find jobs through the platform.
  3. Business Leads: 80% of B2B social media leads come from LinkedIn, and its leads convert at a higher rate than Twitter and Facebook, driving sales and growth.
  4. Content Engagement: Regular posting can increase profile engagement by 67%, helping build authority and trust with potential employers, clients, and collaborators.


Why LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is a powerful professional platform with over 1 billion members, including 65 million businesses and decision-makers and 10 million corporate executives. The platform is a key hub for:

  • Business Opportunities: LinkedIn is the world's premier B2B platform, with 84% of CEOs and VPs using it to make purchasing decisions. This makes it a crucial tool for business owners to promote their brand, generate leads, and grow their customer base.
  • Recruitment and Job Search: 77% of recruiters use LinkedIn regularly to find candidates, and 95% of recruiters use it at least occasionally. For professionals and job seekers, this makes LinkedIn a vital tool for career advancement.
  • Sales: For sales professionals, LinkedIn offers opportunities to establish relationships, connect with decision-makers, and increase sales efforts.


Why Invest?

This workshop provides comprehensive training that offers a strong return on investment:

  • Professional Growth: Elevate your career by optimizing your LinkedIn profile, expanding your network, and gaining new opportunities.
  • Business Success: Enhance your brand, generate quality leads, and grow your business.
  • Hands-On Learning: The workshop offers practical exercises to refine your profile, develop impactful content strategies, and position yourself or your business effectively.


The Big Takeaway:

After attending this workshop, you can expect to leave with:

  • An optimized LinkedIn profile with a compelling message.
  • A deeper understanding of content strategies and how to build an impact rhythm.
  • Networking strategies and skills to connect with decision-makers, recruiters, and collaborators.
  • Techniques to position your brand, showcase your expertise, and build trust.


Who Should Attend?

  • Business Owners: Enhance your brand credibility, promote your business, and expand your customer base.
  • Executives & Professionals: Elevate your personal brand, influence, and career prospects.
  • Sales Reps & Leaders: Establish relationships, connect with decision-makers, and supercharge sales efforts.
  • Entrepreneurs: Become a trusted authority, establish crucial connections, and accelerate success.
  • Students: Build a professional brand, establish connections, and launch a successful career or business.
  • Marketers: Elevate a professional brand, build a trusted network, and connect like never before.


Your Trainers:

  • Martin Stark: An entrepreneur, keynote speaker, LinkedIn expert, and two-time LinkedIn Top Voice. Martin has partnered with LinkedIn on webinars and served as a speaker for the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program. With 15 years of experience as a procurement leader, he brings deep insights into LinkedIn strategies.
  • Jeremy Grandstaff: A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in employee engagement, organizational strategy, and talent transformation. Jeremy's strengths lie in collaborative planning and organizational development, creating a learning environment that increases retention and implementation.

Contact with any questions: 614-519-3026

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring to the workshop?

Please bring a laptop capable of accessing the internet. Having your laptop ensures you can work on your LinkedIn profile and apply what you learn in real-time during the workshop.

Is this workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes, this workshop is designed for individuals at all levels of LinkedIn proficiency. Whether you are new to LinkedIn or looking to enhance your existing presence, you will find valuable insights and strategies to apply.

What specific areas of LinkedIn will this workshop cover?

We will cover a range of topics including profile optimization, content creation strategies, and how to use LinkedIn for sales, professional and business growth.

How interactive is the workshop?

The workshop is highly interactive and collaborative. It includes profile optimization and content creation sessions, and hands-on activities that allow for real-time feedback and learning.

Who can benefit the most from this workshop?

While anyone interested in enhancing their professional online presence will find value, business owners, sales professionals, recruiters, marketers, executives, and job seekers may find it particularly beneficial.

What is the dress code for the event?

The dress code is business casual. Comfort is key as it is a full-day event.

Is there parking available?

You may be able to find metered street parking available on Halsted or Waveland, or residential parking on nearby streets. The parking garage located at 808 W. Addison St. is available to the public. Further information is available on the Center's website https://www.centeronhalsted.org/directions.

Organized by

Martin Stark

Martin Stark is an Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn expert, and two-time LinkedIn Top Voice.

He was the keynote speaker for the launch of the LinkedIn Leaders Collective, has partnered with LinkedIn on webinars, and was a speaker for the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program.

Martin designed the course leveraging his extensive knowledge and understanding of the platform, and 15-year career as a Procurement Leader. Martin, known as The Courage Champion, is also the Founder and CEO of the not-for-profit company World Gay Boxing Championships.

Jeremy Grandstaff

Jeremy Grandstaff is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in employee engagement, organizational strategy, collaborative learning, and talent transformation. Specializing in consultative, large-scale initiatives across diverse sectors, Jeremy is fueled by the convergence of purpose, collaborative processes, meaningful dialogue, and curiosity, serving as a catalyst for lasting change. His strengths lie in a deep understanding of group dynamics, collaborative planning, and a comprehensive grasp of organization and people development. As a blind, gay advocate who has achieved the highest level of advocacy objectives, Jeremy brings a unique perspective to his projects and creates a collaborative learning environment that increases the retention and implementation of what you are learning.