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title: "Episode 76: How to STAND OUT on LinkedIn with Darren Pallatina"
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# Episode 76: How to STAND OUT on LinkedIn with Darren Pallatina

By: [Pete Johnson](https://www.smegrowthpodcast.com/episodes/author/pete-johnson) on  Jun 27, 2024, 3:45:35 PM

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In this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, Richard Buckle sits down with Darren Pallatina - a LinkedIn design expert to talk about his early life in the military and how he came to form his business, centred around the Microsoft powerhouse - LinkedIn.

From creating engaging content to being a voice of authority in your industry - Darren discusses the lessons he's learned over the years and how LinkedIn can be a springboard for any business.

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