Fatima Khan

I met Lara when she had <10k followers.

A broke uni student posting on LinkedIn.

3 years later:

→ Forbes 30 Under 30
→ Building a 7-figure SaaS
→ One of the best community builders I know

She didn't have “connections” or jobs lined up.

She had LinkedIn → showed up every single day.

Her story is proof that you don't need a network to start.

You can just build one by showing up.

→ Show up online by posting.
→ Show up offline at events.

I'm so proud to announce her as the final speaker of Link Creators Club!

Come meet Lara in London. 👋

Learn how to make community your career.

🎟️ Tickets are NOW LIVE: https://luma.com/vna0fder

I'm giving 1 away for free!
Repost to win it. ♻️

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P.S. Have you been following Lara's journey?

5 LinkedIn Engagement Tips To Get Noticed:

1) Warm-up the Algorithm:

- Engage 15mins before posting
- Engage 15mins after posting

↳ This way your post gets pushed.

2) It takes 7 touchpoints to get noticed:

Engage on at least 7 posts/creator.

3) Comment early on large creators’ content:

- They’re likely to reply when you’re early.
- That lets your comment to stay on top.

↳ More eyeballs on your profile.

4) Try to avoid generic comments:

- Comments like “good👍” don’t get noticed.
- An opinion always stands out better.

5) 80:20 Rule

- Engage with 80% regular accounts.
- Engage with 20% new accounts.

Engagement will improve your LinkedIn experience (if nothing else).

Happy networking!

Start here. ↓

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P.S. You can now apply to The AI Creators Club till 8th Jan: https://lnkd.in/eDs-ny7Q

♻️ Repost for your network.

10 signs your content screams "ChatGPT."

(Fix these before you hit post)

Everyone's using AI to write now.
But you can avoid sounding like others. ↓

❌ 𝟭. Robotic transitions
→ "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Additionally"
→ Real humans say: "Plus," "And," or nothing at all.

❌ 𝟮. The "rule of three" on repeat
→ "Fast. Simple. Powerful."
→ AI loves this pattern. Overuse = instant flag.

❌ 𝟯. Perfect parallel structures
→ "It's not about X, it's about Y."
→ Once is fine. Five times? Dead giveaway.

❌ 𝟰. Predictable sentence rhythm
→ Medium. Medium. Medium. Transition. Medium.
→ Humans write messy. Short. Then long rambling thoughts.

❌ 𝟱. Buzzwords that no one actually uses
→ "Delve," "leverage," "utilize," "landscape"
→ When's the last time you said "delve" out loud?

❌ 𝟲. Fake dramatic details
→ "At exactly 3:47pm, everything changed."
→ Meaningless specifics that add nothing.

❌ 𝟳. Zero personal fingerprint
→ No stories. No opinions. No lived experience.
→ Could've been written by anyone (or anything).

❌ 𝟴. Too polished, too perfect
→ No contractions. No "mistakes."
→ Real writing has rough edges.

❌ 𝟵. Generic statements with no examples
→ "Communication is key to success."
→ Says everything. Means nothing.

❌ 𝟭𝟬. Meta-commentary everywhere
→ "Let me explain." "Here's the thing."
→ Just say the thing.

AI is a tool, not a replacement for your voice.

Use it. Edit it. Make it sound like YOU.

Save this checklist for your next draft. ♻️

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P.S. Which one do you see the most? (1-10)

LinkedIn has changed.

Stop playing by the old rules.

OLD LinkedIn (Myths) vs NEW LinkedIn (Reality):

❌ Comment anything for volume.
✅ Thoughtful comments (15+ words) drive reach.

❌ Post daily to stay visible.
✅ Quality + 24hr spacing wins.

❌ Go broad to go viral.
✅ Niche relevance > mass virality.

❌ Short punchy posts win.
✅ Long-form (800-1000 words) ranks higher.

❌ Video is king.
✅ Video reach down 200%. Dwell time is king.

❌ Carousels are dead.
✅ Carousels perform 1.9x better.

❌ Links always kill reach.
✅ Links with value still perform.

In 2026, this is what matters on LinkedIn:

→ Depth over frequency.
→ Proof over performance.
→ Teaching over entertaining.

Repost this for your network. ♻️

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P.S. Are carousels part of your 2026 strategy?

To become her, you first had to be her.

- The version of you that felt behind.
- The version still figuring it out.
- The version that didn't fit.

She wasn't failing. She was forming.

I was able to reflect on my journey, thanks to Luma ✨

You can create your own version too:

→ Go to Luma: https://lnkd.in/eYpQJkra
→ Select "Try Uni-1 for Free" & sign up
→ Download and add this carousel to Luma
→ Add a few of your photos for reference
→ Use these prompts: https://lnkd.in/ezX5GwEp

Uni-1 is Luma's AI model for visuals, it creates consistent character generation (unlike any other).

And it is now available as an API.

Check it out here → https://lnkd.in/eYpQJkra

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P.S. Which image resonates most with you? ♻️

Link Creators Club has a sponsor (WHAT🤯)

Feels unreal to be typing this because…

I honestly didn’t know how I’d fund my 1st ever event.

Which is why it took me 1.5 years to bring this vision to life.

I was afraid: "what if no one buys a ticket?"
(we’ve sold 52/60 already)

And I'm partnering with the 1 brand I wanted to.

Circle is the platform I use to run my private community.

I didn’t want to endorse a platform I didn’t use.

So I did what most people do on LinkedIn.

Cold DMed 😉 (Sheel Shah).
1 DM, few emails, 2 zooms later.

Circle agreed to support my vision!

Our mission is aligned 👉 help creators monetise their communities.

At the event, you’ll learn DIRECTLY from their expert how.

🔹Build on Linkedin. 
🔹Monetise on Circle.

That’s exactly what I did.

Come and learn how 👉 https://luma.com/vna0fder

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P.S. I want to celebrate by giving 1 ticket for free. Repost to win. ♻️

AI is quickly replacing all search engines.

But most people are still using it wrong.

They type "give me tips on X" and wonder why the output is mid.

Here are 8 smarter ways to prompt AI ↓

𝟭. Assign a Role
→ Give AI a perspective. "You are a ghostwriter for founders..."

𝟮. Show Examples (Few-Shot)
→ Feed it 3 posts you like. Ask for 5 more in the same style.

𝟯. Add Constraints
→ "Max 150 words. No buzzwords. End with a question."

𝟰. Chain Your Thinking
→ Break big asks into steps. AI thinks clearer when guided.

𝟱. Train Your Voice
→ Paste your writing. Ask it to analyse and match your style.

𝟲. Ask for Contrarian Takes
→ "Give me 3 unpopular opinions about X."

𝟳. Build Reusable Frameworks
→ Create fill-in-the-blank templates you can use forever.

𝟴. Iterate, Don't Regenerate
→ Refine what you have instead of starting over.

The difference between average AI users and power users?

It's not the tool. It's the prompt.

Save this. Use it. Watch your output improve.

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P.S. Which technique are you trying first? [1-8]

Stop Googling "LinkedIn image sizes."

Save this instead. ↓

Your visual branding matters. 📣
Blurry images = weak branding.

Here’s the 2026 visuals cheatsheet:

✅ Banner: 1584 x 396px
✅ Profile Photo: 500 x 500px
✅ Post Image: 1080 x 1350px
✅ Featured Cards: 1200 x 627px

Quick tips:

1. Your banner is free advertising.
↳ Add a CTA for your main offer.

2. Profile photo = first thing people see
↳ Zoomed in taking 80% of space

3. Vertical post images (1080 x 1350)
↳ This size is more visible on feed.

4. Featured section is your storefront.
↳ Display your main offer or lead magnet here.

Found this useful?
Repost for your network. ♻️

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Btw, this is the 1st look of my new profile branding.

What do we think??? ✨

If you're wondering the reason of my rebrand → https://luma.com/vna0fder

How to master LinkedIn in 2026.

↓ Short version below:

1. Optimize your profile

- 400x400 px professional photo
- Social proof banner
- Short, punchy headline
- Storytelling About section + CTA

2. Content funnel
- TOFU: Reach new audience
- MOFU: Build trust with them
- BOFU: Convert into clients

3. 1 hour LinkedIn Strategy:
- 20 min writing (1 insight + CTA)
- 30 min engaging (15 before, 15 after)
- 10 min connecting (warm convos only)

4. The perfect LinkedIn post
- Strong hook (first line = 80% of success)
- Visual as a double hook
- Easy to skim
- Clear CTA at the end

5. Algorithm updates:
- Carousels & infographics = 1.9x reach
- Video reach dropped 200%
- AI comments don't work
- Engage before AND after posting

6. How to use AI for LinkedIn:
- AI for ideation? Yes.
- AI for final copy? Edit it.
- Avoid: "Moreover," "Delve," perfect structures
- Rule: Make it sound like YOU.

7. Content strategy:
- Brainstorm pre-validated content
- 30/30/30/10 engagement rule
- Reply to all comments in the first hour
- 3x/week is enough to grow a top 1% brand

Save this for your 2026 strategy. ♻️

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P.S. What would you add to this list?

The cheat sheet I wish I had when I started.

21 LinkedIn growth tips for beginners. ↓

This is the beginner's blueprint I built after growing to 97K followers.

Let it help you transform your LinkedIn growth.

1. Connect with active people, not just niche ones
2. Comments are 10x more important than posts
3. DMs sent + invoices paid = your true reach
4. Invite people to virtual chats→network first
5. Start engaging before you start posting
6. Comment on 10-20 posts daily to start
7. DM your engagers→it boosts visibility
8. Always have whitespace in your post
9. Add 2-3 new connections every day
10. Be known as an expert in 1 thing
11. Use symbols → to guide the eye
12. Visuals act as a 2nd hook for posts
13. Remove inactive connections weekly
14. 1-2 posts/week isn't enough anymore
15. Profile must say: what, who, next step
16. Use 1080x1350 for optimal image size
17. PDF carousels get 2x more engagement
18. Check and DM 5-10 profile viewers weekly
19. Aim for saves→it signals high-value content
20. Collab posts, Lives, and tagging boost visibility
21. LinkedIn labels post quality in 60 mins→Golden hr

Bookmark this.

Come back in 30 days and tell me which one worked best.

(♻️ Repost to help your network)

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P.S. Which tip do you think is the most important here?

10 signs your content screams "ChatGPT."

(Fix these before you hit post)

Everyone's using AI to write now.
But you can avoid sounding like others. ↓

❌ 𝟭. Robotic transitions
→ "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Additionally"
→ Real humans say: "Plus," "And," or nothing at all.

❌ 𝟮. The "rule of three" on repeat
→ "Fast. Simple. Powerful."
→ AI loves this pattern. Overuse = instant flag.

❌ 𝟯. Perfect parallel structures
→ "It's not about X, it's about Y."
→ Once is fine. Five times? Dead giveaway.

❌ 𝟰. Predictable sentence rhythm
→ Medium. Medium. Medium. Transition. Medium.
→ Humans write messy. Short. Then long rambling thoughts.

❌ 𝟱. Buzzwords that no one actually uses
→ "Delve," "leverage," "utilize," "landscape"
→ When's the last time you said "delve" out loud?

❌ 𝟲. Fake dramatic details
→ "At exactly 3:47pm, everything changed."
→ Meaningless specifics that add nothing.

❌ 𝟳. Zero personal fingerprint
→ No stories. No opinions. No lived experience.
→ Could've been written by anyone (or anything).

❌ 𝟴. Too polished, too perfect
→ No contractions. No "mistakes."
→ Real writing has rough edges.

❌ 𝟵. Generic statements with no examples
→ "Communication is key to success."
→ Says everything. Means nothing.

❌ 𝟭𝟬. Meta-commentary everywhere
→ "Let me explain." "Here's the thing."
→ Just say the thing.

AI is a tool, not a replacement for your voice.

Use it. Edit it. Make it sound like YOU.

Save this checklist for your next draft. ♻️

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P.S. Which one do you see the most? (1-10)

The cheat sheet I wish I had when I started.

21 LinkedIn growth tips for beginners. ↓

This is the beginner's blueprint I built after growing to 100K followers.

Let it help you transform your LinkedIn growth.

1. Connect with active people, not just niche ones
2. Comments are 10x more important than posts
3. DMs sent + invoices paid = your true reach
4. Invite people to virtual chats→network first
5. Start engaging before you start posting
6. Comment on 10-20 posts daily to start
7. DM your engagers→it boosts visibility
8. Always have whitespace in your post
9. Add 2-3 new connections every day
10. Be known as an expert in 1 thing
11. Use symbols → to guide the eye
12. Visuals act as a 2nd hook for posts
13. Remove inactive connections weekly
14. 1-2 posts/week isn't enough anymore
15. Profile must say: what, who, next step
16. Use 1080x1350 for optimal image size
17. PDF carousels get 2x more engagement
18. Check and DM 5-10 profile viewers weekly
19. Aim for saves→it signals high-value content
20. Collab posts, Lives, and tagging boost visibility
21. LinkedIn labels post quality in 60 mins→Golden hr

Bookmark this.

Come back in 30 days and tell me which one worked best.

(♻️ Repost to help your network)

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P.S. Which tip do you think is the most important here?

Stop using ChatGPT like it's 2023.

It can do way more now. ↓

Here's what to stop doing → and the feature that fixes it:

 1. Typing the same prompt repeatedly → Custom GPTs
 2. Reading 50-page PDFs manually → File Uploads
 3. Forgetting to use AI daily → Scheduled Tasks
 4. Re-explaining yourself every chat → Memory
 5. Manual work after every answer → Operator
 6. Copying to Google Docs to edit → Canvas
 7. Describing images in words → Vision
 8. Typing on your phone → Voice Mode
 9. Googling Excel formulas → Data Analysis
10. Searching for old conversations → Projects
11. Opening 15 browser tabs → Deep Research
12. Paying for stock photos → Image Generation
13. Building everything from scratch → GPT Store
14. Editing AI to match your tone → Custom Instructions
15. Getting "my knowledge cuts off" errors → Web Search

One feature per problem. No overlap.

Save this. Try one today.

♻️ Repost for your network

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P.S. Which feature will you try first? [1-15]
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9 LinkedIn mistakes killing your growth.

(And how to fix each one)

❌Posting without a hook:
Your first line = 80% of your success
✅Bold statement, number, or question

❌Writing walls of text
→ Nobody reads paragraphs on LinkedIn
✅Short sentences. White space. Lists.

❌Posting and ghosting
→ The algorithm rewards engagement
✅Comment 15 mins before/after posting

❌No clear niche
→ Target everyone = reach no one
✅3-5 content pillars and stick to them

❌Selling too early
→ Trust comes before transactions
✅ Give value first. Sell later.

❌Ignoring your profile
→ Your profile is your landing page
✅Headline = I help [who] [do what] [how]
✅Banner = Mission statement, social proof, CTA
✅Featured section = Contact information + offer

❌No Call-To-Action (CTA):
→ You're losing attention or sale!
✅End with a question or clear next step

❌Inconsistent posting
→ Sporadic posts confuse the algorithm
✅Post 3-5x per week

❌Copying others
→ Your voice is your competitive edge
✅Study others, but sound like yourself

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P.S. What's the most common mistake you see? [1-9]

80% of LinkedIn advice won't help you grow.

Here's the 20% that will. ↓

Most people obsess over the wrong things:
- Perfect posting times
- Hashtag strategies
- Chasing virality

Meanwhile, the top 1% focus on 8 things that actually move the needle.

✅ THE 20% THAT DRIVES 80% OF RESULTS:

𝟭. Strong Hooks
→ First line = 80% of your post's success

𝟮. Carousels & Infographics
→ 1.9x better reach

𝟯. Engage Before & After Posting
→ 15 mins each side

𝟰. Consistency 3-5x/week
→ Trains the algorithm

𝟱. One Clear Niche
→ Be known FOR something

𝟲. Thoughtful Comments
→ Opinions > "Great post"

𝟳. Optimized Profile
→ Headline + Banner + Featured

𝟴. Reply to Every Comment
→ First hour matters most

❌ THE 80% THAT DOESN'T MATTER:

𝟭. Perfect Posting Times
→ Content > timing

𝟮. Hashtags
→ Won't save bad posts

𝟯. Video Content
→ Reach dropped 200%

𝟰. Chasing Virality
→ Consistency wins

𝟱. Posting 2x+ Daily
→ Diminishing returns

𝟲. Engagement Pods
→ It's a pretend network

𝟳. Editing Profile Daily
→ Optimize once

𝟴. Copying Others
→ Your voice = your edge

Save this. Apply it. Watch what changes. ♻️

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P.S. Which 1 do you think is the most important? (1-8)

LinkedIn isn’t complicated.

Growth comes down to 3 things:

1️⃣ Be consistent enough to be remembered.
2️⃣ Be clear enough to be understood.
3️⃣ Be human enough to be trusted.

Do those 3 things, and the rest (likes, leads, opportunities) will follow.

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Agree or disagree?

AI is moving faster than ever.

A lot of tools have already become obsolete.

This is the 2026 AI tool stack across 12 categories:

(Recommended by Charlie Hills 🦩)

✦ Search

2025: Google
2026: Gemini

Gemini gives answers. Google gives links.

✦ Spreadsheets

2025: Excel
2026: Claude in Excel

Natural language queries replace formula memorisation.

✦ Browser

2025: Chrome
2026: Perplexity Comet

AI-native browsing built for research, not ads.

✦ Image Editing

2025: Photoshop
2026: Nano Banana
One prompt replaces 47 clicks.

✦ Video Editing

2025: Premiere Pro
2026: Kling

Text-to-video cuts production time by 90%.

✦ Writing

2025: ChatGPT
2026: Claude

Better tone, longer context, fewer hallucinations.

✦ Note-taking

2025: Fireflies
2026: Granola

Structured meeting notes without the AI meeting bots.

✦ Presentations

2025: PowerPoint
2026: Gamma

Describe it once. Get a full deck.

✦ Design

2025: Canva
2026: Vislo

AI-first design for data and diagrams.

Try Vislo AI → https://lnkd.in/eKMKrbnv

✦ Email

2025: Gmail
2026: Google Workspace Studio

Agentic email management, not inbox zero.

✦ Research

2025: Google
2026: Perplexity

Cited answers beat blue links.

✦ Image Gen

2025: Midjourney
2026: Imagen 3

Faster, cheaper, native to Google ecosystem.

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The question isn't whether to switch.

It's how fast you adapt.

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P.S. Which one surprised you?

I've officially crossed 100k followers on LinkedIn.

Wow. Thank you.

I started posting here because I felt like a failure for starting over in my career at 25.

To get ahead, I thought, let’s network on LinkedIn.

Not knowing the power of this platform.

In just 3 years, I’ve built my dream career that I didn’t even *know* existed.

A BTS of my business just this week:

🔹Creators meetup with gamma 
🔹Advertising week in London with LinkedIn 
🔹A masterclass for my club with Justin Wright
🔹Private dinner with the biggest AI companies in the world (Gamma, Anthropic, ElevenLabs)

I met so many of you IRL + virtual this week.

THAT is the most fun experience of building a personal brand → the connections you “attract” from it.

100% recommend building a network here.

Even better if you take it IRL 👀👉 https://lnkd.in/eMeDSest

Thank you, 100k!

1M followers. 10M in sales from LinkedIn.

And he's speaking at Link Creators Club. 🎤

👋 Meet Chris Donnelly:

→ Fastest growth on LinkedIn.
→ Best selling 8-figure founders cohort.
→ Building a 9-figure AI-startup: Searchable.

(And he's just the nicest guy ever)

Anyone can grow a following on LinkedIn.
Chris figured out how to monetize it by 10x!

This May, you can be in the same room as him.

- Ask him questions.
- Learn how he did it.
- Meet him face to face.

Tickets go live TOMORROW 👉 22nd April.

(25% are already gone)

Apply here for early access: https://lnkd.in/eMeDSest

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P.S. What would you ask Chris if you meet him?

P.P.S. I can't keep calm *this is massive* 🥵

Number ONE in the UK. 🎉

This is wild... because this ranking means something to me.

#1. It's the first time I've surpassed male creators in my field.

(and that's BIG to me)

#2. It's happened at the right time!

There are so many LinkedIn creators in the UK, but no one is connecting us IRL.

So I'm changing that.

Introducing: 🔗 Link Creators Club.

I’ll be hosting a range of events in London with your favorite experts, creators and brands!

You just need to be LinkedIn obsessed to get in.

First event is in May. 👀

Apply here to get invited: https://lnkd.in/eMeDSest

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Repost to spread the word on LCC. ♻️
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P.S. Still processing this tbh...