How to Build a Brand with LinkedIn | 845
On this episode of The Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo sits down with Kait LeDonne, founder of Brandwise Media and one of the most sought-after experts in B2B branding and LinkedIn-based lead generation. Kait unpacks how she helps business owners, authors, and thought leaders develop a compelling personal brand that drives real results. She and Dave challenge the traditional definitions of branding, argue for a client-centered approach, and reveal how clarity and consistency can exponentially increase lead flow on LinkedIn.
Kait shares the inside scoop on her own entrepreneurial journey, beginning with a high-stakes branding role during the post-2008 recession, and explains how those experiences gave her unique insight into both corporate and personal branding. From developing lead gen strategies for class-action attorneys to helping overwhelmed CEOs reclaim their time, Kait explains why a "done-with-you" model is the key to success in modern professional branding.
If you want to stop wasting time on vanity metrics and start building a brand that attracts your ideal clients, this episode is a masterclass in what actually works in today's fragmented digital marketplace.
What You’ll Discover Today:
- Why branding is actually about serving—not showcasing—yourself
- The #1 reason most lead generation campaigns fail
- How to use LinkedIn to reverse-engineer your network and dominate B2B marketing
- The difference between content that converts and content that gets likes
- Why Kait built a “done-with-you” model to help busy founders get visible
Key Topics Discussed:
- Kait’s origin story and lessons from high-pressure M&A environments
- How personal branding impacts corporate brand equity
- Why engagement metrics on LinkedIn can be misleading (and what matters instead)
- Building a pipeline from scratch with only a list of 2,000 and zero content
- The biggest fears professionals have about putting themselves online
- The exact onboarding process Kait uses to map client avatars
- When to accept LinkedIn connections—and when not to
- Platform selection for B2B vs. B2C (LinkedIn vs. Facebook/Instagram)
- When retargeting with Facebook/Instagram ads makes sense
- The importance of niche focus and intentionality across platforms
Three Takeaways from Kait LeDonne:
- Branding starts with empathy. If you want your content to connect, stop focusing on your business and start focusing on your buyer’s daily struggles. Kait recommends writing a diary entry from the buyer’s perspective.
- Consistency beats gimmicks. Don’t waste time searching for the magic post. A predictable, audience-specific message delivered regularly builds authority and leads.
- Go deep, not wide. Choose the platform where your audience is already spending time. Don't dilute your message trying to be everywhere. Master one channel with intent.
Resources and Links:
- Connect with Kait LeDonne: brandwisemedia.com