Join John Espirian & Gillian Whitney as we discuss - The Verification Advantage: LinkedIn or LinkedOut? To verify or not verify, that is the question. Is getting your LinkedIn profile ID verified worth the effort? What are the benefits of being verified? Is there a risk of being left out if you don't get verified? These are just some of the questions I've heard people asking about. So I thought I'd get John Espirian's thoughts on the matter. John and I will be digging into what that grey shield verification icon signals to your network, how the ID verification process works globally through LinkedIn's partners, and whether taking this extra step lends more authenticity on and off LinkedIn. Based in Wales, John Espirian is THE relentlessly helpful® LinkedIn nerd, trainer, and consultant. He helps small businesses & solopreneurs build an effective presence on LinkedIn and the web without using pointless ads, cringey outreach or craptacular sales. John is the leader of Espresso+, an online community dedicated to providing ongoing education, support and accountability for those who want to grow their business visibility on LinkedIn and online in an ethical, organic way. He's also a co-organizer of UpLift Live, the UK’s first LinkedIn-focused conference, taking place on March 21, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Last but not least, John is the author of... Content DNA: Using consistency and congruence to be the same shape everywhere Whether you're a business owner, job seeker, or employee, we invite you to join us for - The Verification Advantage: LinkedIn or LinkedOut? TO JOIN THE LIVESTREAM 1. Click the ATTEND button (see below) 2. Add this LinkedIn Live event to your calendar 3. Look for this LIVE in your LinkedIn notifications or email inbox at the designated date/time OR Simply visit Gillian Whitney's LinkedIn profile at the date/time and click on her profile banner. Easy Peasy! #LinkedInWithGillian #LinkedInLive #LinkedInTips #LinkedInStrategy #ProfileVerification #VerificationBadge