LinkedIn Local Sunshine Coast 2nd April 2025

Name: LinkedIn Local Sunshine Coast 2nd April 2025
Start: 2025-04-02T17:30:00+1000
End: 2025-04-02T19:30:00+1000
Location: Buderim Tavern

Wed, 2 Apr, 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEST

Buderim Tavern

buderim, australia

Luke Hawley

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LinkedIn Local Sunshine Coast: A Tasty AI LinkedIn Recipe

Date: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Buderim Tavern, Sunshine Coast

Cost: Free! (Food Provided)

A Tasty AI LinkedIn Recipe – Without the Cheese

3 simple methods to improve your LinkedIn presence using AI

Beyond the AI buzzwords lies a practical approach to standing out on LinkedIn. This session serves up strategies of AI's true potential beyond the banal.

Discover how to transform your professional presence with AI – creating authentic content that resonates without that LinkedIn "cheesiness" we've all come to dread.

Key Takeaways:

Spot the difference between genuine AI enhancement and algorithmic fluff
Create content that prompts real professional conversations.
Build an approach that saves time while maintaining your authentic voice

Bonus: Take home a worksheet to implement these techniques on your profile immediately.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow small business owners and professionals in a relaxed, supportive environment, all looking to refine their LinkedIn approach.

Introducing our workshop facilitator: Dr Karen Sutherland

Dr Karen Sutherland, a Certified AI Consultant and Senior Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, is a recognised expert in AI for strategic marketing and communication. As Director of Dharana Digital, she has guided organisations around Australia and the USA in leveraging AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Dr Karen has won accolades, including the 2023 Book Excellence Award and multiple Stevie Awards.

With over a decade of global training experience, her research focuses on AI in strategic communication and social media. Author of the widely downloaded Strategic Social Media Management, her next book, AI for Strategic Communication, was released in February 2025 by Palgrave Macmillan. Featured in outlets like the Wall Street Journal, ABC, Nine and Sky News, Dr Karen has been international news streaming service Ticker’s regular AI and Social Media expert since 2019.

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Reserve your spot for an evening of learning, networking, and actionable insights. Join us to explore how AI can be used to improve your LinkedIn presence and catalyse your small business’s growth!

About LinkedIn Local Sunshine Coast

LinkedIn Local Sunshine Coast connects the region's professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. By fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and providing actionable insights, we aim to build stronger professional communities that grow together.

Reserve your spot today and start leveraging the power of LinkedIn to build the future you deserve!

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Empowering & Connecting Businesses: AI-driven websites, LinkedIn Networking, and strategic advertising for enhanced reputation.

I'm Luke, a passionate marketer and entrepreneur from the Sunshine Coast. My journey began with a first-class honours degree in marketing from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2007. I then honed my skills at Procter & Gamble, working with iconic brands, including Olay and Clearblue and forging strategic partnerships with Australia's top retailers, including Coles, Kmart and Target.

In 2015, my entrepreneurial spirit led me to travel the world, seeking inspiration. By 2016, I was back on the Sunshine Coast, sharing my knowledge as a lecturer and tutor in marketing.

2019 marked the birth of Marketing Broker Australia, my brainchild to guide businesses through the maze of marketing choices. With a network of over 40 seasoned marketing professionals, we've empowered hundreds of businesses, built 60+ campaign-ready websites, and secured government grant funding for many.

Recognising a gap in the market for micro-businesses, I launched B2B Sunshine Coast in 2021 and took the reins of Buy Local Sunshine Coast in 2022. My vision? A community-driven approach to marketing, where micro-businesses unite for region-wide campaigns. For Buy Local Sunshine Coast, we partnered with the Sunshine Coast Council and 91.1 Hot FM to support hundreds of businesses with organic and paid Facebook marketing, reaching over 100K and email campaigns reaching almost 3,000. For B2B Sunshine Coast, we have amplified our members' visibility and authority in their professional field via LinkedIn and the LinkedIn Local events. We are bringing more AI-powered resources to both groups.

2023 brought a new venture: acquiring Matters Magazine, a staple on the Sunshine Coast for 17 years. Matters Magazine shares premium content written by local businesses in over 5,000 locations across the Sunshine Coast—a vibrant, supportive community of business owners.

The synergy between my ventures is palpable, all driven by quality content and a mission to foster genuine connections, knowledge-sharing, and mutual growth.

Today, I'm here to support micro-business owners. For just $99/month, I can boost your online presence, enhance your search visibility, promote you on social media, feature you in email campaigns, and connect you with potential partners.

Let's chat if you want a genuine connection to the Sunshine Coast's vibrant business community and need help bridging the gap between your product and audience.

Book 30 minutes with me, and let's make magic together.
https://bookings.marketingbroker.com.au/#/customer/3868762000000069002

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Wed, 2 Apr, 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEST

Buderim Tavern

buderim, australia

Hosted by Luke Hawley