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

I had 0 coaching clients at the start of 2023.  
  
Now, in 2024, I've had fully booked months. 
  
So what changed?  
  
• I made my offer more specific. 
• I created a solution for a specific problem.  
• I focused more on my client's success.  
  
LinkedIn is a long-term game.  
  
There are tons of levels.  
Some are super easy.  
Others are difficult.  
  
You aren't getting clients for a few reasons:  
  
• Your offers are confusing.  
• You aren't consistent.  
• You don't use content pillars.  
• You have zero monetization funnels.  
  
Once you wake up and realize you must change your approach - BOOM!  
  
Take action where it's needed.  
  
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I help creators & entrepreneurs start, grow, and monetize a 1-person online business through organic content. Over 1,760 customers served & 100+ satisfied clients (get started on LinkedIn below).

I've got leads pouring into my DMs daily without using cold outreach strategies. 
 
How's that possible?
 
By engaging (a lot).
 
Here's my 4-step framework to get new leads every day just by engaging on LinkedIn: 
 
1. I post every day at 7:07 AM CST 
 
Find the posting time of other creators that target your ICP. That's the time you want to send out your content. 
 
Engage with their content 15 minutes before and after you post. 
 
This will drive initial engagement to your post (significant for the algorithm). 
 
2. Engage with your comments. 
 
After you post, spend 30-45 minutes daily engaging with replies to your content. 
 
• Ask questions 
• Inspire people 
• Express gratitude 
 
Build your tribe of fans. 
 
3. Add a "📌" comment. 
 
LinkedIn used to allow "pinning comments." They removed the feature. 
 
Post an engaging comment 10 minutes after you post to ultimately drive more engagement to your post. 
 
4. Use my engagement sheet. 
 
I'll have a link to it in the comments. 
 
This engagement sheet keeps me on my routine. I never worry about who, what, or when I should engage. 
 
Add 5-10 creators to the list that target your ICP: 
 
• Comment on their posts. 
• Reply to 5 comments on the posts. 
• Don't be boring. 
 
Practice on this post today. 
 
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Hi, I'm Alex.

For my TL;DR people:

I help entrepreneurs transform their personal brand into a profitable business for the future. I post stories, actionable tips, life lessons, failures, and everything I experience along the way. It's a journey you will want to be part of!

Here's the extended version:

I write a weekly newsletter called "The Growth Innovator". Here I share everything I know when it comes to brand monetization, marketing, and life lessons. I'm real with everything I do online; nothing is sugar coated.

I have a bachelors of science degree in Entrepreneurship.

I've built a following of over 350,000 on all of my social media pages. 
I've generated over $2,500,000 in revenue over the course of 8 years. 
I've also acquired over 100,000,000 impressions.

You can find my Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RubiksLive

Learn from me; grow with me.

Research shows that ~62% of people are emotionally detached from their work. 

But it doesn't stop there:

• 40% of people plan on quitting in 2 years. 
• 20% of people feel undervalued at work. 
• 20% of people have no work/life balance.
• 60% of people are stressed. 

And then you have burnout. 

Nearly 80% of people experience burnout at work. 

Today's society is experiencing burnout like never before. 

If you aren't enjoying your job...

You need to make a change (ASAP).

You and many others are feeling:

• Stressed
• Burnt Out
• Exhausted

Most people don't realize that burnout isn't just because you work too much...

It's because your work isn't fulfilling. 

This is precisely why creators are the future. 

Start building on LinkedIn today. 

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I coached a multi-billion dollar company six months ago. 
 
One of the main points I made was: 
 
People post on LinkedIn for the wrong reasons. 
 
As a creator, think about this: 
 
• What's the purpose of your content? 
• What do you want to get out of it? 
• What do you want to be known for? 
 
Without a purpose, content is useless. 
 
Want to capture emails? 
↳ Build lead magnets. 
 
Want to reach more prospects? 
↳ Post client testimonials. 
 
Want to reach a specific ICP? 
↳ Solve specific problems. 
 
Make your offers clear, not clever. 
 
Once you get good at one thing, you'll be known for that one thing. 
 
My new free LinkedIn video course is now available. 
 
Grab it here: alexcolhoun.com/linkedin 
 
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P.S.S. I'm looking for a VA to work alongside me and my team. If you're looking for long-term work, comment on this post and send me a DM.

If the truth easily unsettles you, don't read this post.

If you think:

• You should be making more money.
• You should have hit 5-figure months.
• You should be more successful.
• You should have more followers.

Then, the only person you should blame is yourself (I'm serious).

Only truth.

If you're like me, you probably get mad at yourself when you're too afraid to take action (and make a mistake).

There's always a "what if?"

Stop trying to eliminate "mistakes".
Try eliminating "regrets" instead.

• Taking Action >
• Trying Your Best >
• Learning From Mistakes >

This is how you'll get ahead on LinkedIn.

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99% of people online never reach their goals.

Here's a simple framework I use to make sure that doesn't happen to me (and you):

Success is different for everyone. 

But most people think it's all about:

• How smart you are. 
• How much money you have.
• How many connections you have.

And you may also wish for "luck." 

But take it from someone like me. 

I've turned my online business into a multi-six-figure revenue stream.

I wasn't just "lucky."
I didn't get a "head start." 

Here's what my looks like starting 2014:

• I started a gaming business in 2014. 
• I got a summer job in 2015 to buy a PC.
• I began writing on Twitter (20,000+ posts). 
• I started building my personal brand.
• I landed my first two clients from Twitter.
• I began building my business on LinkedIn.
• I grew my audience to 200,000+. 
• I dropped my first course. 
• I started my coaching program. 
• I failed over and over. 
• I learned from my mistakes. 
• I never quit.

And now it's 2024. 

10 years later. 

We go up...
And we go down...

You'll win once you realize that lack of consistency hurts you more than anything.

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I land 5-10 new clients daily by engaging. 
 
Here's how I create the best comments: 
 
The critical step is to be consistent. 
 
Engaging every single day. 
 
1. I Post Daily at 7:07 AM CST 
 
Post when your competition does. 
Engage 15 minutes before/after you post. 
This will drive maximum impressions. 
 
2. Engage w/ Your Comments 
 
After you post, spend 30 minutes replying. 
Ask questions. Inspire. Express gratitude. 
 
3. Add a "Pinned" Comment 
 
I typically add "Bonus Advice." 
This will get you more comments. 
Look at my comments for an example. 
 
4. Steal My Engagement Sheet 
 
I built a routine every morning at 7 AM. 
Add creators to the sheet in your niche. 
Spend time engaging when they post. 
 
Here's what to do: 
 
• Comment on each creator's post. 
• Reply to 5 other comments in the replies. 
• Repeat. 
 
I'll have a link in the comments. 
 
ALSO, my new free LinkedIn video course is now available. 
 
Grab it here: alexcolhoun.com/linkedin 
 
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I had a client who recently asked me this: 
 
"What's one thing I can do to stand out?" 
 
Here's what I said: 
 
"Engage. Send DMs. Send Connections. And do it OFTEN!" 
 
Let me give you some backstory... 
 
I started creating content back in 2014/15. 
 
• Social media just wasn't the same. 
• Sure, it was competitive. 
• But nothing like it is today. 
 
Which takes me to my next point: 
 
• Everyone is trying to "make" it. 
• No one will hold your hand. 
• Average work = average results. 
 
If you REALLY want to stand out, it's pretty simple. 
 
STAND OUT. 
 
• Send 10 connections daily. 
• Engage with top creators daily. 
• Reply to your comments. 
 
The more social you are on social media... 
 
The more people will notice you. 
 
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Over the past 12 months, I've:

• Had my content read by 10M+ people
• Been featured in Entrepreneur. 
• Published 15,000+ posts on X.
• Posted 700+ times on LinkedIn.
• Attracted 24,000+ on LinkedIn.
• Built life-long friendships.
• Launched 3 successful products.
• Taken 250+ 1:1 Zoom calls.
• Built a profitable online business.
• Coached 120+ digital writers.
• Traveled all around the world.
• Attracted 30k over on X.

The thing is:

I've never felt 100% ready to act on everything I've done. 

I've been creating online since 2015.

• I hired coaches
• I purchased courses
• I binged on YouTube
• I followed silent mentors

I felt everything I did had to be learned and studied first. 

But it's not always like this. 

Perfect Action > Perfection

Often, the best way to get something done is to go for it. 

99% of people have it backward. 

Start now. 
Learn as you go. 

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You were told lies all of your life. 

By literally everyone in your circle. 

Your parents. 
Your teachers. 
Your mentors. 

Everyone. 

Here's what they tell you:

• Focus on and do well in school. 
• Get in debt by going to college. 
• Strive for a "good" job after you graduate.
• Climb the ladder for the next 50 years.
• Work for someone else all your life. 

This is supposed to "make you happy." 

But this isn't always the case. 

You probably followed this script yourself:

• You built a "perfect" plan of action. 
• You did everything people told you to do.

And that just isn't making you happy.

Which takes you to the next step:

Square one. 

• Is your boss the problem? 
• Are you doing the wrong job? 
• Should you try something new? 

Here's the way I found success:

Throw away your "set plan". 

The best way to begin moving and seeing results is to take action and experiment.

If you wait to build a "perfect plan," you won't find success. 

Get out there and make sh*t happen. 

You got this. 

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The most common question I get from my clients and students is:

"Alex, what's the best topic to post about for quick growth?"

My answer?

It doesn't matter what you post about:

• Personal Branding
• Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Fitness + Health
• Ghostwriting

Yes, some niches are more popular than others (by a lot). 

But here's why "quick growth" isn't needed. 

You should be focused on two things:

• Short-Term Growth
• Long-Term Growth

If you aren't setting yourself to grow long-term (and forever), you've already failed.

Here's how you can accomplish this:

• Solve a Problem
• Provide a Solution
• Share Knowledge for Free
• Sell the Implementation

Start today.

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Here are the top 5 worst mistakes that new creators are making (you included):

These mistakes keep you away from reaching your 6-figure revenue goal. 

1. Not choosing a high-income skill. 
2. Not taking learning that skill seriously.
3. Not creating high-value daily content. 
4. Not building an offer using that skill. 
5. Not looking to improve in the long term. 

Building a business online isn't for everyone.

LinkedIn isn't an easy platform to dominate.

Gurus online tell you that they:

• Only work 2-3 hours a day. 
• Relax and drink on the beach all day. 
• Traveling the world non-stop. 

99% of the time, you're being lied to. 

You paint a picture of this "reality" creators on LinkedIn post about. 

The thing is:

You have to make sacrifices. 

You're going to have to give up:

• Free Time
• Weekend Parties
• Night Out w/ Friends

But I promise you it'll be worth it:

You'll build a life where you can do what you want, when you want, with whoever you want. 

As someone who's been building online for 10 years:

• Grew LinkedIn to 23,000.
• Grew Twitter/X to 28,000.
• Grew Newsletter to 29,000.
• Grew Twitch to 64,000.
• Grew TikTok to 145,000.
• Grew Income to $15,000+ / Month.

If I were to rebuild everything today, here's what I'd do:

• Learn a high-income skill.
• Spend 30-60 minutes daily learning.
• Spend 30-60 minutes daily posting. 
• Create digital products/offers. 
• Improve/experience as you go. 

It's time to start dominating. 

Get going today. 

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I recently had the privilege to help a client regain 100% clarity on their 1-person business.

This client, in particular, was struggling with:

• Creating Content
• Generating Leads
• Picking Software (Automation)
• What to Sell

LinkedIn is the best place to build your 1-person business in 2024. 

No questions. 

So, I sat down with this client, and we worked for one hour building the following:

• Content Strategy (for authority)
• Engagement System (for growth)
• Automation (for autopilot)
• Monetization Funnels (for business growth)

In just one 60-minute session, we reviewed enough systems and answered every question he had to regain clarity. 

This is why I love coaching. 

You never have to worry if your questions will be answered... Or if we'll go over what you need help with. 

Here's how:

1. Go to alexcolhoun.com/elevate
2. Schedule an onboarding call.
3. Let me know your business struggles.
4. I'll hop on a call with you.

My coaching is 100% personalized to your needs. 

And if you DON'T know what you want to discuss, I'll give you all of my systems that I think will benefit you best. 

Schedule a call with me, and let's chat.

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After 10 years of experience online... 
 
It doesn't matter if you: 
 
• Post content daily. 
• Inherited tons of money. 
• Read 100+ books a year.  
• Build a massive network.  
• Build a massive email list. 
• Engage on social media every day. 
 
You will never make a dollar online unless you do the following: 
 
• Showcase social proof. 
• Promote yourself online daily. 
• Be authentic and honest with people. 
 
No, I'm not saying become an annoying salesperson who pushes people to buy their offers 24/7.  
 
Just put yourself out there.  
 
It's never "too early".  
 
In this post's comments, reply with a link to your paid offer. In one to two sentences, sell others on what you offer.  
 
I'll also give you feedback.  
 
Also, repost ♻️ after your comment. I'll be going through this post for the next 24 hours.

You can post the best content in the world. 
 
But with poor formatting, you'll get 0 sales. 
 
There are three sections of a good post: 
 
1. Hook (Target ICP) 
 
Your hook should grab your prospect's attention in less than 3 seconds. 
 
• Use transformational numbers. 
• Be straight to the point. 
• Be extremely clear. 
 
The quicker you reach your point, the faster your audience will want to continue reading. 
 
2. Body (Address Pain Points) 
 
Your post’s body should convince your prospect that you have a solution to their problem. 
 
• Convince prospects they have a problem. 
• Explain why the problem needs to be solved. 
• Showcase a solution. 
• Tie the solution to the problem. 
 
3. Conclusion (CTA) 
 
If you wrote the hook and body correctly,  this is where your prospects will take action. 
 
• Use a "P.S." to personalize your content. 
• Plug your offer (purpose of the post). 
• Be clear. Don't ask for too many things. 
 
It takes a lot of practice to create content that will sell. 
 
Follow these three steps for every post; I promise you'll see results quickly. 
 
That's all for today. 
 
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Learning is 100% necessary. 

But 99% of people don't know how to. 

If you're constantly: 

• Reading Books
• Planning Ahead
• Studying Daily
• Researching
• Buying Courses
• Getting Coached
• Binging YouTube

This is just procrastination in disguise. 

Look, educating yourself is crucial. 

But taking action is just as important. 

All you need to know is this:

• Where to start.
• What to start. 

Then actually GET STARTED.

• Want to start a business? Start one. 
• Want to learn how to write? Write daily.
• Want to sell something? Build a website. 

There's always something to do. 

Don't be one of those people who waste YEARS of their time figuring out what to do. 

Once you get started, that's where you'll begin learning. 

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Here's how to build a 6-figure creator business on LinkedIn: 

(it's actually easier than you think)

Most will overcomplicate the process.

They think that: 

• You have to be "early". 
• You have to reinvent the wheel. 
• You have to ride daily trends. 

None of this is true. 

After working with over 100+ creators on LinkedIn, we've accomplished the following:

• 45,000,000 Impressions
• 52,000 New Followers
• 15-30+ New Monthly Leads

The best advice I can give you:

Stop waiting to be perfect. 

Instead:

Execute on what you already have. 

For those of you who spend hours on LinkedIn each week, you already know there are lots of other creators talking about:

• Monetizing on LinkedIn
• Building a Business on LinkedIn
• Copywriting & Creating Content

There are lots of these types of creators. 

But, I've still built a 6-figure business despite all the competition. 

1) I have a unique approach. 
2) I uniquely tell my story. 
3) I optimize my offers to benefit my clients. 

This is the best way to get results. 

Stop trying to collect numerous ideas. 

Execute on the ones you already have. 

Get after it today. 

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I got my first real job at 15. 
 
I was making $7.50 an hour. 
 
Managed to make $1,200 over the summer. 
 
I put the money I earned towards my first computer. I had yet to learn what I was passionate about. 
 
The opportunities were endless. 
 
So, I started trying random stuff. 
 
• Failure hit me left and right. 
• I started with nothing. 
• I made $0 for five years. 
 
7 years in, it finally clicked. 
 
• I got my college degree. 
• Built several online businesses. 
• And traveled the world as I progressed. 
 
It's only up from here. 
 
Follow your interests and have fun. 
 
You'll be unstoppable. 
 
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If you didn't grow your business in 2023... 
 
Here's what I'm doing to succeed in 2024: 
 
Building online can be challenging. 
 
There are many moving parts, and growth takes time (it doesn't happen overnight).  
 
My business is split into five main parts: 
 
• Product Development + Content 
• Sales + Marketing 
• Engagement (Customer Satisfaction) 
• Tech Infrastructure 
• Financials + Monetization 
 
I'll be sharing everything I learn along the way. 
 
• Simple Profile Optimizations. 
• Exact Monetization Strategies. 
• Complex Email Funnels. 
 
2024 is our time. 
 
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