Kevin D. Turner

Brand to Land: Eliminating Personal Blanding™ with the Sharpest Tools & Strategies for Your Professional Success. Branding ╽ LinkedIn Profile Optimization ╿ Trainer ╽ Career Coach ╿ Speaker ╽ ⛨ Verified Profile

To pivot, you must first prove it, and then build it into your brand! I know this to be true, as I have successfully pulled off five evolutions in my career. Transitioning from Fortune 50 Sales & Marketing Management to Venture Capital (VP), to Public & Private Turnarounds (CEO & VP), executively leading a Non-Profit 50 internationally into 140 countries (International Director), and finally proving it to myself by turning a side gig into a 14+ year successful business (Managing Partner).

Welcome to my profile; I'm Kevin D. Turner, a Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Builder with deep expertise in Visioneering, Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. My passion for talent development and cultivating high-performance teams globally while profitably managing, branding, and growing organizations, has contributed to my career success. 

 🔘 Optimized 7K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 50K+ People on Best Practices since 2005
 🔘 Beta Tester for Open AI since 2021 & 19+ LinkedIn Features since 2005
 🔘 Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating & 200+ Written Recommendations 
 🔘 Developed & Led Teams of 65+ Sales & Marketing Professionals
 🔘 Marketed & Sold $550M+ Domestically & into 140 Countries 
 🔘 Created, Hired & Managed 4 Domestic & Foreign Offices 
 🔘 Lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany & Japan
 🔘 Established International Offices, HR & Payroll 
 🔘 CrowdSourced & FundRaised $25.3M
 🔘 Managed Full P&L of $352M

With a Philosophy forged in Customers First, Triple Bottom Line (3PL) "People, Planet & Profit" coupled with a keen Business Acumen and a Personal Resolve to Change the World, I have held Sales, Marketing, and Branding leadership roles with SONY, Stone VC, Thomas Nelson, TurneRRounD, American Teachers, American Heart Association, & TNT Brand Strategist.

TNT Brand Strategist – Devoted to Your Success
High Touch, Confidential, Never Outsourced, & Tech Aware
LinkedIn Service Provider ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Rated Pro 

 🔘 Top Recommended LinkedIn Profile, Resume, Bio, & Business Page Optimization 
 🔘 Organizational Branding, Personal Branding & Brand Strategy Development 
 🔘 Leadership, Career, Interview & Executive Development Coaching 
 🔘 Corporate LinkedIn & Social Selling Training 
 🔘 Career & Corporate Transition Services 
 🔘 Podcast & Keynote Speaker

Kevin D. Turner, Managing Partner & Brand Strategist, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC
📱 +1-214-724-9111      ✉ Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist .com     @MrKevinDTurner

Public Speaker

Hope you enjoy checking out some of my favorite LIVE & Podcast Guest Appearances talking about LinkedIn, Social Selling, Personal Branding, Brand To Land, & Career Strategy.

Beth Granger

Beth Granger Consulting: Intrepid Social

As a consultant, speaker, and Exactly What to Say® Certified Guide, I work with individuals, C-suite leaders, and entire organizations to take them from confused to confident when networking into the right prospects, building their business through thought leadership, and having critical conversations in person, online, and here on LinkedIn™.

Clients describe me as part friend, part consultant, part confidante, and a sales enabler. 

LinkedIn can be confusing and overwhelming, and I accelerate the learning curve, also removing the fear that some people have, but don't always admit to themselves, about clicking in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing.

My mission is to show clients just how powerful strategic words are when using LinkedIn, when networking, and when presenting to their teams or leadership. 

Strategies for clients may include:

• Social selling or employee engagement/advocacy
• Speaking at sales meetings, associations, and conferences, in-person and virtually
• Networking group facilitating, networking workshops
• LinkedIn content coaching and Collaborative Content Creation™
• LinkedIn Live, networking, and small event production and emceeing


Industry verticals include, but are not limited to:

Law
Healthcare
Insurance
Real Estate
Technology
Biotechnology
Manufacturing
Non-profit

▶️ Taking leaders/organizations from confused to confident in person, online, and here on LinkedIn

I am an eSpeakers Certified Virtual Presenter!

SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Making Conversations Count: Strategies for More Successful Communication with Leadership for the UN Global Compact Sustainability, and Business and Human Rights Accelerators

Build and Activate Your Network for the Long Island Board of Realtors

A series of three virtual talks for SHRM Long Island

Finding Diamonds in Your Database for VRA Realty

Making Conversations Count for the Small Business Development Center

Exactly What to Say on LinkedIn, a master class for Social Sales Link Membership Community

The Four Cornerstones of Conversational Excellence, an Introduction to Exactly What to Say for LinkedIn Local Long Island 

Unleash the Power of LinkedIn for the Risk Management Association

Unleash the power of LinkedIn for the HOW Design Live Conference

Virtual Speaker: Unleash the Power Of LinkedIn and Clubhouse for Recruiting, Networking, and Marketing for National Association of Legal Search Consultants Fall Symposium

Virtual Speaker: Boost your professional brand using LinkedIn for Women-Owned Law

Virtual Speaker: Job Search Strategies Using LinkedIn: Perfect Your Profile & Grow Your Network

Boost your professional brand using Linkedin for the Mayo Clinic Social Media Network Annual Conference

Filling Your Sales Funnel Using LinkedIn for the International Franchise Exhibition 

Make more money using LinkedIn as a professional branding and advanced prospecting tool for the Coach Realtors Career Conference

How to Build an Employee Advocacy Plan Using LinkedIn for LinkedIn Expert Marketing Summit 2019

Boost Your Personal and Professional Brand Using LinkedIn for the Small Business Administration/Microsoft Women’s Entrepreneur Event

Help Your Organization Connect to Patients, Partners, and Profits on LinkedIn for the Mayo Clinic Social Media Network 

Donor Prospecting Skills Using LinkedIn for Leukemia Lymphoma Society

▶️ Professional Speaker, Panelist, Moderator; Equally Interactive In Person or Virtually

LinkedIn can be an amazing place to grow your professional brand, prospect, network, and advance in your career, but do any of these issues sound familiar to you?

▶️ You are worried about spending too much time on the platform because you don’t know what to do when there.

▶️ You are frustrated at how often the platform changes.

▶️ You are concerned about damaging your reputation by making a misstep or doing the wrong thing.

▶️ You are anxious about sharing content or engaging with the content of others.



The LinkedIn Leaders group program gives you:

▶️ Strategies so you know what to do daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. You won’t spend all day there, you’ll do what you need to do and get on with your day.

▶️ Early notifications about new features and guidance on if, when, or how to use them.

▶️ Accountability so that you build good habits and are successful.

▶️ Collaborative Content Creation™ - Prompts for content you can share.

▶️ Ample time to get all your questions answered and get coached on specific challenges.

▶️ A community of other leaders looking to unleash the power of LinkedIn together.

▶️ Monthly live group meetings via Zoom.

Registration closes soon: https://www.bethgranger.com/linked-leaders

▶️ Linked Leaders™ Group Program

As someone who regularly creates content here on LinkedIn, I was part of the first wave of LinkedIn Power Creators. This meant having a dedicated Creator Manager at LinkedIn that was a conduit for new features, support, ideas, and more.

I am a frequent beta tester for new features including: Newsletters, LinkedIn Live, LInkedIn Audio, and Page Messaging. I love putting new features through their paces.

▶️ LinkedIn Power Creator and Beta Tester

I am in the first round of beta-testers of the new LinkedIn Audio Feature. I jumped right in to try different formats and topics, and provide feedback to the product managers. I think this new feature has huge potential because of the power of a conversation to bring people together in a very special way.

I was dubbed the "Queen of LinkedIn Audio" by a colleague and have decided to own that title. 

Recent Audio Events have included:

🎙  Audio networking event
🎙  LinkedIn LIve interview followed by an audio question and answer session

I was an early adopter of LinkedIn Live, where for over a year I went 'live' right here, having conversations with interesting people, discussing interesting topics, and introducing them to my broader network through 1/2 hour conversations. More recently I go live for similar conversations, and also to share updates about building your brand and business using LinkedIn. 

Topics of discussion have included: networking, sales, leadership, and more.

You can see a list of my 2020 broadcasts here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-you-my-network-through-12-hour-2020-linkedin-granger/ 

You can see a list of my 2019 broadcasts here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2019-linkedin-live-beth-granger-list-episodes-beth-granger/

I have also helped produce LinkedIn Live broadcasts for clients.

▶️ LinkedIn Live and LinkedIn Audio Host 

I have been quoted in the following publications or been a guest on the following podcasts. This is a small selection of examples.

TechTalk SMB Podcast October 2022:  https://techchannel.com/SMB/10/2022/beth-granger-linkedin

How to Network on Social Media Networks, Like LinkedIn (LinkedIn news article in Getting Ahead by LinkedIn News by Brandi Fowler), August 2022: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-network-social-media-networks-like-linkedin-/

Legal Nurse Podcast, August 2022. https://podcast.legalnursebusiness.com/48102/511-linkedin-for-lncs-beth-granger/

The Business of Hearing Podcast, June 2022:  https://businessofhearing.com/podcasts/

Winter 2022, National Association of Legal Search Recruiters newsletter, article: 3 Tips for Making Meaningful Connections on LinkedIn, Winter 2022:  https://www.nalsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NALSC-Newsletter-Winter-2022.pdf  (page 7-8)

Leveraging LinkedIn, How to Build, Maintain, and Grow Relationships, in Speaker Magazine, May 2021

Small business: Entrepreneurs can profit from the personal touch, in "Newsday" business section, Jan 20, 2020: https://www.newsday.com/business/entrepreneurs-personal-brand-profiles-1.40645755

Live Streaming & Digital Media: 160 predictions for 2020, in Livestream Universe, 
December 7, 2019:  https://livestreamuniverse.com/160-predictions-for-live-streaming-and-digital-media-in-2020/

More Companies Using Video on LinkedIn in "Newsday" business section, June 9, 2019: https://www.newsday.com/business/small-business-linkedin-video-1.32106477

Three Reasons Why You Should Regularly Post Videos On LinkedIn (And How To Do It Well) in "Forbes," May 28, 2019: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceweinstein/2019/05/28/three-reasons-why-you-should-regularly-post-videos-on-linkedin-and-how-to-do-it-well

Six Things You Should Stop Doing Immediately On LinkedIn in "Forbes,"  9/30/18:    https://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceweinstein/2018/09/30/six-things-you-should-stop-doing-on-linkedin-immediately

▶️ Featured or Quoted in the Following Publications or Podcasts

Social Media Marketing Awards Judge, through Social Media Marketing Institute, 2021

Social Media Marketing Awards Judge, through Social Media Marketing Institute, 2019

Long Island Digital Awards: Recognize agencies and marketers who have applied creativity, innovation and hard work to persevere in our ever-changing digital marketing environment to deliver high-quality, top-performing digital collateral for their clients, July 2018

Business Marketing Assoc. ACE Awards for best B2B creative work, 2015

Fair Media Council Folio Awards, 2012

Business Marketing Assoc. ACE Awards for best B2B creative work, 2010

Awards Competition Judge

Exactly What To Say - Certified

As an Exactly What to Say Certified Guide I guide teams in having more effective important conversations using powerful words for influence in sales, leadership, and life.

Exactly What to Say™ Certified Guide

LinkedIn Local Long Island

People are now meeting for the first time online but still crave in-person connection as well. Typical networking events, while wonderful and how I built my business, are more for business owners and salespeople. This is for everyone. 

LinkedIn Local events are happening all over the world, customized for the needs of each location. 

The events I host are designed to let everyone meet the people behind the profiles.

Note that these events are not sponsored by LinkedIn, but the community people have built here is what inspired them.

Thank you Bill Mountzouros from Cre8tive Productions for the video.

LinkedIn Local - Long Island

American Business Associates

I facilitate a business development/networking council for the organization that knew I was starting a business before I did. I hesitate to call it a networking group because that often brings up images of counting referrals and people pushing business cards into your face. This community is so different and special.

ABA has been around for over 30 years, providing introductions, industry insights, and a real community. Especially now, people with strong communities are not only surviving but thriving because of the support of the trusted network they have around them.

I guide a group of high-quality, talented, driven, and ethical professionals to build trust, learn about each other, and support each other in their business growth activities. I love to see people make meaningful connections!

Business Development/Networking Leader

Hofstra University

Design, develop, and deliver continuing education courses for professionals. 

Most recently I taught classes as part of a special Three-Day Social Media Intensive Certificate Program: Linkedin, Twitter, Community Management, Crisis Management, and Social Sales.

Courses include: 
• Social Sales
• Community Management
• Linkedin for Business Development
• Twitter for Business
• Crisis Management
• Social Media for Non-Profits

Continuing Education Lecturer

Pall Corporation

Directed the web and corporate design strategies and departments, global corporate identity program and digital asset management for this Fortune 1000 industry leader with revenues of $2 billion.

Key accomplishments:

• Championed strategy, led redesign and reorganization of the website that more effectively positioned the company as the industry leader, improved visitor understanding of corporate capabilities, and helped visitors successfully access content; resulted in elevated quality of leads received.

• Site was repeatedly recognized as one of NetMarketing's Top 100 Business-to-Business Websites.

• Integrated multiple stand-alone websites with the corporate site during a sizable acquisition. Defined corporate identity strategy for acquired companies that transferred name equity to the parent company.

• Educated sales, marketing, and marketing communications on best practices for writing for the web.

• Increased traffic to targeted news content 89% by creating feature stories on the homepage. 

• Established web globalization strategy. Japanese content moved into top 30 most visited pages following launch.

• Awarded 2006 Interactive Investor Relations Award for best manufacturing website by the Web Marketing Association.

• Guided development of wireless version of site; increasing availability of information for customers and potential customers. Proposed smartphone applications and password-protected extranets for high-value customers, search engine optimization plan, intranet overhaul, and social media policy and plan.

• Implemented automated web lead routing system that resulted in $300K cost savings, eliminated over 180 custom forms, and shortened customer response time.

Director of Online Marketing and Design

Managed the Creative Services departments, directed up to 14 people, projects, and processes for graphic design, tradeshow and video. Provided strategic direction, implementation, and communication for the global corporate identity program.

Key accomplishments:

• Established first global corporate identity program resulting in a consistent brand image and lower design costs.

• Developed design and naming strategies, evaluated and selected vendors.

• Identified and trained internal global Identity Ambassadors and outside vendors thus ensuring consistent design standards.

• Directed development of standards manuals, software templates, and online identity portal.

• Designer, developed, and delivered Effective Visual Aids course.

• Consolidated vendors, saving money and time, and ensuring a high level of design quality, as a member of the Design Vendor Consolidation Team.

Assistant Director of Creative Services

Started as a graphic designer. Skills in design, writing, and leading projects were recognized with promotions that increased responsibilities, including management of other designers, quality and quantity of work, and budget.

Manager of Graphic Design, Graphic Design Supervisor, Senior Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer

✓ Do you know that this is THE place to build your brand and network but are worried about damaging your reputation by doing something wrong? 

✓ Are you concerned about the lack of a trusted adviser to help navigate the frequently-changing LinkedIn landscape?

✓ Even though your business is successful, are you frustrated that your sales team isn't as effective as it could be?

✓ Are you or your team not as confident as you should be when speaking to important people in your world (prospects, leadership, team members)?

✓ Do you jump from networking event to networking event and yet you aren't getting any referrals?

✓ Are you afraid that your employees are not representing your company appropriately online?

When clients are asked why they work with me the answer is often: She listened! 


▶️ A bit about me:

I work with organizations, individuals, and leaders who want to grow their business or professional brand by unleashing the power of LinkedIn and networking, and knowing exactly what to say in both places.

People are often afraid, even if they don't admit it, of clicking in the wrong place or saying the wrong thing, especially here on LinkedIn when it is your career or business at stake. Call what I do training, coaching, or sales enablement. Whatever you call it, I remove fear and accelerate the LinkedIn, social sales, and networking learning curve. I love helping people who are not comfortable with technology to embrace its power. 



Recent in-person or virtual talks/programs:

• Unleash the Power of LinkedIn™

• Exactly What to Say® on LinkedIn™

• Making Conversations Count: Strategies for More Successful Communication with Your Leadership Team

• Finding Diamonds in your (LinkedIn™) Database

• Next-Level Networking Skills (General or for specific Industries)



☎   LET'S CHAT. To discuss your goals/challenges, to set up a training session, or hire me to speak at your group or organization:

Call +1 516-515-1213
Email beth@bethgranger.com 


🎁  Finally, a gift for you: 

Webinar: 9 LinkedIn™ Landmines, sidestep the top nine mistakes people make on LinkedIn, potentially damaging their business, career, and reputation
www.bethgranger.live/9Landmines



❤️   I believe in connection, conversation, collaboration, curiosity, community, and kindness
🥐   I love to cook
👽   I'm a science fiction fan

PS. I don't work for LinkedIn but am honored they like to hear my insights through various beta programs.
LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

▶️ CEO: Working with professionals who want to find & engage with more prospects & referral partners

As a social media trainer and coach, I work with sales teams, business owners, C-suite leaders, and individuals to:

• Increase sales opportunities by harnessing the power of LinkedIn in a strategic way
• Boost their professional brands
• Grow their business using integrated online or in-person networking 

My clients realize using LinkedIn as part of their sales process is like having a secret weapon that their competitors do not have. 

Social media can be confusing and overwhelming, and I accelerate the learning curve to allow them to make sense of it all. I also remove the fear that some people have but don't admit, about clicking in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing.


Strategies for clients often include:

• Social selling or employee engagement/advocacy
• Social media, social selling, and Linkedin training
• Speaking at sales meetings, associations, and conferences, in-person and virtually
• Networking group facilitating, networking workshops
• LinkedIn content coaching and Collaborative Content Creation™
• LinkedIn Live, networking, and small event production and emceeing


Industry verticals include, but are not limited to:

Law
Healthcare
Insurance
Real Estate
Technology
Biotechnology
Manufacturing
Non-profit

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