5 Steps To Become A Thought Leadership Platform - Kelly Schuknecht and Harry Sardinas

Kelly Schuknecht, founder of a successful marketing agency, joined me on the Entrepreneurs Are Leaders podcast to share how entrepreneurs can build a powerful thought leadership platform.Her approach is practical and actionable. She outlined five key steps that any entrepreneur can use to establish credibility and expand influence:1. Define your target audience and meet them where they are.2. Get on podcasts to amplify your voice.3. Create consistent content, especially on platforms your audience uses.4. Speak at events and leverage networking opportunities.5. Write a book to cement authority in your field.What stood out most was Kelly’s own journey from a corporate career to building her own company. She turned a challenge, losing her job during an acquisition, into an opportunity to step fully into entrepreneurship.Her story is a reminder that setbacks often open the door to our greatest breakthroughs.Which of these five steps do you think is most crucial for today’s entrepreneurs?♻ Share this to inspire someone who may be at a career crossroads.About Guest:Kelly Schuknecht is a marketing strategist and thought leadership expert with nearly two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals elevate their brands. Kelly is the founder of Two Mile High Marketing, where she works with businesses to refine their messaging, grow their visibility, and create impactful marketing strategies. Shes also the host of Beyond the Bestseller, a podcast that empowers women to share their stories and build thriving platforms. Kelly is passionate about empowering women in leadership, advocating for remote work, and helping others find clarity and confidence in their professional journeys.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Thought Leadership00:05 Guest Introduction: Kelly, Founder of a Marketing Agency00:16 Five Steps for Entrepreneurs00:54 Content Development and Networking01:30 Finding Speaking Opportunities02:47 Defining Your Target Audience05:18 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneur14:09 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle21:17 Challenges and Overcoming Entrepreneurship23:53 Building Company Culture28:16 Introduction and Initial Challenges28:35 Building a Team29:44 Entrepreneurial Advice30:21 Networking and Finding Clients31:21 Public Speaking Challenges33:01 Facing Corporate Pressures34:08 Family Expectations and Support37:28 Conclusion and MotivationAbout Host:Harry Sardinas is a Business Growth Strategist, as well as a Public Speaking, Empowerment, and Leadership Coach based in London. He is also an Influencer with over 288,000 followers and an Events Organizer who connects investors and entrepreneurs with opportunities.Harry helps companies transform their products into global brands through his signature workshop, Speakers Are Leaders, which has reached over 10,000 attendees on stages worldwide and more than 1 million people online.👉 Explore events, speaking, branding, and marketing solutions for entrepreneurs and influencers here:📩 Whatsapp Harry at ‪+44 7775 596554‬ to collaborate.🎙 If you’d like to be featured on this podcast and you’re a successful entrepreneur ready to share how you grew your company, book your spot here:#Entrepreneurship #ThoughtLeadership #PersonalBranding #ContentMarketing #PodcastGuest #PublicSpeaking #NetworkingTips #WriteABook #BusinessGrowth #CareerSuccess -***********************************************************Getting featured is free. 🎧 Listening is free. But creating this podcast takes time, energy, and resources. 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