NEWSLETTER MONETIZATION & SUBSTACK GROWTH COACHING
I help entrepreneurs transform their expertise into profitable newsletters and Substack publications. With proven email marketing strategies for lead generation and monetization, audience building, and subscriber conversion, I've guided clients to multiple 6-figure launches through newsletter-first business models.

EMAIL AUTOMATION & EMAIL MARKETING STRATEGY
Specializing in designing automated nurture, onboarding, and sales sequences with seamless newsletter and CRM integration. My comprehensive approach covers list growth strategies, campaign design, audience segmentation, and performance analytics to maximize email marketing ROI.

PLANPROPHET CRM TRAINING & IMPLEMENTATION 
Comprehensive PlanProphet CRM adoption services. Currently accepting discovery calls and pilot clients for foundational setup and support. 

BUSINESS PROCESS & AUTOMATION CONSULTING
Specializing in workflows, digital systems, and advanced email automation that scale your business. I eliminate manual processes and create systematic approaches that save 20+ hours weekly while improving conversion rates by up to 35%.

Why Work With Me: 
→ Email Marketing & Newsletter expertise spanning nearly two decades
→ Advanced email automation and CRM integration specialist
→ PlanProphet as a new but rapidly growing consulting specialization
→ Proven track record with 4,300+ newsletter subscribers

Ready to Scale Your Business?
Accepting discovery calls for Email Automation, Email Marketing Strategy, Newsletter Monetization, and PlanProphet CRM services. 

DM me to discuss how we can streamline your operations while maximizing your email marketing potential.

CARRIE LORANGER

I stopped posting on LinkedIn for 7 years.

Not because I was “too busy.”

Because I was afraid my coworkers would see the real me - what I was thinking, planning, or doing ouside the office.

I was a Marketing Director.
Single mom.
On a “Safe” corporate path.

And I worried:

- My boss would think I was looking for a new job
- My team would judge my content
- People would roll their eyes at my coaching and newsletter work

So I stayed quiet.

I built skills.
I built systems.
I even built income streams.

But I did it silently in the dark.

No posts.
No voice.
No real visibility.

Then one day, I realized that staying silent was costing me more than being seen.

I was coaching creators on showing up online…
while hiding my own story.

So I started small.

→ I shared one post about leaving corporate without burning bridges.
→ I talked about how I built my newsletter and my first $1,000 month.
→ I opened up about deleting 967 subscribers and why it grew my business.

I expected judgment from coworkers.

Here’s what I got instead:

- DMs from colleagues asking how to start a side business
- Old coworkers asking for help with email automation and systems
- Clients who said, “I’ve been reading your posts for months. I’m ready to work with you.”

The fear was so loud it had paralyzed me for 7 years.
But the backlash never came.

Every time I posted:

→ My network got clearer on what I do.
→ My opportunities increased.
→ My income streams became more stable.

Not because I went viral.
Because I stopped hiding.

You might be where I was:

- Sitting in a corporate role with bigger dreams
- Afraid your coworkers will talk
- Afraid your manager will notice
- Afraid to share what you really want to build

Here is what I tell my clients now:

- You don’t need to post everything.
- You do need to post something.
- You can share your expertise without attacking your employer.
- You can build options without burning bridges.

For 7 years, I let fear of scrutiny keep me quiet.

Now my content is the reason I can:

→ Run a newsletter-first business
→ Coach founders and creators
→ Consult on CRM, email automation, building a business with multiple income streams, and Substack growth

All while creating more safety for myself and my family than any single paycheck ever gave me.

If you’ve been hiding on LinkedIn because of your coworkers, this is your sign:

Start with one honest post.
One simple story.
One clear offer to help.

You don’t need permission to build a life that fits you.

You just need to stop letting other people’s opinions run your career.

Join 5,700+ readers of 9-To-Thrive if you want weekly, real-world guidance on building multiple income streams and a newsletter-first business while you work:
https://lnkd.in/gXMzXweK

CRM Training & Implementation | Hubspot, Salesforce, PlanProphet | Business Process & Automation | Newsletter Monetization & Substack Growth Expert

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I deleted 967 subscribers on purpose.

It felt scary as hell.

My brain was spiraling: “You worked so hard for these," and "What will my sponsors think?"

But here's the thing.

A dead list hurts your business.

I used to wait a year, then do one huge, painful cut.

Now I do a small one each month.

Here is how I choose who leaves:

→ No opens in 180 days
→ Repeated bounces
→ Spam complaints or clear “not interested”

Before anyone goes, I run a short win‑back campaign:

Email 1: “Still want these emails?”
Email 2: best posts, clear link to stay
Email 3: “Last call”, easy unsubscribe

No click. No reply. They go.

The first time, my stomach hurt.
Now it feels like cleaning my closet.

Result:

Higher opens.
Stronger deliverability.
More clicks and paid subs from a smaller list.

You do not need a big list.

You need a clean one that wants to hear from you.

What is your current list clean‑up routine?

Three years ago I walked away from a safe corporate paycheck.

Now my portfolio of paychecks has passed six figures.

I didn't work more hours.

I built systems.

Year one, I focused on consulting.

Retainer clients paid for deep work on CRM, email strategy, and automation.

When those systems were developed and running on smoothly, I added coaching.

1:1 calls helped creators grow newsletters & launch Substack.

Next came digital products.

Playbooks, templates, and swipe files delivered my process without my time.

Afterward, I launched a small membership.

Group support, live sessions, more access to me.

The last piece was full newsletter monetization.

Paid tiers, sponsors, and services linked to my list created a real portfolio of paychecks.

One income stream at a time.

Each with a clear offer, simple delivery, and strong automation.

Three years later, my income feels more stable than a single salary.

Join 5,700+ readers of 9-To-Thrive to see how I build these streams step by step: https://lnkd.in/gXMzXweK

Let me know your thoughts on building a portfolio of paychecks.

ChatGPT says “Do NOT click the link below”.

Brand Partnerships / Speaking: charlie@linked-agency.com

Are you struggling to stand out on LinkedIn?

Tired of spending hours crafting content with little return?

It's time to harness the power of AI and skyrocket your LinkedIn presence.

Look, here's the deal:

1. Content creation is the key to LinkedIn success.
2. AI tools can dramatically accelerate your content production.
3. Only a fraction of LinkedIn users are leveraging AI effectively.

Mastering AI-powered content creation is your ticket to dominating LinkedIn in 2025.

The question is, how do you generate enough attention to grow your following and drive results?

Here's what to know.

To start seeing real growth on LinkedIn. You need:

☑︎ A consistent content strategy
☑︎ Engaging, value-driven posts
☑︎ Strategic use of engagement
☑︎ Continuous optimisation
☑︎ Scroll-stopping visuals

This all takes time and expertise.

So you have two options, really:

1. Invest countless hours figuring it out yourself.
2. Learn from someone who's cracked the code.

Either way, I can help you.

I've used AI-powered strategies to grow my own LinkedIn following.

- 50k+ followers in under one year (2024)
- 185k+ followers in under two years (2025)

Now I help others do the same through:

1:1 Power Hours (DM me “Power”)
↳ Focused strategy sessions

LinkedIn AI Community (DM me “Community”)
↳ Learn + network with peers

Linked Agency DFY (DM me “DFY”)
↳ Done-for-you growth systems

Don't let your content get lost in the LinkedIn void.

Let's leverage AI to create content that converts.

Website: www.linked-agency.com
Email: charlie@linked-agency.com

Charlie Hills

Stop asking AI to write LinkedIn posts.

Do this instead:

1. Extract Your Voice First

"Analyse my last 10 posts. Extract my tone, sentence patterns, and recurring themes. Create a voice profile I can reuse."

AI becomes your writing analyst.

2. Build a Content Bank

"Turn these 5 experiences into a content bank. For each, identify the lesson, the emotion, and 3 angles I could write from."

AI becomes your content strategist.

3. Generate Hooks, Not Posts

"Give me 10 scroll-stopping hooks for [topic]. Make them specific, curiosity-driven, and under 10 words."

AI becomes your headline writer.

4. Map the Structure

"Create a post outline for [idea]. Include the hook, 3 key points, a transition, and a closing that drives action."

AI becomes your content architect.

5. Add Your Proof Points

"I want to make this point: [X]. Find 3 ways to back it up - a stat, a personal story angle, and a contrarian take."

AI becomes your research assistant.

6. Refine for Platform

"Reformat this draft for LinkedIn. Add line breaks, tighten sentences, remove fluff, and make it scannable."

AI becomes your editor.

7. Humanize the Output

"Review this for AI tells. Remove clichés, rhetorical questions, and robotic phrasing. Make it sound like me."

AI becomes your authenticity filter.

8. Create a Reusable System

"Turn this process into a custom GPT or prompt template I can reuse for every post."

AI becomes your systems builder.

Most people type "write me a post about X."
Then wonder why it sounds like everyone else.

These prompts keep your ideas.
AI just helps to shape them.

This post gives you the prompts.

But prompts alone won't master AI content.

You need:
↳ A system that learns your voice
↳ Tools that generate ideas from your past content
↳ AI that writes like you, not a robot

That's what Stanley (Your Content Coach) does.

Try it here → https://lnkd.in/eqGtRi54

Stanley can do much more than this.

Want to see the full system?
↳ 4-min video walkthrough
↳ 9 additional power prompts

Repost ♻️ + DM me "Stanley".

I'll send you everything

#StanleyPartner

Charlie Hills 🦩

I help you (actually) use AI for content.

This is the best AI humaniser prompt I've ever used.

I've tested dozens (this one actually works).

Credit to Sabrina Ramonov 🍄 for creating it.

I added two tweaks:

1. "AVOID rhetorical questions."
2. "AVOID staccato stop start sentences."

AI loves both:

- Rhetorical questions feel like filler.
- Choppy sentences sound robotic.

Both are instant tells that AI wrote your content.

This prompt now lives in my Claude and ChatGPT.
(You can add it to your custom instructions.)

This makes AI content sound like you wrote it.

I wrote a full breakdown on AI slop and how to avoid it.

Click here to access it → https://lnkd.in/en9zQWFY

Save this. Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

I just broke up with ChatGPT (for everything).

And no, this isn't clickbait. Let me explain.

For 3 years, ChatGPT was my everything:

- Writing assistant
- Research buddy
- Strategy partner
- Image creator
- Therapist

Look, I still respect ChatGPT.

It's like that ex who introduced me to great restaurants.

I'm grateful, but I've moved on.

I break down the 4 tools that replaced it (and why) here → https://lnkd.in/eUVutcuN

Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

I replaced ChatGPT with Claude 4.5.

Here's exactly how to get the most out of it:

Full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/eUVutcuN

THE MODELS

1 - Claude Opus 4.5
↳ What: Most capable model for complex reasoning
↳ Use: Advanced code, research, strategic analysis
↳ Best for: Hardest problems requiring deep thinking

2 - Claude Sonnet 4.5
↳ What: Balanced model for everyday tasks
↳ Use: Writing, editing, summarising, Q&A
↳ Best for: Fast performance with strong output

3 - Claude Haiku 4.5
↳ What: Fastest model for simple tasks
↳ Use: Quick answers, high-volume work
↳ Best for: Speed and saving credits

THE TOOLS

4 - Artifacts
↳ What: Interactive editor inside chat
↳ Use: Build apps, dashboards, documents live
↳ Best for: Real-time collaboration and iteration

5 - Web Search
↳ What: Live internet search with citations
↳ Use: News, pricing, trends, fact-checking
↳ Best for: Current events and real-time info

6 - Analysis Tool
↳ What: JavaScript code execution for data
↳ Use: Process CSVs, create charts, run calculations
↳ Best for: Complex data analysis

7 - File Upload
↳ What: Accepts PDFs, CSVs, images, docs
↳ Use: Review, extract, summarise, analyse
↳ Best for: Multi-format document support

8 - Google Drive
↳ What: Direct access to your Drive files
↳ Use: Search, cite, and pull context
↳ Best for: Connected Google Drive workflows

9 - Projects
↳ What: Organise multiple chats and files
↳ Use: Manage long-term projects, track context
↳ Best for: Multi-session goal tracking

10 - Research
↳ What: Deep web research with synthesis
↳ Use: Market research, competitor analysis
↳ Best for: Research-heavy topics

11 - Claude Code
↳ What: Terminal agent for coding
↳ Use: Build, debug, refactor entire repos
↳ Best for: Developers (Max plan only)

12 - Claude Cowork
↳ What: Agentic assistant for non-coders
↳ Use: Organise files, browse web, automate tasks
↳ Best for: Everyone else (Max plan only)

13 - Long Context
↳ What: Handles 200k+ tokens
↳ Use: Full transcripts, audits, manuals
↳ Best for: Large document analysis

14 - Multimodal
↳ What: Understands text, images, code, audio
↳ Use: Blend visuals with explanations
↳ Best for: Mixed input tasks

PROMPT PATTERNS

☑︎ Research: "Research [topic] comprehensively"
☑︎ Content: "Write a [proposal] for [audience]"
☑︎ Artifacts: "Create a [budget tracker app]"
☑︎ Projects: "I'm working on [new strategy]"
☑︎ Cowork: "Organise [folder] by [file type]"
☑︎ Be Specific: Add details and constraints
☑︎ Analysis: "Analyze this [CSV]" + upload
☑︎ Code: "Help me [task] in [Python]"
☑︎ Search: "Latest on [Tesla stock]?"
☑︎ Files: Upload + "Summarise this"
☑︎ Iterate: "Make it more [concise]"

I'm using Claude 4.5 for all written tasks.
I'm using Gemini 3 for all visual tasks.

That's the new power duo in 2026.

Want the high-res PDF?

1. Repost ♻️ this to your network
2. DM me the word "Claude"

I'll personally send it to you.

Marketing? Just run some ads and get leads.
It’s about building trust which scale.

Madhav Mistry and I have heard it all before.
Follow him (he made this excellent post).

But this innocent line hides 3 deeper issues:

- It oversimplifies a complex system
- It disconnects execution from strategy
- It devalues the real work marketers do

When people say:
“Can we go viral and get leads?”
Here’s what they miss 👇

Marketing in 2026 = an ecosystem.
And it looks like this:
Strategy
Psychology
Storytelling
SEO
Funnels
Content
Testing
Attribution
Automation
Branding
20+ tools: Semrush, Canva, Adobe, Brandwatch, Cision, Pictory, Hootsuite, Lately AI, Zapier, Meta Ads, many more....

And don’t forget the essentials:
☕ Coffee
🚇 Metro Walks
🌤️ (Rare) sunlight

We juggle ideas, data, tools, tactics, and expectations
With 27 tabs open and 3 deadlines breathing down our neck.

All of this… for someone to say:
“Just post on Instagram.”

Marketing isn’t a “department.”
It’s not “just ads.”
It’s a growth engine.

It blends psychology, tech, and timing.
It takes real skill, depth, and systems to scale.

Want real growth?
Stop saying:
“Can we go viral?”
Start asking:
“What’s our narrative, funnel, and GTM plan?”

Thanks to All tools for the Support...✨ 

♻️ Repost if you’ve ever smiled through “Can you make it viral?”

I built a board of advisors from 500+ hours of content.

Here's the exact workflow (it's free):

Step 1: Find YouTubers you want to learn from.
↳ Find your business moguls or niche experts.
↳ Anyone with a playbook worth stealing.

Step 2: Download Instant Data Scraper. 
↳ It's a free Chrome extension.
↳ Takes 30 seconds to install.

Step 3: Go to their YouTube channel.
↳ Click the Chrome extension.
↳ Copy all their video URLs.

Step 4: Paste the URLs into NotebookLM.
↳ It pulls insights from every video automatically.
↳ You also get recommended questions to ask.

Step 5: Ask specific questions.
↳ "How do you structure a sales call?"
↳ "What's your content strategy?"

You'll get answers from their own words.

Bonus: Use Audio Overview.
↳ Speak to NotebookLM in real time.
↳ Like having a conversation with your advisors.

Now you have a personalised knowledge base.

Save this. Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

How to Build an AI Board of Advisors

How I generated 480k impressions with 3 posts.

(And how to create your own in under 10 mins).

These aren't flukes.

They're now my 19th, 31st, and 63rd best-performing posts out of thousands I've published.

I generate around 500k impressions per week.
These results are exceptional even for me.

Today I'm giving you the entire system:
↳ The exact prompt (copy and paste it)
↳ 3 methods I use to create these visuals
↳ The workflow that makes it repeatable

These graphics are outperforming everything else I post.

Why? Because every LinkedIn post feels the same.

This style breaks the pattern.

The window to be early is closing.

Full breakdown here → https://lnkd.in/e9_J5vYu

Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

I tested every major AI on one simple prompt.

One scored 47% higher than ChatGPT.

The test: "Write a LinkedIn post about burnout." 

Stanley (28/30) - Vulnerable story + actionable advice
Gemini (23/30) - Creative but lacked personal touch
Copilot (22/30) - Practical steps with zero emotion
Grok (21/30) - Simple 1-2-3 list, but forgettable
ChatGPT (19/30) - Blog-like corporate fluff
Claude (19/30) - Too polished to feel real
Perplexity (12/30) - Literally wrote HR policy

Stanley (Your Content Coach):

☑ Used specifics (The 3am wake-ups)
☑ Opened with a scene, not a statement
☑ Created visual moments readers could feel

Want to judge for yourself? 

I shared all 8 outputs side-by-side.  

See the full comparison → https://lnkd.in/eVaQmvfd

My posts using Stanley vs others:

Before: 50K impressions average
After: 150K impressions average

That's not a typo. 3x improvement.

Want to 3x your LinkedIn reach too?

Try Stanley → https://lnkd.in/eqGtRi54

Save this. Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

P.S. I've tested 50+ AI tools. Stanley's the only one where readers can't tell it's AI.

#StanleyPartner

I run multi 6-figure creator business.

These 16 tools run my entire operation:

Step 1: Command Centre

Everything lives in Notion.
Every idea, draft, and project.

My team's single source of truth.

Step 2: Visual Creation

Canva does double duty:
↳ Team creates from my briefs
↳ I build carousels when flying solo

Nano Banana creates graphics like this one.

Want to learn how? I'll show you exactly.
Click here → https://lnkd.in/eNyT6Jwq

Step 3: Content Creation

☑︎ Stanley writes my LinkedIn posts.
☑︎ Claude Max writes my newsletter.
☑︎ VEED handles video when I need it.

Step 4: Distribution

This is the most powerful combo for creators.

- LinkedIn for daily visibility.
- Substack for weekly depth.

Substack is a social network in itself.
I've gained 11,000+ subscribers just from discovery.

Step 5: Inbound & Conversions

Content brings people to you.
Now you need to capture them.

☑︎ Stan captures emails for personal brand.
☑︎ Kit nurtures leads for business launches.
☑︎ Kondo manages 100+ DMs weekly.
☑︎ ChatGPT helps with Q&A.

My goal: de-platform from LinkedIn.
Get their email. Own the relationship.

Step 6: Business Operations

Conversations turn into customers.

☑︎ TidyCal books calls without back-and-forth.
☑︎ Supernormal captures meeting notes.
☑︎ Zapier automates the loose ends.
☑︎ Circle runs my paid community.

Step 7: Finance

☑︎ Stripe processes every transaction.
☑︎ Xero tracks every pound.

Four revenue streams flow through:

1. Sponsored posts (biggest driver)
2. Linked Agency (growing steadily)
3. AI Creators Club (short bursts)
4. Paid newsletter (recurring revenue)

Total cost: ~$750/month
Total revenue: Multiple six figures

This took me 2 years to build.
Steal it. Skip the trial and error.

Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

I generated 480k impressions with 3 "ugly" posts.

I'm giving you the exact system.

Every LinkedIn feed looks the same:
↳ Polished carousels
↳ Corporate templates
↳ Forgettable graphics

The handwritten whiteboard style breaks the pattern.

It feels authentic, educational and different.

I use Google Gemini 3 Pro for all of these.

Full breakdown + prompts → https://lnkd.in/eNyT6Jwq

Save this. Repost ♻️ to help someone in your network.

The LinkedIn Whiteboard Graphic

How to (finally) connect NotebookLM to Gemini:

1. Go to NotebookLM
2. Create a notebook with your sources
3. Click the (+) icon in the Gemini chat box
4. Select NotebookLM → choose your notebook

Gemini now pulls from your NotebookLM notebooks.

That means contextualised answers based on the exact sources you add - YouTube videos, PDFs, your own notes.

Two ways I'm using it to grow my business:

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✦ Workflow 1: AI Board of Advisors

You'll get strategic advice from experts who've never met you - grounded in their actual words, not AI hallucinations.

Step 1: Find YouTubers to learn from

- Business moguls, niche experts
- Anyone with a playbook worth stealing

Step 2: Install Instant Data Scraper

- It's a free Chrome extension
- Extracts all video URLs from a channel

Step 3: Go to their YouTube channel

- Click the extension icon
- Export all video URLs

Step 4: Load into NotebookLM

- Go to NotebookLM
- Create a new notebook
- Add YouTube URLs as sources

Step 5: Activate in Gemini

- Open Google Gemini
- Click the (+) icon in the chat box
- Select NotebookLM → choose your notebook

Step 6: Add your business context

- Paste your company URL into the chat
- This grounds advice in your situation

Step 7: Ask specific questions

- "How should I price my new offer?"
- "What would [expert] recommend for X?"

Answers grounded in their actual words.

---

✦ Workflow 2: Expert Content Generation

You'll turn your scattered expertise into polished content - without starting from scratch every time.

Step 1: Gather your expertise

- PDFs, notes, past content, SOPs
- Anything that captures your knowledge

Step 2: Create your notebook

- Open NotebookLM
- Upload all files as sources

Step 3: Activate in Gemini
↳ Click (+) → NotebookLM → your notebook

Step 4: Generate your brief

"Create an infographic brief on [topic]"
"Include visual suggestions"

Step 5: Generate the visual
↳ Ask Gemini to create the infographic
↳ Use a whiteboard or notebook style

Full prompt here: https://lnkd.in/eNyT6Jwq

Save this. Repost ♻️ to help your network.

I learned more from these 26 creators than any course.

Here's my actual follow list for 2026:

1. Chris Donnelly (1.1M+)
Shows you how to actually build businesses.

2. Will McTighe (425K+)
Engineers viral content better than anyone I know. 

3. Jasmin Alić (345K+)
The LinkedIn GOAT. No debate.

4. Lara Acosta (303K+)
Her vulnerability and storytelling inspire me every time.

5. Adam Biddlecombe (254K+)
Built an incredible newsletter and sold it to HubSpot.

6. Charlie Hills 🦩 (183K+)
That's me. It's my list.

7. Fatima Khan (91K+)
My co-founder. Her content is genuinely useful.

8. Audrey Chia (68.8K)
The absolute queen of AI copywriting.

9. John Hu (61K)
Runs Stan and builds a billion-dollar company in public.

10. Cory Blumenfeld (60K)
My co-founder who teaches leadership and operations.

11. MJ Jaindl (57K+)
Shares seriously valuable LinkedIn and AI content.

12. AJ Eckstein 🧩 (52.7K+)
Building and scaling Creator Match.

13. Jérémy Grandillon (50K+)
An absolute pro when it comes to AI sales.

14. Madhav Mistry (48K)
The best when it comes to marketing and SEO.

15 Mischa Collins (47.5K)
A rising star. Her story about getting made redundant and building her brand is inspiring.

16. Lindsay Rosenthal (40K+)
Always at the forefront of B2B and AI.

17. Vitalii Dodonov (25K)
Building something powerful and every post is authentic.

18. Tomas Loucky (22K+)
Runs an amazing podcast you should subscribe to.

19. Darren Gibb (20K)
The pro when it comes to AI, sales and LinkedIn.
Massively underrated.

20. Roisin Bennett (18.5K+)
Always at the forefront of what's happening in AI.

21. Sabahudin Murtic (17K+)
Powerful AI sales workflows you can steal. 

22. Jenny Gonzalez (14.6K)
The go-to for affiliate marketing. 

23. Joe M-C 🧙 (11.8K+)
The funnel wizard.

24. Adrien Thomas (11K+)
SEO content that's actually useful.

25. Tara Knight 🧩 (9K)
Some of the best content out there.
Seriously underrated.

26. Smriti Maan (9K)
Builds her personal brand in public before she needs one. Incredibly authentic.

27. Saima Chand (8.5K)
The queen of design. Watch her blow up this year.

Follower count ≠ value.

Some of the best insights come from creators under 20K.

Tag someone who should be on the list.

Repost ♻️ to help others find great creators.

P.S. Yes I know there's 27, I had to put myself on right?

How to create a stunning LinkedIn banner with AI:

1. Go to Gemini and copy-paste my prompt (below).
2. Answer the 6 quick questions provided.
3. Upload a reference image of you.
4. Make edits in the same chat.
5. Upload to your LinkedIn.

I teach systems like this inside The AI Creators Club.

Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/enTVYc3z

(Doors close Thursday, Jan 8th)

-- START OF PROMPT --

Act as a professional LinkedIn Banner Designer.

Your goal is to generate a high-converting, visually vibrant, and professional LinkedIn banner that fits the 1584 x 396 pixel dimension perfectly. The design should be dynamic and stand out.

Because you cannot generate this exact aspect ratio, you must generate a Wide (16:9) image, but you must concentrate the design into a thin horizontal strip in the absolute vertical center of the canvas.

To ensure the user can crop this correctly:
1. The top 35% of the image must be empty background color.
2. The bottom 35% of the image must be empty background color.
3. All content (Text, CTA, Face) must be squeezed into the middle 30% strip.

Before generating the image, please ask me for the following details so you can customize the design. Stop and wait for my response after asking:

1. What is the Primary Headline?
2. What is the Secondary Tagline?
3. What is the Call to Action (CTA) text?
4. What Social Proof, stats, or client logos should be included?
5. What are your Brand Colours (Hex codes)?
6. Please upload the realistic photo of yourself. Additionally, specify any REALISTIC professional changes you want made to your appearance (e.g., "Change my polo to a dark suit").

Once I provide these details, generate the banner adhering strictly to these layout rules within the central middle strip:

Layout Rules (Applied ONLY to the middle 30% of the image):

1. CTA Placement (Strict): The CTA button must be anchored precisely in the top-left corner of the central strip. It should be positioned high up, above the level of the subject's shoulder.

2. Subject Appearance (Realistic & Professional): Place the modified user photo in the center-left of the strip. Apply the requested changes but maintain a high-quality, realistic photographic style. Do NOT apply cartoon filters.

3. Headline and Tagline: Place the Headline on the right side of the strip, with the Tagline directly below it. Keep the text compact.

4. Social Proof: Place logos or stats in a small, clean row at the bottom-right of the strip.

5. Background (Vibrant & Geometric): Do not use a plain, flat background. Create a dynamic and modern background using your brand colors. Incorporate subtle geometric shapes, abstract lines, or a professional gradient pattern to add depth, energy, and a high-end feel. Ensure these background elements are subtle enough behind the text to maintain perfect legibility.

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I grew my LinkedIn to (almost) 200K.

This one AI framework made it happen:

I call it CHEF - because AI content is like cooking.

HubSpot asked me to explain this on camera.
Here's the full breakdown → https://lnkd.in/eizmkgbK

Think of AI content like running a kitchen.

AI can chop, mix, and prep at speed.
But the menu, the flavour, the final taste?

That depends on the chef.

Here's the system:

C - Curate Context

Gather your raw ingredients:
↳ Your best posts
↳ Your expertise
↳ Your stories
↳ Your voice

Run a deep research report on yourself.
Build a story bank of your entire life.

Mistake: Starting from scratch every time.

H - Heat with AI

Let AI cook with your ingredients:
↳ Use Projects for memory
↳ Load context before prompting
↳ Let it draft at scale

Create a Project called "Content Engine."

Mistake: Using AI without context = generic output.

E - Enhance with Flavour

Season with what AI can't know:
↳ Real conversations
↳ Specific moments
↳ Your lived experience

Generic: "Feedback is important."
Real: "My client said this on our call yesterday..."

Mistake: Publishing without your fingerprints on it.

F - Feed the Community

Serve and engage:
↳ Reply within 1 hour
↳ Ask follow-up questions
↳ Treat comments as content

Mistake: Writing posts but ignoring comments.

AI multiplies your voice.
You bring the flavour.

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AI + social influence are core skills to learn in 2026.

11 resources to master AI and LinkedIn (links below):

The AI Creators Club
↳ Private hub for AI-powered LinkedIn growth.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/enTVYc3z

MarTech AI: Substack Guide
↳ Weekly AI insights for operators.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/e-xxYUqk

Ask Us Anything LinkedIn & AI
↳ Live answers to LinkedIn and AI questions.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/ersfrADa

The Ultimate LinkedIn Lead Generation System
↳ How to turn LinkedIn into a lead engine.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/eNYdN8Mq

OpenAI Academy
↳ Official courses on OpenAI tools and models.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/ebkNxT_c

Stanford CME295
↳ Deep dive into LLM theory and transformers.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/eEKfDgQX

Microsoft Generative AI for Beginners
↳ Beginner guide to generative AI basics.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/eRxnmkDj

Amazon Learn About AI
↳ AI fundamentals for business leaders.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/eJY-UYFa

Google AI Boost Bites
↳ Short AI lessons for daily work.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/ezDAmMaD

NVIDIA Generative AI Explained
↳ Technical overview of generative AI.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/ekVnvvgn

Algorithm Insights 2025
↳ Explains how the LinkedIn algorithm works today.
↳ Access here: https://lnkd.in/eE2AS6g7

Most of these are free. A few are paid but worth it.

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11 Resources to Master LinkedIn & AI in 2026

"I don't have time to post to LinkedIn" is a lie.

60 mins a day can change your visibility forever.

99% consume, only 1% create.
The top 1% of that 1% dominate.

They're not lucky. They're consistent.
They treat LinkedIn like a growth channel.

Not a distraction.

This platform is a goldmine for visibility and revenue.

The algorithm isn't ignoring you - you're ignoring it:

15 mins: Engage before posting
↳ Comment on 5–7 posts from peers, leaders, and ICPs.
↳ Share standout posts with your take to add value.
↳ Build a creator circle to boost early engagement.

15 mins: Create and publish
↳ Use a saved idea and run it through Stanley.
↳ It writes like you - not like generic AI slop.
↳ Keep it skimmable: hook → value → CTA.

15 mins: Engage after you post
↳ Reply to comments with speed and substance.
↳ Ask follow-ups, share insights, keep it flowing.
↳ Don't post and ghost - turn it into dialogue.

10 mins: DMs & relationship building
↳ Reply to every DM with warmth and purpose.
↳ Start 1–2 chats with recent connections or fans.
↳ Lead with value, not pitches - stay top of mind.

5 mins: Build your network
↳ Send 5–7 connection requests with intent.
↳ Prioritise engaged users and ICP matches.
↳ Grow your audience, not just your numbers.

LinkedIn rewards consistency, clarity, and connection.

This system is how top creators stay top of mind.

The secret to creating 7+ posts/week without burn out?

The AI Creators Club:

- I'll give you personalised feedback
- Copy what works for the top 1%
- Get my exact AI systems

Join here → https://lnkd.in/enTVYc3z

This post is only 5% of the full system.

I wrote a complete guide covering the rest

Want it?

1. Send me a connection request
2. Repost ♻️ this and message me.

I'll personally send you the full guide.

In 2025, I turned AI into my LinkedIn growth engine.

How I gained 45M+ impressions and 130k+ followers:

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7 Steps to Grow Your LinkedIn with AI

The 10 skills that will define 2026.

And how I accidentally built them all in 2025:

1 ✦ Leadership and social influence
2 ✦ Motivation and self-awareness
3 ✦ Curiosity and lifelong learning
4 ✦ Resilience and flexibility
5 ✦ Technological literacy
6 ✦ Talent management
7 ✦ Analytical thinking
8 ✦ Systems thinking
9 ✦ Creative thinking
10 ✦ AI and big data

I didn't read a single book on these.

I just built a personal brand.

In my newsletter, I break down:
↳ How building in public develops all 10
↳ The data behind what actually worked
↳ My 3 rules for 2026

Full breakdown → https://lnkd.in/e4SA_5Qs

Your personal brand is the best career insurance.

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Stop writing AI image prompts from scratch.

Create an "Infinite Brand Asset Loop" instead.

Your AI images look inconsistent:

- Different lighting.
- Different colours.
- Different mood.

This makes your brand look scattered.

Here's the fix:

--p code (your vibe)
--sref code (your look)

The 4-step Midjourney system:

1. Go to Pinterest

- Search keywords for your brand, e.g. "futuristic".
- Save 3-5 images that match your vibe.

2. Create a Midjourney Moodboard

- Go to Personalize → Moodboards.
- Upload your 3-5 images from Pinterest.

3. Find your Style

- Go to Explore page and select the Styles tab.
- Search brand keywords. Copy the --sref codes.

4. The Combo Prompt

- Select your Moodboard and your --sref codes.
- Generate your prompt followed by those codes.

Every image now stays on brand.

You set it up once and reuse it forever.

For example. Here's mine: --sref 3161647641 1025148368 --stylize 1000 --p bg2j7kt

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The Infinite Brand Asset Loop

Which LLM should you use?

Here's the breakdown (save this):

- Canvas → Gemini 3
- Search → Perplexity
- Voice Mode → ChatGPT
- Agent Mode → Perplexity
- Custom GPTs → Gemini 3
- Deep Research → Gemini 3
- Study and Learn → Gemini 3
- Scheduled Tasks → Perplexity
- File Uploads → Claude Opus 4.5
- Data Analysis → Claude Opus 4.5
- Camera Mode → Google AI Studio
- Vision (Image + Video) → Gemini 3
- Memory + Projects → Claude Opus 4.5

The era of one tool for everything is over.

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