Manuel Kistner's Linkedin Analytics

Still trying to beat your competitors? You're chasing the wrong enemy. The real growth doesn't come from watching them. It comes from understanding the people already watching you. Stop watching your competition. Start listening to your audience. Because here's the truth: Your competitors won’t pay you. They won’t share your work. They won’t build your legacy. But your followers? They’re the ones holding the keys. Most entrepreneurs get it completely wrong. They obsess over what others in their space are doing. They mimic offers. Copy designs. Tweak messaging. And then wonder why nothing sticks. They forget the only rule that matters in modern business: The one who understands the audience best always wins. I don’t study my competition. I study the people who follow me. Their words. Their questions. Their pain points. Their desires. Because that’s where the leverage is. Your followers are your test lab Your content team Your product roadmap Your future cash flow They will tell you what they want They will show you what to create They will fund your business if you stop treating them like spectators So while others are busy analyzing rivals I’m writing to the hearts of real people Not to impress But to connect Not to be different But to be relevant The truth is simple If you want to build something big Forget the competition And become obsessed with the people already paying attention to you Your competitors are a distraction Your followers are the opportunity And I only move on opportunity -- 🙋♂️ Hey, I’m Manuel Kistner. I help entrepreneurs build global lives and scalable businesses.

Your future mentors aren’t sitting in offices anymore. Ever wondered how people build insane advisory networks that change their lives? It’s simpler (and faster) than you think. Most people assume you need credentials, connections, or a fat wallet to reach world-class mentors. Wrong. Here’s what actually works: → Binge 1,000 hours of podcasts. → Find the voices that truly resonate. → Learn their language. Understand their worldview. Then: reach out. Send thoughtful DMs. Ask specific questions. Offer insights. Show you've done the work. (And here’s the crazy part: most of them will actually reply.) The internet turned mentorship into an open playing field. You’re no longer limited by geography, introductions, or prestige. You’re limited by curiosity. By consistency. By how much time you're willing to invest absorbing, learning, and connecting. Most people never even try. The winners? They learn publicly and connect directly. You can DM almost anyone on the planet today. You just need to earn the conversation first. If you want exceptional advisors, it’s not about waiting for permission. It’s about taking action. Start now. ♻️ Share this if you’re building your network the smart way.

Want people to remember you? Then stop blending in.   Start obsessing over your brand. Because here’s the truth: - No one remembers the builder with no name. - People don’t recall your spreadsheets.   - They don’t recall your hustle.   - They remember the brand.  They remember the name that slapped them in the face and made them feel something. You think Apple became Apple by accident?   You think Nike "just did it" without planning? They obsessed over every detail of how the world would see them.   And now the world can’t unsee them. But what are most of you doing? - Launching with names no one can pronounce.   - Logos that look like they were made in PowerPoint.   - Messaging that screams template. You want to win? Then act like your name matters.   Because it does. Your brand is your hook.   Your name is your weapon. Forget what the startup bros told you.   Just build. Brand doesn’t matter. Product is everything. Cool. Let me know how that works out when no one remembers who you are. Building without branding is like shouting in a stadium with no mic.   Loud. Pointless. Forgotten. Here’s my advice: 1. Choose a name people can say, spell, and remember   2. Build a brand that evokes emotion, not yawns   3. Show up so consistently that your presence becomes permanent If you don’t take control of your narrative, someone else will.   And they won’t be kind. So, the next time someone says brand doesn’t matter, smile. And know they’ve already lost the game they’re playing. Because if you’re not unforgettable, you’re invisible. Your call. Do you want to build something they remember or be another nameless nobody lost in the feed? -- 🦸‍♂️ Hey, I’m Manuel Kistner. I help entrepreneurs build global lives and scalable businesses.

This is what’s keeping me up at night. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to help others grow their business. That’s why I built Clever Elements 25 years ago. That’s why I started The New Gravity. I’ve built an exceptional global network with trusted partners across Europe, Asia, the US, and the Middle East. At its core, my work is about creating the right connections. I've also build the perfect systems. Call it outbound lead generation, call it strategic matchmaking. I can find, qualify, and warm up the ideal ICPs with ease. No matter what industry. No matter what region. Most of the time, I’m just one step away from closing the deal myself. Recently, I came across this line on a website: “We’ll build your dream pipeline. You focus on what you do best: closing deals.” And that’s the real problem: Most people have no idea how to close. most companies have no idea. They kill the trust, and lose the deal. Even the hottest lead won’t save them. In German, we say "Perle vor die Säue werfen" (throwing pearls before swine). Many of these companies are brilliant on the product side. True experts. But also arrogant. Entitled. Convinced they’re the smartest in the room and terrible at sales. So what if all the outbound work is wasted? Here’s the thing: when you work on commission, your success depends on your client’s ability and willingness to close. That’s a dangerous game. A mentor once told me something I’ll never forget: "be paid for what you do, not what your client does!"" Problem solved you could say. But it gets worse. What if the client isn’t just incompetent but disrespectful? What if they mistreat the lead you’ve built a relationship with, someone you’ve listened to, understood, and genuinely want to help? In doing so, they don’t just waste an opportunity. They damage your reputation. We call them leads. But they’re people. So imagine handing this person, your person, over to a client you trust, only to see them neglected, dismissed, or outright disrespected.  This is exactly what happened last week. And that’s the second dilemma. Many companies aren’t just bad at converting leads. They’re simply not good people. So here’s the question I’m wrestling with: What do we do with that? How do we fix a system where the best leads die in the hands of the worst closers? And I’m not talking about money. What I’m really asking is: how can I fuel my core drive to help people grow without losing meaning along the way?

A stranger used my credit card. And that’s how I ended up at a cybersecurity conference. I yelled FRAUD when i woke up yesterday and saw 2 successful transaction I never made. Then I did something unusual for me: I went to a cybersecurity conference. That's the good thing about Dubai. The right conference is always just a short cab ride away. I’m not a security expert. But I thought, why not learn a little about it. At GISEC Dubai, I realized something we don’t talk about enough: Cybersecurity is no longer just technical. It becomes deeply human. We keep designing systems to protect data. But we forget to protect access. Trust. Judgment. I also spoke with the folks at Threema, one of the few messaging tools built for real privacy. And they said the same thing: Even in 2025, most companies still have no idea how exposed they are. Thats insane. And then on my way back home, I read about the North Korean spy who almost got hired by Kraken. No Hollywood story. a fake LinkedIn profile, a polished resume, and a Zoom call. That’s the new reality. And now i need tp get my money back!

Today is a beautiful day to open v0, Replit, or Bolt... And start building. No tariffs on your code. No permission needed. You’re a founder now — even if you still have a 9 to 5. Your idea isn’t precious. Your time is. Most people tinker forever. They wireframe. They brainstorm. They organize. But they don’t build. You’re not most people. Start something tiny today. Ship it. Share it. Talk to people. Then build again tomorrow. Remember: Your product can cross borders while goods get stuck at customs. This is the golden age of startups. And you’re in it. P.S. The internet is still the greatest leverage of our time. Use it. 🛠️🚀 -- I’m Manuel, I help entrepreneurs scale faster and build business empires 🏰.

MOTIVATION IS A LIE. HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS. I used to chase it. Books. Podcasts. Speeches. That dopamine hit of “you got this.” It worked. For a week. Maybe two. Then I got distracted. Lost interest. Started doubting myself. And eventually... I quit. Why? Because motivation is a spark. And sparks die. What actually moves the needle is discipline. The unsexy engine that shows up when you don’t feel like it. Motivation says: “Let’s crush it today.” Discipline says: “Let’s show up ... no matter what.” Here’s what I learned the hard way: → You don’t need more inspiration. You need a system. → You don’t need a better mood. You need better habits. → You don’t need to feel ready. You need to act anyway. The people winning? They’re not more hyped. They’re more consistent. They don’t rely on emotion. They rely on commitment. They don’t wait to feel like it. They do it until it feels normal. That’s the mindset shift. It’s not about getting fired up. It’s about not negotiating with yourself. Because long-term success doesn’t come from being motivated. It comes from becoming reliable ... to yourself. Start small. Show up daily. Let discipline carry you when motivation flakes. → That’s how momentum is built. → That’s how goals get crushed. → That’s how you win. Am I wrong?

Never build the MVP first. Do this instead! Founders love to talk about the MVP. Minimum Viable Product. It’s the first thing on their mind. So they build. They spend months, sometimes years. Add features. Polish. Tweak. Burn money. Finally, it’s “ready.” But then… crickets. No customers. No cash flow. No audience. Now they panic. Maybe ads? Maybe hire a sales team? Maybe throw more money at it? Here’s the truth: You don’t need a product first. You need people first. Build your Minimum Viable Audience. Create content. Talk to future customers. Earn attention. Build trust. Then and only then start building the product. Audience first. Always. Hope that saves someone a few painful years. 🙏 ♻️ Repost for the founder in your network who needs to hear this.

Want to build something that compounds every day? Don’t chase viral. Don’t chase hype. Chase compounding returns. Most people create for attention. Few create systems that get better the longer they run. Here’s how to flip the game: 1. Create once, reuse 100x ↳ Templates, workflows, playbooks ↳ Not sexy, but they compound 2. Share ideas you’ve lived ↳ Lessons from real life ↳ They don’t expire 3. Build in public ↳ Not for followers, but for feedback loops ↳ Your audience will refine your thinking Every post, every product, every conversation... Make it part of a system that gets stronger every time you show up. You’re not building content. You’re building momentum. And momentum, once it starts flying... Is very hard to stop. 🚀 P.S. What’s one thing in your life or business that’s getting better with use? I’d love to hear. (Repost this if you're building for the long game ♻️)

Linkedin became the internet's biggest cringe factory. And I became the person I never wanted to be. The kind of person who feeds the algorithm. Optimizes for reach. Posts not to say something meaningful but to stay visible. And here’s the worst part: It worked. I got the views. The followers. The engagement. But somewhere along the way, I lost my voice. Scroll through my recent posts and you’ll see it: Same formats. Same patterns. Same tricks to trigger comments and reactions. Not because I had something important to say. But because I knew what would perform. It’s not LinkedIn’s fault. It’s mine. I played the game. And now? I’m stuck in it. I look at my own feed and feel nothing. No edge. No fire. No original thought. Just recycled confidence and manufactured vulnerability. And I hate that I’ve become part of what I always said I wouldn’t. This platform was supposed to be different. Smart. Bold. Driven by substance. Instead, it’s turned into a cringe factory. And I helped build it. That’s the real crisis here. Not a lack of content but a lack of meaning. I don’t need another dopamine hit. I need to reconnect with what actually matters. So this is me, calling it out. Not from a pedestal, but from the middle of the mess. I’m not pretending to have the fix. But I know one thing: I’m done playing to be seen. If it costs reach, so be it. If it kills engagement, fine. Because I’d rather be real and unheard than loud and interchangeable. And maybe you’re feeling the same. It's time to find a way out! It's time to reinvent myselfe. I don’t know how yet. But I know that I’ll be doing it here. And do me a favor: 🚫 Don’t drop any AI-generated comment below. 👉 Write if you have something real to say. 👉 Or leave it. -- Re-Inventing... ██▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 20% complete...

You’re about to miss the biggest money machine of our time. While others ask ChatGPT to write their bios, smart founders are already building 7-figure businesses without hiring a single employee. Here’s the play: AI agents are leverage. A few months ago, starting an agency meant: → Hiring staff → Bleeding cash → Waiting months for profit Now? → You replace 50 people with 5 agents. → They work nonstop. No salaries. No drama. → And it costs you maybe €300/month, not €100K in overhead. You can build lean, profitable systems from your laptop. No office. No team. No excuses. My advice? → Stop being a founder. Start being a systems architect. → AI agents are your new workforce. You want a lead gen agency? Content shop? Consulting backend? → Build it in days. The only thing stopping you is your mindset. So ask yourself: → Are you still building the old way? → Or are you smart enough to exploit the one-time window that just opened? Because winners in this era won’t be the hardest workers. They’ll be the smartest builders. And AI is their crew. -- I’m Manuel, I help entrepreneurs scale faster and build business empires 🏰. Follow for more insights on growth and strategy 📈.

Ever built something that works perfectly... …but no one wants it? That’s the real test. Your product isn’t “done” when it functions. It’s done when someone proudly wears the hoodie. When they choose to represent it. When they brag about it. When it becomes part of their identity. That’s when you know you’ve built something worth talking about. So if you’re shipping something today, ask yourself: Would you wear the hoodie? If not… keep building. 😊 P.S. Tag someone whose product deserves to be a hoodie. (Repost for every builder who needs to hear this ♻️)

Want to build something people actually care about? Start where it feels too small to matter. Everyone wants to go big. Big markets, big launches, big plays. But the smartest founders I know? They started with a niche that looked too small. Not "massive TAM" small. Not "category-defining" small. But specific, obsessed-user small. Why? Because small niches force clarity. They sharpen your offer. You get instant feedback. You build actual momentum. Start with:  • a $99 info product for first-time solopreneurs  • a micro-tool that saves 3 hours a week for podcast editors Nobody cares if your niche is too small. They care if your solution actually works. The irony? When you win in a small niche, you unlock the only path to go big: trust. Trust = distribution. Trust = referrals. Trust = optionality. That’s why I always say: start where it feels “too small to matter”—and you’ll build something that matters more than you thought. Start narrow. Go deep. Own it. Then expand. -- I’m Manuel, I help entrepreneurs scale faster and build business empires 🏰. Follow for more insights on growth and strategy 📈.

Still trying to be a little better at everything? Let me tell you what works better: Be insanely good at one thing. Like world-class. Not “decent” at writing, marketing, sales, coding, branding, pitching, video editing, ad copy, and storytelling. Just one of those. But make it your superpower. The difference? → 10% better at everything = You’re invisible → 10x better at one = You’re undeniable This is how specialists win in a world of generalists. Pick your lane. Go deep. Then dominate. 💥 P.S. If you're already doing this, tell me: What’s the ONE skill you're betting your future on? (Repost this if you're done being average at everything ♻️)

I doubled revenue after revealing our profit margins to customers. Most people hide things when building a business. They keep it vague. Play it safe. Talk in riddles. But you? You win when you default to transparency. Every time. Because honesty builds trust. And trust builds everything else: → Clients → Partnerships → Loyalty → Long-term wins Yes, it feels risky. Yes, it’s slower. But that’s the point. If you're in this to build something real, stop playing defense with your truth. Say what you're building. Say what’s hard. Say what’s next. People don’t need perfection. They need to feel your realness. So here’s my ask: 👉 Next time you're tempted to sugarcoat? Default to transparency. Your future clients will thank you. P.S. Repost this if you’re building something real. Let’s make transparency the standard ♻️

What if your most viral post never even mentioned your product? Most people create content that teaches. That’s fine. But here’s the unlock: Create entertaining content around a problem your product solves. Not by selling. Not by pitching. Just by making them feel seen. They laugh → they relate They relate → they engage They engage → they buy You’re not forcing the solution. You’re making the problem undeniably obvious. And when it’s obvious... Your offer makes sense without you ever “selling.” Try it. Make one post that’s funny, painful, and secretly points to your product. Then come back here and tell me what happened. 😉 P.S. If you’ve done this before — drop your best example below 👇 Let’s crowdsource some inspiration. ♻️ Repost this and say “Testing this 👀” Watch how many people suddenly land on your profile.

The TRUTH about founder success nobody's talking about 💰 1,000 days. That's how much runway you NEED as a founder. But why isn't anyone telling you this? Most "experts" talk about: → Product-market fit → Team dynamics → Networking skills → Pitch deck perfection But the REAL predictor of success? Having enough personal savings to survive 1,000 days with ZERO income. Why? Simple. → Money buys you iteration cycles. → Money gives you staying power. → Money lets you outlast competitors. Without sufficient runway: → You'll make desperate decisions → You'll take bad deals → You'll quit too early → You'll miss breakthrough moments The math is clear: More runway = More chances to succeed Are you prepared for this reality? Or are you rushing into entrepreneurship without the financial foundation? Success is about having the resources to make your idea work. (Repost this for the founder in your circle who needs to hear it ♻️) P.S. How many months of runway do you currently have? Be honest with yourself - it might be the most important founder metric.

Every follower you have could be your next affiliate. Seriously. They're already watching your content. They're already engaged in your journey. They're already inspired by what you do. So why not turn that into action? Give them a way to share what you offer. Make it easy. Make it rewarding. No pushy tactics. Just: → “Love this? Share it. And get rewarded.” You don't need a 100k audience to grow like crazy. You need the right 10 who believe in what you're building. And they’re already there. You just haven’t activated them yet. Let’s talk. P.S. Want to grow your audience faster? Repost this and let your followers do the work ♻️ -- I’m Manuel, I help entrepreneurs scale faster and build business empires 🏰. Follow for more insights on growth and strategy 📈.

You know who sees what’s coming before the rest of us? The weird ones. The misfits. The outliers. The folks building things that make no sense... until they do. They chase questions others are afraid to ask. They explore paths most people can’t even see. They often look “off” until they’re suddenly genius. What I’ve learned? Follow the weirdos. They’re not lost. They’re ahead. And if you want to see the future… Just look where they’re going. ♻️ Repost for someone who's always one step ahead. Or quietly building magic in the background. Let them know you see them. 👀❤️ PS: Have you ever missed the next big thing because you didn’t listen to that weirdo you met?

Whatever you feed, grows. You focus on yourself → You grow. You focus on sh*t → Sh*t grows. It's not some spiritual fluff. It's cause and effect. What you give energy to... multiplies. I've seen it in business. In relationships. In mindset. Focus is fertilizer. So ask yourself today: What are you feeding? P.S. If this hit you even a little, go plant a good seed today. Leave a kind comment. Lift someone up. Water something worth growing. (Repost for someone who needs a reset today ♻️)