B2B SaaS Product Growth Advisor @ TechSalestr | Product-Led Growth | Sales Enablement

Founder @ TechSales | Product Growth, Sales Enablement & AI-Powered Outbound Systems for B2B SaaS

We help SaaS companies build predictable, scalable revenue engines.
Our work combines growth strategy, RevOps, outbound automation, and AI workflows, built for teams that need results, not noise.

What we fix

- Not enough qualified leads
- Weak positioning or unclear ICP
- Low conversions across the funnel
- Pipeline chaos & manual processes
- Outbound that doesn’t get replies
- No automation, no AI, no systems

What we build

🚀 Product Growth Systems
ICP, positioning, messaging, activation funnels, PLG motions, and retention frameworks.

🎯 Sales Enablement & RevOps
HubSpot architecture, pipelines, automation, playbooks, follow-up engines, and reporting dashboards.

📩 AI-Powered Outbound Engines
Multichannel outbound (LinkedIn, email, and voice AI calls), deliverability setup, list building, sequencing, Apollo/Instantly/Heyreach optimization, and n8n/Make automation.

I’ve worked with 25+ SaaS companies, designed hundreds of GTM workflows, and founded Türkiye’s first B2B Tech Sales & Product Growth community.

My approach is shaped by engineering, a Business Innovation master’s at Porto Business School, and my Culinary Arts training at the Tourism School of Porto.

👉 Follow for insights on SaaS growth, outbound, and RevOps systems.
👉 DM me or book a slot: https://bit.ly/techsalestrcom
👉 Explore: www.techsalestr.com

Tunahan Tolga Yıldız

Joined Web Summit Lisbon today as Aziz’s guest and even though I could only stay for 5–6 hours, it was absolutely worth it. Met so many old friends, partners, and clients, and discovered plenty of new networking opportunities along the way.

Honestly, events like this deserve at least three full days to explore properly. For anyone who knows what they’re looking for, this place is truly a paradise. Hopefully next year, I’ll be here as a founder showcasing my own startup!

B2B SaaS Growth Consultant | LinkedIn Growth · HubSpot & Sales Enablement · Lead Generation | Trusted by 25+ Teams

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(EN below) Türkiye’de inanılmaz bir girişimci potansiyeli ve güçlü bir B2B yeteneği olduğuna inanıyorum. Bugüne kadar edindiğim tecrübe, doğru eğitim ve doğru rehberlikle çok daha fazla girişimci ve profesyonelin küresel pazarlara açılabileceğini gösterdi. Bu yüzden TechSales Akademi’yi kurdum. 

Amacım;
🔺 Girişimcilere yalnızca mentörlük değil, incubator ve accelerator programlarının eksik kaldığı alanlarda gerçek saha deneyimi sunmak,
🔺 B2B alanda çalışan profesyonelleri daha iyi ve güncel becerileriyle donatmak,
🔺 Öğrencilere ise erken yaşta global iş yapabilme farkındalığı kazandırmak.

Şu an Akademide başlatmayı planladığımız 3 eğitim bulunuyor. Detaylara buradan ulaşabilirsiniz. https://lnkd.in/dcEG_EGj

🎁 Sürpriz
Bu eğitimlerden 3 kişiye ücretsiz katılım hediye edeceğim. Katılmak için tek yapmanız gereken: +1 yazıp yorum bırakmak. Ayrıca yorum bırakan herkes seçtiği eğitimde %25 indirim kazanacak.
 
📆 Çekiliş sonuçlarını 2 hafta sonra paylaşacağım.

Bu yolculukta yalnızım ama biliyorum ki bu içerikler ne kadar çok B2B girişimci ve profesyonelinin karşısına çıkarsa o kadar fazla kişiye dokunabiliriz. Desteğiniz için şimdiden teşekkür ederim. 

--
I truly believe that Türkiye has incredible entrepreneurial potential and a strong B2B talent pool. My experience so far has shown me that with the right training and the right guidance, many more founders and professionals can expand into global markets. That’s why I created TechSales Academy.

My goals are to:

🔺 Provide entrepreneurs not only with mentorship, but also with real, practical field experience in areas where incubator and accelerator programs fall short,
🔺 Equip professionals working in B2B with stronger and more up-to-date skills,
🔺 Help students gain early awareness of how to build and operate in global business environments.

We are starting with 3 programs, and you can find all the details here.

🎁 Giveaway
 I will offer 3 free seats for these programs. To participate, simply comment +1 below. Everyone who comments will also receive 25% off for the program of their choice.

📆 I will announce the giveaway results in 2 weeks.

I may be building this journey alone, but I know that the more B2B founders and professionals this post reaches, the more people we can help. Thank you in advance for your support.

TechSales Akademi Yayında! 🎉

Uzun zamandır hayalini kurduğum TechSales Akademi artık yayında. B2B dünyasında, teknoloji ve ürün tarafı hariç Türkçe kaynak ve eğitimlerin ne kadar sınırlı olduğunu gördükçe böyle bir platform oluşturma isteğim daha da güçlendi. 

Bugün bunu gerçeğe dönüştürmenin mutluluğunu yaşıyorum. Aralık ayında iki eğitimle başlıyoruz:

🔺 Cold Outreach Eğitimi benim tarafımdan,
🔺 Startup People Systems Eğitimi hrscale kurucusu Elif Cakir tarafından.

Danışmanlık bütçesi ayıramayan girişimciler için bu eğitimlerin gerçekten hızlandırıcı bir etki yaratacağını düşünüyorum. Amacımız, erişilebilir ve uygulanabilir bilgilerle işlerinizi katbekat büyütmenize yardımcı olmak.

👉 Eğitimleri ve detayları yorumlaraki akademi sayfamızda bulabilirsiniz.

 Yeni dönemde birlikte daha güçlü bir B2B ekosistemi yaratmak dileğiyle! 🚀

(EN below) TechSales olarak dün aynı şirket için kurduğumuz e-mail outbound performansını paylaşmıştım.

Bugün de hikayenin LinkedIn + HeyReach.io kısmını eklemek istedim, çünkü iki kanal birlikte çalışınca çıkan sonuç çok daha farklı bir seviyeye geliyor.

Bu şirkette outbound’u iki omuzda yürütüyoruz:
Instantly ile e-mail
Heyreach ile LinkedIn

LinkedIn tarafında hedefimiz, rastgele kişilere rastgele “mesaj atmak” değil; doğru ICP, doğru tempo ve düzenli optimizasyonla akışkan bir fırsat motoru yaratmaktı.

Son 11 ayın sonuçları:
40.614 bağlantı isteği
%40,5 kabul oranı
12.905 mesaj gönderimi
%21,1 cevap oranı
300+ nitelikli fırsat

Bu süreç bana bir şeyi çok net öğretti: E-mail + LinkedIn birlikte doğru kurgulandığında outbound, tamamen öngörülebilir bir büyüme sistemine dönüşüyor.

Süreci, kullanılan çerçeveyi veya nasıl kurduğumuzu konuşmak istersen, DM’den yazabilirsin.

Bu arada, yarın HeyReach.io + Instantly.ai ile ilgili küçük bir duyuru yapacağım. Sadece şöyle diyeyim: Bu rakamların önümüzdeki dönemde nasıl katlanabileceğine dair ilk sinyaller geliyor. 
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Yesterday I shared the email outbound performance we built for the same company.

Today I wanted to add the LinkedIn + Heyreach side, because when both channels run together, the outcome hits a completely different level.

We run outbound on two pillars:
Email with Instantly
LinkedIn with Heyreach

And on LinkedIn, the goal was never “sending messages.”

It was building a fluid, self-feeding opportunity engine through the right ICP, consistent pacing, and weekly optimization.

Here are the results from the last 12 months:
40,614 connection requests
40.5% acceptance rate
12,905 messages sent
21.1% reply rate
300+ qualified opportunities

This entire process taught me one thing very clearly: When email + LinkedIn are aligned properly, outbound becomes a predictable, measurable growth system.

If you want to talk about the framework or the process behind it, feel free to DM me.

By the way, tomorrow I’ll share a small update about Heyreach + Instantly. Let’s just say it’s a first hint of how these numbers might multiply in the coming months.

This short video wasn't filmed. It was engineered. 🤖

We are approaching 2026, and the definition of "being present" in business is changing fundamentally.

I created this video using Google Gemini to craft the strategy and script, and HeyGen to bring it to life visually. But this is more than just a tech demo; it’s a glimpse into my operational roadmap for the next two years.

As we look toward 2026, my focus shifts from simply "using AI" to integrating AI into the DNA of my business strategy.

Here is how I plan to level up:
1. Scalable Presence 🌐 
Time is finite, but digital presence doesn't have to be. Tools like HeyGen allow me to deliver personalized updates, insights, and communications at scale without being tied to a camera for hours.

2. AI as a Strategic Thought Partner 🧠 
I’m moving beyond using Gemini for basic tasks. The goal is to utilize LLMs for high-level scenario planning, market analysis, and pressure-testing innovative strategies before execution.

3. Hyper-Personalization 🎯 
The future isn't about mass content; it's about relevant content. By integrating these tools, I aim to create tailored experiences for clients and partners that resonate on a deeper level.

The tools are here. The question is: How will you reshape your workflow for 2026?

I’m curious to hear your thoughts on AI integration in the comments! 👇

I just earned my HeyReach.io Expert Badge.

I’ve been using Heyreach since the very first AppSumo campaign and it’s incredible to see how far the product has come. 

Over the years, I’ve introduced it to many of the companies I work with and the evolution, especially the growing integrations, has been impressive. It’s rare to see such a strong product come out of our region and it makes me genuinely happy.

A big thank you to everyone on the team for building something this solid.Ilija, Mirjana and Bojana and a very special thanks to Ebru who has always been there whenever I needed support!

If you are exploring ways to improve your outreach setup or want to use Heyreach in the best possible way, feel free to message me. 

I’m happy to share what I’ve learned and help you get the most out of it.

The dream is REAL! Thrilled to launch TechSales Academy 🚀 to solve the major gap in actionable Turkish B2B sales/growth/strategy training.

Starting strong with:
Cold Outreach (by me)
Startup People Systems (by Elif Cakir founder of hrscale)

Full course descriptions, pricing details, and instructor bios are all inside the link below!

View newsletter: What I Learned This Week

This moment is deeply personal and incredibly exciting for me. Today, I am overjoyed to finally share the launch of the TechSales Academy, a project I

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The Vision Realized: Introducing the TechSales Academy

Weekdays I’m building in tech. Weekends I’m learning in the kitchen. Turns out both worlds push me in the same direction: growth.

For the last month and a half, I’ve been doing something a bit different from my usual tech/growth routine: culinary school. Cooking has been a passio

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1.5 Months in Culinary School, And Why It Changed Me More Than I Expected

HeyReach.io just went MULTICHANNEL

The Instantly integration is officially live, and you can now send leads both ways:

 → Instantly.ai → HeyReach.io
 → HeyReach → Instantly

This unlocks some killer flows:
⚡ Add leads from HeyReach directly into Instantly Campaigns
 ⚡ Add leads into Instantly Lead Lists
 ⚡ Trigger Instantly follow-ups when a LinkedIn step fails (no accept, no reply, etc.)

A few real use cases are already running:

1️⃣ No connection accept? → After X days → Add to Instantly → email sequence
2️⃣ No reply on InMail? → Send to Instantly follow-up list
3️⃣ Accepted on LinkedIn but no response? → Push to Instantly → “Warm, No Reply” campaign

Setup is simple:
Generate your Instantly API key
Paste it inside HeyReach → Integrations → Instantly
Start sending leads in either direction 
Multichannel, automated, clean.

This changes the outbound flow completely. 

If you want the exact workflows I’m testing right now, just DM me!

HeyReach and Instantly Integration

My 2025 in Numbers: The "Professional" Wrapped 📊

They say numbers don't lie. Looking back at 2025, the data tells a story of building, launching, and connecting.

The Highlights:
🔺 Over 165k+ impressions across the feed.
🔺 Launched Visanom (my "top track" of the year!).
🔺 Grew a community of 14,000+ amazing professionals.

Shared 50 posts and kept the conversation going with my newsletter family.
But beyond the stats (like that 42% of you tuning in from Istanbul!), it’s the conversations and support that mattered most.

Thanks for being part of my 2025. Ready to turn up the volume for 2026?

https://lnkd.in/dMteH3_2

#LinkedInWrapped #2025Review #Entrepreneurship #YearInReview

(EN below) Bir yıl önce TechSales olarak Türkiye'deki dijital iş yapan en büyük firmalarından birisi için email outbound sistemlerimizi Instantly.ai ile sıfırdan kurarken, işlerin gerçekten çalışıp çalışmayacağından emin değildim.

Her şeyin başında; domain ayarlama, hesapları ısındırma, ICP’yi doğru seçme, mesaj ve sequence tasarlama gibi küçük adımlar vardı. Deliverability için click tracking’i bile özellikle kapalı tuttum.

Bugün rakamlar kendiliğinden konuşuyor:
144.000 gönderim
%80,61 open rate
%1,53 reply rate
89 fırsat
$271.000 pipeline

Dönüp bakınca şunu öğrendim: Doğru yapı, sabırlı iterasyon ve doğru ürünlerin desteğiyle outbound tamamen ölçülebilir bir makineye dönüşüyor.

Deneyimlerimi veya süreçte öğrendiklerimi konuşmak istersen, DM’den ulaşabilirsin.
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One year ago, as TechSales, when building our outbound email systems from scratch with Instantly.ai for one of Turkey’s largest digital companies, I wasn’t sure if it would really work.

At the start, everything was about small steps: domain setup, warming up accounts, choosing the right ICP, designing the right message and sequences. I even kept click tracking off intentionally for the sake of deliverability.

Today, the numbers speak for themselves:
144,000 sends
80.61% open rate
1.53% reply rate
89 opportunities
$271,000 pipeline
Looking back, here’s what I learned: With the right structure, persistent iteration, and the right products, outbound becomes a fully measurable engine.

If you want to discuss the process or what I learned, feel free to DM me.

Yesterday I joined the n8n Starter Session & Masterclass at Impact Hub Lisbon, led by Aemal Sayer and the Avanai team.

Super insightful, very hands-on, and honestly one of the most practical automation workshops I’ve attended lately.

During the session we:
 ⚙️ Built 2–3 example workflows from scratch
 🤖 Explored how to integrate AI-powered agents inside real automations
 🔗 Connected multiple apps & data sources
 ⚡ Saw how fast you can ship automation ideas with n8n

For me, the standout part was seeing how AI and automation can accelerate B2B outbound processes, especially lead enrichment, qualification, and follow-up workflows. I’m planning to integrate n8n much more into our outbound architecture moving forward.

The free 1-month n8n license for attendees was a great bonus too. 

Big thanks to Aemal and the entire team; Lisbon’s automation & AI community keeps getting stronger.

If you’re exploring n8n or want to build automations for your company (especially around outbound, lead management, or internal ops), feel free to reach out. Happy to brainstorm and even design a workflow together.

Tried LinkedIn Sales Navigator Smart Links for the First Time This Week: Surprisingly Useful for Outbound

If you're in B2B sales, you’re always sharing links: tools, docs, videos, resources…

This week I finally tested Smart Links, and honestly, this should’ve been part of my workflow a long time ago.

What Smart Links actually do:
🔺 Combine multiple content types (PDFs, decks, videos, URLs) into one single, clean link
🔺 Show analytics: who opened it, what they viewed, how long they spent, and which pages they checked
🔺 Help streamline multi-step sales processes by replacing messy, scattered links
🔺 Make follow-ups far more targeted and data-driven

How I used it this week:
-I bundled my most-used outbound tools (HubSpot, Instantly.ai, Apollo, HeyReach.io, etc.) into one Smart Link
-Added it to the end of my outbound messages as a clean, all-in-one resource

Replaced multiple separate URLs with one compact intro package

The analytics were surprisingly detailed, especially seeing who returned to the link later.

Why it matters:
Sending content is easy.

Knowing who actually engaged with it is where the insight (and advantage) lies.

If you're using Sales Navigator and haven’t tried Smart Links yet, check your plan and create one.

You’ll probably never send scattered attachments again!

“AI can automate your outbound, but it still can’t replace your empathy.”

Automation made outbound easy, at least technically.

Finding emails, setting up sequences, and sending thousands of messages a day take minutes now.

But here’s the catch:
Identifying your real ICP, truly understanding your personas, and crafting a message that hits differently that still requires a human.

I keep seeing founders doing everything “right.”
They build systems, connect CRMs, automate follow-ups...

Yet they wonder, “Why is nobody replying?” 
Because AI still can’t think like you.
It doesn’t feel like your intent, your tone, or your story.

It’s not about sending 1,000 more messages, it’s about writing the one message that sounds human.

So maybe it’s time to stop hiding behind automation and start writing like you again; scripts with soul, emails with rhythm, and messages that sound like they came from a real person, not a machine.

This week, I’m rewriting our outbound scripts from scratch to be more human and less robot.

Curious how to make your outbound sound more human? Let’s exchange ideas. I’d love to hear what’s working for you lately!

The math behind a $100k Pipeline 📉

Most people think, "I'll just send 50 emails a day." 

The math says, "To close $100k, you need X leads, Y meetings, and Z domains to ensure deliverability."

We built a Reverse Engineering Calculator to show you the actual infrastructure needed to hit your number.

Don't launch your next campaign without checking this first.

Link in the comment 👇

We all know the "Social Selling Index" (SSI). It tells you if you are a good corporate robot. 🤖 But it doesn't measure the most important thing in 2025: Your Vibe.

I got tired of boring metrics. So, we built The TechSales Oracle.

It analyzes your habits, your "red flags," and your SSI score to reveal your true professional destiny.

Stop relying on boring charts. Find out if you are a "Ghost," a "Hustler," or a "Legend."

👇 Get your Personal Card here (Free): [techsalestr.com/linkedin]

Drop your "Aura Score" in the comments. Let’s see who has the highest vibe in the network. 🏆

The Social Selling Index (SSI) tells you if you are a "good robot." We built an AI to tell you if you have a "vibe. Did you know that every time you s

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LinkedIn is Secretly Scoring You. But What’s Your "Aura" Points? 🔮

Jack Dyer🕺

JOIN US NEXT WEDNESDAY IN CARDIFF: My team and I are running an interactive workshop!



We’ve seen time and again how
important your LinkedIn profile is.

But we’ve seen so many Leaders
with neglected LinkedIn profiles…
leave thousands ££$$ on the table.

(or more accurately, their keyboard)
So why don’t we change that?

We’ve grown unknown leaders from
total obscurity to thought leadership
on LinkedIn during 2025.

We’ve worked with 11 clients from
the USA…  to the UK…  to the UAE.

Now it’s time we showed you
how to do it FOR YOURSELF!


So we’re launching our interactive
LinkedIn Optimisation Workshop next
Wednesday at Studio Halo Cardiff!

This workshop is an investment
in the future of your business.

We’ll show you how
to get your Storytold™

5 hours that will change everything,
Discounts on remaining tickets,
Link in the comments below,
Only a few places left,
Come and join us,
In Cardiff Bay,
19th Nov,
❤️🕺

https://lnkd.in/e2eN9qn6

Stop posting in the dark. We turn your LinkedIn into a business asset, with almost ZERO effort from you. | Top 1% LinkedIn Storyteller | CEO of Storytold.

Well, that was a success!



This week, my team and I went
to The Business Show London 
and saw 25,000 businesses!

And only a few stood out to us.

We'll be promoting you next week.
Today I'm sharing the adventures 
of our newest team member... 

Jeff Von Duckington!

He's been giving out discounts like
he doesn't give a duck, and only 
a select few people were lucky
enough to meet him this week!

We met many who 
weren't duck-worthy. 

But if we gave you a duck, it means
you made a big impression on us
and we'd love to work with you!

Watch this space. Good things are coming next week.

Natasha, Gabrielle and
I will get your Storytold™
Trust me on this one.

🕺



Some fantastic people:

David Francis, Gemma Kavanagh and Richard Collins

Amie Crews and Paddy Keogh Weller

Katie Shaw and Jessica Hart

Nicola Lyle and Stella Chaplin,

Simon P. and Erina Singh Ellis,

Mike Strange and Clare Bungey

Russell Schaller and Kevin F.

And of course Katerina Christou, Jonathan Russell, Stephanie Henwood, Blair Fiander, Nicole Bachmann, Lewis Sweeting, Amy Parry, Michelle Scott, Alina Khardina

I don’t like my employees.



I love them!
Ok, sorry for the bait and switch.
But it was important for this next part:

I never thought I’d actually
achieve my lifelong dream of
running my own company.


But I have.


And even then, I never thought
I’d get myself a team (I thought I’d
run a freelance solo consultancy)


But I have.


And then, I never expected that
other people would believe in me
and my vision as much as I do.


But they do.


And now, it just feels the most
natural thing in the world to have
become friends with my team.


Because we have.


My team mean the world to me.
I’m not a father. I don’t know if I’ll
ever choose to have kids, and that’s
okay. Everyone does life differently.

But I feel like a proud father of my
team. They’re weird. They’re brilliant.
They make me smile on an hourly basis.

Oh yeah, and they’re gonna think I’m
drunk writing this because why am I
spewing such sentimental nonsense?

Because, quite frankly, it’s true.

Now I’m off to tell them I hate them and
they’re fired. It’s how I show affection.

Don’t worry, they fire me too.
It’s the culture we’ve built, and
often they threaten to overthrow me
and burn Storytold™ to the ground.

Then in the same hour, they create
something outstanding for our clients.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Come and work with us as a client!
https://lnkd.in/ea2qz8vX

Spaces are limited, because there’s
so much awesome flowing from our
team that if you joined us as well….

The universe might explode.
🕺🏻

I worry that I’m never going to be rich.



When I was a freelancer in 2019,
I designed a campaign to the Maldives…

And every day I worked on the project,
I was constantly jealous that this was
a once-in-a-lifetime, luxury holiday,
I’d never have the chance to go on.

It was for the top Citroen salespeople.
The top dealers across the UK could
win a trip to LITERAL paradise.

And I got to design all the
collateral for the whole trip:

→ The itinerary
→ The brochures
→ The web banners
→ The branded menus
→ The personalised boxes
→ The excursions and events
→ Even the damn luggage tags


And I’d never get to go.

Except…. I was dead wrong.

6 years ago I designed this.


But last month,
with my proven Storytold system...
I finally got to go to the Maldives!


This is the power of hard work,
combined with having a dream
that you keep working towards.

For 5 days, my girlfriend and I
experienced what the super-rich
experience about 6 times a year.

So keep working,
keep building something,
and know that anything can
happen if you put your mind to it.

If you’re not where you want
to be right now, I hear you.

But you can be.

If your LinkedIn is neglected
That’s the best place to start.

I grew from 740 to 46K followers
with my proven Storytold system.

And you can too.


Let’s get you to the Maldives!

Burnout isn’t sexy. 




For the last 4 weekends, I’ve been:

- attending business shows in London
- going to public speaking events
- travelling across the UK for work
- running workshops to help others

On top of that, I’ve been working
12 hour days for 5 days a week. 

Which means I haven’t had a 
day off to rest in over a month. 


And y’know what? 


I’m an idiot. 


Because if I want to perform at my best
during the week, I need some downtime!

Humans aren’t designed to run on empty.
We need days off.


So today, I’m not travelling, I’m sat at home 
with my feet up and actually letting my brain 
recover by playing a mindless PC game! 

That photo is from Cardiff on Thursday
(one of many, many, many trips recently)


I’m not getting anyone’s #storytold today! 


Have a great weekend all, and remember:
High achievers like you can only achieve
if you give yourself permission to rest.

The loudest leaders are losing their voices.



Sometime in the last 20 years,
leadership became about showing off.

Every post was carefully crafted to say:

“Look how brilliant I am.”
“Look how many things I know.”
“Look how successful I’ve become.”


But thankfully, things have changed.


There’s so much ‘perfect’ AI content,
that those ‘perfect’ leaders are DONE.
We don’t believe them, and switch off.

The ones who ACTUALLY get attention
are the leaders who admit when they
falter, fail, or even duck things up.


Because it makes them HUMAN!


We pay attention to Leaders who:

→ Admit when “I made a mistake.”
→ Say, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out.”
→ Share the lessons they’re learning,
not just the ones they’ve mastered.


Your flaws don't make you weak.

They makes you RELATABLE.


So next time you want to share
something, don’t make it perfect.

Tell us about a time you got it wrong,
and we’ll all respect you a hell of a lot
more than all those ‘look at me’ leaders.

THAT’s how you get your Storytold™ 🕺
Join us for a limited time offer:

https://lnkd.in/e633ifJr

“I want him to do well, but not better than me.”



I overheard this in the gym the
other day (well, the locker room).

And I thought to myself…
I used to think this way.

No need to comment or tell us.
Have you ever thought this too?


This is a very limiting belief.
A mindset winners DON’T have.


For context, here’s the full story:

I was changing after going swimming.
Two other guys were in the locker room.

One guy was talking about his friend.
He got him a job at the same company,
and watched as his friend climbed the
ranks quicker than the guy talking did.

Eventually, his friend became his boss.
And he completed his story by saying:

“Like, I wanted him to be successful…
Just not more successful than me! 😂”

And I get it.
When I was young,
I thought this way too.
(to my shame, looking back)

But if someone is truly your friend,
And if you have an infinite mindset,

You don’t let your own jealousy
begrudge them their success.

You’re happy for them!
You want them to win!
You cheer them on!
You support them!

THEIR success is NOT a reflection of
your own inadequacy. But thinking that
you’re only successful if they’re not, IS.

Leaders know we can all be successful.
And: That comparison keeps you small.

The friend who did well was focused
on being the best version of himself.
By not comparing, he succeeded.

The jealous friend was constantly
comparing. And he got left behind.

Focus on your own journey.
Do the work. Make it happen.
And support others to join you.

There’s enough success for us all.

Jack 🕺

How I hit 46k followers (without using AI)



“AI really pulled through for me”

Someone said when I was freelancing.

No, really. Let me set the scene for you:

Hey Turnipheads, it’s Natasha here.
Where’s Jack? Don't worry about it.

Recently Jack and I spoke about the
hot topic of AI, live on Radio Cardiff.

We’re not against using AI as a tool.
But people become too reliant on it.
It can’t do what people really need.

For example, last year I designed
a little logo for a castle coffee shop.

Showed the guy the logo, and he said
“Nah, we used AI & it pulled through!”


Hint, it didn't.


The logo was badly drawn, low pixels,
not adaptable, no colours, not unique.
A coffee cup with a castle thrown in.

And they liked it….. For 3 days.
Then they just stopped using it.


AI didn't understand the nuances,
or their personality, or their SOUL…
so nobody connected with the logo
emotionally. They deserved BETTER.


👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Connecting with an audience (and
growing to over 46k followers means
understanding personality and nuance.

This is something AI cannot replicate.

AI skips the ‘why’ and “gives outcome”
Worse, everyone can tell when you get
ChatGPT or Claude to write your posts.

I used to have 740 LinkedIn followers.
Now my team and I have +46,000…
Because we connect with EMOTIONS.
We tell authentic stories. AI doesn’t.

AI cannot get your story told.
No matter how fast/easy it is.


For brands that want to build trust.

For those who connect with people,

And for those who have a story to tell:

Thats where real design pulls through.

I’m Natasha, the designer at Storytold.


And our dedicated little team has helped
global CEOs grow on LinkedIn & beyond
with more genuine connections.

Let us help you get your story told:
https://lnkd.in/e2e-4UVa

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AI cant design proper good like

SAVE THE DATE. 19TH NOVEMBER.



My little team and I are running an
interactive workshop…  in Cardiff!

We’ve seen time and again how
important your LinkedIn profile is.

But we’ve seen so many Leaders
leave thousands ££$$ on the table.
Or, more accurately, their keyboard.


So why don’t we change that?


We’ve grown unknown leaders from
total obscurity to thought leadership
on LinkedIn during 2025.

Now it’s time we showed you
how to do it FOR YOURSELF.

It’s taken months of planning…
But we’re finally launching our
new Interactive Workshop at
Studio Halo on 19th November!

This workshop is an investment
in the future of your business.

We’ll show you how
to get your Storytold™

5 hours that will change everything.
Link in the comments below.
Come and join us:

https://lnkd.in/eZQeDqnv

🕺

I realised most CEOs are failing at LinkedIn, and here’s why:



Last week at the 
The Business Show London
a CEO told me difficult to hear:

“Jack… I think LinkedIn just isn’t
for people like me anymore.”

He sounded almost embarrassed
to admit it, and realised he meant:

“I’m posting into the void and
it’s making me doubt myself.”


I get it.


LinkedIn makes smart leaders feel invisible.
Especially when see competitors post the
same recycled ideas, and somehow get
200 likes and three inbound leads from it.


Meanwhile, their own content, the stuff they
spent 20 hours a week sweating over, gets
70 impressions, 2 likes, and duck-all else.
No clicks on their website, no calls booked.


I’ve learned this issue hides a very real fear:
He also said: “Maybe the problem is me.”


It’s not.


The problem is that today, CEOs are
expected to run a business AND magically
become world-class Content Strategists too.


That same CEO told me: “I’ve got a writer.
I’ve got a marketing person. But none of
it is landing us any new clients.”


And ‘cos I want to help him, I told him the truth.


A copywriter can write. A marketer can post.
But neither can build influence if the strategy,
psychology, and story aren’t connecting on
an emotional level with your audience.


–  It’s not about posting more often.
–  Or designing prettier photos.
–  Or being “more creative.”


It’s about having a message that
cuts through, CONSISTENTLY, without
draining the CEO’s time or brainpower.


So we ran a Brand Discovery session.
We rebuilt his message. We stopped
guessing. We created a strategy that
matched his buyers’ behaviour.


And within 3 weeks, his posts were
doing what they were supposed to:

Getting attention. Building authority.
Starting conversations. Attracting leads.

Not because he changed.
But because his strategy did.


You don’t need to post more.
You need a team that posts SMARTER,
and turns your expertise into demand.


That same CEO who used to spend
20 hours of worry, now spends one
hour a week laughing on a call with us.

And his LinkedIn has become a real
business asset, not just a time sink.


And if you’ve been spending 20 hours
a week writing LinkedIn posts that take
all your energy and give nothing back…


Then it’s time for a change.


It’s time to make LinkedIn work for YOU,
without you doing all the work. DM me.


We’ll help you get your story told.
https://lnkd.in/ecCVYZhK

What’s most important to your business?



Most would say ‘getting new clients’.
That’s the whole point of networking.

But in many leaders, the thought of
“networking” brings us out in hives.

What if there was a way to attract
more clients, organically, without
chasing down the leads yourself?


There is.


Storytelling.


It’s like magic.


And when you combine the two,
you become simply unstoppable.

For every 10 exhibitors at
The Business Show London,
there was 1 who told their story.
THEY’re the ones who got noticed.

When you turn your LinkedIn profile
into an optimised, story-driven page,

And when you tell #authentic stories
that provide raw value to an audience

That’s when you’ve transcended just
networking, and when your business
hits a higher level of real engagement.


If your LinkedIn page could make sales
while you slept… would you invest in it?


'course you would.


I did. And I went from a nobody,
to 45,000+ followers, a team of 5,
and #CEO of a flourishing business.

And to replicate this for yourself, join
the other Storytold™ partners here ↓
https://lnkd.in/ewa_-z-Z

What's a success story?



For me, it's more about 
the impact we have on
our clients lives than
just the numbers.

Sure, we grew Justin from
5,300 followers to 10,091
in just over three months.

Sure, we made Cassandra's
Sports Tech brand basically
famous with her audience.

But the most impactful moments
are where we grow a business
and the owner's personal life...

IMPROVES DRAMATICALLY.

That's what happens when
you get your Storytold™

Trust me on this one.

Most CEOs get 0 leads from LinkedIn for 1 reason:



Because they’re scared to look unprofessional.

LinkedIn creates a strange pressure where
leaders feel they must always be perfect:

Perfect tone, perfect message, perfect ideas.
But really, perfection is damaging their brand.

Humans (y’know the people who buy from us)
connect with other relatable, flawed humans

Not polish, perfect, poetic, professional posts
Stop PEEING everywhere! We need REAL!!

The moment you share something real,
not rehearsed, everything changes:

→  Your authority grows.
→→  Your audience pays attention.
→→→  Your content converts into leads.

Not because you kept being perfect.
but because you start sounding like YOU.


This is exactly what we help CEOs do:
turn your voice into posts that build trust,
cut through AI noise, and bring you leads…

… without you spending hours
writing posts that go nowhere.


We’ve done it for Leaders from New York
to Dubai. Join us to turn your LinkedIn into
consistent authority and new opportunities.

Let’s get your storytold.
Trust me on this one.


P.S. Who spotted the spelling mistakes in this post? They're importnat: They prove I wrote this myself, without AI!

I was writing a description of Storytold today, and there was a little “Generate with AI” button. Curious, I clicked it.

I also wrote my own, from my brain.
Can you guess which one is which?


OPTION A:
We emphasise authentic, real stories, an intimate Brand Discovery process, and help our clients communicate with real, ego-less stories about their past that connect them more authentically to their audience.


OPTION B:
We think creatively to deliver impactful results for our clients. We specialize in crafting and implementing strategies that elevate brand narratives and drive growth.
 
 
Did you guess which was which?
 

Mine was A. While my version isn’t
perfect, it definitely sounds more 
real than B, the AI written version.

The AI impressed me with how 
accurate the description was… 
But something wasn’t right. 

It somehow managed to be factual
correct with the description of our 
services, yet it also reads as hollow 
and soul-less at the same time.


This is why we need to use 
our human brains more often. 

This is why, when it comes 
to something important, 
we CANNOT outsource it to AI.

So if you're using AI to write content, 
you're damaging your reputation.

It doesn't have to be us, but get
a team of humans who write in
YOUR tone of voice instead.


Your business grows when you get your Storytold™

I gave away 3 secrets last night:



1. Know what you’re writing, and why
it matters to your audience. Content,
without intent, is meaningless.

2. Make your audience the hero.
It’s not about YOU. You’re just
the one delivering the message.

3. Format your posts nicely, in a way
that makes them attractive to read.
Nobody reads big WALLS of text.

Along with working 14 hour days and
making dozens of mistakes along the
way, that’s why Storytold™ has grown.

… From invisibility with 740 followers…
to influencing over 45,700 every day.

These “secrets” transformed my life.
They allowed me to go from employee,
to business owner with a team of five!

And I’m sharing them with you.
I don’t want anything in return.
Just use them, put in the work,
and thank me later!

This is how you get your #Storytold
(or message, and we’ll do it for you)

🕺🏻

Last week I did my first ever LinkedIn Live!  Let me know what you all think

Host of “Consulting Leaders”, Top 10% Active Podcasts Globally | I help B2B Coaches & Consultants get clients with Podcasts.

Description: 

Jack Dyer🕺 is the CEO of Storytold™, where he helps founders and consultants become influential online through authentic, visual storytelling, especially on LinkedIn. With 15+ years of experience in UX, branding, and narrative design, he turns a leader’s story into a commercial asset.
In this episode, we break down how consultants can use digital storytelling to attract better clients, build trust at scale, and communicate in a way that actually feels like them.

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Links:

StreamYard (for guest):  https://lnkd.in/d3e233pv
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Apply to be a guest: https://lnkd.in/dt6pEfjE

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Jack's Bio: 

Jack Dyer is the CEO of Storytold™, a firm that helps founders and CEOs go from invisible to influential with authentic, visual storytelling. He’s a Top 1% LinkedIn storyteller with 45,000+ followers and more than 15 years of experience in UX, branding, and digital design.
His background spans award-winning websites, national digital systems, UX work across industries, and global brands like Jaguar Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz. At Storytold™, he and his team build story-driven websites and content systems that elevate a leader’s profile and grow their net worth.

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Show Notes: 

Jack Dyer is a designer-turned-founder who now runs Storytold™, a consultancy focused on transforming how leaders communicate online. He helps consultants and CEOs move from being “good at what they do but invisible online” to becoming influential voices with a clear narrative and a recognisable digital presence.
His team creates UX-led websites, LinkedIn makeovers, creative concepts, video, and content that reflect a leader’s true personality, not the generic, polished persona most people default to. The goal is simple: make your digital presence a revenue-generating asset.
For consulting firm owners, Jack’s experience sits right at the intersection of story, design, and growth, a combination that can help any consultant communicate more clearly and close clients more easily.

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