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Over the past decade, I’ve scaled revenue and client success at three SaaS companies from $3M to $50M+ ARR, delivering 110%+ net revenue retention and top 10% NPS scores (65+).

Today, we help recruiting agency owners & Principals ($5M–$20M billings, 5–20 recruiters) land new clients from LinkedIn by becoming a trusted authority in their market. 

Our clients are busy business owners. They don’t want to be “content creators.” 

They want done-for-you exec content that lands new clients. That’s what we do.

In the past 12 months, we’ve generated $5M+ in client billings from LinkedIn by positioning recruiting agency owners as the go-to authorities in their markets.

Our methodology:
→ Revenue Growth Engine - a 3-step system perfected with 40+ founders & recruiting agencies
→ Content strategy that generates demand for contingent and retained searches (not just likes)
→ Strategic outreach to initiate conversations with your ideal clients
→ All requiring just 1.5 hours per week from busy Principals and owners

Our results:
→ 40+ owners and Principals served
→ $5M+ in client billings generated from inbound leads via LinkedIn
→ 8+ qualified inquiries per month within 90 days (average client result)
→ Doubling client pipelines in under 6 months
→ Clients include 7 and 8-figure recruiting agencies commanding $75K+ fees and securing multi-search mandates

And we're just getting started!

We help recruiting business owners who are:
→ Tired of building trust from scratch and ready for clients who arrive pre-sold
→ Reliant on a referral pipeline that has plateaued and feels unpredictable
→ Ready to turn decades of expertise into an inbound client pipeline

Ready to turn LinkedIn into your #1 growth channel?
→ Book a 25-minute strategy call: 

https://calendly.com/rohan-karunakaran-mbww/1-1-strategy-call

Rohan Karunakaran

One of my highlights from 2025 was attending a Dr. Joe Dispenza advanced retreat in Nashville. 

It was a fully immersive 7 day experience. 1,500 people. 14-hour days from 6am-8pm. Some days started at 4am. 

A few key takeaways that stayed with me:

1. Most people are living in the past:

Most people are living in a loop where today looks like yesterday. 

If we keep making a copy of a copy of a copy - like an old cassette tape - we’re becoming a cheaper, more diluted version of our true selves. 

To break the loop, we must become greater than the body, the mind, and the environment — all of which are largely conditioned by the past.

“Overcoming is the becoming process.”

The resistance we feel — to get out of bed, go to the gym, or have the hard conversations — is often the past being projected into the future.

The mind predicts an unpleasant experience so the body responds with resistance or avoidance. 

If we can overcome ourselves in those small moments, we step into possibility to a life that feels both more exciting and more peaceful. 

As I wrote in my journal: “If I can overcome myself in the morning, everyone else will be easy” HA!

2. Opening the heart:

The universe only gives us what we feel worthy of receiving. And worthiness comes from an open heart. 

Fear and frustration don’t open the heart. A constantly analytical mind doesn’t open the heart (learned that one the hard way 😄).

There’s nuance here — including practical ways I’ve found to cultivate an open heart — which probably deserves its own post.

The true masters (Jesus, Krishna, Buddha) knew the path: remove anything that stood in the way between them and an unconditionally open heart. 

3. Meditation as remembering:

The world is designed to help us forget our true selves:

• Societal conditioning
• The educational system
• The food we eat

The invisible scripts — when to buy a house, have children, what “success” is supposed to look like, etc, etc. the list is long !

The idea is not to fight against it. But to notice this old software program running and make intentional choices to update it. 

It starts with awareness. 

Meditation is the act of remembering. Of tuning out the noise so we can tune into the intelligence whispering within us.

From a neuroscience perspective, this often corresponds with shifting from high-beta analytical brainwave patterns into slower, more coherent alpha and theta states — states associated with calm focus, creativity, emotional regulation, and heart-brain coherence.

The result - the mind becomes an instrument of the heart:

• Decisions feel clean
• Work feels more easeful
• We feel more regulated, present and grounded

The ultimate goal: 

“Get so good doing it with your eyes closed, you can do it with your eyes open.” 

There were many more takeaways, including a breakthrough experience I had. 

It might be a little “woo” for LinkedIn, so let me know in the comments if you want a Part 2 👇

CEO at Frontier Growth Engine | Podcast host at Founder-Led 🎙️

B2B lags B2C by ~10 years.

Had a great conversation with Will Leatherman and he said it perfectly:

"If B2C’s creator era kicked off in 2014… B2B is right on schedule"

And the playbook is already written:

2016 → B2C social goes mainstream
2019 → Personal brands disproportionately outperform corporate brands
2020s → Distribution > product

Now the same shift is hitting B2B.

Founders & CEOs are becoming the face of their products & services.

Those who start now will be 2–3 years ahead by the time everyone else catches on.

I thought I was decent at discovery calls.

Then I role-played with the author of Gap Selling.

He dismantled my process in 10 minutes.

3 takeaways that completely changed how I run discovery:

1. Product-centric vs. help-centric selling:

Most founders (myself included) jump to the pitch too quickly. 

“Aha — they mentioned a problem. Let me tell them about our solution.”

Keenan . calls this product-centric selling.

Help-centric selling is different.

It goes deep on:
→ What are you trying to do?
→ What’s preventing you from doing it today?
→ What is that costing you?
→ How long has this been going on?
→ Is it actually worth changing?

If you’re not uncovering those, and gettting them to emotionally feel and articulate the pain of their current state, the pitch — and the decision — won’t have real stakes. And will likely fall flat.

2. Get them to quantify the gap

Keenan’s rule: define everything.

“Onboarding takes too long.” How long?

“We’re losing revenue.” How much?

Most founders hear a problem and move on.

But vague problems don’t create urgency. Numbers do.

When they say “$700K is at risk”  it becomes real.

3. Not going deep on consequences

This one got me.

Keenan didn’t stop at the surface issue.

He kept asking: 
→ What happens if referrals dry up next quarter? 
→ What's it costing you to spend 20 hours a week on outbound that goes nowhere? 
→ If you're spending 5 calls just to build trust — is that the best use of your time?

By the end, "I should probably invest more in thought leadership" became a $500K pipeline gap.

He wasn't manufacturing fear. He was helping me connect what I already knew.

Selling isn't about pitching features — it's about the cost of inaction.

Founder-led sellers - Which is harder for you: finding the pain or getting the prospect to quantify it?

Hands-on advice to help you start and scale your online brand and internet business.

Alex Colhoun

Why I love running a solo business in 2026 ↓

1. I work on my own time.
2. There is no dress code.
3. I build whatever I want.
4. I build whenever I want.
5. I don't ask for permission.
6. I don't rely on other people.
7. I am not confined to one place.
8. I get quick responses from my team (😂).
9. No one says what you can and cannot do.
10. I'm not afraid to get dirty and mess things up.

What's your favorite part of running your own business?

Let me know in the comments below 👇🏻

Turn LinkedIn™ into your #1 revenue channel. Systems implemented by 19K+ founders, creators, and business owners.

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LinkedIn strategies usually fail because of one massive mistake: 

You treat LinkedIn like Instagram.

Plot twist, this isn't Instagram!

We see it all the time (people focused on beautiful carousels, motivational quotes, etc).

Yes, most of the time they get views. 

But no, it doesn't:

1. Increase revenue
2. Bring new customers
3. Build the business

This approach completely misses LinkedIn's core psychology.

LinkedIn users are looking for solutions, not just noisy inspiration. 

We are in work mode! 

Instead of asking "Will this get likes?" 
Ask "Will this solve a problem?"

Helpful content > entertaining content

And if you can combine the two, double win!

Here's the content that actually generates cash:

→ Targets the exact problem your audience faces
→ Breaks down frameworks they can use today
→ Tells real stories that mirror current challenges
→ Shares insights that make their work simpler

LinkedIn rewards problem-solving.

P.S. I'd like to know: what is the NO.1 problem you solve in every post you create? Tell me below. 

P.S.S. I HAD to share my coffee experience here because it was too good to ignore.

We help founders turn LinkedIn™ into their #1 revenue source by building a scalable content engine. Used by 540+ business owners.

The one thing that I HAD to stop overthinking:

"How do I create content, and what do I create?"

1. There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. 
2. "Viral" templates don't work that well. 
3. Relying on other people for advice isn't 100%.

So instead of trying to fit in. 

Instead of relying on others. 
Instead of depending on "viral" templates. 
Instead of hoping things "get better."

I began to rely on two simple things: 

Personal experiences and life. 

Your journey alone is worth sharing online. 

After 3 years on LinkedIn, over 3,500 posts, and traveling around the world to 43 countries:

Simply sharing my experiences, learnings, lessons, and journey has found me the most success.

P.S. For those of you NOT using AI for comments, how is LinkedIn going for the start of 2026? 

Anything in your strategy you've changed??

There's a single choice that I make once a year for my solo business that no one talks about: 

Really quickly, let's look at the average person who works a 9-5 job in any industry. 

They move to their job. A city where their office is. Or where their employer wants them to work. 

That's the reality. 

Now look at someone like me. 

I run my own business. Everything is online. 

Yep, we can 100% do in-person events, pop-up conventions, community meet-ups, all of it. 

But the one decision I have to make every year is: where should I live next? 

I'm 24. 

Apartment living is my vibe right now. 

1. I lived in Houston, TX.
2. I completed college in Dallas, TX. 
3. I moved to Nashville, TN. 

And of course, I now make a new decision. It's not just about "where" you live as a business owner. 

It's more like:

• What are the people like?
• Which time zone will I be working in? 
• What's the vibe like for filming content? 
• Can I see myself running my business here? 

All questions that I answer every single year at this point by the time the new year comes around. 

So, to all my fellow entrepreneurs out there building their businesses, I know the feeling. 

P.S. We just setup the new studio in Orlando Florida! I'd love to see some of your studio pics in the comments! 👇🏻

Posting content will NOT work if you give up after the first few weeks. 

Here's what I do for entrepreneurs (like you):

• Get leads through content.
• Build a massive following.
• Grow an email list.

In basic terms, build a profitable one-person business.

• I didn't learn this in college. 
• I didn't learn from my friends. 

It's taken years to build these skills.

I started my first content business on Twitch in 2014 (no, I didn't know how to create content yet).

1. My posts on social media would get 1-10 likes. 
2. I had zero cold outreach methods. 
3. I was getting zero customers. 

But you know what? 

I knew this was part of the process. 

It's like anything in life. 
Results take time.

There are more profitable goals on LinkedIn than just looking for likes and engagement: 

It's about building your authentic, personal brand.

A brand that:

• Helps other people. 
• Connects you with the world. 
• Relates and attracts to others. 
• Builds your character over time.

Remember:

The next time you tell yourself "I can't do this":

1. Look long-term.
2. Remind yourself of where you started.
3. Remind yourself of where you could be.
4. Quit making the excuses that tear you down.

This is what we help founders and creators focus on in my private community. 

Real results. 
No "hacks."

♻️ Follow me for more content on building your brand/business on LinkedIn. (repost this to your network)

Here's my storytelling formula that actually gets people to read your LinkedIn posts👇🏻

Storytelling ≠ sharing random life updates.

If you want to actually get people to read your posts, this 3-part structure hooks your audience:

Part 1) Before 

Show who you were or what you struggled with.

Don't make this perfect. 
Don't sound too polished.

Nobody will relate to it. 

Don't try to sound like you have everything "figured out". I promise you that won't help. 

Part 2) Journey: 

This is the obstacle that changed everything. 

What moment changed your perspective?
What did you figure out that most haven't yet?

I do this in all of my content. 

It's a non-negotiable. 

Part 3) After

This is the result, lesson, and/or outcome. 

The goal here is pretty simple:

Get people to think:

"If they figured it out, maybe I can too."

Storytelling with zero structure is a no-go.

Random stories = no results. 
Transformation = the easiest way to sell. 

This isn't Instagram where posting about your morning coffee will go viral. 

I mean maybe if you're lucky...

Using storytelling to solve problems >>> 

Don't sleep on this formula.

P.S. I'm testing a new content system that uses this exact formula. If you want early access to see how it works, drop a comment and save this post.

Here are 5 unofficial LinkedIn rules that should be real LinkedIn rules 👇🏻

1. Stop relying on copying other people.

Copying people is no different than cheating on your tests back in school.

Stop copying people. You can't preach "build your personal brand" and then copy someone else's.

I see this too often now, so I'm posting about it.

2. Why are you still using hashtags?

Hashtags have already been debunked and don't do anything helpful for your content.

They honestly just look bad.

Have you ever searched for a topic using hashtags? Probably not. Don't use them.

3. Stop ignoring your audience...

This one is bad. And it happens way too often.

Your content is used to nurture. To build an audience. To build your personal brand.

When people comment on your posts, reply to them. Have a convo. Don't leave them hanging!

4. Enough with the AI comments.

Look, I'm all for a commenting strategy.

But 50-100 comments a day using AI is so bad. This is next-level destroying your trust.

Pretty soon, you'll see a major negative impact.

Don't do it.

5. Don't generate AI garbage for your audience.

Posting consistently on LinkedIn will be a massive part of your growth journey.

But posting just to post isn't worth it, especially if you're using AI to create slop.

Take 5 minutes to actually write from your brain.

Enough with the AI slop.

P.S. Only a few more days until we start our next cohort! We are only taking in 3 new founders.

2 spots left!

Apply now: alexcolhoun.com/program

I spoke with a creator in my program who wasn't 100% sure how to comment properly on LinkedIn.

So here's what I told him:

Writing public comments on public content seems easy, but most people don't know where to start.

Here's how I see it:

1. You reply to people in your space.
2. You find people who share a similar ICP.
3. You support each other and build a friendship.

And of course, make it intentional.

If you're writing comments because you think it's the ONLY way to grow, that's the wrong reason. 

Growth is part of the process. 
Being intentional IS the process. 

If you gradually comment more and more in the space, people will find you more relevant. 

If you don't reply to others, you are less likely to be heard.

Now the question I got:

1. "What type of comments do I make?"
2. "Where do I even start?"

Here's what I'd do if you want to get ahead:

1. What type of comments should you make?

Have an everyday conversation with people!

I have a list of creators I engage with daily. 

Some days I write 10 comments...
Some days are 50+ comments. 

There isn't a specific number. 

I just add my perspective to the posts I see on my feed (and in my list). 

Intentional. 
My opinion.
My perspective. 

To build a better relationship with the author.

2. Where do I even start?

Simple: 

Create a list of 10 people in your space. 

Ideally, people with a similar target audience post consistently and have an active audience.

Show up as much as possible. 

Be that person who's always on the timeline responding to people. 

Your replies might not be perfect at first, and that's okay. But do NOT use AI for your comments. 

Just have a normal conversation, like you're talking (in-person) to the author of that post.

1. Post daily content with the problems you solve. 
2. Engage (comment) with people in your space.
3. DM your ICP and have a real convo with them. 

I do this every day. 

And I do it intentionally. 

Listen to this or not, but it's the reason why thousands of other creators and I are seeing growth on this platform (even while impressions are down).

P.S. Don't just take my word for it. Just look at the top creators on LinkedIn. You'll see :)

Here’s what I’d focus on if I wanted more engagement on LinkedIn next week:

Engagement is down across the platform.

We're all seeing the same thing. 

Here's what you're going to do about it:

1. Post wayyy more often. 

If you actually want to grow (like a lot), you'll post at least 4x / week minimum. 

Daily is best. 

We're all busy, I get it. 

So SCHEDULE your content. If you want to achieve your big goals, consistency is super crucial. 

I know you’re busy, that’s what scheduling is for. Big goals need big consistency.

2. Lead all posts with strong hooks

This is a non-negotiable. 

The first lines of your content matter more than the rest of the post. 

People will not stop to read your "5 best tips" if you don't give them a reason to stop scrolling. 

3. Re-use what is already working!

Go through your content from the past 30, 60, 90, and 365 days on LinkedIn. 

Re-purpose your best stuff. 

Turn videos into carousels. 
Turn carousels into images. 
Turn images into carousels. 

Double down on what works. 

This doesn't mean you're lazy; it just means that you're working smarter than everyone else. 

4. Comment before and after you post

If you post at 7:00 AM, comment 15-20x on other creators in your circle (20 min before/after).

The goal is to show up at EVERY angle you have available to you... Not only posting your own stuff.

5. Write for one specific person

Your posts should target a specific person. 

They should FEEL the relatability. 
They should UNDERSTAND the feeling. 

If there is no emotion in your content, it won't hit as hard, making it difficult to get your point across. 

I do this every day. Every week. 

Without hesitation. 

You can too. 

This is what I do every week. And it works, even when LinkedIn feels quieter than usual.

What's something you're going to switch up this week? Let me know in the comments👇

P.S. There are only a few days left until our 3-month coaching cohort closes to the public. 

You can apply here: alexcolhoun.com/program

(only 2 spots remaining.)

One thing that drives business success in 2026:

Speed.

When I first started posting content online in hopes of building a "profitable" business:

• I spent hours second-guessing myself. 
• Most of my time was rewriting rough drafts. 
• I'd legit delete posts before I published them.

The only way I've found success after years of failing with the wrong mindset:

Zero overthinking → going full speed into the biz.

1. 0 to 40,000 followers in under 2 years
2. Built a business that lets me work anywhere.
3. Transforming businesses/founders globally.
4. Meeting some of the coolest people online. 

And this has nothing to do with having a perfect strategy or being "ready," whatever that means. 

It's because I'm moving fast. 
It's because I'm not waiting for anyone. 

Results don't love perfect.
Results love speed.

My simple yet beautiful advice for you:

Full speed ahead starts today. 

P.S. Get my 2026 systems in our Skool community: https://lnkd.in/gKnb2JPr

I'm probably one of the simplest guys you'll meet. 

I don't have to: 

• Stay at fancy hotels (hostels work just fine)
• Have a big office or working space
• Outsource everything to a team of 10
• Buy the newest gear every year
• Worry about what people think of my choices
• Chase numbers that don't pay the bills

Instead, I actually do things like:

• Work from my 500 sq ft apartment
• Write my own posts (yes, every single one)
• Travel cheap and stay in hostels
• Spend only on what actually makes progress
• Reply to my own DMs and comments
• Build in public, even when it's hard
• Test ideas myself before teaching them

Mainly because it keeps me humble, helps my business, and allows me to stay out of my comfort zone!

Are you in a similar boat?

P.S. We're closing in on our Feb cohort, whoop whoop! Slots are filling up: alexcolhoun.com/cohort

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Here's how I build 30 days of content in 90 minutes using my content agency strategy:

Here's the thing about LinkedIn:

• Creating content online can be difficult. 
• Coming up with ideas can be difficult. 
• Selling can be even more difficult. 

That's why I've built proven systems that help you create unlimited content ideas. 

After using this proven system: 

• I never run out of ideas for myself and clients. 
• I am able to sell online 100x easier than ever. 
• I am never "stuck" on the next big move. 

Copy down my proven 10-step system that I use for my content agency: 

1. Pick 3 core content pillars
(e.g. Personal Brand, Offers, Industry Insights)

2. Write 5 pain points per pillar
(What your audience struggles with daily)

3. List 5 desired outcomes per pillar
(What they really want to achieve)

4. Turn each into a one-liner hook
(Think: “Why you're not getting leads faster”)

5. Choose 3 post types
(Story, Authority, How-to; rotate these)

6. Match hooks with post types
(E.g. Pain hook → Story post → Your solution)

7. Draft bullet-point outlines
(Skip perfection, just get ideas down fast)

8. Batch write in 45-min intervals 
(Use a timer, no edits, just write)

9. Use a repeatable CTA formula
(E.g., “DM/like or comment for the full strategy")

10. Schedule everything in advance
(Use a third-party tool or native LinkedIn)

This is the dumbed-down 10-step system I use to never run out of ideas on LinkedIn. 

You can find the complete system in our free Skool community (found in my profile's Featured Section). 

P.S. LinkedIn content is at an all-time high for business conversions. Quality is winning.

It took more than 30 days to become the no.5 top LinkedIn creator in the USA (online business niche).

And more than 300 days...

This isn't a flex post. 

But pretty cool to see the growth over time. 

I've been hard at work on LinkedIn for the past 3 years, going all-in on this platform. 

→ I gave up everything else I was doing
→ I didn't start with any working frameworks
→ I made the decision not knowing my outcome
→ I spend 3-5+ hours a day on LinkedIn
→ I had zero connections to help me

Fast forward to today: 

It's my no.1 platform for revenue. 

Growth aside. 
Followers aside. 
Engagement aside. 

It's the TOP revenue platform. Like by bar. 

More leads. More sales. More growth. 

My top advice for anyone wanting to make LinkedIn work for them: 

You need to be present. 

I'm talking super active on the platform, having convos, talking to your audience, and just being alive on the platform. 

I've built my following to over 300K on other platforms (Instagram, Twitch, TikTok, YouTube, etc). 

And no one talks about this. 

Yeah, consistency, post a lot, systems, yeah, yeah. 

But all of this only works if you are ACTIVE. 

Not just logging in once in a while to respond to comments, but actually obsessing over the platform. 

Also, shoutout to Favikon for the stats!

P.S. Any other advice you'd add to this post for our newbies?

I analyzed 985 of my recent LinkedIn posts to find exactly what works with the new 2026 algorithm.

1. I reviewed 985 Posts
2. 4 types of LinkedIn posts
3. 7 styles of post CTAs
4. 6 styles of hooks

And I'll be honest, the results were interesting.

If you're creating content for the purpose of:

→ Build your business
→ Grow your personal brand
→ Connect with more people
→ Just because LinkedIn is cool

Save this post so you can come back to it:

Hook Winners:

1. Pattern Interrupt | 23.2% win rate
2. Authority Flex (with numbers) | 19.6% win rate
3. Story Openers | 19.0% win rate

CTA Patterns to Double Down On:

1. No CTA (80% of posts) - 3,831 avg views
2. Link mention (15% of posts) - 4,993 avg views
3. Genuine question (5% of posts)

Ideal Formatting Style:

1. Short Lines - 6,545 avg views
↳ 25.6% win rate (HIGHEST)

2. Bullet Lists - 3,699 avg views
↳ Good for frameworks/tips

My top posts all had these key elements:

1. First-person voice (I, not you) - authentic
2. No emojis (or minimal) - depends on you
3. Specific numbers - “$22,187”
4. High line count (30+) - whitespace strategy
5. No CTA or subtle CTA - let value speak

And with the new 360Brew algorithm, all of these numbers can be used directly in your strategy.

I filmed a 17-minute video and built a blueprint for you to steal for your own brand.

Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/eWtJfTP2

(I might remove this video in a couple of days)

👉🏻 P.S. Let me know if you're seeing anything work super well so far in the new year.

Happy Sunday! You're posting on LinkedIn consistently. You're getting some traction, but not reach. You're following all the "best practices”, but the

Open article: LinkedIn's 2026 algorithm has changed. by Alex Colhoun • 1 min read

High-income skills should be your no.1 focus.

Here's what you need to learn for 2026: 👇🏻

I've spent the last 3 years learning these skills to become a top authority on LinkedIn. 

Here's exactly what to learn before 2026:

1. YouTube Video Scripting (AI Prompts)
2. Photoshop / Canva for Content Visuals
3. CapCut, After Effects, or Premiere Pro (Video)
4. Newsletter Copywriting (Weekly Emails)
5. AI Automations (Zapier / Beehiiv)
6. Building a Community (Skool, Discord, Slack)
7. Recording Videos (Get on Camera)
8. Learn to Speak (Film Yourself Constantly)
9. Travel for Experience (I've Been to 50+ Countries)

You don't need any super fancy skills.
You need simple ones that get results.

Check Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. 

Everyone talks about dropshipping, real estate, crypto, and all these "guru" money-makers.

You don't need them. 

This simple list is precisely what I'm using to scale to 6 figures with just one business.

My advice to you: 

Stop wasting time and start learning right now.

P.S. What high-income skills are you learning right now? For me, it's been video editing!!

Sharing tips/frameworks on LinkedIn is destroying your strategy (I know, I've been there):

And I don't mean completely stop teaching or never share valuable info on the platform. 

(You should definitely keep helping people.)

My engagement tanked in the last 2-3 months. 

And here's why:

1. People don't buy the information you have. They buy the transformations that you provide.

2. Personal stories are by far the easiest way to connect with your audience. 

3. Your journey, what you do, and how you do it matter way more than your "knowledge."

4. Know the difference between educating people vs. driving emotion. Emotion sells. 

My goal is to never be the smartest in the room. 

I like to share the messy middle of my business.

• My horrible failures in the last few years. 
• The wins that I honestly didn't expect. 
• Aspects that have totally changed my business.

People will actually engage with this. 

I want you to see yourself in my story. 

Here's my advice for your content on LinkedIn:

1. Add one transformation/post. 
2. Show the wins AND the struggles
3. Include emotions in your decisions. 
4. Show people how it changed your life. 
5. Let people see the real YOU, not perfect you.
6. Introduce your before and after moments. 
7. Explain your learnings (not just what you know).

The goal is to build a following of people who actually trust you. Not just a follower count. 

When someone sees their OWN struggles in your posts, they believe you can help them transform.

Save this post if you need the reminder ✌🏻

Your main focus on LinkedIn in 2026 should be to grow your business (sell more). Here's how: 

I call this the Value Ladder. 

The goal of your organic content on LinkedIn is to attract attention. 

This strategy converts attention into revenue. 

Here's how I've structured mine for 2026 and how you can build your own:

1. Free Level 
↳ Content, lead magnets, free community
↳ $0 (builds trust and audience)

2. Entry Level
↳ Digital product, basic membership, mini-course
↳ $7-$27/month or $47-$197 one-time

3. Mid-Tier Level
↳ Premium membership, group program, course
↳ $47-$297/month or $497-$1,997 one-time

4. High-Ticket Level
↳ Coaching, consulting, DFY, mastermind
↳ $3,000-$50,000+

Each level should deliver a higher value than the previous one, with a price increase that reflects that value.

And remember, you don't HAVE to create every level for your business. 

Start with one, and scale as you go. 

Comment/like this post and I'll send an invite to our Skool community containing my 2026 blueprint.

P.S. What level of products/services are you selling in Q1 2026? Let me know in the comments, and I'll give you my best tips.

It's easier than ever to use the new 360Brew algorithm to make LinkedIn your no.1 platform. 

When I say no1., I'm referring to:

1. Most clients for your business
2. Most growth in terms of organic content
3. Meeting the coolest people on the internet
4. Building the ideal lifestyle

I'm telling you this because it's exactly what I've been building on LinkedIn over the last 3 years. 

Going from zero (almost no business experience) → to growing a six-figure LinkedIn business.

Now, I travel the world and help other LinkedIn founders do the exact same thing. 

In 2022, I was in the same shoes as you:

1. First, I was just posting content because I thought that's how you get leads and clients. 

2. Second, I assumed the more connections I would send, the more money I could make. 

3. Third, I figured copying viral creator systems would help me grow a massive business. 

4. And fourth, I thought LinkedIn was one of the most difficult platforms I've been on. 

Over the last few years, I've debunked all 4. 

And now with the new 360Brew algorithm:

We've built the perfect system for LinkedIn users. 

So, if you want to: 

• Create content like the top 1% of LinkedIn
• Build low/high-ticket offers that actually sell
• Actually understand the LinkedIn algorithm
• Get leads without using cold dm spam (lol)
• Build long-term systems that last <12 months

Then join me and 24 other people going all-in on their personal brand in 2026!

We have 25 total spots in our 3-month coaching cohort starting in February: https://lnkd.in/eumPqeU9

At 25, we close new members until April. 

See you soon legends ✌🏻

If your LinkedIn reach is down by over ~70-90+%, it's because LinkedIn changed the algorithm. 

A few things you need to know: 

Over the last 2 months, I've received over probably 100 DMs in my Skool that go like: 

"My LinkedIn reach has dropped a LOT!!"

"What is going on??"

So, I did what anyone who wants answers would do: I analyzed over 985+ LinkedIn posts. 

1. I analyzed the 360Brew algorithm. 

2. Looked at recent patterns that have changed. 

3. Tested different formats that may or may not work. 

The answer is in the new algorithm changes. 

The team at LinkedIn uses a new AI system that actually reads your posts, understands your content, and reviews your profile. 

It's not just about your likes, comments, etc. 

Things like:

1. "You have to post at 8AM."
2. "Hashtags boost your search results."
3. "Engagement pods help a ton!"

Are all irrelevant now. 

The AI reads your literal LinkedIn headline. 

It knows what you do, who you help, what you help people do, and what you interact with.

Everything. 

This data is used to push your posts to audiences. 

So if your profile says "LinkedIn Growth" but you're talking about Crypto, Health, Working Out, and then rarely LinkedIn? 

Then the AI is like "bro what is this..."

So I put everything into our upcoming cohort: 

The research, the test results, tactics that are working, frameworks for 2026, literally everything you need. 

This coaching cohort includes: 

1. Weekly group calls (90 min)
2. How to create content w/ new algo changes
3. Best way to sell high-ticket in 2026
4. All new algo frameworks, tactics, etc
5. How to attract premium clients (not likes)
6. Building systems that last >12+ months

If you want to get it, drop "COHORT" in the comments, connect with me, and I'll send it to you.

Only 25 founders for 3 months. 

18 slots left. 

If you've been trying everything but can't get out of this weird engagement drop cycle, this is for you. 

PS - The students who DM'd about dropping reach now have higher engagement and better quality than ever!

My growth on LinkedIn looked something like this:

Year 1: 100 Followers
Year 2: 500 Followers
Year 3: 10,000 Followers
Year 4: 40,000 Followers

The beginning is never pretty.

You're constantly trying to figure out what works, what doesn't, and what needs improvement.

(yeah, it's a brutal few years)

But you don't need to go through that pain.

We've already done the hard work for you.

After building on LinkedIn for about 3-4 years now, I've found the 3 core pillars that you MUST have.

I filmed a 20-minute masterclass + built the blueprint you can grab to follow along.

Get access to it for free here: https://lnkd.in/epV7zc5y

2021: 0 Followers on LinkedIn 2022: 1,000 Followers on LinkedIn 2023: 10,000 Followers 2026: 40,000 Followers There are three pillars that lead to Lin

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