Alex Colhoun 's Linkedin Analytics

Full honesty: I have never believed in the "work-life balance" as an entrepreneur. Instead, I believe in: • Time of both work and rest. • Overall purpose instead of balance. • Life and work integrated as one. If you want to succeed in the online world. you need to perform well in both life and work. There are a few ways to do this: 1. Deep Focus 2. Deep Rest 3. Deep Clarity I've been building online businesses and posting content for over 8 years. Not ever year is easy. Here's my seven-step process to perform well in both life and in work simultaneously: 1. Align your work with your core purpose. 2. Set bold 60–90 day outcome goals. 3. Work in 3 focused 90-minute blocks. 4. Schedule tasks around peak energy. 5. Prioritize deep rest and recovery. 6. Reflect and reset every single week. 7. Make space for joy, play, and fun. Focus on doing this for the next 90-120 days. No distractions. Just take action and execute. It's really not that complicated, but 99% of you will read this and still not do anything. P.S. Click on my profile and follow me here on LinkedIn. I'll show you the path to success through proven systems.

The concept I use to grow on LinkedIn might be boring, but it works: When I first started posting on LinkedIn 12 months ago, I focused on: • Talking about money (everyone was). • Copying viral formats to get noticed. • Pretending to "act" like someone I wasn't. Turns out this isn't the strategy to use. From there, I began A/B testing my top content to determine why specific posts do better than others: 1) Create a Google Sheet document. 2) Add your top-performing content. 3) Write the winning concepts of each post. For example, posts with additional value on the images get more likes, while images that directly mention a CTA get more followers. From there, create 2-3 different formats for the top-performing content. Here are a few examples: • Personal Story + [Your Top Post] • Guides + [Your Top Post] • Questions + [Your Top Post] You'll have more data from doing this than you'll need (that's a good thing). If you want to learn on LinkedIn, you need these three things: • Test (a lot). • Learn (constantly). • Repeat (often). A/B testing is how you'll win on LinkedIn. You will grow and find ways to build your business organically and drive more value to your clients. Win-win. P.S. My private community is running a promo for the next two days. Join here for 50% off: https://lnkd.in/g5vh3ZXE I'll see you inside.

If I lost every follower today, here’s how I’d rebuild from scratch — fast: Let’s say my LinkedIn hit zero tomorrow. No followers, no traction, no leads. Here’s exactly what I’d do to bounce back (and start making sales within 30 days): (you'll want to save this one) 1. I’d lean into my unfair edge. This is the stuff that cuts through the noise: • A skill that gives me leverage (writing) • A story to connect (burnout → breakthrough) • Social proof (media features, wins, receipts) This is the exact combo that takes you from invisible → in demand. 2. I’d publish content built to get clients. • No fluff. Just straight solutions. • Identify one pain point for one person. • Write like I’m solving it just for them. Repeat. Daily. Examples: • "How to grow a newsletter (fast) on LinkedIn.” • "3 ways I turn story posts into leads.” 3. I’d start with two clear offers. One high-ticket, one low-lift: • Done-for-you offer ($2K–$5K+) • DIY product or template ($49–$199) That way, I can monetize quickly — while building authority long-term. 4. I’d split my content between story + strategy. • Story makes me human. It builds trust. • Strategy proves I can help. It builds credibility. 5. I’d write big hooks with niche value. Hook: “Burnout hit me out of nowhere” Context: “I was working 14-hour days” Lesson: “Boundaries grew my business” This gets reach and relevance — the growth sweet spot. 6. I’d showcase proof — subtly but often. Not bragging. Just demonstrating. • Screenshots • Testimonials • Real numbers • Namedrops (if earned) Show > Tell. 7. I’d optimize hooks with specific keywords. Let your target client recognize themselves. Examples: • “Use AI to boost LinkedIn posts” • “Lessons from 100+ coach clients” 8. I’d launch one lead magnet a week. • Solve one specific problem • Require email to access it • Follow up with genuine value — and an offer Ex: “Guide: How I booked 5 clients in 7 days." It’s a lead gen and trust-building engine in one. 9. I’d work with 3 influential creators — for free. • Only if I could blow them away with results. • Then turn those case studies into content. • Then into paying clients. This shortcut builds proof and network fast. 10. I’d be in the DMs daily. Not pitching. Just starting real convos. • People who comment? DM. • People who view my profile? DM. • People who engage over time? DM. Ask smart questions. Look for fit. Not just to grow. But to get paid. 👉 If you’re building a business with content, hit follow. I share tactical growth moves like this every week.

I helped one of my students 12x their content performance in under 60 days. The process I used was simple: 1. Find out what she was doing wrong. 2. Fix it and implement a proven system. I had to build a specific approach since we were working in a B2B marketing environment. We began testing four new content ideas: • Educational • Data-Driven • Problem-Solving • Success Stories Once we knew what to post, we then began implementing these seven steps: 1. Engagement strategy (30min/day). 2. Content writing (60min/day). 3. Auto-plugs (10min/day). 4. Review data (20min/day). 5. Idea creation (120min/week). 6. Email promotion (60min/day). 7. Overall optimization (20min/day). LinkedIn can be a time-consuming platform. Some days, I spend over 12 hours on my laptop getting things done that are necessary. I didn't say it would be easy. But within the first 60 days, we managed to 12x her content performance. Follow these steps: Find the Problem → Implement a Proven System → Build a Routine → Analyze Data → Repeat. If you're not seeing results and don't change anything, that's your problem.

Here's how I'd build endless content ideas from customer interactions (the easy way): First, I'd stop doing guess work. Instead, look for these signals: • Pain points — What’s frustrating them? • Curiosity — What questions or objections? • Momentum — What wins (or losses)? Then, you can turn this into a system. Here's how: 1. After every sales call, send prospect a form. 2. Record and transcribe your sales calls. 3. Categorize your customers into categories. 4. Turn prospect patterns into posts. If someone in your target audience asks a question, others are asking the same thing. If someone shares a problem they are facing, others are facing the same problems. If someone shares a win, make it known. Others are seeking the same thing. Next, simplify your writing process with plug-and-play formats: • "What to know before solving [pain]" • "How [Customer] fixed [pain] in 3 steps" • "Struggling with [pain]? You’re not alone" • "The fix for [pain] you’re missing" • "Why [belief] is hurting [ICP] results" Templates = speed. Signals = accuracy. Then, automate the intake. Make it effortless. • Log all chats, DMs, and emails in one place • Grab quotes from calls for hooks and posts • Use AI to turn convos into content ideas • Spend 30 mins Friday mining for content Call it your “idea harvest.” One session a week can fuel a month of posts. Finally — let your audience do half the work. If you want better ideas, ask better questions. End posts with: “What’s your biggest challenge with [topic] right now?” DM new followers: “What’s one thing you’re working through lately?” Send out a 2-minute quarterly survey titled: “Help me write better content for you” The more signals you collect, the less content feels like a chore — and the more it becomes a mirror of your customers. If 80% of your content isn’t coming from your customer ideas, you're building for nothing. Listen, study, and post 100x faster. Your next content ideas are literally right in front of you. Get going.

He was getting less than 50 views per post. Now he’s closing clients from DMs (client story): At the start of April, I launched my all new Private Community: The Accelerator Program. Since then, we've already seen massive growth from over 25 students and counting. Recently, Josh had a massive win: • ~2,780%+ Increase in Impressions • 150+ New Followers • 50+ New Connections • 2 Booked Sales Calls All of this was possible through The Accelerator Program and everything we have to offer. Here's what you can find inside: • 30+ hours of video content. • Live Q&A sessions every week. • 24/7 support from me (Alex). • Systems updated each week. Nothing is outdated. Everything is fresh. Anything you learn in this community is what I'm currently using to scale my business. If you're ready to join myself and other like-minded business owners building on LinkedIn: Join the community here: https://lnkd.in/g5vh3ZXE P.S. You can join for 50% off right now. This is the best time to join us. See you soon.

Here are three sales tactics that helped me close $8,000 this week—copy/paste these: Growth is cool on LinkedIn. Connections are even cool, too. However, growing your business, generating sales, and making money are the primary goals. So, here are the three tactics I'm using: 1. Show, don’t sell (use content as proof of work) I stopped pitching and started showcasing. I post breakdowns of wins, screenshots of results, and short stories about client transformations. This builds trust before the sales call even happens. When leads come in, they already believe I can help them — because I’ve shown it. 2. Start real conversations (not pitch slaps) I don’t open with “Want my offer?” Instead: • Ask questions about their business • Drop insights from my own process • Give value right there in the chat. No pressure. No script. Just human connection + authority. This turns cold leads into warm sales calls. 3. Post client-facing content 3x/week (positioned for buyers) Every post answers one of three things: • Why now? • Why this? • Why me? When I write, I speak to the decision-makers. I solve real pain points in public and consistently show up. This is how I attract more inbound calls from people who are already pre-sold on my offer. There's no reason you should start from scratch (and not use already proven systems). If you're struggling to: 1. Get sales from your organic content. 2. Land clients in sales calls. 3. Sell your digital products. Then join me this week in my private community, where we cover EVERYTHING you need. Comment the world "JOIN" and I'll personally reach out to you to get you off your feet.

How to personalize your hooks to attract leads/followers on LinkedIn: (best method to make people tap "see more") As I'm scrolling my timeline, here's what I see: • Hooks without any context. • Hooks built from boring templates. • Hooks that are generic (AI-written). If you want your LinkedIn content to sell and attract an audience of real fans, you need: • Real, authentic content. • Numbers that show social proof and results. • Stories and context that resonate. With sub-hooks, you can do just that. You'll be able to add more information, improve your hooks to resonate, and personalize your content to sound more like you. Save this post/visual for future use.

After spending 9+ months monitoring LinkedIn users, I've noticed a big mistake creators make: Comparing your 1-year self to someone else's 10-year self. It's 100% not easy to avoid, though. If you scroll your timeline, all you'll see is: • "Just landed a $100k client!" • "Finally reached 200k followers!" • "Reached 7 figures in 6 months!" It's easy to get caught up in all of this. It's hard not to compare. As someone who looks up to other creators for inspiration, I know it's bound to happen eventually. I've worked with 35 clients these past few months. Here's what I told them: • Your first email won't be good. • Your first offer might make you $0. • Your first 100 followers will take time. • Your first negative review will suck. • Your first sales funnel won't work. Most people would stop after they run into these problems. And that's the reality. When I started, everything from content to graphics to the quality of what I produced was garbage. You're looking at failure the wrong way. Use those failures to bounce back. Use them to ensure you don't make the same mistake twice. Anything worthwhile takes time. If you quit, you lose. Don't quit.

After posting over 1,000+ times in the past 365 days, here’s what I found (not the obvious): Capturing attention is the #1 way to attract premium clients (who will pay top dollar for your services). And the way to do this is simple: Use two hooks in one post. • One hook in your post copy. • One hook in your post visual. This is a guaranteed method to convert followers into customers. (But it’s not that simple) Attracting is only the first step. Being able to convert is where you’ll see results. I’ve analyzed over 200 different hooks over the last 6 months. I’ve found that hooks should: • Include numbers. • Be short/concise. • Shouldn’t clickbait. • Be personal (“How I”). • Trigger people (sometimes). • Should target someone specific. I recorded an 8-minute masterclass to help you create content that converts. Comment "HOOK" and I'll send you the premium masterclass for free. See you inside.

Most online business owners I talk to fall into two categories: They either: 1. Have a solid business, but no time to show up. 2. Or they’re starting out, but no idea how. Both types of business owners are leaving money on the table. Because building online isn’t just about posting: It’s about building leverage. When your ideas are visible, business gets easier. You stop chasing clients. You start attracting them. You stop bottlenecking your growth. You start delegating with clarity. You stop relying on DMs. You start letting your content sell for you. Here’s what I see working: • Say what you do, like a buyer would • Turn one post into ten, not ten into one • Build templates, not to-do lists • Share results, not just routines • Teach the “why,” not just the vibe You don’t need a fancy strategy. You just need proven systems that work. If you’re: 1. Running a business and need help offloading 2. Building a brand and don’t know where to start Then you've found the right person to help you build a profitable personal brand and business. 👉🏻 Follow me for more ways to turn your ideas into assets without burning out, begging for likes, or spending hours online.

The content you see on LinkedIn isn’t necessarily what you should take inspiration from. Most people have the wrong interpretation of what content on LinkedIn should be. • You’ll see viral giveaways.  • You’ll see generic AI fluff.  • You’ll see productivity “hacks.” Yes, it can help with easy growth. But it’s not necessarily the right direction for you. Let’s keep it real: everyone wants to grow their brand (and business). Whether you’re selling low-ticket digital products or high-ticket services. You’re looking to sell MORE. And the best way to do that is to talk about what you sell MORE. Instead of saying— “Hey, I’m selling this amazing product, buy it!” Try this: 1. Build in Public While you’re building new products/services, share what you’re actually building. The behind-the-scenes challenges, wins, failures, you name it. Talk to your ideal customers. • What are they currently struggling with?  • What would they 100% pay for? This is how you’ll build a paid offer that people cannot resist going without. 2. Build Genuine Connections Building alongside like-minded people is always the most productive method of growth. Zero competition. Just mutual learning. Create a small circle of individuals who share the same mindset and skillset and learn from each other. 3. Give Knowledge— Sell Implementation Start sharing more of your knowledge for free. You can begin selling the implementation of that knowledge inside your paid offers. To grow on LinkedIn, you need to become somewhat relevant. The best way to do this is by sharing your expertise, experiences, and behind-the-scenes. You’ll build trust, authority, and begin attracting the right people. Nope, it won’t be easy.  Yes, it’ll take time. But that’s just part of the process. P.S. Click on my profile and follow me for my proven systems to build a profitable personal brand.

I've spent the last four months building my LinkedIn strategy for 2025 (Q2/Q3) (steal this): This blueprint is broken down into several parts: • Email List (Owned Audience) • Digital Products (Business Growth) • High-Ticket Agency (Business Growth) • Private Community (Growth-Focused) The goal isn't just to build on LinkedIn. The goal is to build a targeted ecosystem. We aren't aiming to reach everyone on LinkedIn (this would be useless). Instead, I focus on a specific audience facing a problem I can solve. Here's the breakdown: 1. Email List (Newsletter) Creating in-depth (long-form) content. Promoting YouTube videos. Owning my audience. Upselling paid offers. 2. Digital Products (Free/Paid) The Accelerator Program (coming soon). Lead magnets (free products). 3. High-Ticket Agency Ghostwriting services. Everything LinkedIn. 4. Private Community Close-knit community. Access to like-minded individuals. Weekly video calls w/ the community. Here's what I recommend: 1. Open your notes app (or notebook). 2. Write down everything you want to create. 3. Determine the method (courses, etc). 4. List out 8-10 goals every quarter. 5. Create a daily to-do list the night before. Once you've done this, don't sleep until you've checked everything off your daily to-do list. You need to hold yourself accountable. Make 2025 the year of action, not ideation. P.S. Click on my profile and follow me to get my proven systems to build a profitable personal brand online.

I’ve been learning the top methods to sell more on LinkedIn for the past 24 months. If you want to make money on LinkedIn, it starts with this: • Target the right people.  • Spread the right message.  • Portray at the right time. The hardest part is doing this consistently. But with all the experience I have over the years, I’ve got you covered: 1. Know Your Ideal Audience (Who’s Buying) It’s crucial that you’re extremely specific. Being too broad will make it 100x more complicated to sell anything. You can use: • Past Experiences • Client Conversations • Top Search Results To find who and what your ideal client looks like. 2. Create Content that Resonates (To Buyers) The next step is simple: stop posting for engagement. Instead, post high-value content for clarity. • What do they need help with the most?  • What are they struggling with?  • What is their biggest fear? 3. Make Your offer a “Must Have” Your content is the top of the funnel. That should lead your audience toward your solution (also known as your paid offers). • Don’t hard sell.  • Don’t be super pushy. Make it evident that YOUR solution is a must-have to solve their problems. Remember: this takes time. Be repetitive with your content. Talk about the same thing over and over again. The more obvious, the more sales. Win-win.

If you want your content to sell, don't do this: • Post about growth (if you don't sell it). • Post about AI (if you don't sell it). • Post memes for engagement. • Post personal stories 24/7. Copywriting becomes one of the best ways to get your content to sell. Here's where I'd start: 1. Focus on your text formatting. 2. Optimize your text for skimming. 3. Get rid of irrelevant or redundant copy. 4. The first line should be a powerful hook. 5. Target and write for your ideal customers. Once you've mastered the basics, the format of your post is crucial to get your audience from A to B. With the proper formatting, you'll: • Get people to read your entire post. • Motivate or inspire people to buy. • See growth for your brand and business. If you're spending hours writing your content, you at least want your audience to read it through. 1. Address your ICP (in a hook). 2. Address your ICP's pain points. 3. Agitate the pain point again. 4. Agitate it once again. 5. Provide an ideal scenario. 6. Provide an ideal solution. 7. Showcase the solution + CTA. My advice: focus on your writing. Proven systems > Copy that converts > 👉🏻 Follow me for more ways to turn your ideas into assets without burning out, begging for likes, or spending hours online.

Most people on LinkedIn will never reach their full potential when building their online empire. And it doesn't have to do with: • Skill levels. • Previous background. • Perspective or mindset. • Not being early enough. • Amount of talent. The #1 reason why creators (maybe even yourself) haven't reached their potential yet is defined in one word: Fear. We make choices every day. It's easy to get "scared" of the outcome. And the scary part about this? The less "scary" choice often has much worse backlash than the other choices. It's up to you to choose what you accomplish in life and business. You can dominate LinkedIn in the next six months if you put your head down and focus. Don't let fear hold you back. I'm sharing my routine to stay ahead of the competition without worrying/fearing about others. Join 10k other readers here: alexcolhoun.com

These five LinkedIn mistakes are keeping you invisible to new business (and how to fix them): I've been asked countless times: "Alex, what am I doing wrong? I'm not getting any new leads or sales?" Well, the answer is literally right in front of you. 1. Incomplete or Outdated Profile Why it hurts: Clients skip profiles that lack authority and trust. Fix it: Keep the following sections updated: • Profile Picture • Profile Banner • Featured Section • Link in Bio + CTA • About Me Section 2. Using a Vague or Generic Headline Why it hurts: Your headline is one of the most visible parts of your profile—it appears in search results and comments. Fix it: Instead of “Marketing Professional,” try something like the following: "Helping [who you help] get [what you do] using [how you do it]." 3. Ignoring the “About” Section Why it hurts: This is your chance to tell your story (most people treat it like a resume). Fix it: Write a short, engaging summary that shows your personality, results, and value proposition. 4. Not Engaging or Posting Regularly Why it hurts: LinkedIn’s algorithm favors active users. A ghost profile won't get noticed. Fix it: Send 25-50 comments every day. Engage with your own replies after you post. 5. Connecting With Personalizing Requests Why it hurts: It takes a lot of time. People tend not to read them. Fix it: Send generic connection requests. Then, the people who accept reach out to them personally. If you can follow these five rules, you'll see results in no time. I've been building on LinkedIn for over two years. Old systems get OLD fast. If you want to succeed on LinkedIn this summer, being active will be your best friend. Post often. Engage often. Connect often. And your dream business can become a reality.

Posting daily on LinkedIn changed my life—but not in the way you think… • It didn’t land me 100+ inbound leads overnight. • It didn’t 10x my revenue in 30 days. • It didn’t make me an “influencer.” But here’s what it did do: 1. Helped me get clear on what I believe. 2. Made consistency second nature. 3. Built confidence through repetition. 4. Trained me to write with intent. 5. Attracted the right kind of people. 6. Opened doors I didn’t expect. 7. Turned posts into proof of work. 8. Replaced guessing with testing. 9. Sharpened my thinking daily. 10. Quietly grew real momentum. Most people wait until they “have things to say.” But you find your voice by using it. So no—posting daily didn’t “blow me up.” But it did something better: • It made me sharper. • More focused. • More connected. And honestly, more me. If you're on the fence about posting: Stop waiting to go viral. Start writing to get real. It might just change your life too.

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 sprints (Use a timer, no edits — just write) 9. Use a repeatable CTA formula (E.g. “DM me ‘Content’ to learn more”) 10. Schedule everything in advance (Use Supergrow or native LinkedIn) This is the dumbed-down 10-step system I use to never run out of ideas on LinkedIn. If you want the full system on how I create content that actually sells: Get inside my private community. You can join today for 50% off (now's the time). Make money on LinkedIn with me here: https://lnkd.in/g5vh3ZXE

I began taking LinkedIn seriously over a year ago. After everything I've experimented with... LinkedIn has been the best decision I've made. Here's a solid list of ten reasons you need to start building your empire on LinkedIn in 2025: 1. You can promote like crazyyyy. 2. You can make money while you sleep. 3. You can easily stand out in your niche. 4. You can build trust with your audience. 5. You can build a massive personal brand. 6. You can work remotely anywhere you want. 7. You can build time/location/financial freedom. 8. You can meet incredible people along the way. 9. You can attract high-ticket clients with no ads. 10. You can find your dream customers (for free). All of this can be done in less than six months. I've been a self-learner for 9 years now: • I practice writing every day. • I test new things every week. • I re-evaluate 100% of my content. LinkedIn has changed. It's not just a job platform. It's not just a resume builder. It's not just for corporate people. LinkedIn is for: • 9-5 Grinders • SaaS Owners • Entrepreneurs • Content Creators • Business Owners And even if you don't fall into these categories, there's no better time to start than now. My advice to you right now: Take LinkedIn seriously.