How to Grow 40,000 Followers on LinkedIn

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If you're using LinkedIn, you're probably one of the BILLION people using it wrong.Chad interviews Nikolett Jaksa, a LinkedIn coach and ghostwriter with 40,000 followers who’s been featured in Forbes twice, about why many B2B SaaS founders misuse LinkedIn because they fear looking “cringe” and default to job updates or generic posts. Niki explains the key to success on LinkedIn. She outlines a practical profile framework—professional headshot, banner with core message and call to action, a benefit-driven headline, an “About” section with social proof and CTA, a featured section with 4–5 clickable link thumbnails.They discuss posting via content pillars 3–5 times per week, using images for attention, and sharing professional personal content while avoiding engagement bait. Niki shares that consistent engagement can lead to recognition at events and more inbound opportunities, and invites viewers to her free email course via her LinkedIn or website.---Nikolett Jaksa is a personal brand strategist, LinkedIn coach, and LinkedIn ghostwriter.Nikolett's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolettjaksa/ ---Chad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadtabary/Book an appointment with Chad: https://chadtabary.youcanbook.me/00:00 LinkedIn Success Metrics00:35 Why Founders Avoid LinkedIn01:55 Goals Leads vs Authority02:47 From Corporate to Inbound04:50 Commenting Beats Posting05:36 Stop the AI Comments08:08 LinkedIn vs Other Platforms10:02 Niki’s Growth Timeline13:43 Professional Branding That Works16:20 Memes and Motivation Traps18:22 Who Niki Helps20:48 Profile Makeover Basics23:11 Banner CTA and Social Proof25:27 Name and Headline Strategy30:12 About Section That Converts31:06 Featured Section Strategy32:02 Link Thumbnails And Clicks34:28 Experience Stories Not Bullets37:41 Human Voice Over Jargon40:43 Recommendations And Social Proof41:31 Posting Ideas For Introverts43:47 Images Video And Effort46:44 Personal Posts Without Cringe52:26 Cadence And Content Pillars57:40 Daily Commenting Playbook58:33 Client Wins And Visibility01:01:09 Wrap Up And Free Course

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If you're using LinkedIn, you're probably one of the BILLION people using it wrong.Chad interviews Nikolett Jaksa, a LinkedIn coach and ghostwriter with 40,000 followers who’s been featured in Forbes twice, about why many B2B SaaS founders misuse...

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