# Beyond the Profile: Daniel Alfon on Building Authentic Relationships and Growing Through LinkedIn

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Podcast: [Telling My Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/telling-my-story-7824655)
Published: 2026-07-18T18:32:53+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/henry173/episodes/Beyond-the-Profile-Daniel-Alfon-on-Building-Authentic-Relationships-and-Growing-Through-LinkedIn-e3m8dkj
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Beyond the Profile: Daniel Alfon on Building Authentic Relationships and Growing Through LinkedIn How can one platform become one of the most powerful tools for growing your business? In this episode of Telling My Story, host Henry Chiwetelu sits down with Daniel Alfon—LinkedIn expert, entrepreneur, author of Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success, and one of the platform's earliest users, having joined in 2004. Daniel shares his personal journey, explains why LinkedIn is much more than social media, and reveals practical strategies for building authentic relationships that lead to real business opportunities. He also discusses how entrepreneurs and podcast hosts can use LinkedIn to increase credibility, generate leads, and create long-term professional success without relying on cold outreach or paid advertising. In this episode, you'll learn: ● Daniel's journey into entrepreneurship and LinkedIn. ● Why LinkedIn is different from other social media platforms. ● The importance of authentic networking. ● Common LinkedIn mistakes professionals make. ● How podcast hosts can use LinkedIn to grow their audience and business. ● Why exposure isn't the ultimate goal. ● Practical habits for building trust and credibility online. ● Timeless networking principles that still work today. ● Daniel's advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow meaningful professional relationships. Connect with Daniel Alfon: Website: https://www.danielalfon.com/ Book: Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success LinkedIn: Daniel Alfon

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