Lin Grensing-Pophal

Business journalist and content marketer specializing in HR, employee relations, and digital marketing. #HR #marketing #strategy #tech #smallbusiness #blogger

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Over 500K views on my piece for @EIE_Exchange!

Many thanks to Cathy Deano, co-founder of @PaintingWithATwist, for sharing her journey from post-Katrina recovery in NOLA to building a national franchise empire.

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#Entrepreneurship #Franchising

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Tech isn’t failing. Your workforce design is. Priyanka Dave reveals why capability gaps turn major ERP launches into costly disappointments.

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#FoundryExpert

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Honored to be among the recipients of this award for my article on "Learning to Let Go Of a Startup." hashtag#entrepreneurs hashtag#secondact hashtag#BabyBoomers hashtag#smallbiz

Congratulations to our 2024-25 Schulze Awards Winners! https://t.co/5y6zmuxCS9

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My @NextAvenue editors are posting this one again because it got a lot of traction. Do you have a podcast in you? Maybe something to add to your #NewYear2026 resolutions. Popular Podcasts From the Over 50 Crowd https://t.co/3GFzFQk3r1

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Writing advice I give every client: Read your work out loud before hitting publish. Your ears catch what your eyes miss. Every time. #WritingTips #EditingTips

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Weekend reminder for freelancers: Your past clients are your best source of new projects.
A simple "thinking of you" email this week could turn into January work. #BizDev #ClientConnections

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Memo to businesses: Your team has incredible expertise.
But expertise alone doesn't build thought leadership. You need:

A clear #positioning strategy
Editorial relationships
Consistent #contentcreation

That's where writers like me come in.

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The best bylined articles I've written weren't about showcasing expertise.
They were about solving a problem so specific that readers thought, "This person gets it."
That's what earns trust. #PR #ThoughtLeadership

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PR tip: A feature placement in a niche trade publication often delivers more qualified leads than a mention in a major outlet.
Know where your audience actually reads.

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Content strategy isn't just about what you create. It's about:

When you publish
Where you distribute
How you repurpose
Why it matters to your audience

The "what" is just the beginning.

#ContentStrategy #ContentMarketing

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Three words that kill credibility in business writing:

Utilize (use "use")
Leverage (usually unnecessary)
Synergy (readers roll their eyes)

Simple language = clearer message. #WritingTips #BusinessWriting https://t.co/UNmEoa3EmG

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If you're helping clients build their personal brand in 2025, remember: authenticity isn't about sharing everything.
It's about sharing the right things consistently.
Strategy > spontaneity. #PersonalBrand #ContentStrategy

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Trade publications get 100+ pitches a week. Yours needs to:

Address a specific pain point
Include data or expert insight they can't get elsewhere
Match their editorial calendar

Generic doesn't cut it.

#PRTips #MediaRelations https://t.co/EQw3cxtf7U

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The difference between content marketing and thought leadership:
Content marketing answers questions your audience is already asking.
Thought leadership makes them ask new questions.
Both matter. Know which one you're doing. #ContentMarketing #ThoughtLeadership

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Quick tip for freelance writers: Before pitching a bylined article, spend 20 minutes reading the last 5 pieces the publication ran on your topic. You'll spot the angle they're missing—and that's your pitch. #FreelanceWriting #WritingTips

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Most thought leadership campaigns fail because they start with "what do we want to say?" instead of "what does our audience need to hear?" Start with the reader. Always. #ThoughtLeadership #ContentStrategy https://t.co/0jdsOhLWXT

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One year from now: Better clients. Higher rates. More strategic work. Less hustle. This doesn't happen by accident—it happens by working ON your business, not just IN it. What's your one-year vision? #FreelanceGoals #CareerPlanning #MondayMotivation

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"Should I lower my rates to compete?" No. You should sharpen your positioning, demonstrate expertise, and target clients who value quality over price. Race to the bottom is a race nobody wins.#FreelanceRates #ValuePricing #WritingBusiness

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The best writing opportunities aren't posted on job boards. They come from: speaking at events, thoughtful LinkedIn engagement, being quoted in articles, and publishing your own insights. Visibility creates opportunity. #FreelanceWriting #Networking #OpportunityCreation

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Review deadlines, prioritize assignments, block pitch time, and schedule interviews. Freelancers who plan their week outperform those who react to urgency. 30 minutes now saves hours later. #FreelancePlanning #ProductivityTips #SundayPrep