Lara Acosta

Entrepreneur and investor building businesses online | Featured on Forbes, Kajabi + Semrush | Helped 3,000+ people build their personal brand.

Everyone wants to build a personal brand, and I figured out how.

With over 20M+ impressions, 300,000 followers across socials, and multiple 6 figures made, I can show you how you can build one too (without spending years figuring out how)

In 2022: I was unemployed and trying to get into a master's degree - downloaded LinkedIn
In 2023: I became #1 female creator on LinkedIn by building my personal brand and agency
In 2024: I'm building the best education platform to teach people exactly how to do it

Helped, coached and worked with 500+ build contents systems, increase engagement, improve their writing and beyond using proven strategies that worked for me. 

Here's how I can help you:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube (It's free, and better than people's paid courses!)
2. Join 15,100+ amazing people and subscribe to my newsletter. 
3. Join 500+ members inside Literallyacademy.com

And if you're not ready for either! Welcome to my profile anyway, I talk about writing, storytelling,  personal branding and tell a lot of stories.

See you on the feed 💖

Sponsorships + booking : mary@ladigitalmx.com

Founder

pov: you become the first millionaire in your family

i never thought I'd get to write this post.

not long ago i was yet another unemployed student. 

struggled with anxiety and depression.
couldn't land an interview at "my dream" company. 

i'd given up on myself, my dreams and future. 

but my dad never did. not once. 

where i saw struggle, he saw opportunity.

see, my dad grew up poor. picking cotton from the fields in mexico. he worked day and night to get out of it. 

just to be able to give me a life worth living. 

and every day i make sure i do. 

because if i can't do it for me, i'm doing it for him. 

can't complain about my plate being full when the goal was to eat. 

grateful to everyone who's given me a platform to grow.
and proud of whoever is on the same journey.

keep going, i believe in you. 

Repost ♻️ to inspire all other entrepreneurs who are doing it for their parents ❤️

PS: Do we look similar???

I just made my most important Gen-Z hire of my career. 

Without even looking at a CV or an interview.

This hire had something special:

A track record proven by her reputation on LinkedIn. 

I hired her over 100s of other applicants.
Because her LinkedIn proved she could do the job. 

Gen-Z isn’t interested in writing the best CVs.
Gen-Z are building their personal brands instead.

And now many don't need a resume to get a job. 

In days Laiba Javed has:

1. Created systems for the entire business
2. Coordinated with every agency and client I work with.
3. Puts off every fire I start and turns it into gold.

The businesses are on track to hit my 2026 goals.

To be honest, I didn’t have to ask Laiba to prove her “experience” 

She did that a few months ago.
Noticed I needed a right hand woman.

She observed, she studied and came with action.

I hate ideas, I hate "suggestions," and she knew that.

So she let her work speak for itself.
And her reputation to close the deal. 

Anyone can learn anything; that's easy.
But having curiosity and bias for action can't be taught. 

Hiring managers...

Your best hire won't be the person with the shiniest resume.
It'll be the person who's willing to learn.

Give people a chance ❤️

PS: Laiba has been on my watch list for a looong time, so it's MY honour to have her be part of this journey.

Big confession: I'm a big fan of "small accounts".

So today, I'm celebrating my favorite LinkedIn accounts. 

Not the "biggest" ones. Not the most "viral".
But the ones who I think deserve it the most. 

Because community is the backbone of this platform. 

Connecting with people.
Commenting and networking.
Collaborating and supporting.

This is the LinkedIn that built this brand.

Took me 1000s of hours, and now I get to giveback.

So in honour of seeing those following my steps.

And spending hours doing the same....

Here are 10 entrepreneurs in my watchlist. 

Ali Amiri, MD = health advice that can change your life 
Aditi Pilania = mum and on a career growth journey
George Draco = how professionals can use AI today
Mischa Collins = fastest growing personal brand
Guy Massey = proof that any topic works, if you work!
Alan Greenin = making mortaging simple for everyone
Jess Coffman = one of the smartest marketers I've seen
Sophia Spadão = how to build an agency in your 20s
Joseph Tannous = how to get featured in PR and grow
Hayden Swerling = the best HR account right now

I need to keep doing these! So the goal is to do it more.

Look, I know LinkedIn may feel hard.
I know it seems cringe to post sometimes.

Sometimes you may feel like no one is watching.
But we are, I am. 

Keep going, your work will be noticed.

You're only one post away from changing your life.

As always my kings and queens. I'm rooting for you. 

P.S. Who are the creators that deserve more recognition? I'll be following ALL of them. 

Happy Sunday!

pov: you’re building a business in london 

(surrounded by 8-figure founders because of LinkedIn) 

building a personal brand changed my life, forever.

sure it built my business… 
but it gave me what I needed the most.

high-value friends who won’t let me quit.

timo & chris are 2 of them. 

they gave me a chance when 99% wouldn’t
they clapped so loud i never noticed who didn’t 

they’ve given me their platforms to shine and grow.

all because i didn't let my fear stop me. 
and when it did, my friends stopped it for me.

specially, Timothy. 

and today is my time to celebrate him, loudly.
but you're coming with me.

join me at his book launch january 10th.
i'll be speaking on stage alongside:

Daniel Priestley, Chris Donnelly, Simon Squibb!

we'll be sharing every single lesson on business and marketing we've learnt along the way.

free to attend, 5 hours straight, $10,000 worth in prizes!

this is your time to finally launch your business, get investment or even, build a brand. 

link is here for anyone who wants to sign up:

https://lnkd.in/e_zeuYeV

PS: I'll be giving away thousands in surprises too. 

PPS: tag that 1 person that claps loudly for you! they deserve it! 

repost ♻️ to win a copy of his book (it changed my life)

My 4-step writing framework is unbeatable.

(If you're stuck at low likes and impressions, read this)

Everyone is talking about the algorithm changing.
But small creators are going viral using this hack.

I called it the SLAY Framework:

1. The first 3 lines of your post should be a story.
2. Then on line 4 lead with a lesson for your audience.
3. Add to the post using actionable advice (listicles).
4. Finish with a question that puts the ball in their court.

Storytelling is the ultimate weapon for LinkedIn growth.

Because in a platform oversaturated with information...
Don't focus on facts, focus on emotions.

They'll remember you forever. 
.
Bonus: Think about the lesson 1st, and the story 2nd.

Your main goal is to educate using stories as the vehicle.

♻️ Repost this to make storytelling easy for everyone.

PS: I've seen the SLAY framework used 2x today on viral posts with 1k+ likes! My job here is done 🤝

You don't need algorithm hacks to grow on LinkedIn.

I spent the last 90 days testing every growth hack I could find. Here's what actually works:

(Based on analyzing content in different niches)

1. Hyper-specific content (3x a week)

• Solve one exact problem per post
• Use industry language your clients use
• Speak directly to one person

Adam Robinson has mastered this for B2B. 
Nausheen I. Chen is killing it for B2C. 

Address their problems directly. 

i.e "Stop losing credibility with your body language."

2. Proof-First Content

80% tactical step-by-step frameworks and screenshots.
20% stories on how you're doing it (use stories)

The 80% builds trust, the 20% engages them more. 

Educate and storytell. Always both. 

3. LinkedIn Video (let me explain...)

Video reach might be down right now.
But it's the fastest way to prove authority. 

LinkedIn video is ok.
Linkedin Lives? They're a goldmine.

We had a LinkedIn live with 200 people.
Made $10,000 from it. 

People buy from people they trust. Video accelerates this! 

I'd limit these to 2 a month, though, no pressure. 

I left a checklist for you in the image below for you to script your first Linkedin video too btw.

This is the no-bs blueprint for entrepreneurs. 

It's not about more volume, it's about more insights.

Dominating LinkedIn isn't just about virality right now.
It's about building a brand that earns trust.

Keep your focus on your 1 thing. 

The rest will follow.

I've just recorded a private video on how to dominate "storytelling" on LinkedIn like an expert. 

If you want it ♻️ repost this post and I'll send it to you (20 people max). 

PS: Which step do you struggle with the most? 

--
PS: Got a surprise for you today, get 50% off my programmes until the end of November here: https://lnkd.in/e4RKsGx9

I got rejected from (nearly) every single job I applied to.

5yrs of Industry experience. 2 degrees. But 0 offers.

The consistent rejections made me feel unemployable.

So, I started writing on LinkedIn daily.

If you're not seeing any luck either:

Swap writing Resumes for writing posts on Linkedin
Quit waiting for opportunities and build your own.
Build an undeniable network that lifts you up.

1 month of writing on Linkedin → 10x more visibility.

Lesson? Become unemployable to others.

Build your own job instead. 

PS: I'm running a GIVEAWAY to celebrate nearly hitting 50k on YouTube! I'm giving away over $1,000 worth in prizes to the next 100 people who subscribe https://lnkd.in/eyMb42iX

To enter:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
2. Screenshot that you have and comment the photo

Winners will be announced on the 17th of November!

I built my first business to 6-figures after class. 

The reason? I didn't wait until "I felt ready" and you shouldn't either, because you already are. 

You don't need a logo, your first customers won't care.
You don't need a website, your ideal client wants proof.

You don't even need a shiny degree, you just need skill.

We're taught to wait until everything is perfect.
But perfect never comes, procrastination does, though. 

If you want to launch your new business.
Or promote a new offer you've been perfecting. 

Do this instead: 

1. List the 5 key problems you are solving for someone. 
2. Ask ChatGPT to expand on why this needs solving.
3. Create content on LinkedIn using the pain + solution
4. Use social proof wherever you can (can borrow it too)
5. Post case studies of people who you've helped
6. If you haven't yet, write about how this helped you
7. Take 10 people on this offer for free to get real results
8. Create content around these repeating steps 1-5

One fool-proof way to get clients (free or paid):

1. Search for people who look like you can help on Linky.
2. Send them a loom or gamma doc with your system
3. Tell them step-by-step how you can help immediatley 

Do this 20x a week, I guarantee you'll land a client.

Bonus tip: Implement your offer for them for free, so they can see the value of your work instantly. 

Trust me, after 4 weeks coaching next to 8-figure agency owners, this STILL works. 

This is what I did too, and would do again. 

No website, no crazy credentials, not even a logo.

Literally just a calendly link, a canva pitch and content that made people reach out.

Closed clients with the loom approach.

This isn't about virality, it's about making money. 
Your ideal client might not like the post and make it viral.

But they'll 100% reach out if you follow this strategy. 

I'll be expanding on some of the points in the comments.
Which step do you get stuck on the most? I'll help! 

Repost ♻️ so everyone wins in 2026!

How to build a personal brand in 90 seconds.

(The ultimate LinkedIn Content Crash Course)

Step 1: Skill and value
Step 2: Content themes + consistency
Step 3: Hooks and how to write them
Step 4: Leveraged Networking to grow

These are the main 4 key elements of a winning brand.

Watch the video and get the full tutorial!

PS: My Black Friday deal is ON! Get 50% off my programmes and mentorship. 
Here we go: https://lnkd.in/e4RKsGx9


(Please repost this for your network ♻️ Thank you)

I've coached over 3,000+ entrepreneurs and creators.

Today, I want to review your posts for free.

But there are thousands of you here ( and only 1 me) 

So - I’ve got a special gift for you today: 

I built a GPT that behaves like me. 

It grades your posts on 3 specific checkpoints.

1. Clarity
2. Proof
3. Capture

And tells you what to fix in 60 seconds.

If you're ready to get brutally roasted.
And get the feedback on your hooks and content...

I built an FREE AI tool that does this for you. 
I call it the AI Post Analyzer.

(Deleting in 42hrs)

PS: The algorithm rewards what readers finish.

Write for readers first. Optimize for views after.

Profile optimization is overrated. Honestly. 

Focus on your content first. Comment 50x a day instead..

This is something you'll hear me say a lot. 

Because most people waste endless hours here.
Optimizing everything but have no traffic.

But....

If your content is getting traction.
You're commenting and networking daily.

But you're not seeing an increase in conversions.

Then your profile might be the problem. 

Most people will see your post.
They'll go to your profile looking for proof.
And if they're convinced, they'll book a call with you. 

So your next task after nailing content?

Optimizing your profile.

1. Your profile photo = shows warmth 
2. Your banner = shows instant proof 
3. Your featured section = tells them where to go

I made you a guide so you can implement it today.

Follow it step by step and position yourself as an expert.

PS: What colour did we like more black or white?

Repost ♻️ if you want more breakdowns like this

PS: Got a surprise for you today, get 50% off my programmes until the end of November here: https://lnkd.in/e4RKsGx9

The Ultimate LinkedIn Profile Optimization Guide (1)

This simple LinkedIn funnel made us hit $200k+ 

(In under 2 weeks, without doing outbound).

So let me walk you through exactly what I did for my content strategy.

Watch the 12-minute video for the entire breakdown.

I covered:

1. How do I don't burn my audience while launching offers
2. How to drive traffic to an offer and how to convert it 
3. The secret Linkedin weapon no one is using right now

Now, I rushed to post this because it's black friday.
One of the biggest sales months for businesses.

If you have an offer, and want to monetise it...
This is your perfect chance to launch it. 

This is literally all it takes.

Content to grow, emails to launch and webinars to convert. 

My black friday offer? 50% off everything. 

Get all of my courses in 1 for 50% off today. 

(offer expires in a few days...) 

Grab it here: https://lnkd.in/e4RKsGx9

PS: Is this useful? Should I make more videos like this?

Jasmin Alić

Trained 56,289 people how to use LinkedIn for business

Are you struggling to find your voice on LinkedIn? To position yourself as the "go-to" authority in your industry?

Better yet...

Struggling to get "seen" or "heard" by your ideal customers? Same ones you KNOW you can actually help?

If you've been nodding along until here, congrats!

Looks like we might be the perfect fit!

Hi, my name is Jasmin.

Most people here know me as Jay from Hey Jay.

So far, I've worked 1-1 with 200+ amazing individuals who've skyrocketed their content, profile growth, and business on LinkedIn in record time.

🔥 "$15K USD 24 hours after my 1st session with Jay. Before that, I was close to losing hope and shutting down my business" - Nada Buhendi, F500 Career Coach

In the last 3 years on LinkedIn...

I've built the fastest-growing coaching business for solopreneurs and C-Suite individuals. 

Before that...

I spent 15 years writing online and branding companies and individuals. From Fortune 500 elite like Microsoft, Digicel, and Marriot Bonvoy to founders and C-Suites from almost every industry imaginable.

🔥 "Everyone needs a Jasmin Alić on their team. We've achieved 20% incremental revenue growth in the first 7 days of working together!" - Jack Bourke, Digicel

My offer to you?

We “put in the work”. Together. I will respect your time and your business, and I expect the same in return. 

My calls aren't "magical" because I do everything for you. No. 

They're magical because I will show you exactly what needs to be done. Every little tip, click and "algo hack" - yours for the taking.

I've spent 1,000+ days here.
I've written 5,000+ posts here.
I've coached 200+ individuals 1-1.
I've trained over 50,000+ online here.

I've put in the work, so you don't have to.

To put it bluntly...

I'm putting all of my 15 years of experience on the line for you and combining it with my deep understanding of this amazing platform. 

I don't need your money. I need you to win.

🔥 "This was the first call with a LinkedIn guru that I got on where there was actual value and alignment in delivery at the end of the call. It was strategy, action and reflection. Absolute value! No fluff all impact!" - Archita Fritz

3 ways we can work together:

1. Power Hour - 1 hour, ask me anything
2. Brand Blueprint Program - 8-week 1-1 coaching
3. My Link Up Community - my private coaching group
4. My free content - learn for $0 on LinkedIn, IG or YouTube

Interested?

My pricing and availability are available here:

https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic

For everything else, I'm one DM away.

Thanks for reading up until here. You are amazing!

❤️

Copywriter and Brand Strategist

“How do I share my story?”
“What if nobody reads it?”
“What if nobody likes it?”

These are legitimate concerns for any brand.

Whether you're a company or personal brand...

How you show up in your content is everything.

- You want to be clear in your writing
- You want to be strong in your execution
- You want to be remembered for your service

To do so, you need good copy and a great strategy.

I help brands like Dash, Digicel, Marriott Bonvoy, and Microsoft "sweeten" their brand messaging and content strategy. 

Fortune 500 companies.
Fastest-growing companies.
Personal brands with high net worth.

They trust me with their candy. Will you?

Need a great website? 
Need to grow on LinkedIn? 
Need to (re)position your brand?

Say "Hey Jay" in a message and let's chat.

Or just hop into my Calendly and let me know you're serious: https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic/coaching

If I had to rebuild my LinkedIn from scratch...

These are 17 things I would do EVERY DAY:

(You might want to Save this one first ♻️)

 1. Write 2-5 new posts → 99% will not be published
 2. Spend 15 mins writing comments in the morning.
 3. Send 3 appreciation DMs to my fav commenters
 4. Analyze my analytics → especially profile views
 5. Send 3 connection requests to relevant people
 6. Send 3 DMs to prospects I'd like to coach 1-1
 7. Obsess over my hook for the post I'll publish.
 8. If it's an image post, write ALT text for photo
 9. Dedicate 1 full hour to commenting (replies)
10. Prepare 3-5 pinned comments for my post
11. Repost my post 6-8 hours after publishing
12. Check my post's analytics in the evening.
13. Check who's viewed my Link Up website
14. Check whom I can convert to a member
15. Spend any extra time in the comments.
16. Check that day's connection requests.
17. Support small creators in the feed. ❤️

17 daily habits → Zero chance you'll fail.

Repost for others if it's useful. Thanks!

P.S. Which of these are your top 3? 😊

Jasmin Jay Alic shares his 17 daily habits for growing on LinkedIn. The reason he wrote this post was because he was asked what he'd do if he had to rebuild his LinkedIn from scratch. The image shows Jasmin coaching a group of creators live and in person during his global Link Up Community meetup in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The image also includes a caption that reads: 17 daily LinkedIn habits.

In 2011, I hauled trash to fund my university.

I drove those same streets recently.

(I got emotional writing this)

Same exact streets where I'd spend 12 hours per day, wearing 2kg boots, out in the scorching sun, wheeling strangers' trash cans to earn a paycheck.

Just to earn enough money over the summer, come home, and say "Mama, this is for uni next year".

I did this every summer. Proudly.

But...

(now for the real reason I'm sharing this)

THIS is the part they often leave out on social media.

The messy part. 

The part when you were [not who you are today].

The part that says "I'm not there yet". Nowhere close.

Often times, they only show you the highlight reel here, convincing you that "overnight" means overnight. That it's easy. No, it isn't. It takes decades sometimes!

(at least it did for me)

Never forget where you came from, friend.

Never get complacent. Always stay grounded.

That's the only message I have for today. Cheers. ❤️

(Repost if you loved this story ♻️)

P.S. Ask me anything you want in the comments. I'll give myself a challenge to respond to EVERY question I receive under this post. Thank you!

Jasmin Jay Alic shares his origin story, from hauling trash in the streets so he could fund his university to driving back through those same streets now and realizing the most important lesson. The post includes a lesson to never forget where you came from and not become complacent as you advance through life. The photo shows Jasmin taking a selfie in his car, wearing a tailored three-piece black suit, with a luxury tie and pocket square, and a gold-plated Link Up community tie clip.

I've never sent a cold DM on LinkedIn. But...

I've left over 250,000 comments and replies.

Every work day, I spend 2-3 hours on LinkedIn ONLY in the comments and in the DMs. 

But this has brought me 1000s of "warm" DMs from:

1. People who already know me.
2. People who have already seen me.
3. People whom I know have interest in me.

The best part? 

I've never used automation for this.
I've never hired a VA to help with this.
I've never used AI to help speed this up.

Am I crazy? Maybe.

Did it work? Yepsolutely.

Because it builds my brand AND my business!

1. This is why I'm never worried about post reach here. Commenting always gives me "more reach".

2. It puts me in networks and circles which I control, not at the mercy of some "brew" algorithm.

3. It grows my topical authority. Because only 2-5% of my followers see my posts. The rest sees my comments. Or I meet them in the DMs afterwards.

So hear me when I say this:

Commenting is always your best time investment on LinkedIn. It will forever be this way.

If someone tells you otherwise...

They're not commenting THAT WELL. ✌️

(Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. I left 350 comments and replies yesterday. How much time do YOU invest in your engagement?

Jasmin Jay Alic reveals his hands-on approach to commenting on LinkedIn and how he’s never sent a cold DM because of it. In this post, Jasmin also lists out all the ways strategic engagement helps to build his brand and his business. The image shows Jasmin working focused on his laptop, while sitting in a cafe inside of a mall. 

I cannot believe I'm writing this post. Genuinely.

This month, I'm celebrating a birthday.

It's my Link Up coaching community's 1st birthday. But instead of telling you what we've done thus far, let me tell you what happened ONLY in the last week:

1. I launched a Lifetime plan.
   
2. 98% said "Yes, I'm interested".

3. 12% purchased it on the very same day.

4. Same day, this took us to the very top of the Most Profitable communities list globally (out of 2,700+)

5. We rewarded a couple members with a short-form video package (collab with the GOAT Diwas)

5. I received gifts from my members at my doorstep from addresses I can't even pronounce. Thank God for FedEx and DHL. (gifts were for my son mostly ❤️)

6. We announced a book. (more on this soon)

7. Announced Chris Do as our newest guest in the community. His second time!

I'm blessed. 🤲

So if this doesn't tell you to... No. ↴

If THIS doesn't SCREAM at you to go chase that flimsy little dream of yours and make it a reality, then I don't know what will. Monday Motivation, class over.

Now tell me...

In the words of Simon Squibb, "what's your dream?"

(Thank you if you repost ♻️)

Jasmin Jay Alic shares a touching story about his Link Up community and the community's success in the first year. This post celebrates Link Up's first birthday and Jasmin's shares several of their milestones, including topping the list of Most Profitable communities globally after introducing a Lifetime plan. The image shows Jasmin proudly looking at his Link Up members while sitting on stage during his third global meetup in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

I never liked the phrase "10x". Until...

I started LinkedIn. (Just look at this gallery)

LinkedIn has MORE than 10x'd my network, my business, my influence - the list goes on - in just 4 years.

So here we go...

I'm gonna write 3 things now.

And they're all gonna sound ridiculous.  Ready?

1. All we do is write words online. Talk to strangers on a webcam. And get paid for it. Ridiculously well-paid.

2. We pretend like we have it figured out. We don't. We just do it more confidently. And have better selfies.

3. I literally made more money this year than my mom and dad made in their entire careers. Together.

To LinkedIn, a genuine THANK YOU.

To you reading this...

Repost and 10x this post, ha! 😀

No seriously, go build something so ridiculously good, you'll laugh at it a few years from now. Go!

And network with strangers too!

Good luck, you! 

- Coach J

P.S. This gallery includes never-before-seen photos on my feed. Recognize any of these social media GOATs? Who's your favorite? ❤️

Most LinkedIn users are lost right now.

It's why I decided to write this post.

I've trained over 57,000 people how to use LinkedIn for business. This 2-minute guide gives you 26 tips on how to make the most of LinkedIn in 2026:

(Save for later OR Repost now ♻️)

1. Align your topics with your profile. The algo doesn't reward fitness tips from finance experts anymore.

2. Make sure your headline draws people IN first. Your headline is irrelevant once they're already ON your profile. Then, the banner + story should take over.

3. Design a banner that actually has a call to action. 99% of banners I see on LinkedIn lack a CTA.

4. Add a link to your profile. Send visitors to your most desired business offer. Make each visit count.

5. Even if you offer multiple things, pick ONE core offer AND model your profile around it. In 2026, I'll model it around my students: https://linkupbyjasmin.com

6. Add links to posts too. Doing so is fine.

7. Comment more than you post. 4 groups: peers, ideal clients, big influencers, and small creators.

8. Forget posting every day. Stick to 3-5 weekly posts, but make them good. Good content lives longer in the feed now. Frequency won't change that.

9. Add visuals when needed. Faces are most powerful.

10. Stop sharing contextless selfies. (unless you do it all the time, and it's part of your brand)

11. Text posts are making a comeback. Write more.

12. Share your opinions, not just tips and tricks. Information is currency. But your POV is gold.

13. Ask more nuanced questions. Ditch the standard "yes/no" for something more meaningful. People REALLY crave real conversations here.

14. Stop using AI for comments. Just... stop.

15. Write for the first 3 lines of your post. Everything else is irrelevant unless they hit "read more". 

16. Share moments. It converts better than just "pro tips". Just last week, I wrote about taking time off, as well as flying people around the world.

17. Most people don't know this but... Optimize your settings here too, especially Visibility. Make sure your public profile is actually "seen". 

18. Enable "InMail" in your settings so non-connections can message you. You'll thank me later.

19. Write longer posts from time to time. It works.

20. Post at least 1 video per month. It builds trust.

21. Write daily. Just for practice. Then... Publish your best, and shelve the rest.

22. Stop trying to appease the algo. You will never succeed. This stuff changes on the daily. 

23. Talk about your failures more. This stuff connects. Can't all be a highlight reel. But more importantly...

24. Flex more! Not the Lambo. Just overall... Talk about what you've done and ARE doing more. Nobody else will do this for you. So tell us!

25. Support and connect with new creators. Daily.

26. Support small creators too. Daily. ❤️

And voilà! 2026, sorted.

If you've read this far, thank you.

Let me know which of the above made you go "a-ha!" or "huh?!" I'd love to chat.

(Repost for your network ♻️)

Trained 57,562 people how to use LinkedIn for business

Jasmin Jay Alic shares his 26 tips on how to make the most of LinkedIn in 2026. This LinkedIn post is a detailed in-depth guide with tried and tested strategies, verified by Jasmin Alic, his clients, and his students. The image shows Jasmin staring directly into the camera from his home studio office, with his signature teal lights all around. There is also a giant glowing 2026 caption behind him in the photo.

I gave myself a commenting challenge last week.

Not "more" comments → "new" comments!

I did 2 things:

1. Every time I published a new post, I made sure to interact with at least 50 new people under my post. People I have never spoken to before. Ever.

Result: Many fruitful DM conversations! Many new Link Up signups too. It felt great, to be honest!

And then in my feed:

2. Every time I opened my LinkedIn app, I'd purposely refresh it a few times so I see completely new people. And I'd make sure to support good posts.

Result: New profile views. Completely new profiles in my followers list. And side benefit → A LOT of those posts went viral after my comments. 😂

Lesson learned:

When your reach is low, you do what nobody wants to do. And that is to:

Stop complaining. And have fun again!

Cheers!

P.S. When was the last time you had actual fun on LinkedIn? Like, seriously?

P.P.S. Don't ask me to comment on your posts now! 😂

Jasmin Jay Alic shares his commenting challenge on LinkedIn, where he purposely searches for new people to interact with daily and new posts to comment on. He motivates his followers to have fun again on LinkedIn by doing the things nobody wants to do. The image shows Jasmin recording The Futur Podcast with Chris Do in person. The photo was taken live at The Futur Studios in Santa Monica, California. The image also includes a screenshot of a comment Jasmin left which summarizes his 2 main points from this post.

Most online communities fail in their 1st year.

Mine? 70 people flew in from 19 countries!

(Pro tip: Save this video to watch later)

I'm sure by now you've seen one of the 100s of posts about my recent Link Up meetup in Bosnia. If not from others in your feed, then on my wall.

This video here pulls you in closer:

1. Experience the vibes from our in-person event
2. See how we "hang out" away from screens
3. People speaking on stage for the 1st time
4. Strangers embracing each other 100%
5. Beautiful sights from all over Bosnia
6. Smiles, conversations and support
7. Community being a "community"

Bonus: See me rapping 😎

Ladies and gents, the 3rd Link Up global meetup in my home country, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Enjoy!

(Repost this one → Would mean a lot ♻️❤️)

P.S. I'll surprise ONE person who reposts the video with my 1-year membership. Good luck to all of you!

P.P.S. Watched the video? Your favorite moment?

Let's talk about LinkedIn's new 360Brew. 

Heard of it? It's their new AI ranking system.

(Save this post for later)
 
I've seen many posts talking about what's new, wondering what's most important, and some brilliant breakdowns from fellow LinkedIn colleagues.

But...

I know thousands of you look for my advice and guidance when it comes to LinkedIn. So hear me out:

I don't think there's much to worry about. 🤷‍♂️

If you already:

1. Write high-quality posts (save-able, share-able)
2. Write posts aligned with your actual roles / niches
3. Write posts without "write bla to get bla" schemes

4. Comment daily and well to expand your network
5. Start conversations with "new" commenters daily
6. Have a "varied" network of commenters (not pods)

7. Have a profile optimized for your specific offer
8. Send DMs to priority connections, no spamming
9. Spend actual time on this platform, not automated

Then you have nothing NEW to worry about.

And yes...

I know I'm oversimplifying this.

But 360Brew is not that big a deal...

If you've already been doing the right things. 😉

And if not, well... time to change your LinkedIn habits, I guess. And your morning brew. Cheers!

(Repost this for others ♻️)

P.S. Which of the 9 above do you need to get better at? I know 5 and 6 are huge problems for people.

Jasmin Jay Alic explains 360Brew, LinkedIn's newly adopted AI ranking and recommendation system. Jasmin reassures his followers this update is not a big deal and lists out 9 must-have activities in your LinkedIn strategy to make sure you're aligned with 360Brew. The image shows Jasmin delivering a keynote on stage, wearing a tailored dark blue suit and brown tie. The image also includes a quote that reads: LinkedIn's 360Brew Explained.

I flew 8 people across the world this year.

(and not everyone understands WHY)

So let me give you 3 reasons:

1. It's a selling point. Nobody else "flies people out". But Link Up does. See how that works? It's an added value proposition → Give more than the competition.

Who says no to a free flight?!

2. I'm promoting my country, Bosnia and Herzegovina. You have no idea how many people told me "I never heard of Bosnia until I started following you".

And I believe them. 🇧🇦

3. It's a promise I made to myself a long time ago. That "I'll do things differently". All of this? I don't pay with a company card → I pay with my personal one.

Hotels always get shocked when I say "no invoice".

TL;DR:

1. Give more than the competition
2. Be a proud ambassador of your roots
3. Do it so cool, people can't believe it's real

- Coach J

(Repost for your network ♻️)

P.S. We even had a "Link Up flight" recently, with 6 ladies on the same flight traveling to Bosnia. ❤️

P.P.S. What's a country on your bucket list? (give me ideas for my 2026 travels 👀)

Jasmin Jay Alic talks about his unique approach in the Link Up Community to fly people out across the world. He shares the story of bringing 8 people in 1 year to Bosnia, out of his own pocket. The post provides 3 reasons why he does this. The image shows Jasmin taking a selfie with his Link Up members in front of the Sarajevo City Hall.

This post is a letter to the younger me. 

Because everything I was taught was wrong.

(These 5 lessons literally changed my 3 businesses)

1. Don't launch anything super-late in the year:

Worst advice ever. I launched my Link Up community in late November last year. Sold out before day 1.

2. Give several pricing choices:

Hah! I only have Yearly memberships. No monthly, 3m and 6m options. This skyrocketed our sales. A visible "spike" in my sales analytics screenshots.

(we just introduced Lifetime → another A+ move)

3. Spend more time in the DMs than anywhere else:

I did. Most wasteful experience on LinkedIn ever. Instead, I switched to commenting 90% of the time and THEN started DMing my commenters. Wild difference.

4. Share EXACTLY how much money you make:

No.

5. Share the why, not the how:

Funniest advice ever. Sharing the how has literally transformed my entire life. And I get to enable others too. So WHY not share more of it?

HOW does it make sense to keep knowledge to yourself? You'll be gone in a few years, bud.

Life is too short for gatekeeping.

Bonus: Have fun in your content. Don't stress it.

I don't have a content plan. Never had one in all my years. I literally wrote this post 20 minutes ago. 

Just write what feels right. 

Otherwise, it'll never be alright. 

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Thanks for reading my end-of-week letter.

Love,

- Coach J ❤️

Let me know if you learned anything new here today?

P.S. Repost further ♻️

Jasmin Jay Alic shares a heartfelt letter to his younger self and includes business advice he wishes he knew sooner. The post includes 5 lessons and examples of how Jasmin did it, his own way. The image shows Jasmin delivering a keynote on stage, while sitting in a sofa. The photo was taken at the IT Reboot 2025 Summit in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Today is International Men's Day.

Which means "top lists day". For me?

This particular list made me smile. Because I'm on the cover with some all-time-great individuals I've been learning from for decades. Gary V. Chris Do.

To all my dawgs, bros, and men in the network...

Enjoy your day, fellas.

Get a burger. 

Chill. 

I'm spending today with my son, collecting stickers for our FIFA 365 album. Anyone want to come to a football game with me next summer in the US?

Also...

Shoutout to Sibel Terhaar and Leadership Up Magazine for putting this list together. It's a great initiative, and I'm happy to support it.

P.S. 65% of all my clients are women, so don't ask where's your list, ladies. March 8 is right around the corner, so let us enjoy this one. 😂

Jasmin Jay Alic is named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Men of 2025, as voted by Leadership Up Magazine. He is featured on the cover among some popular names like Gary Vaynerchuk and Chris Do. In this post, Jasmin pays homage to all the men in his network and celebrates International Men's Day. The image shows the cover slide of the list, with Jasmin's headshot highlighted for the purpose of this post.

The moment I did this, my business grew too.

(I'm honestly sad I didn't start much sooner)

Stop sharing advice. Start sharing opinions.
Yes, opinions. POVs. Not just... information.
But if you can combine both, bam. Bingo!

Most people on LinkedIn only share tips.
They'll rarely - if ever - share opinions.
Having an opinion = being an expert.

Experts don't just teach. They share.
The moment you understand this...
Is the moment things will change.

Advice can be found everywhere.
Your unique perspective... can't.
This is what makes an "expert".
 
Do you share YOUR opinions?
Or still stuck at tips & tricks?
Answer this one honestly. 😊

P.S. Caught my POV here?

(Repost this for others ♻️)

Jasmin Jay Alic shares his approach to getting more offers with your LinkedIn posts. He says you should stop sharing advice only, and start sharing your opinions and points of view too. This LinkedIn post explains the psychology behind Jasmin’s advice. The image shows Jasmin standing at the top of a rooftop terrace in Chicago, with a point of view of the Navy Pier at Lake Michigan.

My Link Up community is turning 1 today!

(Read til the end for a surprise)

These are our numbers from the last 365 days:

1. Over 600 members joined
2. 90+ hours of video training
3. Organized 3 global meetups
4. Members from 40+ countries
5. 125 people visited the meetups
6. 30+ passports at those meetups
7. Hired 5 people - soon to be 7 (👀)
8. 20% already bought in for Lifetime
9. We surpassed my ARR expectations

And more than anything...

It surpassed everyone's expectations.

Happy birthday to the best group on the planet. You made my life and work more fulfilled - each and every one of you. Thank you. Proud of you all.

- Coach J ❤️

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Now, only one thing left to be said:

Siri, play 50 Cent. Go shawty, it’s ya birthday!

P.S. Repost this → I’m rewarding 1 reposter with a Yearly + 1 with a Lifetime membership! Double wow. ♻️

P.P.S. Let's chat in the comments. Ask me anything!

Jasmin Jay Alic celebrates one year of his Link Up Community. This LinkedIn post shares the numbers and milestones from the community’s successful inaugural year, and Jasmin thanks his members with a heartfelt note. The image shows Jasmin posing for the camera, smiling directly into the camera, wearing a custom brown suit and tie.

I haven't done a LinkedIn Live since last year.

So let's make this one ONE to remember!

1. Ask me anything you want
2. Drop questions live in the chat
3. Celebrate my Link Up anniversary!
4. Watch me drop an exciting announcement

I REALLY miss doing lives! So...

I'll stay with you for 2 hours (at least) because I want to make sure this is the best live event of the year.

(maybe I'll even bring guests 👀)

I don't do these often. So mark your calendar ASAP.

3 things you can do immediately:

1. Repost this so your network sees it ♻️
2. Invite others to the event (up to 1k invites)
3. Leave a comment with a question for me to answer

See you on Nov 25!

- Coach J

Link Up is 1! 🎂 Grab the lifetime deal (on my profile)

Precious Awodiran, Anshul Vats and 1,725 other attendees

The 2026 LinkedIn Playbook w/ Jasmin Alić (+ Announcement)

"Wait, that's really YOU on LinkedIn?"

I get this reaction a lot when I meet people.

So let me be blunt here.

1. Nobody else has access to my LinkedIn. 🚨

2. When did it become normal for "personal" brands to NOT respond to their own comments and DMs, to the point where others automatically assume you're NOT the one behind your own account?

And...

3. I have TWO superpowers (apparently):

↳ I remember 99% of my commenters when I meet them in person. Yes, even at 1,500 comments on average per post. Yes, even years later.

↳ I respond to every single DM myself. I don't automate the most human part of my business = conversations. Never will. (I sincerely hope I never will)

So to answer this once and for all:

"Is it really you in the LinkedIn DMs?"
"Is it really you in all those comments?"
"Is it really you in your newsletter replies?"

Yes, it's me. Always.

It's not that hard, y'all. 

Message me. I'll prove it.

P.S. Don't message me, please. 😂😂😂 Commenting below is probably easier for everyone!

Jasmin Jay Alic says he responds to every single comment and DM himself to this day, even after 342,000 followers on LinkedIn. This post answers the most-common questions Jasmin gets about whether or not it is actually him behind his LinkedIn interactions, and he assures his audience he is the only one with access to his LinkedIn account. The image shows Jasmin meeting people in person at a conference, surrounded by more people who wish to speak with him.

I took a day off in the middle of my launch week.

One reason: Daddy-son time. ❤️

I don't give a hoot how many millions I make in my career, I pray to never be too busy to put everything "on hold" and spend time with my loved ones. 

My son. My parents. My partner. My friends.

This was the whole point. ‼️

→ To have "enough" income so you CAN rest freely and go spend it with those you do it for.

→ Not to make "more" money so you COULD potentially spend more time with them.

→ "A lot" vs. "Enough". These lines aren't blurry. They just have to be drawn.

Remember this:

A lot is good. But enough is more than enough. 

Always remember this, friend.

- Coach J ❤️

---

Sending love to everyone reading this. And especially those who just joined my Link Up community. We were the #2 most profitable community in the world yesterday. 🏆 Wow... Grateful.

Did I miss anything on LinkedIn while I was away? Give me some fun updates, please. Or fun questions :)

I rebranded my profile just for this week! 🎂

Jasmin Jay Alic shares a reminder with this LinkedIn followers about being present in your life and spending time with your loved ones. In this LinkedIn post, he explains the difference between a lot and enough money, and where this line should be drawn in one's career. In this photo, Jasmin is seen taking a selfie with his cat at home. It's an unusual visual change from his usual style of content to share such a personal photo.

This is the simplest LinkedIn "hack" of all time.

Especially if you want more engagement.

ASK BETTER QUESTIONS!

I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say this:

"Sometimes I have no clue what to comment on certain posts that show up in my feed." 🤷‍♂️

→ Even if the hook is good.
→ Even if the advice is valuable.
→ Even if I actually like the author.

3 easy ways to get more replies on your post:

1. Ask a Yes/No question
2. Ask for numbers or figures
3. Ask a specific question; with examples 

(I'll do number 3 in the next 7 seconds)

I tested this out with 100s of clients. And it always works. Especially if you don't overcomplicate it.

Ask a question, okay? It works.

(Repost this video for others ♻️)

P.S. What's your non-negotiable for LinkedIn's posts? Mine's 1-liner hooks. And a P.S. question, duh!

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