Strategic Advancement Corporate and Education Consulting

President

Our focus is on continuous organizational improvement through high-quality coaching and professional development.

Specializing in leadership coaching, organizational development, and school improvement. As an improvement specialist I have helped organization move the needle on the metric that matters most. making as much as 50% gains in one years work. I work with leaders to help them identify blind spots, improve their craft, and steer their organization towards a continuous improvement and full engagement with my researched-based coaching program. I also help organizations improve their culture, strategically plan, and design intentional professional development that moves the needle.

I have served as a Director of Learning and Development for a large organization designing and implementing coaching and training programs that empower employess and move the needle on company metrics. 

As a Superintendent, I have worked to collaboratively establish district vision, facilitated continuous improvement and focus of district work, developed governance policies and procedures that maximize the success of all students, created instructional systems designed for high student achievement, managed and organized the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals, and successfully helped to pass a bond issue for a new K12 facility.

President - Founder

EG Group

Implemented eLearning compliance training company-wide to 14,600 people. Responsible for designing and developing content to be delivered to multiple levels of the organization.  Organizes, plans, executes, and monitors training sessions for all key employees. Responsible for ensuring the education and preparation of Associates, District Managers, and the Support Center.  Guide and instruct all our training staff to create consistency of content in training sessions.  Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Human Resource departments to design, develop, and produce eLearning module training content. Adapts to the changing needs of our associates regarding technology and learning style to ensure maximum learning.

Director of Learning and Development

Align, Assess, Achieve

Student success is our passion! Since 2006, we have delivered high quality professional development and educational resources to thousands of educators, working with over a thousand educators per week. We believe that when learning expectations are clear, assessment is purposeful and feedback is  effective, achieving academic growth for all students is possible.  We look forward to contributing to the success that you and your students deserve.

Educational Leadership and School Improvement Specialist

Battelle for Kids

Primarily focused on the development of high-quality assessment and the design and delivery of professional development on the Ohio Department of Education’s, Ohio’s New Assessments and New Graduation Requirements and Data Coaching, Establishing the Right Conditions and Processes for building a Data Literate Team, Roster Verification, and BFK Rounds.  Focused on facilitating professional learning and coaching districts on formative instructional practices, student motivation, Gates Teacher Practice Network in Ohio, Tennessee, and Colorado, and supporting districts in their work through the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative.

Director, Leading and Learning

Liberty Center Local Schools

Responsible for collaboratively establishing the district vision, continuous improvement, focus of district work, process to communicate and collaborate effectively, prioritizing and setting policies, governance procedures that maximize the success of all students, creating instructional systems designed for high student achievement, and managing and organizing the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals.  Worked with over 192 community volunteers to pass an 8.4 mill bond issue.

Superintendent

Southwest Licking Local Schools

Responsible for certified personnel, curriculum, assessment, technology, district Race to the Top initiatives, and professional development for the administrative team, four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Human Resources

Southwest Licking Local School District

Assistant Principal

Grove City High School

Courses Taught: Freshman English I and English IIICP/CT (American Literature)
Activities:  Pursuing a Masters in Administration through the University of Cincinnati, Renaissance Co-Advisor, Discipline and Dress Code Committee Member, OSU FEEP Student Cooperating Teacher.

High School English Teacher

Berry Middle School

Courses taught: Reading and Writing
Activities: 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Cheerleading Coach.

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Dunlap Community Unit School District #323

Courses taught: Freshman English I, Sophomore English II and IIB, and Senior Technical Writing.
Activities: Varsity Dance Team Coach, Fine Arts Club Sponsor, Tech Prep Committee Member.

Are you feeling super stressed as a leader?


Leaders today have it tough. 

There are so many challenges like:
-dealing with changes in the market 
 -keeping your team happy

& the list goes on and on and on.

 It's easy to feel tired and like you're not getting anywhere.

About me:
-I've helped 5000+ leaders see things clearly
-I have 19+ great years of helping leaders become the best leader they can be.


Imagine having training that will get results guaranteed. 


Ready to feel less confused and more confident?

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Your leadership will be clear as ever after our first call!

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Kristi Thompson

This is exactly how teachers are saving hours every week.

Helping Leaders Transform Teams | Leadership Coach | Strategic Growth Consultant

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Quick Win: Using AI for Lesson Design

Educators are now using AI to design engaging lessons in minutes, not hours. What used to take us months to design, we can now do in a matter of minutes and spend our time where it counts! Engaged with our students!

This past year I presented to a group of 90+ teachers and we had a race to see who could unpack a standard, identify prior knowledge, create "I Can" statements, develop scaffolds & supports with formative assessments, a student-friendly rubric with the fastest completion time. 

The result? A standards unpacking showdown in just under 5 minutes. Here's is how

Start with a simple prompt: “Pretend you are an accomplished Ohio 6th grade reading teacher. Identify the main ideas, skills, and concepts within the standard: RI.6.2 Analyze informational text development. a. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. b. Provide an objective summary of the text that includes the central idea and relevant details. 

Once you see the result, you will be amazed. This is just the start! 

Tweak your prompt to match your standards, tone, and class needs. 

AI gives back the most precious thing educators have—time.

Want the entire series of prompts we used to get high quality results that teachers could take and use in their classrooms immediately? 

💬 Have fun with AI and learn more practical strategies and inside our AI in Education course. https://lnkd.in/gxzy8-Tq

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Using AI boosts productivity, creativity, and clarity. For early adopters, it's amplifying everything.

Want to build your district’s AI confidence safely? Schedule a discovery call. 

#LeadershipDevelopment #AIinEducation #StrategicAdvancement

AI isn’t just about technology. It’s about clarity.

Want to lead your district with confidence?
Join the waitlist for our AI in Education Leadership course + Innovation Network.
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🗓️ Application closes Dec. 1 for district reimbursement eligibility. Want to get in before the deadline closes? 
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Sometimes, learning AI starts with curiosity and a little fun.

This week, I asked Copilot AI to turn a photo of my dogs into creative cartoon version and the results were adorable.

It reminded me of something we talk about often:
AI doesn’t just change how we work, it changes how we wonder.

Exploring AI creatively builds the same confidence educators and leaders need to apply it meaningfully in classrooms, schools, and organizations.

If we can use AI to create art from a simple photo, imagine what’s possible when we apply it to lesson design, leadership strategy, or data storytelling.

💬 How have you used AI for something fun or surprising lately?

Drop your favorite experiment or tool below!

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Moments like these remind me why this work matters so much. When teachers lead and industry partners connect, students win. Proud to be part of the AgriNetwork! 💚

Students are building the skills today’s ag business industry needs and teachers are leading the way. 🌱

Join the movement: https://lnkd.in/gAM9P3QR

Real Learning. Real Application. Real Impact.

Across Ohio, students are using Educator AgriNetwork curriculum to analyze real-world ag business challenges like this SWOT Analysis Lab from the FutureProof AgReady unit.

Under the guidance of AgriNetwork educators Dr. Stephanie Jolliff and Ms. Lori Romie, students collaborated to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a contamination scenario. Their redesigns reflected authentic industry practices: SOP audits, safety improvements, and sustainability planning.

What makes this moment powerful isn’t just the posters or presentations; it’s what’s happening behind them:
💡 Teachers aligning workforce-ready instruction to state standards
🌾 Students applying critical thinking and communication skills
🤝 Classrooms connecting directly to the needs of local industry

This is what The Educator AgriNetwork was designed to do. We are bridging the gap between education, workforce, and innovation.

A huge thank-you to all the AgriNetwork teachers leading this work statewide — transforming classrooms into incubators of leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.

🌾 Special thanks to the MARTHA HOLDEN JENNINGS FOUNDATION for funding this initiative and believing in the power of teachers, students, and industry partners working together to shape the future of agricultural education.

The impact is clear. 
The connections are growing. 
The movement is just beginning.

➡️ Learn how you can join The Educator AgriNetwork and be part of the movement to redefine agricultural business education:
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#AgriNetwork #CTE #AgEducation #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #EducatorAgriNetwork #StrategicAdvancement #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerReady #InnovationInEducation Kristi Thompson

Open article: Educator AgriNetwork by strategicadvancement.com

We asked educators where their schools are on the AI journey. Now we want to hear from YOU:

Where is your district today?
1️⃣ Awareness — Just starting to explore
2️⃣ Integration — A few are experimenting
3️⃣ Implementation — Policies + shared practices
4️⃣ Innovation — Leading others + scaling systems

Share your vote and join the conversation.

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#AIinEducation #EdLeaders #StrategicPlanning #FutureReadySchools

We are thrilled to announce that Reading Community City Schools has been awarded funding from the Ohio Credit Union Foundation to launch Living It: Building Financial Futures, a groundbreaking middle-school financial literacy and career readiness initiative designed to equip students with real-world skills that impact their future success.

This program will empower every 8th grader to develop core financial skills in budgeting, saving, taxes, insurance, and opportunity cost, while exploring career pathways, hands-on simulations, and authentic community engagement.

None of this would be possible without our incredible partners who are joining forces to make financial literacy come alive for students:

✨ Reading Community City Schools
✨ Christian Family Credit Union
✨ Strategic Advancement Consulting, Inc.
✨ Local business leaders, volunteers & community mentors

Together, we are building a pipeline of financially confident, career-ready students who understand how to navigate real-world choices long before adulthood. This is the kind of education that changes futures and strengthens communities.

📌 Want to learn how your business can get involved and help bring a workforce-aligned, financially empowering experience to RCCSD?

Visit: https://lnkd.in/eW5zYjAE

#FinancialLiteracy #OhioEducation #CareerReadiness #CommunityPartnerships #StrategicAdvancement #ReadingCommunityCitySchools #FinancialEducation #FutureReadyStudents

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District leaders—don’t miss this.
AI is already reshaping our work. The deadline to enroll for Ohio school district reimbursement is Dec 1.

This course + network is built for teachers and educational leaders ready to lead with clarity and confidence in the AI era.

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Deadline: Dec 1 for District Reimbursement

AI isn’t optional anymore; it’s essential.
Only 1 in 5 educational leaders have a plan.

That’s why we built the AI in Education Course + Innovators Network for school and district leaders ready to lead change, not chase it.

🗓 Enroll by Dec 1 to qualify your district for reimbursement.

📲 Spots are limited. Secure your district’s place now → https://lnkd.in/gxzy8-Tq

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AI in Education Tip: How to Use AI to Analyze Data Without Bias

One of the simplest but most powerful ways to use AI in schools?

Let AI help analyze your data. Not to replace judgment—but to remove bias and surface insights faster.

Whether you’re reviewing attendance, engagement, or performance data, AI can help you see patterns that lead to better decisions.

The question isn’t if we should use AI. 
It’s how can we intentionally we use it with safeguards in place? 

Want to explore AI integration with your team? Schedule a discovery call. 
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#AIinEducation #LeadershipStrategy #DataDrivenDecisions #SchoolImprovement

The Last LinkedIn Coach You'll Ever Need | I Help You Get Fully Booked (simple as that) - 710+ Client Wins / $1.4M Inbound

I am happy you are here, a warm welcome.

Where do I start? I have been helping people win clients on LinkedIn since early 2019.

I'll share with you some stats (bear with me):

• 80% of my clients get inquiries within 4 months
• 25 of them have crossed 6-figures on LinkedIn
• They altogether signed up circa 840 clients
• Over $2,6M in inbound leads 

What makes my approach so effective? 

My guess: A deep understanding of human nature/psychology, coupled with social selling for LinkedIn 

Add to that a very personalized and supportive approach, and you get the last LinkedIn coach you'll ever need on your side. 

Clients include the likes of: 

Thomas Erikson 
Edvin Vosylius
Ani Filipova 
Sope Agbelusi  
Nadine Stanton 
Maria Malik
Misha Rubin 

And currently working with: 

A CEO coach with 40,000 clients helped
A serial entrepreneur 
4 Career Coaches 
A high-performance coach 
2 Executive Coaches 
A world-class public speaker 

[as per 22nd May 2025)


If you are looking to save yourself lots of effort and time to build a following that buys from you, I am your guy! 

In the 3 months together, I make sure you learn and absorb my best strategies for where you are going. 

No CTA is needed. 


A bit about me; 

• I was born in Albania, (grew up in Greece) and have been living in Italy for 20 years.
• I have a deep passion for psychology 
• I used to play football - Under 17 Monaco team 
• I love family time, and Bud Spencer's movies
• When I am not working, you'll find me playing Tennis somewhere.

Xhoni Mimillari

People will tell you, “Wow, it’s expensive,” or
“That’s a lot of money”...

Till they hear what you invested and spent to build it.

Last week I did some calculations. 

In 2024, my clients have made, on average 2.5X what they paid me. 

That’s only based on what has been reported (it’s higher). 

So, if you are great at what you do & help people get results, don't get discouraged when you hear: 

“Oh, that’s a lot of money”. 

Be proud of what you charge, you paid for it with many late nights & early mornings.

And by investing in you.

€8000 is not cheap, but here’s what it buys you:

1. 9 years studying marketing & what makes people buy
2. Experience of 6 years in the LinkedIn trenches
3. Sophisticated insights after 1200+ coaching sessions
4. 10,000 hours of expertise distilled in 10-12 hours.

All that applied to your specific situation, beautifully personalized.
 
Lesson: consistency is undervalued daily and overpaid eventually.

What do you think? 
 
PS: Who here has put in years of work to charge a premium?

The Last LinkedIn Coach & Expert You’ll Ever Need - Trusted by 200+ Global Experts - See below why.

The strategy that helped me land 100+ clients is stupidly simple (and magnetic).  

And it has nothing to do with persuasion tricks.

It’s clarity.
It’s honesty.
It’s actually giving a damn.

If I can help you win? I’ll tell you how.
If I’m unsure? You’ll surely hear the doubts.
If someone else is better? I’ll point you to them.
If we’re not a fit? You’ll walk away with great advice

Trust is the real currency, not invoices sent to the wrong people. 

I am scaling my consulting business to 7-figures next year and my goal isn’t to look impressive. 

It’s quite simple: 

1. Say the truth & what I see 
2. Prove the claim & back it up 
3. Communicate clearly with precision 

That’s my sales process right there. 

Since 2018, I’ve seen many experts come and go. 

I mean, many of them… 

You can point at the exact same reason: 
→ Lack of congruency. 

People can smell from a mile away when you are in it for profit alone, not because you pour your heart into your work. 

Rant over, happy Monday. 

PS: Want to see if you are ready for what’s coming in 2026? Start here: xhoni.scoreapp.com

I invest €125k/yr running my little consulting business. 

Obviously, that’s excluding taxes & Investments. 

Funny enough, last week I made a 6-figure investment, and in December I have the biggest tax bill lol. 

Merry Christmas. 

I don’t have to invest that because I have to, but because I believe in its growth & potential. 

So, I hire mentors, experts, and assistants.

The more AI advances, the more I invest in people… 

I plan to do so because that’s the signal I want to give: 

→ I take this seriously, and so should you. 

In 2026, I aim high and don’t want to get there alone. 

So here’s to investing more in ourselves and the business. 

I’ll see you guys at the top!

I am giving away €2200 worth of products in this post. 

I recently decided to do something new.

Create an assessment that in 2-min can tell you: 

1. Where you are with your LinkedIn & business 
2. Give you a proper plan for your next best moves 

That assessment page is finally live. 

→ This is where it gets fun (and nuts). 

For everyone who completes it in the next 48 hours, get: 

1. Obviously, a personalized report right after 
2. A 3-hour course on marketing psychology 
3. An in-depth playbook on LinkedIn’s algorithm 
4. 10 brilliant content blueprints + the psychology behind 
5. The exact video script that has made clients $400K 
6. Elite content scripts that are proven to get visibility 


These can easily save you 30-50 hours on content creation & LinkedIn effort. 

It does not end here. 


From this list, I’ll pick 20 people and gift them my €900 course on how to craft content that converts - [The 3.0 Legacy version]


I’ll pick 15 more and give them the manual with the 54 most powerful cognitive biases to use to drive purchase behavior & 10 ways to leverage each 🥶


That one is insane.


On top, I’ll pick 10 more and send them a personalized Loom video on how to level up their content & positioning (like you were a private client). 


🎶 It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas 🎄 


I don’t often do these, but when I do, there are real winners and tons of value added. 


Comment below “Assessment” and I’ll send you the link to complete it. 


Once you have, you’ll get an email with the resources, and you officially enter to win the other 3 gifts. 

→ The course
→ The manual 
→ The loom video


→ If you tag 5 of your favorite content creators below, you automatically win the manual with the 54 cognitive biases resource + the 3-hour course on marketing psychology. 


The giveaway is officially on, welcome. 


♻️ Repost this for others to join and win 
(if you do, I have goodies for you as well). 

See ya in the comments.


PS: Want more? See the link below my name 👆to access $1K+ worth of LinkedIn consulting (free).

Today I am exposing some LinkedIn myths. 

These are quite controversial!


𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟭: Build your personal brand 

Cute, but if you have no clients (or a few), you need to get good at generating appointments and leads.

Otherwise, a great-looking logo with a website are as useful as a lifejacket in a kiddie pool.


𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟮: You need great visuals & selfies. 

You need strong positioning and a clear message. 

2 clients recently got over 140K impressions in one post. 

One had only text, the other had a bit of a messy visual. 

It didn’t matter because the message was unignorable. 



𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟯: Post daily, and you’ll grow 

Reality: Post quality stuff daily, and you’ll grow. 

People value quality, substance, and you valuing their time. 

If you don’t, posting daily will make you irrelevant, fast. 

Reminder: LinkedIn rewards watch time, relevance, and expert-level takes



𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟰: More followers, more clients. 

I’ve coached some of the biggest creators on LinkedIn and people with 1200 followers. 

I can officially confirm that it is BS. 

Quality leads added + quality content = more clients 



𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟱: You need to show your life to be relatable. 

People don’t care. 

True relatability comes from values shared, how you see the world, and strong opinions. 

And some behind-the-scenes. But we don’t care if you went to Disney. 



𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟲: LinkedIn is dying and getting saturated. 

I have 4 clients on track to cross 6-figures, one recently broke past 7 figures. 

All from LinkedIn. 

All private clients, except 2, signed deals last week. 

It’s dying for people who aren’t adapting or leveling up. 

It’s harder than ever, true. 
It’s more crowded than ever, true. 
It’s never been so abundant, also true. 


 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟳: AI makes content easier

It makes it easier for you to sound like a douchebag who lost wifi connection mid-sentence. 

The more you use AI to write, the less you train the actual skill to sound like a human. 

It gives the perception of “ease,” and it helps with speed for sure, but quality is lost for many creators in the process. And trust... 


What else did I forget? 


PS: Get past the BS and get 2026 ready here: xhoni.scoreapp.com

Here's a 2-min Masterclass on CONVERSION. 

I put in 100s of hours to learn these, enjoy:

For context:

I’ve coached some of the biggest creators on LinkedIn.

Including founders bringing $1M+/yr.

[save this to revisit] 


Breaking down the psychology of conversion [5 skills]:  


1. Subconscious Influence.

People are much more likely to buy if they get to their own conclusions about the ROI of your offer. 

Your job is to present facts & ideas so they can convince themselves of the value you bring. 

The mechanism:

When someone reaches a conclusion on their own, it bypasses the prefrontal cortex's skepticism filter.

Their inner dialogue begins to convince them of something. 

By the end of this post, you’ll get to your own conclusion about why people hire me. 



2. Trust Has Levels.

Level 1: Relatability Trust
You get me. You've lived this

Level 2: Technical Empathy Trust
You understand what others miss

Level 3: Competence Trust
You solved this problem before for others like me

Level 4: Authority Trust
Everyone in my space trusts you. Why shouldn’t I?

Unlock each level sequentially.



3. The art of progressive agreements. 

People don't go from "no" to "yes" in one jump.

They take micro-steps. Each agreement makes the next one easier.

Example: Selling a bag of chips. The agreements: 

1: There are other things you eat that aren’t healthy
2: You should treat yourself during a movie
3: Why others with the same hesitation buy them 
4: How it’s better than anything sweet
5: People like us deserve to taste something delicious

Also, consistency & identity bias is leveraged here. 

The bag of chips is already gone. 



4. Pre-Experience Effect.

Buyers are much more likely to buy if they can experience your offer in their mind. 

They need to feel:

• The ease 
• Time saved
• Status upgrade
• Emotional relief
• Identity shift
• What a typical morning looks like 
  
When someone mentally experiences your offer, neural pathways fire as if they already own it.

You also leverage the endowment effect 
(strong cognitive bias). 



5. Emotions that drive purchase decisions

Neuroscience shows: People decide emotionally, then rationalize logically.

The limbic system (emotion) fires first. The prefrontal cortex (logic) justifies after.

Trigger an emotion, and they will likely associate it with your offer

My top 5:

1. Confidence in the Future (optimistic excitement) 
→ This is going to work

2. Existential Security (relief about what's coming) 
→ I'm finally safe from this problem

3. Identity Consistency (who I am & want to become) 
→ This aligns with who I'm becoming

4. Social Hierarchy Positioning (belonging & status) 
→ This puts me ahead of my peers

5. Fear of Regret & Loss (pain avoidance) 
→ If I don't act, it’ll be expensive


The key ingredient: Use specificity & stories to take people to a place where the emotion is felt. 


Reached the character limit. I had 2-3 others in mind. 

Who wants part 2?

LinkedIn would be a much better place if people cared more about their audience. 

Genuinely. 

Not for personal benefit only. 

In 2026, I want to connect and meet many people who: 

• Are skilled & brilliant at their craft 
• Give a damn about their audience 
• Can see beyond a invoice & deal closed 
• Want to make an impact beyond the work they get paid to do. 

A true community of great folks! 


Maybe this turns into a new movement that makes LinkedIn a great place to be. 


I’ve been posting on LinkedIn for 6+ years. 


I’ve given away knowledge others charge for. 


I’ve helped 100s in the DMs & chats for free 


And I believe it’s one of the reasons I am still around with more demand than I can handle. 


I can stop posting content for the next 6 months and I’d still have a healthy pipeline. 


Because goodwill lasts and people remember who helped & supported when there was nothing to gain. 


That’s soft of people I want to hire, connect and partner up with. 


Who is with me? 

2026 looks bright. I’ll see you at the top!

We are going through some big changes on LinkedIn. 

And I think people aren’t preparing properly. 


Darwin said it well,

It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most adaptable to change. 


It fits quite well with what I see today.

The Algorithm changes,
Marketplace skepticism grows, 
It’s more crowded than ever, 
And it’s getting more difficult. 

For LinkedIn gurus, it's not in their best interest to tell you that. 


Where I am getting to,

You can’t promote and market yourself as you did 2 years ago. 

→ You’ll lose to the ones who are more sophisticated & advanced with it. 

The ones who are:

• Reading the market
• Listening to their buyers 
• Moving with speed
  

I just got off a call with a client who made $34K in November and will cross the 6-figure mark in 2 months. 


She completely evolved her approach to getting & converting attention, and building trust quickly with strangers. 


How people buy & engage isn’t the same anymore. 


And if they perceive you as “just another one” in the first interaction, what are the chances they’ll buy? 

Close to none. 


This isn’t to alarm you, but to help you prepare and not overlook the fundamentals. 


It’s never been so noisy, and the truth? Most people are struggling…

Even the ones with 300-500 likes per post… 

Don’t think it’s about attention only. 


The DM you see from the client below, she gets circa 15 likes per post.
 
But she will get booked and possibly outearn some influencers. 


In the end, it all comes down to: 

1. Quality leads added
2. Quality conversations started
3. Content that converts & starts new convos 
4. Content that is engaging and builds trust 

How advanced and sophisticated you are in each will determine your results and income in 2026. 


If you need some mini-consulting & help, hit me up, and I’ll help & give good advice! 


PS: What changes are you seeing? 

PSS. Please, don’t leave AI comments on my posts; it's no bueno for your brand.

People don’t like where this platform is going. 

• Reach lower than ever. 
• More content, less substance 
• Spammy DMs at an all-time high 
• The algorithm pushing lame content 
  
And yet, that is irrelevant if you: 

1. Become visible to your ICPs 
2. Start quality & natural conversation 
3. Create content that sticks in your buyer’s mind. 
4. Keep evolving your approach with what works. 


You might not like where LinkedIn is at, 
But it’s temporary. 

Next year, there will be more decision makers than ever on here. Maybe, more buying activity than ever.

Your goal? 

Become top of mind for 20-30 people who end up investing in your offer.

For many reading this, that’s a walking 6-figure business. For a few, that’s 7-figures. 


But, as it always goes: 

1. Some people will step back.
2. Some will slow down.
3. Many more will complain. 

And some will win either way. 

Be the fourth group. 

Two founders messaged me on the weekend, both fully booked with private clients. 

LinkedIn has never been this challenging for them. 
Yet it’s producing the best results ever.

It’s not going to be difficult, messy, and discouraging at times. 

Win regardless! 


PS. If you want to get 2026 ready, see my feature section.

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