I help B2B Founders Get clients on LinkedIn I Through Founder-Story-led Marketing.

I help you bridge the gap between who you think you are and who you truly are. So you can achieve what's on your mind and bring it into reality. 

I focus on:
-Self-Concept and Self-belief: The stories you tell have weight, I help you transform into who you truly are.
-Value based system for goal setting: If you or your team are setting goals but not achieving them, I help you get clarity on what you want and why you want it, so you can set goals from a value-based system to achieve them.
-Rewiring and transforming your belief system: It all stems from your beliefs and what you think is possible for you vs what you can truly achieve. I help you transform your blocks into power and having your mind working with you instead of against you.


3 ways I can help you:

-Yearly workshops and 1:1's (for 7 and 8-figure organizations)
-1-on-1 Tailored coaching (for 6-figure entrepreneurs)
-Yearly support and transformation (Beyond Becoming - community for business owners under $90k a year who want to transform their business by transforming their mind).

Why do I do what I do?

-Last year I got into an identity crisis when I burnt my business to the ground and started my life from scratch. Since then, I gave myself permission to start a podcast and transform my life by helping others transforms theirs. There will be suffering in life, but we aren't meant to be stuck there.

So I decided to be the bridge of transformation.

DM for enquiries.

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**If the term "Identity coaching" is new to you, here's the best way I can describe it:**

Identity coaching is about shifting who leaders and teams are being, not just what they’re doing. I help uncover and rewire the unconscious patterns driving decision-making so they can lead, perform, and grow from an empowered place, which creates stronger leadership, culture, and revenue.

Mindset treats the symptom, identity treats the root.

Geni Cor

I turned 30 on Sunday and here's what I learned in my 20's:

1-No one will validate you or you dreams, you carve your own validation and people will jump on it later.

2-People won't see you until you see yourself. Learning how to be your own biggest cheerleader will change your life and your career.

3-No goal is too big or too far from you. You and your goals are one. The gap between these is your identity, work on your inner world like your life depends on it, because in some extend, it does.

4-It will never be what you think, it will always be what is. Make the most of every season of life, they are preparing you for a bigger assignment.

5-All we have is now. Learning to be present is as important as carving a vision for your life, don't lose sight of what you already have on the chase for more.

6-Confidence isn't a given, is a development. No one will give you confidence. You gain and earn your own level of confidence by the actions you take, the habits you create and the people you choose to surround yourself with.

7-If you have a big dream, and don't chase it, it will keep calling until you go all in on it. Your dreams don't wait for the right time, the time was always right.

My 20's were truly a whirlwind but I've learned so much about life, about success and failure, about people, about myself, about the world. 

And I believe they were the foundation for what's to come in my 30's.

Here's to another decade of screwing up, figuring it out and reaping the rewards.

Why do so many people struggle with change, even if they want it?

This has been a question I've been asking myself a lot the past year.

I asked this question to all the guests that came on the show.

And here's what I found out:

People want change, but also feel pulled by comfort. Our brains aren't designed for risk but for comfort and certainty.

But also, the same brain seeks challenge, seeks change.

What will determine IF or WHEN that change happens is our identity.

The stories we tell ourselves will shape who we think we are, and therefore the action we take towards change.

A study from the university of Wyoming showed only 6% of people achieve their goals and a fulfilled life...the rest? Live in autopilot knowing they can and could be more.

Since doing my research on this, it has lit a fire under my ass to help people start walking towards that change.

For me, that thing that changed my life was my podcast.
Was it easy or comfortable? I will give it a fat NO.

It is still not easy. I face challenges everyday.

But because I've worked hard on my identity and the story I told myself, change has happened and my life has taken a turn for the better.

So, on this fine Friday, I want to challenge you with this question:

What is one thing you want to change this month?

Writing down and see what comes up. Where your fear is, there is your task.

P.S: I help leaders launch or grow their podcast in 90 days, message me if you've been wanting to launch or grow your show and we will have a chat!

Unconventional things I tell my clients NOT to do when launching and growing a podcast (If you want to have a profitable podcast, save this):

1-Scripts: First thing I tell them is to ditch the scripts. 
They aren't recording a VSL, they are sharing experiences, stories, lessons. 
Your life isn't scripted, why would your podcast be?

2-Following Trends: If you look around, you will see every podcast talking about manifestation right now, that's a trend. 

I tell my clients to not follow trends, but to INTEGRATE the trends within their episodes. This was a game changer for me. It made me standout, instead of being a copy cat of other big shows.

3-Hour long episodes: At the beginning you will struggle to even record a 30 minute episode (solo), shorter episodes make it easier to communicate your message clearly and effectively. And they make it easier to gain audience and retain them.

Podcasting is an art. 

And like all other arts, the painter decides how beautiful they want to make their painting, but technique and precision is as important as what's being portrayed.

What people don't tell you is you can set up your podcast for profitability and success from the very beginning, but the how is as important. 

I am taking 3 leaders to work with them 1-on-1 to start or grow their podcast.
Send me a DM with "LAUNCH" and we will grab a chat!

I am rooting for you!!

Non-unconvential way to grow (and blow up) a profitable podcast:


Be yourself.

That's it. 

That's the post.

(no in all seriousness, the more authentic and raw you are, the faster your podcast will grow).

Here are 3 things I would NEVER do if I wanted to grow your business or brand through your podcast. (Save this)

1-Outsource guest booking for "time's sake": 

This is probably one of the things that will damage your podcast AND brand the most. Booking agencies charge around $3k a month to book you guests (that might not even be the good fit for you). They might book you big guests, but they care about placement.

Learn how to book big guests yourself from the very beginning. The network you will gain is quite substantial and that will pay x10 more long-term.

(I still do this 18 months into my show and I won't outsource it)

2-Use your podcast as a billboard to promote your business: 

For the love of God...don't. Your podcast will bring leads, opportunities...whatever you put in, you will get...BUT, Podcasts are made for connection.
If all you care about is flood your show with promotion...your drop out rate will be high and people won't even stick around to even hear about your offer.

3-Posting x2 a month and expecting your show to blow up:

Podcasting is a long-term game, but it is also a compound game. You will reap the most the more consistent you are and the longer you stay in the industry.

People will still listen to your episodes even if these are 6 to 12 months old. 
If you keep a consistent release schedule (optimal x4 a month), you will see compound growth all over.

These are my 2 cents, from someone who did almost everything herself (still do).

Do not follow all the advice you hear out there.

I didn't start my podcast because it was the right time.

I started because I was struggling. Bad.

It wasn't the right time, under the right circumstances.

Finances were not on my side either.

But I was at such a low...in such a pit...that I had no other option but to get myself out of the hole that I was in and start.

I was scared. 

I didn't know people in the industry. I didn't know how to record podcasts. 

What to ask. Who to interview.

But I knew that not starting wasn't going to solve this. 
Entertaining the thought of "starting" and not do it...
It would only make it worse.

I knew that If I were to look back on my life a year from now and still be in the same place..I wouldn't forgive myself for it.

I knew something had to change and I had to lean into that nudge in my soul that said " Just go do it. Just start".

And I am so glad for it, because almost 2 years ago I couldn't recognize myself or my life. And what started as a Hail Mary to save my mental health...has become the lighthouse that's helping thousands change their lives.

And change mine in the process.

Starting or growing a podcast can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

I am taking 2 more founders to work with 1-on-1 with me over the next 3 months to launch, grow and monetize your show.

If you've been feeling that nudge inside of you that says "Just start". I'd love to help you. Send me a message and we will grab a chat!

I made $19,400 the last 30 days through podcasting.

I never share numbers or brag about it...but I hope this encourages more leaders to start their show.

I started House of Impact back in 2024, I launched 31st October 2024.

It took me 15 months to monetize. 

I wasn't actively promoting any of my services. 

I stopped selling completely for over 12 months, because I thought I could *only* monetized through downloads.

Whilst downloads have quadrupled since then and brand partnerships are starting to roll in...that's not the only monetization path.

I wish someone would have told me this when I started:

3 ways I monetize my podcast (and make the most money and impact I've ever made):

-Consulting/Coaching 
-Guest placements (some guests pay X $$ to come on the show)
-Integrated brand partnerships
-Keynotes

This 4 monetization paths have only recently opened up...but they were always there. I just wasn't open to see it.

Podcasting is a long-term game, but it is a game that, if you stay in the arena long enough (2 years+), the compound effect it has on your business, your life and relationships is just...exponential. 

There is nothing like it, truly (coming from someone who's been in marketing since 2019 and has done it all).

People look for human connection, and podcasting is how you create connection, trust and authority.

I am on a mission to help 3 leaders to launch/grow their show and open up a sea of opportunity for them and their business. If starting a podcast has been on your mind...don't let it sit on the back burner. Send me a message and we will grab a chat to work with me 1-on-1.

I hope this encourages you to start and go for it. 

Thank you to everyone who supports House of Impact and my journey. You mean the world to me and I am grateful for it all!!

Here's what having a Podcast can do for you:

I've talked with a fair amount of leaders who think a podcast is a "cool passion project, nice to have side quest". 

Fair enough, I also thought that when I started.

But what if I tell you, that exact belief is what's holding you back from:
-Starting and launching your show.
-Receive the wildest opportunities ever.
-Grow your business in an "unconventional" podcasting way?

When I started looking at monetizing my show, I was really close minded:

"I can only monetize through CPM (Click per Mille), which is going to take a good 2 years".

But there was this day not long ago, when I woke up with 3 DM's from 3 different people asking for help to start their show.

I also then saw another email from another brand requesting a collab and potential partnerships. 

My light bulb went on and it hit me like a Whitney Houston high note.

"What if there was a way to monetize a show without waiting for it to blow up?"

So I started monetizing my own show first, through:
-Consulting and Coaching
-Integrated Brand Partnerships
-Keynote speaking
-Guest placement

And I realized something that changed me from the inside out:

"I can only imagine there might be a lot of people who don't start a podcast because they disqualify themselves before starting. What if I could change that?"

So I started working with leaders to help them launch their show, bring their passion and their strengths to the forefront, and help them grow their business and personal brand.

This was never in the cards for me, but all the suffering and the 2 years trying to figure it out have paid off.

So, if you're holding yourself back thinking you're not "qualified" I hope this post makes you think twice and encourages you to take that step and just start.

And if you want guidance and cut the process in half, send me a DM and we will have a chat.

It isn't easy, but it is worth it.

P.S: This is a pic of me when I went onto other people's podcasts and I took a pic as if I was a "podcaster". I was also not ready, but I did it anyway, and now House of Impact is a global show that's listened to in more than 67 countries in its firsts 15 months.

"You need to niche down, your podcast can't simply be about self-improvement, there are too many".

I got told this at lest 10 times in the first year since launching House of Impact.

I got told this by marketing "experts". But every time someone told me that, I got a bit "triggered". 

For a second I really gave it a thought "should I just stick to what I've known and done for the last 7 years?"

That comfort zone for me, was business and marketing.

But I knew that House of Impact wasn't just going to be another 
"self-improvement" show. I knew it was going to make an impact and blow up.

So I didn't listen. And I am glad I didn't.

Because after 18 months of doing this consistently and having had the pleasure to talk with the biggest guests in the industry, I realized:

You do not have to pick a niche or "niche down". 

Your story, your journey...THAT'S the niche. The niche is YOU.

I never tell my clients to "pick a niche", the first thing I always ask them is "what's your story?".

Don't treat your podcast like another marketing strategy. Treat is as a space to share your story and amplify your impact.

Have you ever been told "niche down"? Let me know in the comments👇🏻

I created House of Impact because I was seeking change.

Not only in my own life, but in the life of others.

I stepped into the podcast studio to record my first episode (which I had to re-shot 2 months after) on March 21st 2024.

I had no expectations.
No script.
No fancy speech.

But I had one goal in mind:
Impact 1 life. If I was able to do that through my show...

My goal was accomplished.

After reading a research paper on change and living a life of purpose...
I found out that only 6% of people feel fulfilled in their professional and personal lives.

For some, 6% isn't that bad, for me...that number hurts.

l I was looking for was change. Change in my personal and professional life.

So I started interviewing those who were at the other side of that change.

1,5 years later...House of Impact is impacting thousands of lives, helping people realize they CAN indeed change...and, maybe, grow that 6% to 10% in the following years.

I've had a lot of calls this past week with a lot of great leaders and professionals looking for that change in their lives and careers.

And I wish I could scream from the top of my lungs that podcasting will bring them that change....

I can't do it for you unfortunately, but what I CAN do is guide you on that path to change, guide you and hold your hand and empower you to start your own show. 

The time is now. Podcasting is only starting to grow as an industry and those who jump on the bandwagon this year, will see their shows go mainstream in the following years.

It isn't easy, but it is worth it.

P.S: I am taking 3 leaders who want to start or grow their shows and work 1-on-1 with me to create real change in their lives and the lives around them. Send me a DM and we will grab a chat!

Here's what I would do If I wanted to start and monetize a podcast within the next 3 to 6 months:
(from someone who went from nothing to a Top ranked podcast)


1-Story over education (first 5 episodes):
The single thing that drives most downloads and partnerships is storytelling.
Who are you, where did you come from, why do you do what you do, what was your turning point, how can you help?

The first 5 episodes I'd solely focus on communicating your vision and let people relate to you.

2-Strategic guest placements:
I'd look for the top or most relatable guests in your industry that have a specific audience (piggy back from your guests audience here is HUGE).

Ex: You're helping people invest smarter and grow their wealth, bring a guest who's been on other podcasts and has a more established audience. 

3-Communication over perfection:
Podcasts that grow and bring big guests, don't have it all perfect, in fact, they are messy behind the scenes, but they own a VERY powerful skill: The art of effective communication.
Know how to communicate your vision to your guests and partners...and you'll be set up.

4-Set up the show for monetization from the GET GO:
Biggest lie in the industry is: You need 100,000 downloads to get monetized.
I call that "horse crap". You do NOT need to be on the charts to monetize.
But you need to know what value your show brings and how this can help other companies advertise their products/services. 1 or 2 aligned partnerships can bring in multiple 5-figures.

5-Get over the fear of speaking your truth:
This is a BIG one. Getting over the fear of exposure will bring you more growth than strategy. Trust me. Speak your truth. BE BOLD. BE POLARIZING.

This will help and connect with your audience more than being "politically correct".

And last one...for the love of God..HAVE FUN.
People can tell when you're faking it or forcing it (and so do companies).

Have fun, loosen the grip.

Do these resonate? Let me know in the comments👇🏻

P.S: I have 2 spots left for my 1-on-1 coaching program to grow and monetize your podcast. Won't be doing any more 1on1's after this. Send me a DM and we will have a chat!

Luke Matthews

Co-Founder | Lifestyle Blogger |  Content Marketer | Storyteller 

I teach you how to write with AI (and win LinkedIn)

You feel it. The "Dead Internet" is real. So much content on LinkedIn is an empty AI echo chamber. 

The gurus post get rich quick schemes, the influencers post "look-at-me" selfies and the AI bros tell you how to fire your team and make 500k MRR in seaconds... 

You can rage against all this chaos and fight the machine OR u can learn to command it.

I teach rebels a two-part strategy:

1.  𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘄: Use your unfiltered human voice to build an audience that converts.

2.  𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲: Use Agentic AI workflows to scale your marketing ops (as securely as possible).

Humanity is your product. 
Privacy is your shield. 
AI is your weapon.

AI isn't your enemy. The gurus and corporate overlords are...Learn to command AI and connect with your target audience and follow an OG who's been doing content marketing since the dawn of time (2016)....

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿?

Follow me and subscribe to my email list. You can subscribe by clicking any link in my profile as they all go to my newsletter on Substack. 

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Alright LinkedIn, let's be real for a second.

I know you're terrified... You see everyone else using AI and you either think:

A) "This is the end of human connection.... Soooo I'm going to write everything by hand in a candle-lit room!"

B) "I must prompt everything! I will become a GPT-powered content machine!"

Black and white thinking is just as lazy as the AI slop ur favorite influencer just posted. 

100% human get's u left behind.
100% AI get's u sounding like a robot.

The winning strategy is to be both human & AI. 

It's not that deep.

Use AI to handle the boring back end stuff.
Use your humanity to connect with your audience.

Easy peasy... 

Personally I've always enjoyed writing unhinged AND automating the back end like a nerd.

No need to pick a side.. 

Use AI AND be so human it stands out.

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𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲?

Join me on Substack for daily unhinged writing + bi-weekly newsletters for rebels.. https://lnkd.in/eagxG_7k

I got 99 problems and a LinkedIn ain’t one.

The 2026 LinkedIn algorithm favors written content.

But NOT AI slop... You must write SO human it hurts..... 

These writing staples used to work:

-Short sentences like this.
-Ridiculous post hooks.
-The rule of three.
-[this] vs [that] + [philosophical power statement'
-Open loops.
-Listicles...

But AI is good enough that you can feed it the above principles and it will do a decent job writing words and FEEL LIKE CHATGPT WROTE IT AND YOU WILL GET NO CLIENTS.........

Sorry folks but you got to write for yourself.

Writing in 2026 still requires you to learn techniques. 

But now it demands a secondary layer to feel human.... 

You need to add these to your skillset: 

-Chunky paragraphs. 
-Written technical knowledge of your industry.
-Humorous and cultural pieces. 
-The art of writing to specific pain points.
-Spelling mistakes n choppy sentences..
-The courage to say what others wont with some spice...

You don't need hot selfies.

But look ur words can't be mid any longer....

PS Yes I made this infographic with AI. Did it trigger u?

(I'm all for creating media with AI just no words lol)

How to create an elite infographic with AI.

Step 1: Turn the ON Switch on in your brain...

(yes you still need your wits to create with AI)

Step 2: Use the Artlist All-in-One AI Toolkit.
Step 3: Select Nano-Banana 2 (now on Artlist)
Step 4: Use my prompt.... 

Comment ELITE to get it and you can stop reading.

OR....

Read on and follow my actual 4-step framework for commanding the AI to work some magic because you know that AI s an illiterate artist that struggles with detail UNLESS you tell it exactly what to do and use the right model. 

That's why Nano Banana 2 is elite.

I used it to create this infographic within my work sandbox.

It's an elite text-to-image and image-to-image model where outputs are more accurate, detailed, and repeatable across generations. It keeps the speed the Nano Banana family is known for but improves the quality. Ideal for ad variations, social content, and video frames at scale. 

I mostly use it for infographics and ads. 

Anywhoodles....... here's the real 4 step guide: 

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲.

Don’t say “make an infographic.” Say “make a professional infographic in a clean, magazine editorial style with a warm cream paper background and a sage green color palette.” Define the entire visual language from the start.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁.

Don’t let the AI guess the structure. Tell it exactly what you want. “Create a 4:5 aspect ratio image with a main title at the top, two cards in the middle, and a four-column feature section below.” You are the architect.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯: 𝗗𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁.

Never let the AI write your copy. It’s an image generator, not a copywriter. Put every single word you want it to render in quotes. Titles. Body text. Labels. Everything.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟰: 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀.

Be ruthlessly specific. Specify the fonts. List the exact color hex codes. Describe the icon style (“simple, hand-drawn doodle line art”). The more details you lock in, the fewer mistakes the AI can make.

Once again if you want my prompt comment ELITE but don't just copy me. 

Study it. See how it works.
Then, make it your own.

PS Who read the whole post? Your the best if you did.

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3 years ago I booked a one way ticket to Mars.

I’d never been, didn’t speak Martian, didn’t know anyone……………..

Blah blah blah..... BLAH!

Every story like this now follows the same script. 

<Insert hero’s journey back story here>

<Insert relatable sob story struggles here>

<Insert comeback arc here>

<Insert generic encouragement here>

<Insert call to action to my program to teach u too>

Marketers and influencers somehow have ruined good storytelling too and the modern internet really is unbearable.....

But also... I... did... actually do this. 

I eat $500 steak for breakfast.

It changed EVERYTHING SO BUY MY COURSE OK......

<insert pattern interrupt here>

Ha ha ha ha....

I just can’t follow the script… 

Aight im done.

PS Who misses stories with no sell at the end?

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So.. This is the perfect time to sell!!!

<insert not so surprising double plot twist here>

Yes. You've been had and I know you aren't mad about it.

So look.. Join my free community of rebels over on Substack. I rant about the creator economy and share daily icebreaker questions to help you meet humans....

Join us here: https://lnkd.in/dB96mKfP

I don't write with AI. But I do create media.

With Artlist I get access to the leading models like Kling 2.6 Pro, Sora 2 and new models like Seedance 2.0....

I use an isolated work sandbox when accessing Artlist to create infographics, PDFs and elite videos. 

(to keep my data as secure as possible) 

Cheers to Artlist for sponsoring this post.

They keep adding great AI models to the Artlist all in one AI Toolkit and Seedance 2.0 is coming soon....

You'll get features like:

𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: Tag anything to build via 1 prompt.

𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄: Generate seamless, one-take sequences with perfect cinematic continuity.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗽: Combine up to 12 assets like text, images, video, and audio all at once.

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘀: Auto-generate sound effects and music that sync perfectly to the on-screen action.

𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Swap characters, delete clips, or extend your footage from any frame.

Learn more about Seedance 2.0 here..
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Wild what can be done now with AI as a solo creator...

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PS Is it just me or does anyone feel the struggle to keep up with AI right now..... lol

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Brand partnership • I got 99 problems and a LinkedIn ain’t one.

I am tired of greedy SaaS tools. 

So I use AI to build and exit the subscription economy....

I was fueled (as always) by hate. 

HATRED of these 7 things SaaS tools do.....

1. Requires my payment info for a free trial. 
2. Charges via token based subscriptions. 
3. Sells my data to third-party tools.
4. Has NO option to delete the account in dashboard.
5. Has NO option to request data deletion in dashboard. 
6. Has NO sign of a support email anywhere.
7. The chat support AI is awful & poorly programmed. 

Last summer I cut my $500 tool stack down to $25 and left Google, Meta, OpenAI and quit a billion AI tool subscriptions. 

Data privacy was my driver. 
AI innovation means I can build any tool myself.
Being a nerd makes it all a bit easier.

The process though?

Time consuming, annoying and frustrating. 

Anyone else HATE the data collection, surveillance state we have to deal with?

PS I write about this on Substack.

Join me if you like rants, local AI and data privacy.

Sub here: https://lnkd.in/eagxG_7k

Building in public is cooked. 
Building your personal brand don't matter.
Sorry but nobody cares (here's how to fix that)

The old formula on LinkedIn is dead.

The guru who peaked in 2022 is still selling:

1. Overshare your hero story. 
2. Build fake likability by commenting all day.
3. Share everything for free in ur niche....
4. Monetize "your community" like them. 

But it is NOT working for you. 

So your content gets more desperate. 

Clickbait, hot selfies, "fake kindness posts"... 

And deep down u feel like a loser.

Well the truth is that the old model is for losers because it just simply don't work anymore and it shows u are still listening to an influencer who's so detached from reality they don't realized it....

Time to grow up.

Here's the new way for 2026.

No hero story > Replace w bold takes on ur industry
No safe AI comments > Comment unhinged
No sharing all for free > Gate your best content
Comment all day > Run thought leader ad$ instead

It's pay to play on LinkedIn now folks.

So don't waste all day here.

Sincerely a guy who used to spend 8+ hours a day "building community" and sharing his story.

If it's dead for me and my 189k followers?

It's certainly dead for you.

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𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀?

Comment...... 

Lol I ain't doin that. 

But you can sub to my newsletter and find a way out of your digital rat race here: https://lnkd.in/eagxG_7k

Unhinged comments > value driven posts.

This is the sad reality of LinkedIn in 2026...... 

I regularly get 20k+ impressions on my comments and I struggle to reach 20k impressions on my posts. 

Why is it so easy to get reach on comments?

1. Everyone uses AI bots or virtual assistants. 
2. As a result the comments are safe and boring. 
3. I risk being offensive with my comments. 
4. Most of you don't have any nuts. 

So why is it so hard to get reach on value driven posts?

1. The average user's brain is dead. 
2. LinkedIn wants you to pay for thought leader ads.
3. People consume fear (c)orn.  
4. The demographic of the average user has changed since 2021....

I could go on but I'd risk too much truth telling.

My current blueprint?

Comment unhinged.
Post for my niche. 
Run thought leader ads. 

There's no point obsessing over content any more. Just run ads and comment your actual thoughts.

Agree?

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𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀?

Join my newsletter and stay ahead of the game... Insights into which AI to use, how to sell and win in the current creator economy.

Sub here: https://lnkd.in/eagxG_7k

Vibe coding is great for shipping apps.

But shipping a product people want to buy is the hard part....  

(you need an audience to sell too)

Vibe coding used to be a grifters dream. 

Sell the hope of making a product easy and making money fast BUT that's not the reality. It takes time to build a product and a business. 

The good news is.... AI can now help make technical part easy.

Replit lets me build the tool I wish existed when I was cleaning up my own digital life.

The tool I used to clean my digital footprint was great for a deep clean. But there was no simple, free way to just 𝘴𝘦𝘦 how much of my data I was exposing. I wanted a tool that made people aware of what the current risk was for their social media accounts and let them start cleaning up slowly.

So I built Privacy Guard using Replit which helps make building a mobile app and getting into the App Stores simple.

The traditional barriers of mobile development are handled by the AI.

This is how easy it is:

1. Start with a prompt of your tool/app idea.
2. Describe how the mobile app works.
3. Wait for AI to build a version 1.0.
4. Test and refine with reprompts.
5. Publish to the app store.

Yes, yes this is indeed a sponsored post by Replit.

But I actually did build my own mobile app.

Check out version 1.0 of "Privacy Guard" a social media privacy audit to help you see exactly what sensitive information you're exposing publicly. 

The tool only analyzes publicly visible content.
It processes your data and discards it. 
Nothing is stored on servers. 

Want a free privacy audit of your social media accounts? 

Comment "𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧" and I'll send you the link. 

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Build your own mobile app on Replit here:
>> https://lnkd.in/dATV8HUV

This weekend I was building a home server.....

But I lost power, my AC unit broke and my neighbor partied until the sun didn't shine...

So I had to bail on my plans... 

I'm switching my windows pc... a GMKtec Evo X2 into a Linux distro to self host my own local AI, a calendar booking system, a book/music library and well I'd go on but I lost all of you. 

I nerd out on local AI and value privacy.

If u made it this far this post has no lesson. No leadership tip.

Just simply a weekend spent sweating my nuts off...

(and laughing at my choice of country)  

I did however decide on a Linux distro and created a step-by-step plan to follow. 

So cheers eh.....

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀? 

Join me on Substack for nerdy posts about AI, funny rants + bi-weekly newsletters for rebels..

Join here: https://lnkd.in/eagxG_7k

Social media is dying cz u get offended too easily.

The smart marketing play is rage bait OR.... 

Writing vanilla niche content about your business. 

I struggle to simply do this. 

But on LinkedIn?

No big account like mine gets away with real thoughts on trending topics.... You'd have to go to X to speak freely. Soooo that is why LinkedIn is run by robots, virtual assistants and paid ads. 

Sometimes I get sloppy and leak a rant and remember why I got banned 10+ times on this platform.

People love to shoot the messenger here. 

So long live soulless vanilla AI slop!!

Is social media cooked chat?

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? 

Join me on Substack where we can all rant freely and laugh at AI slop....

Join here: https://lnkd.in/eagxG_7k

Today I resubscribed to ChatGPT Pro.

Sam Altman's brave vision for a greater future is worth aligning with... and lets be honest... you just have to pay attention to the greatest country on earth choosing OpenAI as it's AI tool of choice.

I can't wait to build more tools with Codex!!

So that's why....

........................................................

Well.... 

So the truth is.... 

I didn't resubscribe today. 

I deleted my ChatGPT a long time ago.

I don't use Claude or Google Gemini either..

All the companies steal your data, sell it to third parties and yes build mass surveillance networks. 

Tℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑏𝑜𝑥 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡..

Or....

Learn local AI. 

Think Open Claw without the poor security and AI bro hype...

Why local?

Local AI runs on ur device.
It is cheaper and more private. 

ORRRRR you know forget all that.. 

Just cancel ChatGPT... 
Virtue signal. 
Be a hero. 

Use Claude and keep handing over your data and trust that they'll keep it safe for you... 

(oops)

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