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Why Every Founder Needs a LinkedIn Strategy with Brad Zomick

Why Every Founder Needs a LinkedIn Strategy with Brad Zomick

Update: 2025-08-21
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#275 LinkedIn Strategy | In this episode, Dave is joined by Brad Zomick, a B2B marketing consultant and host who has helped founders and executives build their presence on LinkedIn. Together they break down why a strong LinkedIn strategy is no longer optional for founders, it’s one of the most effective growth levers in B2B today.

Dave and Brad cover:

  • Why LinkedIn is still the best channel for founders to build authority, attract talent, and connect with customers
  • How to turn everyday founder communications into high-impact LinkedIn content
  • The unexpected ROI of founder-led content, from recruiting and partnerships to real-time message testing

If you’ve been wondering how to turn LinkedIn into a real growth engine for your brand, this episode is your blueprint.

Timestamps

  • (00:00 ) - – Intro

  • (03:09 ) - – Early days of LinkedIn

  • (08:39 ) - – Building Drift with founder brand

  • (14:39 ) - – Why every founder needs LinkedIn

  • (18:39 ) - – The hidden ROI of posting

  • (27:24 ) - – Dave’s personal posting system

  • (30:54 ) - – How to never run out of content

  • (34:54 ) - – Unexpected benefits of being visible

  • (39:24 ) - – Is it too late to start?

  • (42:24 ) - – Who inspires Dave today

  • (44:39 ) - – What’s next for Exit Five

  • (46:24 ) - – Closing thoughts



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Why Every Founder Needs a LinkedIn Strategy with Brad Zomick

Why Every Founder Needs a LinkedIn Strategy with Brad Zomick

Dave Gerhardt