Taylin John Simmonds's Linkedin Analytics

I failed at LinkedIn until I discovered this storytelling framework: DOT For 3 months, I posted expert tips daily. The result? Maybe 1 or 2 leads a week. Until I learned this lesser known storytelling framework… Yesterday, I asked Darion Rae… One of the best LinkedIn storyteller I know… The quiet genius with 10,000+ followers (no pods, pure organic growth)… A point-blank question after we hit a spin class: "Why do most LinkedIn creators fail at generating leads?" His answer wasn't what I expected… "They're telling the wrong stories," he said. Most coaches preach authority through tactical advice. I tried that approach for months. It didn't work so well. But Darion showed me a different path. Don't only show your expertise. Also connect through value-based storytelling. His storytelling framework? I call it DOT: 1. Desire - Start with your core value (what drives you) 2. Obstacle - Share what's standing in your way (conflict) 3. Transformation - Reveal what changed everything (the 'aha' moment) His tip had me reflecting… A few weeks back, I shared a vulnerable story: "If I didn't start writing online, I would've missed my best friends wedding." 3 days later? - 7 inbound leads for my ghostwriting coaching program - $5,700 in closed sales The truth? People aren't buying your expertise. They're buying YOU. Your honest values around family, integrity, and freedom will convert 10X better than any "7 tips for success" post ever will. Authority without relatability is just noise in an already crowded digital world. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. — P.S. I used to be an overworked college teacher... Who desired more control over his time. Ghostwriting was the opportunity that changed my life. Now I coach ghostwriters through our program, Growth Ghost. Want more control over your time? DM me "Ghost" and I'll see if you're a good fit for our program.

My simple career strategy is unbeatable. Forget talent; be consistent. I started writing online in January of 2022. With 0 writing, marketing or social media experience. The first 6 months were exhausting, overwhelming, and borderline defeating. - No viral posts - No follower growth - No high value connections or opportunities But I didn't stop writing. Why? Because I knew that if I focused my attention, asked for feedback, and wrote for 1 hour a day, I'd eventually get good. Repetition creates results. If you write enough content, it's unlikely you won't succeed. 3 years later, I've written: - 50,000+ short form content pieces - 1,000+ long form content pieces - 100+ newsletters You're not gaining followers because you haven't embraced consistency over a long enough time horizon. Never compare yourself to those a few years and 10,000 words ahead of you. You don't lack talent. You lack consistency. Don't regret quitting before your reps create results. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. -- PS. After 6 failed months, I finally made my first online dollar through writing. But not just any writing. Ghostwriting. It's the lesser known career opportunity that allowed me to: - Quit my college teaching job - Travel the world with my best friends - Secure my financial future against AI If you're interested in learning more about ghostwriting... Join 500+ members taking our free course: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

My first 6 months writing online, I made $0. The next month, $10,000… The next month, $20,000. By the end of the year, $200,000. Since then I've made $700,000 ghostwriting social media content. But the crazier part? I started as just a college teacher. I had never written content before. Success was unlikely for me. And I never saw myself as a writer. (Certainly not one who could command money for words). I'd heard stories of people making magic internet money. Honestly, I never believed any of them. Would you? I wrongfully assumed it was impossible. That was the mistake that kept me stuck for 7 years. Never questioning my inherited beliefs. Beliefs I got from my parents, teachers, and peers. But one day, I said f*ck it. I got curious. And learned something that changed everything: Earning an honest living writing online is not only possible. It's a career decision rooted in market dynamics: 1) Identify real market demand Skip writing what you love (for now) and focus on what people will pay for. 2) Acquire skills through self study Learn to write content that drives business results. 3) Find a direct path to customers Use LinkedIn sales nav to find customers. This reframe is critical. It shifts writing from a creative pursuit to a predictable economic exchange. Writing online for a living isn't a false promise. It's a viable career path to anyone willing to treat it like a business. - Start writing today - Study what's working - Reach out to one potential client in the next 30 days Remember: Making a lucrative living online is possible for you. I've opened the door. Now it's up to you to walk through it. Will you? ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. — 📌 PS. Want my AI writing systems? I made a free AI ghostwriting course. It will help you write top performing LinkedIn content in less than 30 minutes a day. And land your first $3,000-$6,000 ghostwriting client. Join here: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

If I didn't start writing online, I would have missed my best friend's wedding. In the past… I watched 3 good friends walk down the aisle. Through a cracked phone screen instead of from the front row. Glass between my face and their joy. That's the price I paid for poverty. And that sting in my chest wasn't just about the flights I couldn't afford. It was about leaving an empty seat at the table of life. A chair that should have held my weight. A space that should have contained my laughter. Missing memories leave voids more empty than missing money. - Funerals - Reunions - Weddings You miss them all. Not because your heart is absent. But because your body is. That's what broke me. The knowledge that my absence isn't a reflection of my loyalty but of my limitation. Your reason to build wealth doesn't need to be some greedy, capitalist crusade. It's to never again miss the moments that matter. Money isn't just math on a screen or paper in your pocket. - It's burdens lifted - It's time materialized - It's distance dismantled F*ck anyone who tells you money isn't worth pursuing. It is. But not for the hollow status, power or control. For the memories you'll never have to mourn missing again. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on writing, ghostwriting, and audience building. -- P.S. Wanna learn to get paid to write content as a ghostwriter? (So you never miss a wedding again). Send a connection request with the word “Ghost” And I’ll see if you’re a good fit for our program.

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How to get your first 10,000 LinkedIn followers (fast). My 10 step LinkedIn growth strategy: New creators and writers are at a disadvantage when they're starting out. - No one see's their posts - No one knows they exist - No one offers to share their hard shell tacos with them This is because new creators lack visibility. They don't have a big enough audience to get a meaningful number of impressions. So what should they do? Follow my simple growth guide. 1) Send 20 connections requests per day 2) Do 30-60 minutes of cold commenting per day 3) Always include a picture 4) Share 3 carousels or infographics per week 5) Hook & rehook 6) Write aspirational captions 7) Content hack to grow fast 8) Leave value nuggets in the comments 9) Use pattern break CTAs 10) End with a 'yes/no' question If you're still stuck, read the carousel below to start growing. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on writing, ghostwriting, and audience building. -- 📌 PS. Want my AI writing systems? I made a free AI ghostwriting course. It will help you write top performing LinkedIn content in less than 30 minutes a day. And land your first $3,000-$6,000 ghostwriting client. Join here: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

It’s never too late to start writing online. At 28, I started over. $42K to $500K. Your age does not determine the career opportunities available to you. But most people still think it does. Why? Because they think they need school to start over. Career culture is broken in this way. It makes re-education feel impossible beyond the age of 21. This leaves so many professionals feeling trapped and lost. - They feel unfulfilled at work - They want to raise their income - They are ambitious, hungry, and hard working But these people think going back to school is the only path forward. Is this true though? Modern career opportunities aren't found through traditional education. They're found through self-education. Compressing 10 years of professional growth… Into 12-24 months of digital skill acquisition. This works at any age: 20, 35, 47, 62. I proved this at 28. I chose 12 months of self study over 10 years of psychology schooling. Self education > traditional education 2 years of work > 10 years of study $0 to learn > $100,000 of debt But does this really work? Yes. Clients pay for results, not resumes. Companies hire based on online credibility, not credentials. If you feel stuck, take this reframe seriously. You don't need to start writing online like I did. But you do need to re-educate yourself. 1. Pick a skill 2. Practice it daily 3. Give yourself 2 years So… Which would you prefer? 10 years of traditional re-education? 40 years of miserable work? 2 years of self study? For me, the answer was obvious. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI ghostwriter. — P.S. Wanna learn to get paid to write content as a ghostwriter? Send a connection request with the word “Write” And I’ll see if you’re a good fit for our program.

I gave away 50% of my business. Why it was the best decision I ever made: Everyone told me I was insane. They were right… At least on paper. I'd built my ghostwriting agency as a solopreneur. Because I drank the "LinkedIn experts" kool-aid. - Maximum profits - Keep 100% ownership - No management headaches But after a few months, it just didn't feel right to me. Building alone… The loneliness… It left a void. The endless echo chamber of my own thoughts, doubts, and decisions with no one to bounce them off. I'd wake up, write for clients, close my laptop, and feel this... Emptiness. So I made a decision that made no financial sense: I made my high school best friend my co-founder. "Why give away HALF your money?" my biz coach asked. I couldn't articulate it at the time. I just knew that building alone wasn't the path for me. (A confession: I've always valued connection over cash, even when I pretended otherwise). But here's the weird part: - We scaled to $40K /mo within 6 months - My co-founder complimented my weaknesses - We built something neither of us could have managed alone But the numbers don't tell the real story. The real wealth? Creating memories that no amount of solo success could provide. Look, I'm not saying you should randomly hand over half your business. That would be terrible advice. What I am saying is this: Sometimes the most profitable decision isn't about profit at all. We're all carrying these rigid beliefs about success that were handed to us by people who don't share our values. It's ego-based baggage weighing us down. For me, true wealth isn't about maximizing personal profit. It's creating a life rich in experiences, shared with people I genuinely care about. Sometimes the most profitable business decision isn't about profit at all. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. — P.S. Both of us (plus our friend Dakota) now coach ghostwriters through our program, Growth Ghost. Want to get paid to write content online? DM me "Ghost" and I'll see if you're a good fit.

The secret persuasion framework behind 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 viral TED Talk: I studied 50+ viral TED talks. 94% follow the exact same pattern. This isn't coincidence. It's cognitive design at work. They're using Monroe's Motivated Sequence. A powerful persuasion framework from the 1930s. Can you guess who used it? - Steve Jobs - iPhone Reveal (2007) - Barack Obama - Yes We Can (2008) - Martin Luther King Jr. - I have a dream (1963) - Nelson Mandela - Release From Prison Speech (1990) - Franklin D. Roosevelt - The Only Thing We Have to Fear (1933) But this doesn't just apply to speaking. I've been using it to write top performing LinkedIn content too. Since using it, I've raised my monthly impressions from: 40,000 per month to 180,000 per month. Here's the framework: 1. ATTENTION - Hook emotionally in 8 seconds 2. NEED - Make them feel the problem viscerally 3. SATISFACTION - Present your solution as the bridge 4. VISUALIZATION - Show two contrasting futures 5. ACTION - Give a clear, specific next step This framework has worked for almost 100 years. So I promise it will work for you. Remember: Persuasive communication isn't just about logic. It's emotion. It's psychology. It's Monroe's Motivated Sequence. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI ghostwriter. — P.S. Want more persuasive content frameworks that this that attract clients and amass influence? Check out my free ghostwriting course. Many of my persuasive frameworks are in there. Join 600+ others who grabs the course here: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

PSA for remote workers: Sitting is the new smoking. After 3 years as a remote ghostwriter, my body finally revolted. I spend 8-12 hours a day sitting at my desk: - Writing - Hosting coaching calls - Managing our agencies team The past few months, my body started sending urgent signals. - My neck aches - My upper back throbs - My chest is so tight breath felt borrowed Health coaches will tell you: "Just move more." Walk, stretch, lift, etc… And yeah, these work. But you know who else has to work? Me. For 8 to 12 hours a day. Client's won't wait while you perfect your downward dog. But destroying your body isn't sustainable either. So what should you do? Don't just build a movement habits. Change your work environment. Your workspace shapes your body, mind, and work. 3 cheap tools to eliminate body aches while working: 1) An External Display Looking down at a laptop: - Head down - Neck strained - Back pain Looking up at a monitor: - Head up - Neck straight - Back relaxed Pro tip - Get a laptop stand for when you travel. 2) A Standing Desk Topper Standing desks can cost thousands. But a standing desk topper? A few hundred on Amazon. The ability to shift between sitting and standing throughout your day creates a natural rhythm. Your body wasn't designed to maintain any single position for hours. It was designed to flow. 3) Under the desk treadmill Only a few hundred dollars. Combined with a desk topper, you can now walk during meetings. And get thousands of steps without sacrificing productivity. Movement becomes integrated rather than separated. I committed to this new setup for 30 days. The physical changes were immediate: - Neck pain vanished - Back pain reduced dramatically - Chest muscles loosened - Hip flexibility returned But something even more powerful happened: When your body feels good, your mind flows. Clear body, clear mind. - Focus improved - Writing flowed more easily - Ideas came faster and clearer Your body contains wisdom that your conscious mind can't access when it's screaming in pain. Stop torturing your body for your career. Remote workers who ignore their bodies limit their minds. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. — PS. Looking for a remote work opportunity? Consider becoming a LinkedIn ghostwriter. It's the only work I've found that feels like play. While being lucrative enough to earn an honest living. Here's a free course to help you get started (today): https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr (I wish I had this when I started).

Copywriter: I made $300. Ghostwriter: $700K+ How I turned copywriting into a remote biz: I get this question a lot: “Should I become a copywriter or a ghostwriter?” My answer isn’t either or. It’s both. Copywriters already have the skill. They just package it wrong. Ghostwriting = copywriting with recurring revenue + higher prices. Same skill. Different positioning. Copywriters need to: ❌ Hunt for clients ❌ 3 clients = $900 ❌ Fight to charge high prices Which is why I used my copywriting skills to become a ghostwriter. ✅ Monthly revenue ✅ 3 clients = $10K per month ✅ Normal to charge high prices Most copywriters grind for years to hit $5K per month. As a ghostwriter, I hit $10K per month within 6 months of starting. You don’t need 2 years of practice. You need a shift in model. Master copywriting. But not to write copy. To write content as a ghostwriter. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI ghostwriter. — P.S. Wanna learn to get paid to write content as a ghostwriter? Send a connection request with the word “Write” And I’ll see if you’re a good fit for our program.

Want to be a top 1% LinkedIn writer? This AI system changes everything: If you're struggling to find your unique writing voice, this framework is your secret weapon. I used to stare at blank screens for hours. Feeling like my thoughts were trapped in my head. Then I discovered that writing isn't about words. It's about clear, effective thinking. So I created an AI framework to: - Identify my thinking style - Make up for my weaknesses - Write like the top 1% in less than 30 minutes per day I call it the STYLE Framework: 1️⃣ Spot Your Thinking Type Identify which of the 7 core thinking styles dominates your natural approach. (Creative, concrete, emotional, analytical, systems, strategic, or intuitive). 2️⃣ Transform Weaknesses Into Strengths Use AI prompts specifically designed to balance your thinking style's blind spots. 3️⃣ Yield Better Results (Faster) Implement the right AI prompt for your thinking style to produce polished content in half the time. 4️⃣ Learn New Thinking Patterns Deliberately practice activities that develop complementary thinking styles. 5️⃣ Execute With Confidence Apply your enhanced thinking toolkit to create standout content that resonates deeply. In LinkedIn's digital, saturated world of copycat writers… You need a unique writing voice to get noticed. Don't focus on writing more content, focus on writing smarter content. Your thinking style isn't a limitation. It's your competitive advantage when paired with the right AI strategy. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. 💬 What thinking style are you? — 📌 PS. Want more AI writing systems? I made a free AI ghostwriting course. It will help you write top performing LinkedIn content in less than 30 minutes a day. And land your first $3,000-$6,000 ghostwriting client. Join here: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

5 LinkedIn copywriting frameworks you can’t afford to ignore: (But you can learn in 60 seconds) After 2 years of ghostwriting for top LinkedIn creators… These are the 5 frameworks I trust to: - Get 100,000+ impressions per post - Guarantee decent follower conversion - Position you as an authority figure in your niche Enough suspense... Here's the frameworks: 1) SLAP - Lara Acosta’s viral storytelling formula 2) SCAR – My favorite for making ideas impossible to forget 3) BAB – THE OG framework for turning stories into sales 4) BEEP – Born from the trauma of PEEL essays with my ex. It’s the rewrite you actually want to use 5) WWH – Dakota Robertson’s trusted way to deliver value and flex authority Just remember: A framework is your map. But the magic is in the words you choose to walk it. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI ghostwriter. -- P.S. I made a free ghostwriting course to show you how to: - Land your 1st client - Write in your clients unique voice - While eating hard shell tacos at your laptop Join the family here: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

A weird truth I've noticed: Successful people have fewer opinions. Having an opinion on everything is exhausting. It’s like trying to work on your computer with 100 tabs open. Over the years I’ve realized: I no longer need to have an answer for everything. I no longer need to have an opinion on everything. ❌ AI ❌ Politics ❌ Social issues ❌ Business advice ❌ LinkedIn growth strategies I can admit that I either don't know (yet). Or that I'm still learning. That my ideas are still forming. I'm not supposed to know everything. And I’m not supposed to be everything for everyone. I’m just supposed to be the best version of me for the few who would benefit from it. So… Be okay with saying “I don’t know” The richest people I know are experts at this. If you think you know everything, You’ll never learn anything. ♻️ Repost. Follow Taylin John Simmonds for more on becoming an AI-powered ghostwriter. -- PS. What's one thing I do know a thing or two about? Ghostwriting. It's the lesser known career opportunity that allowed me to: - Quit my college teaching job - Travel the world with my best friends - Secure my financial future against AI If you're interested in learning more about ghostwriting... Join 500+ members in our free community: https://t2m.io/EcP0AHr

Say yes & figure it out as you go.