Ep 33 - Unlocking LinkedIn’s Full Potential With Sales Navigator — With Tamika Brunetti
Mon Oct 27 2025
You’ve been told to “just post” on LinkedIn — but what if the real power lies in how you connect, not just what you share?
In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, we’re pulling back the curtain on how to use LinkedIn and Sales Navigator to build smarter pipelines, nurture real relationships, and finally see ROI from your outreach. I sat down with Tamika Brunetti, a dynamic LinkedIn strategist and educator, to break down the process she uses to help businesses grow without gimmicks.
Tamika doesn’t teach hacks — she teaches systems. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, sales teams, and founders who want to stop spinning their wheels and start generating results.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Employee Advocacy on LinkedIn
01:15 Introduction to Today's Heart of the Hustle
01:27 Meet LinkedIn Expert Tamika
02:19 Tamika's Journey with LinkedIn
05:12 Understanding Sales Navigator
09:16 Effective Outreach Strategies
10:45 Optimizing LinkedIn Engagement
15:28 Curating Your LinkedIn Experience
16:50 Supporting Sales Teams with LinkedIn
21:15 Leveraging LinkedIn for Small Business Owners
21:51 Exploring LinkedIn Sales Navigator Features
22:47 Effective Use of LinkedIn Highlights
23:56 The Growth and Global Reach of LinkedIn
25:33 Content Sharing Strategies on LinkedIn
26:58 The Role and Benefits of LinkedIn Groups
32:10 Employee Advocacy and Branding on LinkedIn
36:02 The Importance of Regular Content Posting
41:37 Advanced Tips for Using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
43:33 Conclusion and Contact Information
🔗 Resources & Mentions:
Connect with Tamika Brunetti: www.linkedin.com/in/tamikabrunetti/
Learn more about Sales Navigator: business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/sales-navigator
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You’ve been told to “just post” on LinkedIn — but what if the real power lies in how you connect, not just what you share? In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, we’re pulling back the curtain on how to use LinkedIn and Sales Navigator to build smarter pipelines, nurture real relationships, and finally see ROI from your outreach. I sat down with Tamika Brunetti, a dynamic LinkedIn strategist and educator, to break down the process she uses to help businesses grow without gimmicks. Tamika doesn’t teach hacks — she teaches systems. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, sales teams, and founders who want to stop spinning their wheels and start generating results. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Employee Advocacy on LinkedIn 01:15 Introduction to Today's Heart of the Hustle 01:27 Meet LinkedIn Expert Tamika 02:19 Tamika's Journey with LinkedIn 05:12 Understanding Sales Navigator 09:16 Effective Outreach Strategies 10:45 Optimizing LinkedIn Engagement 15:28 Curating Your LinkedIn Experience 16:50 Supporting Sales Teams with LinkedIn 21:15 Leveraging LinkedIn for Small Business Owners 21:51 Exploring LinkedIn Sales Navigator Features 22:47 Effective Use of LinkedIn Highlights 23:56 The Growth and Global Reach of LinkedIn 25:33 Content Sharing Strategies on LinkedIn 26:58 The Role and Benefits of LinkedIn Groups 32:10 Employee Advocacy and Branding on LinkedIn 36:02 The Importance of Regular Content Posting 41:37 Advanced Tips for Using LinkedIn Sales Navigator 43:33 Conclusion and Contact Information 🔗 Resources & Mentions: Connect with Tamika Brunetti: www.linkedin.com/in/tamikabrunetti/ Learn more about Sales Navigator: business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/sales-navigator Be a guest on Heart of the Hustle → get your entire month of content created in just ONE hour: heartofthehustlepodcast.com ✨ WANT DONE-FOR-YOU CONTENT THAT ACTUALLY CONVERTS? Be a guest on Heart of the Hustle and walk away with a full month of social content, short-form video clips, long-form blog posts, and podcast exposure — just by showing up to talk about your business. 🎧 Learn more: www.heartofthehustle.com/ 🎥 Watch full episodes here on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. 🎯 Want to Walk Away With a Month of Content in Just One Hour? ✨ Be a guest at the Heart of the Hustle Studio and leave with more than a great interview. You’ll get: -Short-form reels and audiograms -Done-for-you captions and pull quotes -A full SEO blog post -Strategy-backed content that builds authority and connection 📩 Apply now at https://www.sherrysutton.com/heartofthehustlevodcastapplication and let us turn your story into your most powerful marketing asset. #HeartOfTheHustle #WomenInLeadership #SherrySutton #LeadershipWithHeart #DoneForYouContent #MarketingStudio #ContentThatConnects