This document outlines steps for becoming an industry thought leader for free, as presented by Kent Lewis, founder of pdxMindShare and president of Anvil Media. It discusses establishing a presence on LinkedIn and social media, securing speaking engagements, writing syndicated articles, generating press coverage, obtaining industry awards, and ultimately monetizing one's expertise through paid speaking, books, and consulting. The end goal is to build a career and business through measurable, industry-focused marketing efforts.