Jasmin Alić

This is my most requested post ever.

After 300K followers and 53K people taught, I can tell you with confidence ALL the advice in this post works.

Here's my complete LinkedIn guide for beginners:

(Save + Repost this before anything else ♻️)

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1. First things first...

Make a decision. LinkedIn is not like all the other platforms. It takes mad time and effort to build here.

Make a decision = next 6 months, you're locked in!

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2. How many times should you post?

In the beginning, frequency is good. But only for so long. Start off with 7x posts the first few weeks. You'll learn what works, what types of posts you enjoy more. But as soon as you're clear on that, try 3-4x posts. Maximum.

Quantity is never the goal.

Things to remember:

a. Pick 2-3 topics you want to be known for
b. Write 60% educational posts → authority
c. Write 30% personal posts → personability
d. Write 10% “broad“ themed posts → virality
e. Publish ONLY if you have something to say

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3. Instead of posting daily, comment daily (a lot)

Create 4 lists of profiles for daily commenting:

a. Your ICPs → Ideal Client Personas
b. Peers → leverage competitors' views
c. Bigger influencers → leverage their views
d. LinkedIn buddies → others in your follower range

The quality of your comments matters the most.

Bonus: Being early on each of the posts above WILL give you more profile views, and opportunities.

Aim for 50 comments per day = great habit.

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4. Before you do 1-2 above, optimize your profile

More profile views won't mean anything if people are not clear on what to do on your profile.

(I recently dropped my complete profile optimization guide too - slide back on my profile, you'll find it)

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5. Make an offer every single day

When I say “make an offer“, I mean “send DMs“ to warm prospects. Oh, the free acount here is limiting.

Get LinkedIn Premium → It's worth it.

Send DMs to your favorite commenters.
Send DMs to ICPs within your commenters.
Send DMs to ICPs from the “reactions“ list too.
Send DMs to your Profile Viewers (primarily ICPs).

Things to remember:

a. Never pitch in your first DM (no pitchslapping)
b. Personalized voice / video notes work super well
c. Personalized guide / loom videos work even better
d. Use Linkbound to find leads inside your interactions

The goal of each DM? To book calls. Nothing more.

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Bonus tips (post is getting long, sorry):

1. Stop tagging big creators to get more reach
2. Focus on profile views, not post impressions
3. Unfollow 5-10 people every day in your feed
4. Only comment on posts that are “on-brand“
5. Treat every single comment like a mini-post
6. Follow creators in regions you're selling to
7. Share freely + support everyone. Period.

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Read this far? You the best. 🤝

This guide will help thousands of new LinkedIners today looking for guidance. I know this. So thanks for reading and pushing this post further!

Happy LinkedIn-ing!

- Coach J ❤️

P.S. Ask me anything about LinkedIn - I'm yours :)

Why do you comment on random people's posts?

Someone asked me this the other day.

I was at a conference, mingled a bit after my speech, and one of the attendees asked about my habit of supporting “random“ folks on LinkedIn.

She said, quote, “it's not premium“ when I support small accounts or random people no one's ever heard of.

Sigh. 😮‍💨

My answer was simple:

“Everyone started at zero. Including me.“

Does this mean just because I'm an iNFluEncEr with a gazillion followers today that I don't get to hang out with the normies now? What?!

I don't care about your following.

If the content is good, I'll like it. End of story.

And yes, I am WELL aware of how huge one like from me is on some of these posts (they go viral very often).

Anyhow... Support others. Be kind.

That's the lesson. Thanks. ❤️

I made $730,000 through LinkedIn in 3 years.

Most would get motivated by this number. Me?

I couldn't care less about what other people are making. Nor does it define my “worth“ as a person.

Why?

1. I actually enjoy the “thrill“ of helping others
2. I love “thinking“ more than I love “doing“
3. I'm an experience-first person

Money is not my motivation. Money is merely an outcome of this experience. And it's why I'm thriving!

My grandma used to say:

“Not every buck is yours“ (nije svaki dinar tvoj)

She meant:

1. You don't need to chase every client in the world
2. You don't need money to prove your worth

To grandma: Thank you! ❤️

To you reading: I'm sorry! Because that number in the hook isn't real. It may be higher. Or lower.

My question is:

Why do we care about how much others are making? Why are we not asking:

“Are you happy at work? Are you happy in life?“

Chase value. Not valuables.

Thank you. 🙏

P.S. Should we publicize our earnings? Yes? No? Why?

If I retire tomorrow, I'll have zero regrets.

(a very personal post incoming)

 1. I've retired my parents
 2. I've made “enough“ money
 3. I've had plenty of No. 1 rankings
 4. I've worked with the biggest brands
 5. I've spoken on stages, in front of 1000s
 6. I've generated over $100M+ for my clients
 7. I've coached the best of the best in the game
 8. I've launched, I've hired, I've failed, I've learned
 9. I've always shared my best knowledge → for free
10. I've created a legacy that will outlast my living time

Every single day...

I receive messages, emails, and gifts to my home address from people I've impacted over the years. “Thank you's“ from all over the world.

But the best gift?

Knowing it all mattered. ❤️

Thanks for following my journey.

P.S. This is not a retirement post. I may be approaching 20 years in the game but... there's more 😎

P.P.S. Ever woke up feeling super proud?

I recently found one of my very first LinkedIn posts.

7 likes. 0 comments (yes, zero). 0 reposts.

Impressions? Let's not get into that. 😂

Today, years later, I run 3 businesses from LinkedIn.
My coaching is booked out months in advance.
My Link Up community sold out on Day 1!

The list goes on...

This is all to say:

Today: Empty posts and inbox
Soon: Filled bank account and waitlist

3 things I'll leave you with:

1. Actually spend time in the comments / DMs
2. Share your best knowledge for free
3. Never ask more than you give
   
And...

Never stop believing in yourself, friend. Ever.

Monday Motivation, over. ❤️ (Repost further ♻️)

P.S. Do you remember your first LinkedIn post? :)

People come for your posts. But they stay for you.

(This got me fully booked until February 2025)

I've been saying this for years on LinkedIn.

You can't be “educational“ only.
You can't be posting infographics only.
You can't be 100% brand and 0% human.

You have to give people a look into the person.

I've seen this with EVERY single client I've coached on LinkedIn. Literally, ZERO exceptions. Myself included.

Personal stories → They sell.

And the irony is: You're not even trying to sell.

Instead, you're giving your audience something (someone) to relate to. Through your own story, you make THEM feel “seen“ and “heard“.

And that is the best social media strategy ever.

Stop focusing on “informational“ → Be “relatable“

That is how you sell. (without being salesy)

Repost ♻️ if you relate to this :)

P.S. Is the infographic era officially over? Story era again? Let me know what's your favorite LinkedIn format.

I have an unbeatable LinkedIn habit:

I write every comment and DM myself.
Hundreds per day. Thousands a week.
(All of this while running 3 businesses)

Nobody else has access to my account.

I'm not outsourcing my voice to anyone.
I'm not diluting my brand like that - ever.
I actually spend my hours here every day.

Is this admirable? Or a waste of my time??

“You could be doing so many other things“
“Hire others to take care of this for you bro“
“How do you not get tired of commenting?!“

All I know is everyone's happy. I am happy. 😊

My community is #1 in the world for a reason.
My LinkedIn posts help thousands here - daily.
And my tips reach further than my imagination.

The message: Your voice is your only. Keep that.

No matter how much you grow. Keep it. Please. ❤️

P.S. Ask me anything in a comment. I'm replying. :)

Some days look like this. Some... nothing works.

You've probably felt like this too, right?

But there's a quote I heard recently that changed my outlook on life, business, wins and failures - literally reshaped my mind after 16 years in the game:

“You either quit or you keep going. Both hurt.“

Dang.

There's no journey that's perfect.
There's no choice that's stress-free.
There's no way growth won't be painful.

Just something to keep in mind.

Embrace the bad days as much as the good ones. ❤️

I know someone in my network needed to hear this today. Hope it changes your outlook too. Cheers!

P.S. How often do you share the “bad“ on your LinkedIn? Your failure stories? Ever?

Most LinkedIn folks struggle with sending DMs.

Today, I share my full outreach guide.

(Save + Repost this before anything else ♻️)

First things first: I don't believe in cold outreach. Emails? Yes. Cold calls? Yes. Social media? No.

You can't spam strangers anymore. The average LinkedIn user is way too smart for a pitchslap in the very first DM from a random “expert“.

You have to go deeper:

1. Understand buyer signals
2. Reveal buyer intent
3. Qualify + pivot

Disclaimer: This is where things get technical.

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1. Do they even need you?

“Need“ is a strong word. So you can't assume anyone needs anything. Especially if you've never spoken.

Always ask for permission → Get a “Yes“ first.

Permission-Based Selling (PBS) is psychologically proven to impact others more than “offering value“.

Script:

“Hi {Name}, I work with high-profile {X roles} in the {X niche}. Not sure if this is relevant to you too, but I recently made a {insert resource} for {X result}.

Would you find a {resource} like this helpful? No strings attached, just wanted to share a good thing. Cheers!“

Note 1: This is MY voice above. Rewrite for yours!

Note 2: DO NOT send anything until you get a “Yes“.

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(I'll get a lot of sales folks mad with this next one)

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2. What's the purpose of outreach?

It's NOT to sell.
It's NOT to convert.
It's NOT to check a box.

It's to book a call. (and nothing more than that)

1 call. The end.

Whatever you do on the call, and after the call, that is an entirely different conversation. A different purpose.

But INSIDE the DMs, your only goal is to book calls.

Singular focus → Singular outcome.

Most folks try to do WAY too much in the DMs, trying to “close“ before the time is right. Talk to people.

A 10-minute call is always better than 10 DMs!

Pre-qualify. Pre-qualify. Pre-qualify!

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3. Cold vs. warm?

I've said it countless times before. Even in this post. 99% of cold outreach (for social media) is irrelevant.

(Argue with a wall)

“Warm outreach“ means you are NOT reaching out to complete strangers. Even more so, it means there are already some buyer signals, like:

→ They've commented on your post
→ They've replied to a comment
→ They've viewed your profile
→ You have mutual contacts
→ You've attended events

(this list goes on...)

These are all “warm“ signals. And these signals give you permission to DM them in the first place. Because:

→ Some familiarity is already there
→ It won't be the first time they see you
→ You get a much higher chance at a response

(I built Linkbound for THIS very specific purpose)

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Ok, this is getting long. A few more things:

1. Don't hit on women in the DMs → it's tasteless
2. Send appreciation DMs to your favorite folks
3. Follow up 1-2 times over a 1-week period
4. Always “thank“ people for each step
5. Build a “DM hour“ habit
6. Get LI Premium

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Read this far? Thank you. Leave a comment with your thoughts or repost if this was useful. ♻️

- Coach J

P.S. Don't DM me now 😀

90% of my post ideas come from comments.

It's how I've written 6,000+ LinkedIn posts.

If you apply this one thing “daily“, you'll never-ever have to worry about what your next post will be:

1. Find a post with very good engagement
2. Take 2 minutes to scroll the comments
3. Find good questions others are asking
4. Answer one question in your next post

Literally, just scroll through the comments → answer with competence → draft a new post instantly.

I do this every... single... day. 😊

Pro tip: Thank the people who inspire your posts.

(Repost this advice for others ♻️)

P.S. Do you ever scroll through other people's comments just to see what's going on? I do. Shamelessly.

P.P.S. Save this + come back later for a scroll 😉

Reminder to use these 5 words today:

“I value what you do“ ❤️

Someone told me this in person yesterday. And I haven’t stopped smiling since.

This is a timeless tip for leadership. Relationships. LinkedIn commenting. DMs. And life → Use it.

P.S. Repost the love ♻️

As a solo dad, I keep my priorities 100% straight.

Family first. Work second. Always. For all time.

Anyone close to me knows this:

When I hit Publish on LinkedIn, I stay active for 60-90 minutes and interact with 100s of you. I do it all myself. I write every single comment. I take this seriously.

But the second that time slot is done...

I don't exist.

The world goes away.

Because my world comes over. ❤️

Any parent will understand this. Solo parents especially. Nothing else matters during these few hours.

My message today:

I urge you to not let your business overtake your life. Always find an anchor “outside“ of your business.

Whoever it is. Whatever it is.

Just don't stay “on“ 24/7. It's not worth your life.

Baba Jasmin sends his love! 👋

P.S. Do you have strict online/offline hours too?

I shared a tip last week that lit a fire in my feed!

Engage with 2-3 new people every day.

This will help you escape the LinkedIn “echo chamber“ and create a network filled with active connections.

(You tagged me in 20+ posts sharing a wins/increases in your reach just after 1 week of applying this)

Not only this... but:

1. Unfollow irrelevant content too
2. Save highly relevant content too
3. React to LinkedIn recommendations

All of the 3 above “train“ your algorithm to show better content in the feed + send “better“ people to your network + enable you to network more effectively.

(The most active network brings more views/reach)

Writing is one thing. It's really important.
↳ Optimizing your feed + network = more important!

Question is:

Are you welcoming new people to your network daily?

P.S. Repost this tip for others ♻️

Got a “No“ from a prospect? That's great news!

If you're getting No's, it means:

1. You're talking to people
2. They're responding to you
3. They're reviewing your offers

Hint: Most people never get to the talking stage. 🙃

And it goes even deeper:

1. You are pre-qualifying leads
2. You know where to focus your time
3. You know not to chase “bad fits“ anymore

Why are we scared of getting a “No“?

We're so focused on converting more clients that we forget about all the steps before “conversion“.

First... Talk to more people.
First... Get more No's. A lot of No's!
Then... Focus on converting only the best fits.

Remember: 1 Yes will make you forget 100 No's.

No's are the workout music of champions.

Question is: Are you a champion? 🏆

P.S. When was the last time you got a No? Me = just received 3 this morning.

What's the worst name you've been called here?

While you think about yours, I'll share mine:

1. Jared
2. Jasim
3. Jason
4. Jasmić
5. Josham
6. Jasmine (a girl)
7. Michael (seriously?)

See, you thought I'd mention some bad words here?

But the worst thing in my LinkedIn DMs is when people misspell my name - especially if it's right there, spelled out? → An immediate “No“ in my book.

Common reason for this? Automation software.

Meaning: Zero personalization. Zero human effort.

Or people just don't care anymore? 🤷‍♂️

I don't know...

But, over the years, I've made a conscious effort to ask for people's name pronunciation on the very first call. It's common courtesy. My advice:

Try and do the same. It's really not that hard.

(You may even get a Yes response ❤️)

That's it... that's the post.

Now tell me:

What's an interesting DM hiccup you've encountered? Or maybe YOU have sent one of these before? :)

Got a “No“ from a prospect? That's great news!

If you're getting No's, it means:

1. You're talking to people
2. They're responding to you
3. They're reviewing your offers

Hint: Most people never get to the talking stage. 🙃

And it goes even deeper:

1. You are pre-qualifying leads
2. You know where to focus your time
3. You know not to chase “bad fits“ anymore

Why are we scared of getting a “No“?

We're so focused on converting more clients that we forget about all the steps before “conversion“.

First... Talk to more people.
First... Get more No's. A lot of No's!
Then... Focus on converting only the best fits.

Remember: 1 Yes will make you forget 100 No's.

No's are the workout music of champions.

Question is: Are you a champion? 🏆

P.S. When was the last time you got a No? Me = just received 3 this morning.

LinkedIn Update: Comments are getting limited?!

I keep hearing rumors about a “daily limit“.

Apparently, some users are already getting restricted. The rumor I hear is “30 comments“ and then it stops. You get a warning for commenting too much, too fast.

(Personally, haven't seen this yet)

But I do find it interesting:

1. It's not “replies“ on your own post → You can still do 100s of those, depending on your engagement.

(So, LinkedIn wants “communities“)

2. It's commenting on others' posts → Because commenting too fast reeks of automation and AI. 💨

My theory:

1. This is to battle automation and bot accounts
2. This is to foster genuine “relationship building“

(I say “hell yes“ to both)

And I say “hell no“ to automating the most human part of this platform = relationships. I can't justify anyone who automates this, sorry. Like, what's your excuse?

What do you think → is such an update useful?

Let's chat → in the comments, eh? :)

(Repost this ♻️)

Jasmin, how do you get 1,000+ comments per post?

I pay for them.
I cheat the system.
I join engagement pods.

That's what I keep hearing. 😊

Until people meet me in person and they see that nobody else has access to my LinkedIn account.

No automation. No AI. No virtual assistant. Nobody.

Last year, I had the highest engagement rate in the world. In other words: The best LinkedIn comment section globally. (Source: Aware)

For those complaining, answer me this:

Would YOU do the following daily?

 1. Stay 1 hour after every single post
 2. Engage with min. 150 commenters
 3. Write 5-7 pinned comments per post
 4. Support 20+ other creators every day
 5. Support “new“ small creators daily too
 6. Write comments better than their posts
 7. Do 1-6 above for the last 3 years → daily!
 8. Study copywriting like the world's only skill
 9. Organize free Q&A sessions to qualify leads
10. Nurture relationships from comments to DMs

By yourself?

If the answer is “No“, then please stop complaining. The rest of us are busy building a business in the comment section. An actual, thriving business!

AND a community that extends beyond the screen.

(It's why my Link Up is growing so fast)

Stay commenting, friends. ❤️

Coach J, out.

P.S. The photo shows my LinkedIn commenting matrix. Repost it for others + let me know how much time you spend in the comments. Thank you! ♻️

7 word shifts that will change your writing forever

(these are all rooted in human psychology)

1. “Went“ → drove, walked, ran, flew
If you “went“ somewhere, say how. Specifics matter.

2. “Very cold“ → freezing. “Very sad“ → at my lowest.
Use words with strong meanings, not qualifiers.

3. “I think...“ → stop saying this. It lacks confidence.
If you write it, you're already thinking it. So why say it?

4. “If you ask me...“ → they ARE asking you.
Say “my personal recommendation is“. Shows authority.

5. “Things“ → what things? “Stuff“ too.
Always specify. It adds to your competence.

6. “but“ → “and“ (works in 99% of instances)
But negates everything before it. And acknowledges it.

7. “failure“ → “experience“
Everything is a lesson. You live. You fail. You learn.

Bonus:

8. “I'm fine“ - no, you're not, we all need rest ❤️

Better word choices → better understanding

P.S. Repost this for others too ♻️

I'm doing things on LinkedIn nobody wants to do.

(Here are 5 that build 7-figure businesses)

1. Q&A sessions in the comments

Almost daily, I leave 1 pinned comment telling you to “ask me anything“. Just in 2025, I've answered 1,300+ questions. This brings so many qualified leads!

(Yes, I answer these for free)

2. SEO optimization with every post

I add an ALT text description with every image post, optimize the title of carousels and videos etc. This gets me seen via Search outside of LinkedIn. Long term!

(Who else does this?)

3. Sales calls on the same exact day

I don't have a discovery call link. I just ask for your phone no. and if you have 10 minutes today. Then I call. Things move much faster, deals close more easily.

(This next one will ruffle some feathers)

4. Engage with small creators (and small countries)

I've heard many big creators say they “dislike“ getting comments from India, Nigeria, Pakistan etc. because the vast majority will never buy. Ridiculous!

(Be more H2H = Human to Human ❤️)

5. Never post and ghost (ever)

When I publish a post, I make sure to stay and engage for an hour. Every post, for years now. Not a single time that I ghosted! If I can't stay, I simply won't post.

(I skipped yesterday, by the way)

Bonus: I share my all. No expectations. Do you?

Let me know if you learned anything new here today?

P.S. Repost further ♻️

Stop writing → Start talking

Every time you write a LinkedIn post, email or ad, ask yourself “Would I SAY this in real life?“

Just imagine a person in front of you.
Would you SAY these exact words to them?
If not, rewrite them. Write until it sounds “real“.

Write less → Say more

P.S. What is 1 thing you say a lot but should say less?

This is something I couldn't keep to myself.

20+ people were standing at the door!

Picture this...

1. I'm booked as a speaker in Cyprus.
2. The conference isn't even “social media“.
3. People signed up for all big stage talks in advance.

And yet...

The “LinkedIn session“ had almost 30 people more than the registrations list. The door couldn't close. Wow...

I actually paused mid-keynote just to soak in the moment. Felt proud. For all of us here.

For you reading this. ❤️

So let me SHOUT: There's never been a better time to start building on LinkedIn! Ever! I don't care how many “experts“ here say the exact opposite.

Stop listening to the noise. And get going. Now!

- Coach J

P.S. We immediately got re-booked for May 2026! Which country should I visit in 2026 too? Invite me. 😊

Magnetic or sticky? Which one are you?

On LinkedIn, you'll see 2 types of personal brands:

1. Sticky
↳ Keeps you glued with text-rich visuals
↳ Sticks to “viral“ topics and follows all trends
↳ Sells 24/7, even outside of LinkedIn → gatekeeping

2. Magnetic
↳ Attracts you with unique writing style
↳ Sticks to their opinions, not following trends
↳ Only sells when needed → you feel “welcome to stay“

Surely, both bring cash. However...
One builds following, but not community.
The other builds community + brings authority.

Question is: Which one are you? (comment below)

Stay “magnetic“, friends! Motivation Monday, over. ✌️

P.S. How cool is this magnet I received in Cyprus last week? I looove it! Do you “collect“ anything?

What will they say about my numbers now?

Turns out, I have a perfect “authenticity score“ - the highest among all “big“ LinkedIn influencers.

For all the doubters, this means:

1. I don't use fake engagement pods
2. Every comment you see here is mine
3. Every follower is “earned“, not paid for
4. All the engagement and community is real
5. I show up daily vs. manipulate my numbers!

YES, THE THOUSANDS OF COMMENTS YOU SEE!

Those of you who've seen me build my Link Up community for years, you already know this. My clients and students are thriving for a reason!

This post is more for the “disbelievers“.

I don't expect a formal apology. I don't need it. I just need you to chew on your accusations. Because NOT everyone cheats their way to the top!

Bon appetite. ✌️

P.S. This feature is courtesy of Favikon (it's a new thing which aims to expose fake engagement and AI bots). FYI, I stopped supporting Favikon a couple years back precisely for THIS reason - creator rankings became irrelevant because they allowed cheaters to be on their lists. If this is their new direction, I may start to recommend it again... Time will tell. Great job here!