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Master it with MaryBusiness Consultant
Jan. 2024
Mary Fain Brandt Coaching & ConsultingCertified AI Consultant
Nov. 2023January of 2023 I was anti-AI. No way, not on my watch was I going to use AI or let my clients get sucked into using robots. I’m all about human connections and relationship building and I was fearful that AI would change all that and take away the most important thing- real people.
But then I learned I’ve been using AI for years and in many ways; Siri, Alexa, Google even at my Drs. office. And then I came to realize that it’s really just a productivity tool that helps us be more consistent & more efficient. So why wouldn’t I want to use it? And so I signed up to get intense training by an expert who had been using it for years. Picture this: your very own marketing assistant, powered by AI, turning minutes into moments of genius. Forget the rabbit hole of content creation that sucks up your time and saps your spirit. Imagine crafting content that pops, funnels that convert, and emails that feel like a one-on-one conversation – all with a dash of your brand's unique zest. Say goodbye to the mundane and hello to messaging that is bold and on brand! Tired of content that misses the mark? Frustrated with words that don’t sound like you? You're not alone. If you just type words into Chat GPT and expect promises of great content you will be disappointed as it generally spits out bland results that are anything but inspiring. But it doesn't have to be that way With the latest AI breakthroughs, the days of staring blankly at a screen are over.
Now, with a simple nudge to AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude or Vido.ai you can ignite
a content creation wildfire that’s genuinely you. Like really sounds like you and speaks to your clients. But let's face it – not all AI-created content strikes gold. That’s where the human touch makes all the difference. Your voice, your essence, your brand can shine brighter than ever with the right AI wizardry at your fingertips. As I like to say, “Human creativity, AI efficiency”.
Are you ready to become more efficient?
Scale Up Strategies: The Business Growth PodcastPodcast Host
Jun. 2023We're not just talking shop; we're crafting a masterclass in nurturing online connections into powerful, real-life networks, unlocking the secrets to securing event sponsorships, navigating the galaxy of business management tools, and squaring off with the imposter syndrome lurking in many a leader's psyche. As we unveil our new podcast identity, your role in this journey becomes ever clearer. Your feedback fuels our fire, and we promise to keep you caffeinated with the kind of knowledge that propels you forward. Grab your favorite mug, and let's toast to the next chapter of success together.
Vengreso | Type Less. Do More.Early Stage Investor
Oct. 2022Vengreso (a minority and female owned business), has had an amazing track record of success as a service company over the last five years. I now have the honor of guiding them and their visionary leaders as they pivot into a SaaS company with FlyMSG, serving the 1 billion knowledge workers worldwide. Vengreso is the creator of FlyMSG®, the free text expander and personal writing assistant. FlyMSG helps individuals and teams automate the written word by removing the time drain it takes to find, copy, paste or write messages. Vengreso’s cloud-based productivity platform saves users 1-hour+ a day by expanding text of any length - anywhere online - with just a few short keystrokes. Talk about a time saver for any business professional! Best of all… there is a free plan, and it works! Who should use FlyMSG? If you work behind a computer all day… then, regardless of your role (HR, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Customer Success, Business Owners, Accounts Payable, Recruiting, or…), you likely can use FlyMSG. Today, professionals around the globe, in companies like Uber, St. Luke’s Health System, 1-800-Contacts, Google, use FlyMSG to save 1/hour a day, communicate more consistently, and drive better personal and business outcomes. Vengreso has a history of innovation and product development as evidenced by five consecutive Gold Stevie Awards (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (2X)) for product excellence and innovation In the words of one FlyMSG user: “I love being able to use the same set of templates across email AND LinkedIn. These writing shortcuts allow for HYPER PERSONALIZED messages “on the FLY” while at the same time SAVING A TON OF TIME knocking out 90% of the message for you with one short short-code! Beats automation any day!”
Theresa French For more information about FlyMSG visit https://www.linkedin.com/redir/suspicious-page?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvengreso%2ecom and see the media below.
THE VIRTUAL EDGELinkedIn Coach and Strategist
Mar. 2022 - Jan. 2024GlobalWe help Coaches and Consultants position themselves as the rockstars they are and get traction to scale their business by:
📌 Getting clear on who your ideal client is (you might not be as dialed in on this as you think.) 📌 Getting organized with your processes and systems so you can scale without pulling out your hair or throwing your laptop across the room. 📌 Learning how to create bigger packages at higher prices so you can work with fewer clients (and the right ones!) You don’t need 10 different packages with different price points to hit your goals. What you need is our game plan for creating your signature solution to scale.
Shyne San DiegoLinkedIn Consultant
Jun. 2020 - Aug. 2022San Diego, California, United StatesIt's important to give back to our communities and that's why I've partnered up with Cynthia at Shyne San Diego to help support these women in transition by helping them build out their LinkedIn Strategies and build their online reputations. It's so amazing to see these beautiful women RISE above the noise and chart their own paths on their own terms
SCORE San DiegoLinkedIn Workshop Facilitator
Mar. 2020 - Mar. 2020San Diego, California, United States
Mary Fain Brandt Coaching & ConsultingRemote Live Streaming Producer
Nov. 2019 - Jan. 2021San Diego, California, United StatesAre you ready to create a live show or take your event virtual? I can show you how to do it yourself, or I can produce it for you. ➡️ Live streaming to multiple platforms ➡️ Run dress rehearsals so guests and hosts are comfortable with the streaming platform
➡️ Provide Strategy sessions on how to get the most out of live streaming ➡️ Create intro/outro videos
➡️ Create CTA's (Call to Action Slides) to display throughout the show
➡️ Provide clients with high quality video after the live stream
➡️ Creating branding elements to ensure show is "on brand" for each client
➡️ Monitor comments and bring comments on screen to increase engagement
➡️ MC Live shows. Getting the party started with my high energy, energetic personality
LinkedIn Local PHX and San DiegoCo Host
Jan. 2019 - Oct. 2023Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesBringing your online community offline to meet up in person! WHAT IS LINKEDIN LOCAL? This is a no business card event which means we are not gathering to pass out 100’s of business cards. Nope! Instead, we gather to connect and cultivate our online relationships and establish new ones. This isn’t done by passing out 25 business cards, it’s done through conversations. Come join the local Phoenix LinkedIn community OFFLINE to connect in real life! ➡️ Make new connections.
➡️ Strengthen existing ones.
➡️ Renew old connections. We will have amazing local speakers talking on hot topics that will help you elevate your brand! Of course there will be raffle prizes (that’s my department) and tasty nibbles from local food vendors. As with every event, a part of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit organization because we feel doing business in the community means giving back to the community!
Mary Fain Brandt Coaching & ConsultingLinkedIn Done-for-You Services!
Nov. 2018GlobalFeeling the pinch of time while striving to perfect your LinkedIn presence? You're not the only one! Serving high-caliber clients, I know too well the demands on your time—which is why I created my Done-For-You Services. Tired of the daunting task of updating LinkedIn? My clients felt the same. Despite understanding the need to be on LinkedIn, finding the time (and the right words) was another story. That's why I transformed my approach and introduced my DFY services—taking the load off your shoulders and delivering a polished, branded profile in just 7 days! [And yes, it’s a crowd favorite!] Let me do the heavy lifting while you focus on what truly matters. For individuals, I offer:
📌 Profile Audit: Dive deep with a comprehensive video-recorded audit, leaving you with actionable insights to outshine your competition.
📌 Done-for-You Personal Profiles: Spend 50 minutes with me, then go about your day while I transform your profile from 'boring to boss.'
📌 Done-for-You Company Pages
📌 VIP Intensive: Revamp your profile, whip up killer content, and get trained—all in one day. For companies, we ramp up with: 📌 LinkedIn Makeovers for Sales Teams: Tailored profile optimizations to supercharge your team's online presence.
📌 Team Training and Workshops: Regular sessions to keep your team sharp and savvy on LinkedIn.
San Diego Small Business ForumGuest Speaker: LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Mar. 2017 - Dec. 2017Greater San Diego AreaThe San Diego Small Business Forum provides a venue in which to inspire and empower entrepreneurs. The forum provides resources for small businesses in the form of online materials, networking events, sales and growth opportunities, and collaborative support of entrepreneurs within the forum. Make an Impact, learn from experts and your fellow business owners.
Hera HubBrand Champion
Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2019Greater San Diego AreaI get to share my LOVE for this amazing collaborating coworking space for female entrepreneurs.
I toured three different co-working spaces and I visited Hera Hub three times before signing up-- hey it was an investment and I wanted to make sure I would be happy with my investment.
Why didn't I like the other two? One felt like a bank- it was stuffy and really outdated. It felt cold and stagnant. The other location didn't have parking and I could not see myself driving around looking for parking and paying an arm and a leg, nor could I ask my clients to do this! So Hera Hub it was! I haven't regretted this decision once. If you would like a free day pass to check out and see what all the buzz is about, let me know and I will hook you up!
Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University SystemGuest Speaker
Mar. 2017 - Mar. 2017San Diego Campus and Live WebcastBeyond Brandman is a new professional development event series for current students and alumni brought to you by Brandman University's Career Services and Alumni Relations departments. Learn about Career Management in a changing work environment featuring speaker Mary Fain Brandt.
Mary Fain Brandt is a Chapman University College alumnus, earning both her Bachelors and Masters in Organizational Leadership. She is a skilled Career Coach and LinkedIn Strategist, with 20 plus years of experience in training and change management.
Understand what Career Management is:
Learn why managing your career is important even when you are not actively seeking a job
Tips to effectively manage your career
How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to highlight your professional value Hosted in partnership with Brandman University's student SHRM chapter.
Arizona State UniversityGuest Speaker
Mar. 2017 - Mar. 2017Lake Havasu City Guest Speaker presenting on LinkedIn and why to grow your network
ITT Technical InstituteAdjunct Instructor
Jul. 2016 - Jul. 2016National City, CAI was asked to help get their upcoming graduates ready for the job market by teaching them how to use LinkedIn for their job search.
I put together and presented a 3 hour course part lecture style part hands-on in the lab course to help these students launch their job search. The class size ranges from 20-30 students.
I have been asked to return and teach my signature class,"How to Create a Spotlight Profile and get found now!" and "How to Create a STRONG & STRATEGIC Network" in the fall.
Mary Fain Brandt Coaching & ConsultingProfessional Speaker
Jan. 2016Global Finding the perfect speaker for your event can make the difference in whether your event becomes a total knock-out or a total snooze. If your events are fun, engaging, and require edu-taining (education + entertaining), then I AM THE SPEAKER FOR YOU!
My presentations are always tailored to the needs of my clients so they get exactly what they expect delivered in a way that makes your event a memorable and premium experience.
I’m a Certified Virtual presenter through eSpeakers' with EXPERIENCE speaking to small, medium, and large audiences in various formats: in person, virtual, and via Livestream. ☞Let's talk! Tell me more about your speaker needs here:
https://maryfainbrandt.com/speaking/ 🔹 How to go from Boring to BadA$$: Building Your Brand on LinkedIn
🔹 How to Turn Your Profile Into A Lead Magnet & Referral Machine
🔹The Art and Science of Connecting on LinkedIn
🔹 How to Create a Personal Brand that Enhances Your Job Search “We recently hired Mary to deliver a dynamic online training to our elite mastermind group of Professionals. She customized the material to fit our niche of high performing solo-prenuers and the results were extraordinary. In an age where many are burned out on "just another webinar," Mary's energy and clear framework led to immediate action from our crowd. And that's exactly what we wanted! Engagement and implementation is the key to success and Mary's delivery of this valuable information on personal branding blazed the trail for quick and effective action, even before the training ended. She's also easy to work with behind the scenes- warm, friendly, and efficient.
I highly recommend Mary Fain Brandt. She brings the value!”
Bill Soroka, Notary Coach 🔷Past Speaking Engagements
Enterprise University
Chapman University
UCSD San Diego Social Media Conference
Small Business Social Media Summit
IAW
North San Diego Business Chamber: Emerging Leaders
MPISD Education Program
NAPW Annual Luncheon Conference
San Diego Coastal Chamber
The LinkedIn BakeryLinkedIn Trainer/ Rockstar Profiles/LinkedIn Pages/Done-for-you Services
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2017Greater San Diego AreaI help you turn your LinkedIn Profile into a Lead Magnet.
I work with entrepreneurs and small business owners as well as, sales teams. 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗡-𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗
Have your employees ever gotten frustrated trying to figure out how to best use LinkedIn? Unfortunately, you’re not the only one. Does your sales department consider your ability to appear professional on LinkedIn an asset in closing sales? Too many teams lack an understanding of how great of a tool LinkedIn is. With my team training for LinkedIn, I can help your team create a Spotlight Profile, one where connection requests don't get ignored, drives traffic to your website and puts qualified leads into your referral pipeline. As a LinkedIn Trainer, I have offered LinkedIn Training Courses in:
Social Selling
Branding
Thought Leadership
LinkedIn Pages (formerly known as Company Pages) Services:
LinkedIn Trainer/ Rockstar Profiles/Company Pages/Done-for-you services
Network Growth/ LinkedIn Branding/ LinkedIn Video Content
Content Strategy Workshops/
Hera HubLinkedIn Guru
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Mission ValleyABOUT HERA HUB:
Hera Hub is a shared, flexible work and meeting space where entrepreneurial women can create and collaborate in a professional, productive, spa-like environment. The platform provides our members with connections to other business experts, access to educational workshops, and visibility within the community… thus giving them the support they need to be prosperous. THE GURU PROGRAM:
Part of Hera Hub's support system includes the Guru program, where members who are subject matter experts donate "office hours" to serve as a free resource for the general public (members and non-members welcome). It’s a great way to get up to 30 minutes of free mentoring and advice from experts in their field. My LinkedIn Guru hours on Tuesdays from 1:00 -2:00pm
San Diego Coastal Chamber of CommerceGuest Speaker
Apr. 2015 - Apr. 2015What's your DP? Digital Prescence?
I presented on knowing where your ideal clients are: what social media platform are they on? Is it Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pintereset, Google+.
You need to know who your audience is and where to find them.
Francis Parker SchoolAP Coordinator
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2016
Mary Fain Brandt Career Consultant/LinkedIn Strategist Career Consultant and LinkedIn Strategist
Jul. 2014 - Apr. 2024GlobalAre you looking for something more rewarding? Are you being drawn to work in a more meaningful capacity? Are you ready to make a career change, but not sure where to start? Then stay right here … and please read on.
Let me ask you a few simple questions:
What areas of your life are affected by your job?
•Your family
•Your lifestyle
•Your health
•Your confidence
•Your emotions What would your life look like if you loved your job?
•Less stress?
•Happiness? •Motivated?
•Fulfilled?
•Energized? What if your career was aligned with your talents & skills?
•You’d be more engaged, right? •Inspired?
•Motivated?
•Successful?
•Fearless? What if you could design your dream career? •You’d be happier right?
•You’d be successful right?
•You’d be more aligned with your core values?
•You’d be healthier?
•You’d be engaged?
•You’d be focused?
•You’d be inspired? Now if you’re thinking that your Dream Career is getting paid to sit and look pretty I’m the wrong coach for you. You need a modeling coach and an agent. But if you’re thinking, •Am I in the right job?
•My strengths have changed
•My values do not align with the company’s
•I want a more meaningful career
Then please read on…. The latest reports indicate that 75% of the adult population is seeking to do something better/different and that over 53%of working adults HATE their job. Notice I said the word HATE, not dislike, HATE. That’s a pretty strong word. With my unique steps, you will learn how to identify your strengths and your God-given talents.
•You will learn how to clarify your core values and what you are passionate about.
•Next, you will learn how to identify jobs and organizations that are more closely aligned with your personal values, strengths and God-given talents. Services:
➡️Resume polishing/Network Communications/Salary Negotiations/Job Search Assistance/Network growth
➡️ I help #jobseekers create an effective search strategy- the kind that works. ➡️Learn how to tell your career story online!
TRU Career Coaching and Consulting★ Career Coach ★Speaker★LinkedIn Consultant★Trainer
Jun. 2014 - May. 2016San DiegoMy Values:
Authenticity, Time, Faith & Happiness It was at my last job, I realized I wasn’t being my authentic self. Something is lost when you try to put a square into a circle (it’s just a metaphor folks) you loose the edges where all the good stuff is. I wasn’t using my God-given talents or all of my strengths. I wasn’t being my TRU self. I value my time more than anything else in my life. Don’t you value your time? It is the one thing that you just can’t get anymore of, right? You can loose weight, earn more money, buy more things, go more places, but you can’t get MORE TIME. So don’t waste anymore of your time in a job that is sucking the life out of you. Did you know the avg. person will spend approximately 90,000 hours working in their lifetime?
Do you really want to spend that time at a job you don’t like or a company that isn’t in line with your personal values? Don't you deserve happiness in all areas of your life? Yes, I said HAPPINESS! I don’t know about you, but do you really want to be unhappy at a place that you’re likely to spend 8 hours a day at? 40 hours a week? 2080 hours a year? Not me, and that is why I changed careers! My vision:
That we all work in careers and organizations, which align with our personal values, utilize our strengths and talents and give us meaning and purpose. That the hours we spend working are not only to collect a paycheck, but to contribute in a meaningful way- making a difference in our communities. What if you say no to working with me?
You’ll stay in a job you hate/dislike and you’ll continue to throw away your TIME –something you can never replace! Your health might continue to suffer and you’ll have regrets, but hey it’s only your life- no biggie. What I provide:
• Individual coaching sessions
• Exercises to clarify your STRENGTHS PASSIONS, GOD-GIVEN TALENTS and CORE VALUES
• Workshops
• LinkedIn Profile Consulting & Creation of Spotlight Profiles
The Bishop's SchoolExecutive Assistant to the Head of School
Nov. 2004 - May. 2014La Jolla, CA*Persuaded Board of Trustees to support Green Initiative on campus and reduced cost of preparing annual materials by 80%.
*Redesigned the New Trustee Annual Orientation- moved from traditional hard copy manuals to a digital version.
*Created and implemented an on-line annual profile form the Board of Trustees. Using this form, created an on-line directory.
*Researched and presented new calendar programs to Head of School, which led to the school adopting two of the programs researched.
*Created on-line ordering process for diplomas which reduced errors, and processing time. Master Scheduler: Maintained and coordinated executive and senior management vacation, day-to-day meetings and travel schedules. Scheduled Board of Trustees meetings and all board related events and programs. Event coordinator for Annual Corporate Board Dinner, guest list 200+, Annual Board Retreat, Matriculation, Commencement, Past President's reception, and various luncheons.
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