Al Kushner: The LinkedIn Algorithm is Changing (Do This Now) | Ready Set Exec

In this episode of Ready Set Exec, Host John Pezoulas sits down with award-winning author and global keynote speaker Al Kushner (creator of LinkedVantage). Al breaks down the rapidly changing digital landscape, exposing exactly why organic reach on LinkedIn has plummeted and how executives must aggressively pivot to short-form video. Discover the dangers of "AI Slop," the multi-model AI synthesis required to maintain corporate authenticity, and the highly lucrative economics of executive thought leadership. For leaders scaling a startup or navigating complex B2B sales, this masterclass in digital syndication and personal branding is mandatory listening.Key Takeaways:1. Why organic reach on LinkedIn has plummeted and the necessary pivot to 30-to-90-second video content.2. The dangerous rise of AI Slop and how to maintain corporate authenticity using multi-model AI.3. How publishing a 100-page book via Print-on-Demand unlocks $10,000 to $20,000 keynote speaking gigs.4. Why LinkedIn Newsletters are the ultimate tool for bypassing corporate spam filters.5. How elite executives are building synthetic AI advisory boards for high-level decision-making.About Ready Set Exec: Founded by Managing Partners Patrick Shea and John Pezoulas, Ready Set Exec is a premier North American executive leadership recruitment firm specializing in Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations. We replace hiring chaos with a repeatable process, with an average 39-day time-to-hire and a 100% placement success rate.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction: Al Kushner and The AI LinkedIn Advantage00:01:48 - The Rise of "AI Slop" and Why Corporate Authenticity is Disappearing00:03:34 - The First Step to Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for SEO00:08:12 - Why LinkedIn Newsletters Bypass Corporate Spam Filters00:12:45 - The Massive LinkedIn Algorithm Shift: Why Text is Dead00:16:57 - How a Published Book Secures $10,000 Keynote Speeches00:20:34 - The Economics of Print-on-Demand Publishing and Audiobooks00:29:10 - How Elite Executives are Using AI Agents for Decision Making00:32:15 - AI Regulation, Copyright Infringement, and the Napster Analogy00:36:26 - Overcoming Procrastination and the Danger of Executive ObsolescenceConnect with Ready Set Exec:John Pezoulas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpezoulas/Patrick Shea LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-jm-shea/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadySetExecListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6clqPWbF2yFRlsFUOXY0CO?si=UuOAbZeiQMKpgSjV5Od5_gListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-set-exec-the-podcast/id1837951413Connect with Al Kushner:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-kushner