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In this insightful episode, Ray, founder of the content agency DSLX, shares how she built a thriving business by leveraging her personal brand, combining creativity with authenticity, and staying ahead in a rapidly changing content landscape. From agency beginnings to launching her own team, Ray offers actionable strategies on how personal passions and thoughtful outreach can set you apart in today’s saturated freelance market.

Key Topics Covered:

Why your LinkedIn page should be treated like your business homepage.
How hobbies like yoga, reading, and volleyball naturally attract aligned clients.
Using personal branding to authentically connect and build long-term relationships.
Gained broad experience and niche clarity through agency work.
Transitioned into freelancing and then launched DSLX, a content marketing agency.
What DSLX looks for in freelancers: authentic writing voice, willingness to learn, and strong personal brand presence.
How a well-written intro email can make or break your application.
The new age of backlinking: how to drive traffic to your LinkedIn with podcasts, newsletters, and even Instagram.
Emphasizing credibility and consistency across platforms to boost your personal brand visibility.
Ray advocates for more kindness and understanding, especially in conversations around AI, automation, and job shifts.
Encourages creatives to stay flexible, informed, and connected.

About the Guest:

Ray Slater Berry is the founder and director of DSLX, a creator-first digital marketing agency for SaaS brands and their C-Suite. Ray’s been in content marketing for 10+ years, and has worked in-house for various large brands before building his own agency. dslx is on a mission to empower all minority creators to do what they love and embrace who they are a

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EP315: From Passion to Personal Brand: A Writer + Yogi’s Approach to Standing Out With Ray Slater Berry

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