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 was a rookie with 0 experience. I needed money.

Until a marketer named Joshua took a chance on me when he saw my potential → “You'll learn fast!“

I was not ready to level up to a strategist role.

Until a creative officer named Jack told me he valued my ideas over my writing → “I love how you think!“

I was also not ready to coach people on LinkedIn.

Until Serena, Martine, and Ronnie told me they wanted no one else for their brand → “We trust you“.

These words changed my life more than once.

Today, I ask every CEO, hiring manager, and business owner on LinkedIn to say this to someone else.

So many people are applying for jobs now.
So many are sharing their job search struggles.
So many are ready → they just need their chance.

Be someone's Joshua. Be someone's Serena.

You'd be surprised how motivated people are when you believe in them (while everyone else says no).

Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk. 😊

And to my LinkedIn friends, today's comment section is yours. Use my platform to announce your job search. Share job postings. Recommend good people too!

Today, we will find someone a job!

P.S. Repost this ♻️ for your network.

“Dude, you're from Bosnia. You'll never be the same as us!“

7 years ago, a copywriter I looked up to said this to me. They didn't mean to offend me. They were just quoting “facts“.

🟢 For context:

- I am not a native English speaker
- My name is a female name in most countries
- I'm from Bosnia, so that means limited opportunities
- I'm not from the US, so that means charging lower rates

🟢 The reality:

+ I taught English to 1,000+ students
+ Everyone calls me Jay anyway; like the letter “J“
+ My accent and my skills are definitely not non-native
+ I have a higher price tag than most US copywriters I know

🟢 The truth:

• Was it “easy“ at any point? No.
• Did I fail and learn along the way? Yes.
• Did I have to re-position myself 10+ times? Yeah.
• Did I have to work 5 times as hard as “them“? Probably.

But here's the REAL truth: So did “they“.

That quote at the beginning?

🔴 It's just SOOO WRONG!

Your native language doesn't matter if you speak English well.
Your location doesn't matter if you deliver outstanding work.
Your price tag doesn't have a limit just because you're not born in X country or have an “easy-to-pronounce“ name.

There's room for all of us.

🟢 Remember this:

EVERYONE has to go through their own journey of growth.
EVERYONE has the opportunity to succeed globally.
EVERYONE has to figure it out for themselves.
EVERYONE needs time to figure it out.
EVERYONE “can“ figure it out.

Heck, I'm still figuring it out.

+ But I've grown.
+ And come so far.
+ Sooooo frickin' far!

And that's “facts“.

I thank that person for telling me that to my face. It just made me appreciate who I am and where I am today 1000x more.

✌️

P.S. Big news coming for Hey Jay! Hint: We're expanding!

I once quoted a company $18,000 for a rebrand. 💰
They LAUGHED at the offer. I was HUMILIATED.

👇 Here’s what happened.

My friend Vedad and I were pitched the project.
This was a big client. We knew we couldn’t mess up.
We first settled on $12k. Then decided to raise to $18k.

👉 We then packaged our presentation.

It was one friggin’ AWESOME pitch deck.
The .ppt was 🔥. The strategy was 🔥.
We were READY.

👉 We then sent the offer along with the deck.

We waited... A few days had passed.
We got a response → They yanked the offer.
“We’d like to work with a more PROFESSIONAL team.”

👉 We had no idea what this meant. But we found out.

Apparently, they had a budget of $500,000.
Someone else pitched it for $400,000. They got it.
“You guys had THE BEST presentation overall BUT…”

👉 But our proposed budget showed we were rookies.

We didn’t believe in ourselves.
We didn’t understand a lower offer meant lower value.
We didn’t VALUE ourselves. So they didn’t either.

It’s funny how perspective changes things.

To put things “into perspective”…

🕰 This happened 5 years ago. For me...
↳ That $18k would’ve been my biggest payday ever.

📌 5 years later, I still think $18k is a lot of money. But...
↳ For a project at that level, I’d pitch at least $250k today.

“You win some, you learn some.“

Perspective matters.

How you position your “value“ matters.

Moral of the story: When you learn how much you're worth, you'll stop giving people discounts (including yourself).

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👇 Enjoyed reading this post?

→ Follow me + tap the 🔔 icon on my profile.
↳ Be the first to see (all of) my posts.
↳ Be cool. Be awesome. Grow.

#StoryTime #PersonalGrowth #Growth #FailForward

This one habit reshaped my LinkedIn growth journey:

Sharing “daily“ appreciation DMs.

1. Enjoy someone's posts? → Tell them.
2. Inspired by someone's story? → Tell them.
3. Appreciate someone's comments? → Tell them.

Do this 3 times daily. You'll see what I mean.

1. People will thank you for “making their day“.
2. Complete strangers will turn cool friends.
3. You'll build a true, thankful community.

Bonus: You will actually find / sign new clients!

Never underestimate a simple, quick “thank you“.

Just 3 a day. Every day. Including the weekends. This is one habit that is stronger than any algo.

I appreciate you for reading this post! ❤️

(Repost if you enjoyed it ♻️)

P.S. You can also do this with voice notes or video DMs for some extra flavor. Have you ever tried those?

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?

This conversation changed my life.

“What's wrong?“

Me: “I'm tired. I'm doing a million things at once.“

“Come on, rest a little bit.“

Me: “If I rest, nothing will get done. I can't rest.“

“But when will you rest?“

Me: “I'll rest when the job is done. Not before.“

“Do you have to work tomorrow again?“

Me: “Yes, I do. New challenges await.“

“So when will you rest?“

...

Me: Cancels my Tuesday.

My son is my biggest life coach. ❤️

We had this talk yesterday, after my work hours. So today, in the middle of the week, I'm taking a day off. Driving around Bosnia. Closing the summer.

Global domination can wait 24 hours.

P.S. No tips today, friends. Just a reminder: Rest. ✌️

It takes so little to win on LinkedIn, I swear.

Someone here always needs your advice.

For you, it may seem like it's the most boring, repetitive advice that you have heard a million times.

But trust me...

No matter how many times you repeat it...

ONE person will hear it for the very FIRST time.

This is how I've built a multi-million-dollar brand. Just by sharing advice I would've loved to hear 20 years ago.

Listen:

1. College students = share your daily learnings
2. Solopreneurs = build in public, share the journey
3. Seasoned pros = share opinions that've shaped you

You may think: Nobody needs this.

Oh but... They do. Just post it and see for yourself.

Monday Motivation, over. ❤️ (Repost further ♻️)

P.S. Ever received a Thank you message from someone who's read your LinkedIn posts? How'd it feel?

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? :)

My engagement rate grew almost 3x this year.

(Even though impressions keep dropping)

By the way, this has NOTHING to do with my follower count. You have plenty of big accounts with little to no engagement on their posts. Here's the truth:

1. I've built a strong LinkedIn community
2. I've supported 1000s of folks for years!
3. They're now doing the same thing for me
4. I've invested 100s of hours in the comments!
5. I don't care about the ups & downs of the algo
6. Impressions keep dipping? Engagement is steady.
7. Because people don't just follow → They “belong“ ❤️

Genuine advice for you:

a. Spend 30 mins per day in the comment section
b. Support others' posts more than your own!
c. Leave 2-3 replies too, not just comments
d. DM 2-3 good folks + connect too!
e. Find new people every day too

Algos change. Trust stays.

Don't build for the algorithm → Build for trust, ok?

Monday Motivation, over. (Repost further ♻️)

P.S. How many comments per week do you leave? I leave 1,000-1,500 every week. Easily. You?

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?

LinkedIn comment sections are a goldmine!

(hiding 24/7 content ideas)

Most people don't know how to repurpose content the right way. My way? Pretty straightforward:

1. Write super “expert-y“ comments
2. Scroll back after 24 hours
3. Pick the best ones
4. Rewrite them
5. Hit “Post“

(I do this with 90% of my posts)

Fun fact: Even this post here is a repurposed comment from a post about “best practices for LinkedIn“.

That comment got 100+ likes. Now, it's a post. 😊

Remember:

When repurposing becomes a habit...
↳ Content creation becomes a breeze. Cheers!

P.S. Do you ever scroll back through your comments?

(Repost this video for your network ♻️)

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 😀

When I first shared this, it got almost 1M views!

This is my no. 1 profile optimization hack:

"Stories, not summaries"

This is what needs to happen in the Experience section of your LinkedIn profile.

Because most profiles only:

1. List job titles in the Experience section
2. Summarize each job in a few bullet points
3. Or maybe they don't even write... anything?

My best way to optimize the Experience section:

1. Write a mini LinkedIn post for your top jobs
2. Engage scrollers / recruiters with a story
3. Stand out in a sea of LinkedIn profiles

You don't need to do it for every job in your Experience section, just the first few ones.

Makes a world of a difference! Thank me later. 😉

Question:

Who's completed my LinkedIn Learning course?!

P.S. Don't forget to repost ♻️ this for others

Mega news! I'm hosting my 3rd global meetup!

But I'm doing something for the 1st time:

I am opening it up to the public. For free!

Context?

1. Every quarter, I reward 1 member of my Link Up community with a fully-paid trip to Bosnia.

2. Every time, other members want to arrive on their own, so I organize an in-person meetup for us. We hang out, have dinners, lunches, go on road trips...

3. This time, we have members from 19 countries! USA, UK, Pakistan, all the way to Cameroon. Wow!

So why is this news? (for you)

Because this is a super-private "thing".

Members-only. But I'll admit 20 more people.

Anyone who is in Bosnia this weekend can attend. Anyone who isn't, I'm officially inviting you.

If you're in, email me at: admin@linkupbyjasmin.com

(Details will only be shared privately)

And while I'm in a good mood...

1 reposter will get my 1-year membership! Cheers! ♻️

P.S. Ever been to Bosnia? If not, what's 1 thing you know about my country? ❤️

This is easily my favorite writing tip for beginners.

(And it's applicable to more than just LinkedIn)

After 15 years of writing, I've heard “Read your posts out loud“ WAY too many times. But it's bad advice.

Because...

When you read out loud...
You still only read to yourself.
You don't read FOR an audience. (boom, shocker)

Instead...

1. Stand up, pull yourself together
2. Yes, I mean physically stand up!
3. As you read out loud, “present“ it
4. Move your hands, inflect your voice
5. Speak to the 100s of your ideal clients
6. Speak as if they are right in front of you
7. Edit, edit, edit → until you're happy with it!

In other words...

Don't just “read“ your posts → “Present“ them

This way, you'll be able to spot all the highs and lows in your writing. You'll edit more. AND improve more.

Trust me, it makes a world of difference. Good luck!

(Repost to help others improve their writing too ♻️)

P.S. Do you read EVERY post out loud? Be honest.

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 ♻️

In 2023, I got over 100,000 “new“ LinkedIn followers.

I did it by following 3 principles:

1. Give everything away
↳ Not 98%. Not 99%. All of it.
↳ Share your best knowledge here.

(and yes, I still get pushback on this one)

2. Sell without selling
↳ Keep dishing out value
↳ My content does the selling

And the most important part of all...

3. Support others on their journey
↳ I genuinely want everyone to win ❤️
↳ This goes 10x for beginners on LinkedIn

And before you say “yeah but followers ain't cash“...

- we've hired new people → I'm no longer solo
- we're gonna be hiring more people → yes!
- we're booking 2-3 months in advance
- all while 4x-ing the prices last year

It's a simple process, really...

Give → give more → get the most.

Stay winning, LinkedIn friends! ❤️

P.S. Which one above is your favorite (1-3)?

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.

This is my biggest LinkedIn upload ever.

My official 15-minute Bosnia vlog! ❤️

(Pro tip: Save this video to watch later)

So...

I posted about this last week.
I flew out some of my Link Up members!
I surprise them with 1 free Bosnia trip per quarter.

The problem? Some of the other members wanted to visit too. On their own! Then, I thought...

“Why don't I just surprise everyone with a meetup?“

So I flew out my entire team too as THE surprise! All of their coaches in one place. (Boss move 😎) Next thing you know, I'm organizing an event.

Folks from 12 countries are coming to my home!

I'm printing rollup banners. Shirts. Stickers. Phew!

And then the experience... My God, the experience!

Road trips. Boat rides. Authentic Bosnian food. Jamming out to good music (including my own), and just talking about life and getting to know each other.

This is what a “community“ is about.
It's not about “being part of“ something.
It's about “belonging“. And growing together.

Ladies and gentlemen, the 1st International Link Up meetup in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - vlog created and edited by Nuri Bayindirlioglu .

(Repost this one → Would mean a lot ♻️❤️)

P.S. I'll surprise one person who reposts with my 1-year membership. The least I can do!

P.P.S. What's your favorite moment from the video?

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! ♻️

Here's the truth about writing online...

You first start to write → some people may like it.
You write consistently → a lot of people will like it.
You start to give your 100% → everyone will like it.

But what comes after that stage?

When you start to sell → a lot of people will leave.
When you start to “ask“ → most people won't give.
When you expect them to stay → most will say bye.

Unless...

You help them “feel“ something when they're there.
You offer a feeling of “community“ in your comments.
You provide more than learning → You give them YOU.

Always remember:

People on LinkedIn may come for your content.
But they stay for you → the real, authentic you. ❤️
(90% of my clients tell me this after booking a call)

In a nutshell...

Give people a “gut feeling“ that makes them want more, not less. Oh... and add some personality to it!

Help them “feel“ → not just “learn“ ❤️ Always.

Repost ♻️ if you agree with this

P.S. Describe yourself in 3 words (be honest, okay) 😂

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 ♻️

Crazy good writing hack: Give “sound“ to your words

Just think about this...

Your writing has no sound.
All the reading happens in your reader's mind.
But how they “hear“ your words is your responsibility.

Easy fix → Word order. Of adverbs, in particular.

Example: silently. 3 different places. 3 different sounds.

🔖 End: He launched his first newsletter silently.
↳ “Silently“ is emphasized. “Newsletter“ isn't.

🔖 Middle: He silently launched his first newsletter.
↳ “Silently“ isn't emphasized. “Newsletter“ is.

🔖 Start: Silently, he launched his first newsletter.
↳ Both “silently“ and “newsletter“ are emphasized.

Remember: Your words have sound. But it's on you.

Help your readers “listen“, not just “read“.

P.S. REPOST this - help others write better too ♻️

You don't have to know copywriting to write well.

But this 1 rule can revolutionize how you sell.

Objection + Outcome = the ultimate formula

You can use it in your posts, websites, or emails.

Check out this cheat sheet with plenty of examples!

P.S. Repost with your network if you find this useful ♻️

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!

How I write 100+ comments every day without fail

(some of my comments get 100s of reactions too)

1. Pick a comment “theme“ or “style“ for the day
2. Keep that style for every comment you write
3. Train your mind to “think faster“ on the fly

Some of my favorite commenting styles:

1. Pros vs. cons - I use the ❌ ✅ emojis
2. Power “quotes“ - I add 🫳 🎤 emojis
3. Supporting others + tagging them
4. 3 benefits + 1 summary = 4 liners
5. Humor - no rules whatsoever 😇

Write with style → Write faster

Wanna comment? Try below.

P.S. Repost if this is useful ♻️