Daily Content & LinkedIn Insights • Founder at I.Am.U Media • Content and LinkedIn Consulting for Founders & CEOs

Before joining The 216, most of our clients were struggling with:

→ No clear offer (or an offer nobody understood)
→ An inconsistent way to generate qualified leads 
→ No process to have sales conversations with confidence

Many felt like impostors when talking about their business.
Others seriously considered going back to their 9-5 jobs.

And in general, they were constantly worried about when they would sign their next client.

After joining The 216, they all walked out with clear frameworks around:

1️⃣ Niching and Positioning: Explaining their business in a way that people instantly “get”.
2️⃣ Offer Creation: Building a premium, outcome-driven offer built around real client pain.
3️⃣ Repeatable Outreach System: Having a simple process anyone can follow to start conversations every week using only LinkedIn.
4️⃣ Natural Sales Process: A sales process that feels natural, easy, and with improving close rates. 

It’s the same system that helped:

📌 Adina Samuels (Manuscript Ghostwriter): From corporate job → $200k solo business
📌 Christian Mather (Wealth & Exit Planner): 4× monthly income to $23k in under 10 weeks
📌 Matthew Mercer (Recruitment Coach): Consistent £10k–£15k months
📌 Allison Paley (CS Consultant): From self-doubt → landed a $36,000 client
📌 Efe Buyuk (Data Systems Designer): Made 6× the program fee in under 12 weeks
📌 Priscilla Leigh (Psychoaudiologist): First high-ticket client in 21 days
📌 Chris Corridore (Brand Strategist): First $15k month and best year ever

These are all real people. You can find their profiles in my Featured Section. 

I invite you to message them and ask what their experience was like. 

And if you're ready, and you want a business that runs with clarity, control, and clients you can count on, send me a DM and I’ll share how The 216 works.

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Mat Lehnhoff

If you're sending connection requests and getting less than 20% acceptance rate, something's broken. Here's what to check:

1. Your profile picture is doing you dirty.

Make sure you're showing your face. Zoom in. And smile.

It sounds wild, but people will literally judge if you're worth connecting with based on this.


2. You're connecting with the wrong people.

The secret is to be as specific as possible. "Coaches & consultants" doesn't cut it.

Use specific job titles. Use specific locations. Pay for LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Some audiences simply aren't active on LinkedIn. 
But you have to test it.


3. Your headline shows zero value.

The first 10 words of your headline are what matter most.

They need to show how you can help your ideal client.

Or at minimum, create some intrigue.

Don't waste that precious real estate writing something like "Loving father". 

Show what's in it for THEM.


Here's what nobody tells you:

Having less than 20% acceptance rate means you'll be able to send fewer connection requests.

Because it signals to LinkedIn that people don't want to connect with you.

Which means fewer opportunities to grow your network and generate leads.

No bueno.

But it's easily fixed if you pay attention to these 3.


PS: If you consistently have 20-30% acceptance rate, you should be able to send 200 requests/week.

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Grow to $15,000 months with LinkedIn alone • Learn how at The 216

A client was overthinking their LinkedIn outreach, so I reminded them:

LinkedIn has 1.2 billion users 

And you don't need to reach ALL of them.

Not even close.
You just need to reach a handful.

For example:

You could have 10 clients at $1500/month to create a $180k/year business.

That's it. Ten people.

You can run that solo, keep 95% profit margins, and design the lifestyle you actually want.

So you basically can get ignored by a billion people on this platform and STILL WIN.

You can fail 99% of the time, and STILL WIN.

How cool is that?

Here's the punchline:

Stop worrying about reaching everyone.

Start focusing on finding those "ten" clients who need what you offer.

That's all you need.

(And you can always grow from there).

✨Help busy CEO's, & creators to build their brands on socials I Personal Brand coach I Personal Branding, & Engagement strategist at Right Outsourcing & Small Biz Marketing ✨

Your Brand Is Talking, But Is It Saying the Right Thing? 🤔

Most CEOs have incredible stories, strong businesses, and bold visions.

But here’s the truth, if your brand positioning isn’t clear, your message blends in instead of standing out.

That’s where I step in. 

I’m Asma Rafat, a Brand Positioning Expert & Strategist helping busy CEOs transform their online presence into a powerful client-attracting machine, without spending hours creating content or chasing leads.

After 3+ years of helping CEOs and agencies strengthen their LinkedIn presence, I use a proven 4-step framework that builds authority and visibility strategically.

Here’s how I help you stand out 👇

👉 Step 1: Brand Clarity & Positioning

I uncover your unique value, define your niche, and craft a positioning strategy that communicates your strengths clearly to your target audience.

👉 Step 2: Profile Optimization

Your profile becomes your digital storefront.

I optimize it to reflect your expertise, credibility, and attract high-value clients effortlessly.

👉 Step 3: Content Strategy & Social Media Management

From storytelling posts to engaging visuals

I create, manage, and schedule content that aligns with your brand voice and drives consistent visibility.

👉 Step 4: Strategic Community Engagement

No more “post and disappear.” 

I engage with the right audience, nurture connections, and turn conversations into qualified leads.

The result?

A brand that works while you focus on scaling your business.

💬 Ready to clarify your positioning and attract clients who value your expertise?

DM me or book a 1:1 session — and let’s position your brand where it truly belongs: 
"In the spotlight".

Link is in the featured section. 👉

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