Episode 44
Brand Story Podcast

Building Relationships on LinkedIn

featuring Tara Horstmeyer

LinkedIn Professional and Owner of Happy Words

Tara Horstmeyer, LinkedIn professional and owner of Happy Words, talks about engaging with the LinkedIn community and building relationships with our president, Steve Gilman.

If you ever see a post on LinkedIn that resonates with you, don’t just think about how you would respond, do it. Leave a comment, drop a like, send a message — it’s how you build connections. LinkedIn professional, Tara Horstmeyer, calls this her version of “see something, say something.”

Today, LinkedIn is more than just a platform for posting your resume and looking for jobs. It’s about finding your voice, sharing insights, and building relationships. In this episode, you’ll hear from Tara about how to make the shift from lurker to contributor, and the impacts of speaking from your heart over your head. Because building any authentic relationship means being real, relatable, and relational.

About the Guest

Tara Horstmeyer

LinkedIn Professional and Owner of Happy Words

Tara is a LinkedIn professional and the owner of Happy Words, a consultancy where she works as an executive LinkedIn trainer and advisor. She helps companies, teams, and leaders build their LinkedIn presence and increase opportunities by offering workshops, consulting, coaching, and content. She’s also worked as an editor and spent many years as an SDR in sales.

Quickfire Q&A

What's one key piece of advice that you were given that really stuck with you?

Tara: It goes back to building relationships. I cannot say this enough, build relationships. It wasn’t even something that was handed to me, but it really was what I saw growing up. Good things come to people who build relationships, genuine relationships, over the long haul.

If you could give your younger self any advice, what would it be?

Tara: Go with your gut and be okay with it. Don’t try to think your way out of everything.

Related Links

Tara on LinkedIn

About The Host

Steve Gilman

As the President of Gravity Group, Steve is passionate about helping brands reach their goals through honest, creative marketing and powerful brand stories.

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