Jasmin Alić

Look, I get it. There's always bigger fish to fry.

But don't delay your LinkedIn, please...

This is year 17 for me in the online business world. Just on LinkedIn, I've trained 57,000+ people, whether in workshops, keynotes or 1-1.

So believe me when I tell you:

Most people use LinkedIn only when they "need" LinkedIn. To find a new job. They fish here for a few weeks. Apply apply apply... Until they "need" it again.

It's a cycle with no end.

These waters aren't made for a quick dip.
They're for those willing to go on a journey.
And the ship most definitely has NOT sailed.

There's still time to start (and enjoy) your journey.

Are you onboard? 😊

Monday Motivation, over. (Repost for others ♻️)

- Coach J ❤️

P.S. I did not eat this alone. (before you ask)

People overcomplicate LinkedIn. Too much.

I don't care how many followers you have.

If your post is good, I'll like and comment.

I don't care about your country or name.

Or if you're a direct competitor of mine.

If you "show up" in my LinkedIn feed...

(and you actually write good content)

I want my network to see you. "Like".

It's that simple to support others. ❤️

Cheers, y'all! (Go support someone)

You want to show up as an "expert" on LinkedIn?

But you never show your "human" side?

You're missing out.

A LOT of what I do on LinkedIn is cracking burger jokes in the comments, having fun with other CEOs, business owners, founders, millionaires..

And guess the first thing we do when we finally meet in person? Or when we get on a call?

We get burgers together! Or we continue joking!

At the end of the day, we're all humans.

Humans who love to laugh.
Humans longing for connection.
Humans who are tired of work 24/7.

Please...

Enough talk about synergies, circling back, and low-hanging fruit (whatever the hegg that means).

And more focus on GENUINE human connections.

This is what builds your brand...

AND your business! 😊

(both are important)

Now, bon appétit!

P.S. Photo is from Cyprus. ❤️ This year, I'm already planning trips to the UK, India, Malta, Singapore, Australia, Slovakia, USA... Burgers, anyone?

This is my "Mama, I made it" post.

I just hosted folks from 19 countries at home.

Wait, what?! So...

1. I run a paid community = Link Up. Best in the biz!
   
2. I awarded TWO of my members with a paid flight to Bosnia, hotel, and in-person coaching.

3. I hosted our 3rd global meetup. 70 attendees! 22 nationalities in 1 room.

4. People cried.

5. The next day, I hosted a private VIP dinner for 40 of us with the most exclusive food in the city.

"Jasmin, you rented out the entire building?"

Yes.

6. I hosted panels with my members so the focus was on THEM, not me. For some, it was the first time on stage.

7. I barely slept.

8. I finally revealed the name of the person who pushed me into LinkedIn coaching (Thank you, Bridgett)

9. We had a group therapy session (not kidding)

10. The word "surreal" was mentioned 672 times.

This... is what dreams are made of.

Monday Motivation, over.

Love you all! ❤️

P.S. This is not my last post on this topic.

P.P.S. Today, I'm taking my members to my summer home in the mountains for some BBQ by Chef Jasmin! Anyone else wants to bring a plate? 🍔

I owe my LinkedIn followers this post.

If you read til the end, thank you. ❤️

Every year, I receive around 100,000 new followers. This means many of you are "new to me". So this...

This is my re-introduction. My CV:

(some of these things, I've never shared publicly)

1. I'm a proud father. Just 2 dudes against the world.

(this always comes first 👌)

2. I was born and raised (and still living) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They even made me an official ambassador and I now hold a diplomatic passport.

(Life goals = check 🙌)

3. I wanted to be an artist. Like, arts academy. Instead, I earned a full scholarship to a prestige private (international) university. Majored in English.

(Honor roll student too 🎓)

4. Most people don't believe I'm a Bosnian (because of my accent). Detroit is usually where they pin me at.

(Thank you, Eminem 🙏)

6. My full name is pronounced as "Yah-ss-meen", not "Jazz-minn". And "A-leech", not "Ah-leck".

(you practiced it just now, didn't you? 🤔)

7. I was a teacher at every level. Did my praxis at a kindergarten. Then taught at middle and high school. Later became a university professor. Won 200+ medals and awards internationally with my students.

(taught English, German, and later... copywriting ✍️)

8. I used to be a rapper. Got 6 albums behind me. Charted on MTV. Participated in X-Factor. Yes, I was an "influencer" way before LinkedIn.

(I also rap really fast 🎤)

9. I don't know how to ride a bike. (random fun fact)

10. This is year 17 for me in the online space. I started writing online to help my parents fund my stay in a different city during university. Later went full time.

(later also retired my parents ❤️)

11. I run several businesses online. Coaching. Community. Speaking. The list goes on...

The list of career highlights is cool:

- Ranked #1 LinkedIn creator globally
- Coached the #1 UK and APAC creators
- Featured in Forbes, The Financial Times...
- Ranked "Best Speaker" at over 30+ events
- Sold out my Link Up community before day 1
- World's "most profitable" community, Nov 2025
- Received the "Man of the Year" award in late 2025

12. I never share my earnings publicly. (ever)

Fun fact: "jasmin alic net worth" is the 3rd most searched phrase next to my name. 😂

13. My coolest skill: Design and visual thinking. I do all of my design work - and for my clients too. At this point, thousands of visual assets designed.

14. My most useless skill: Being able to quote all 9 seasons of Suits. Any episode. Any character. Feel free to test me on this - I stand behind it.

14. Favorite food? Burgers.

15. Least favorite? Onions. Garlic. Balsamic.

16. Favorite quote? "Givers get". Forever true. 😍

17. Main goal in life? For my knowledge to outlive me. To enable millions to help billions. To spread kindness and good vibes wherever I can. Life is short.

Thanks for reading! ❤️

--

Learned something cool about me? Tell me below.

Wanna know anything else? Ask away.

Nice to meet you, you!

- Jasmin 🫶

My country gave me a diplomatic passport.

All I had to do was not lose my identity.

Since day 1 of posting on LinkedIn, through every coaching win, and scaling my community to 95 countries, I've made it my mission to let you know:

1. I come from Bosnia & Herzegovina.
2. My surname is spelled with a "ć", not "c".
3. My "small" country has a lot to offer the world.

And I made sure the world knows.

→ When they call my name on stages as a keynote speaker, I CARE that the audience hears where I'm from.

→ When they put my name in rankings and feature me in magazines, I CARE that "Bosnian" is mentioned.

→ When I write my own posts, I CARE that you know my journey was not the same as yours. Not nearly.

This is not my "brand". It's my actual identity.

Official ambassador now. Proud of it! ❤️

Monday Motivation, over to you.

(Repost this for others ♻️)

P.S. This week, I'll be in Denmark, Sweden, Macedonia, Serbia, and then back to Bosnia. Invite me to your country, please. I'd love to visit in 2027! 🙏

I woke up on a global magazine cover!

First copy: Sent to my mom. ❤️

Look, I've been featured in Forbes. The Financial Times. Bloomberg... But a printed magazine, especially in a different language, means a lot more to my parents.

Mom still keeps all my old newspaper interviews from when I was a rapper. Even some old school competition diplomas I genuinely can't remember happening. I know she'll find a special place for these magazines too!

Sometimes a LinkedIn post is really just this.

Reminding yourself that the little things in life matter more than any "lesson" I could give you here today.

To "Ambassador" + Lisa Jones, thank you.
To my LinkedIn community, thank you more.
To mom and dad, no thank you will ever suffice.

Cheers!

-- Ask me anything in a comment. I'll reply. 🫰

P.S. I'll mail 2 copies to reposters with a handwritten note. No matter where you live. Good luck! ♻️

I spent 4 hours on a LinkedIn Live last night.

That's longer than most paid courses. Why?

1. Because I genuinely care about my community ❤️
2. Because I finally had a call with LinkedIn support
3. Because I have many LinkedIn updates to share
4. Because my Link Up community is leveling up!
5. Because I love teaching; coaching even more!
6. Because sales were going well... so why not?
7. Because sales wer... wait, I already said that.

~6,000 comments were exchanged on the call!

A few updates - straight from the source:

1. "Any and all extensions are forbidden" 🤯
2. LinkedIn does not want to explain "reach"
3. Mass views of profiles can get you restricted
4. Mass DM sends (copy-pasting messages) too
5. There is NO "daily" comment limit (it is a myth)
6. They look for "behavior patterns" in commenting
7. They started a new "effort" for engagement pods.

Some of these are worrying. Most are good.

Either way, hope I can keep being a guide to all of us.

Monday Motiv... Happy LinkedIn-ing, friends. 👋

P.S. Which news above are you excited for?

I understand why people quit LinkedIn. I do.

In 2020, I quit it myself. In 2021, I did it again.

I know exactly how it feels to:

- Post without being noticed
- Feel like you're wasting hours
- Not attract inbound opportunities

2022 was when I finally took it seriously. I understood what type of writing works. How and where to engage. How to set up my profile so it works for me 24/7. How to set up my offer and funnel so revenue keeps increasing. How to scale beyond good measure. I went all in.

Since then:

- Ranked as #1 LinkedIn creator in the world
- Ranked #1 in my category multiple times
- Grew my community to 1K+ members
- Started 7 different income streams
- Coached the biggest creators
- Changed countless lives
- Changed my own.

Just remember:

"The sun can't set if you never stop shining."

So keep shining, friend. Hope this motivates. ❤️

(Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. Ask me anything in your comment. Anything!

If I had to rebuild my LinkedIn from scratch...

These are 17 things I would do EVERY DAY:

(You might want to Save this one first ♻️)

 1. Write 2-5 new posts → 99% will not be published
 2. Spend 15 mins writing comments in the morning.
 3. Send 3 appreciation DMs to my fav commenters
 4. Analyze my analytics → especially profile views
 5. Send 3 connection requests to relevant people
 6. Send 3 DMs to prospects I'd like to coach 1-1
 7. Obsess over my hook for the post I'll publish.
 8. If it's an image post, write ALT text for photo
 9. Dedicate 1 full hour to commenting (replies)
10. Prepare 3-5 pinned comments for my post
11. Repost my post 6-8 hours after publishing
12. Check my post's analytics in the evening.
13. Check who's viewed my Link Up website
14. Check whom I can convert to a member
15. Spend any extra time in the comments.
16. Check that day's connection requests.
17. Support small creators in the feed. ❤️

17 daily habits → Zero chance you'll fail.

Repost for others if it's useful. Thanks!

P.S. Which of these are your top 3? 😊

"I want you to meet my parents."

I didn't text this to a girl. But to my team.

Last week, I took a few of my Link Up community members deep in the Bosnian mountains, where I own a small summer home and garden.

And I cooked barbecue for everyone!

But then...

My mom and dad made so many authentic Bosnian foods to combine with the BBQ. Every bit of veggie and fruit on that table was from my garden. Home-grown.

(As I write this, I think "This post is SO NOT LinkedIn")

No corporate gifts.
No fancy offsite retreat.
No motivational leadership quote.

Just unique experiences and fantastic food.

I believe this is the essence of GOOD "team building".

If you're a founder or solopreneur currently scaling your team, my message to you is this:

Treat your team well.

And feed them well.

They'll love you. ❤️

(Or invite me personally to grill some meat. You won't regret it. You can pay me in burgers.)

Greetings from Bosnia, everyone! 👋

P.S. Is this considered good "leadership"? :)

Today, I turn 34. Here's 34 lessons th... No.

This post here is a thank you. ❤️

1. To every single one of you who've shown up for me over the years. (I owe a lot of my success to you)

2. To my amazing Link Up community, who made me cry last night with a video message. (yes, I cried)

3. To every client, brand, and app founder who sent gifts to my doorstep. (post office was working overtime)

4. To everyone in my inner circle who called my phone and sang happy birthday. (you know who you are)

5. To everyone who abandoned me last year.

I always say "Givers get".

But today... everyone is "giving" me something. I'm so blessed to have a built a career where the simplest interactions turn into relationships. Grateful.

I hope this type of career finds YOU too.

Good luck, friends!

- Coach J 🎂

P.S. LinkedIn reached out to me too. News soon.

16 years ago, I happy-danced to a $8/hr salary.

This year, I flew 7 people across the globe.

This is a story of "Bosnia to the world".

(and it only has 3 parts, I promise)

1. Nobody else does this.

I literally mean "nobody". A big selling point in my Link Up community is that I reward 1 member each quarter with a paid trip to Bosnia. Plus in-person coaching!

2. I'm doing this alone.

No sponsorships. No political involvement. No tourism agencies. Nada. Just me trying to bring people to my home country. And bring my community together.

3. The ROI is always positive.

No matter how much money I "spend" on airline tickets, hotels, renting our restaurants, venues etc. I always get MORE new members that 10x whatever I spent.

For me, Link Up isn't JUST a community.

It's my way of opening myself to the world. And doing whatever is necessary to put Bosnia on the map. 🇧🇦

Make no mistake...

This business earns me good money. But...

Money only matters if you use it. And use it well.

Greetings from Bosnia, everyone!

- Coach J ❤️

P.S. These 2 ladies are my latest winners. Angela Marie from Oregon, USA and Ratna from Singapore.

P.P.S. Should I drop our Bosnia vlog tomorrow? 😊

I have a "zero leash" policy for negativity.

On LinkedIn, it's a dogfight. So if you...

Insult me in a comment? Block.
Insult others in my comments? Block.
Call something a "lie" just because? Block.
You can't accept that you are wrong? Block.
Spew fake accusations with zero proof? Block.
Agree with the same people above? Block too.
Like 20 comments in a row on my post? Bim.
Ask daft, super-ragebait questions? Bam.
Spam your links in my comments? Bop.
Pitch 3 seconds into a DM? Yep.

"Protect your energy, no matter what."

This means eliminating any negativity from my feed. From my business. And every inch of my life.

Zero regrets. ❤️

P.S. Sorry for the downer post. Had to be said.

P.P.S. This is not my dog. But the pink is cute, eh?

I love proving others wrong. It fuels me.

Every year of my life, I was the underdog.

1. When I graduated high school, I couldn't afford a fancy uni. So I got 1st place in the country and won the only 100% scholarship for the next 4 years.

(graduated with honors)

2. When I started freelancing 16 years ago, I had an asterisk next to my name because of my nationality. Location. Pricing. You name it. I had to work 20x as hard as any Westerner. And I did. No excuses.

(started at $8/hour, now $10K/workshop)

3. When I landed Microsoft, Digicel, and Marriott as clients, they kept saying it was luck. But THEY reached out to me because of my results and reputation.

(Upwork's top 1% freelancer in the world)

4. When I first got on LinkedIn and my headline was "Award-winning educator and copywriter", I immediately attracted some haters. They thought it was a lie.

(I had a career way before LinkedIn, bruh)

5. When I coached my first 100 clients, it was - again - "a lie". But then 200? 300? They shut their beaks up real quick. My Link Up is where it is FOR A REASON!

(my community sold out before day 1)

6. When I first got ranked No. 1 on Favikon all those years back, of course not everyone could swallow that It wasn't a US person. I was a foreigner.

(proud Bosnian)

7. When I said I "never sell in my content", they said it was an excuse because I didn't know how to. Touché. 😉

(you can do better than that, I'm sure)

Bonus:

When they tag me in their Linky rants hoping to get some traction off my name. Just stop, dear. We're not in the same league. We don't even play the same sport.

---

This was my underdog story.

Thanks for reading, you.

With kindness,

J ✌️

P.S. Ever been treated as the underdog?

P.P.S. No filter today. Happy weekend ahead! ❤️

If I had to rebuild my LinkedIn to 373K...

I wouldn't change much. (just a few things)

1. I'd support even more beginners. Comment on their posts. Whether they comment back or not. Because this "practice" has given me sooo so much! These are your (future) colleagues in the industry! 😊

2. I'd post 3x a week only. Anything more is excess.

3. I'd launch my Link Up community at least 2 years sooner. I mean, 50% of my mentees are on lifetime so that tells you everything about how "necessary" it was.

4. I'd spend even more time in the comments.

5. I'd host more live events. I've been doing a few per year, but 1x per month would've been amazing. It's my favorite time spent with new prospects + followers.

6. I'd post more text-only. I did for a certain while, actually. Rarely would you get a photo out of me. Then I started speaking globally and bam... lots of pics! Just creates a more "relaxed" content strategy, you know...

7. I'd smile more. People need it. ❤️

Hope this is useful. Cheers!

(Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. Ask me anything you want in a comment!

Confession: I love motivational posts on LinkedIn.

Because I quit 2 years in a row when I started.

Yes, I actually quit LinkedIn twice in the past.

I wish someone told me back then:

1. "Your last post got zero likes. Cool, this is normal."
2. "You're focused on too many of the wrong things"
3. "You'll have slow months and then good months"

Maybe I'd have had more energy to:

1. Keep writing new posts, despite lower reach
2. Be confident I can sign new clients, any month
3. Log in to this platform day in and out with a smile

Who knows...

Maybe this post will change someone's life.
Maybe this post will prevent YOU from quitting.
Maybe this post is written for the old ME... not you.

I don't know...

But I do know that I love a good motivational post.

Lord knows there's way too much negativity in the feed and people bashing each other all the time, turning every little strategy into a pi**ing contest.

Let's make LinkedIn a better place. For everyone.

Thank you. ❤️

- Coach J

Monday Motivation, over. (Repost further ♻️)

P.S. Do you love motivational posts too? (not billboard quotes, to heck with those)

#1 Personal Branding community in the world!

This win is a special one. ❤️

Clear Rank contacted me last week to tell me my Link Up community ranks 1st in the personal branding category on all of Whop. Whop hosts 20K+ communities globally!

(this plaque is not "official", btw, it was a gift)

The first to know this news? My members.

"Why am I not surprised?"
"Wow, this is well deserved, congratulations"
"You have every reason to be very proud of what you’ve created. This isn’t a community though… it’s family"

These were their reactions... Me?

I'll just say THANK YOU. 🙏

It may be a momentary ranking, but I'll take the win.

Link Up is soon gonna be 2 years old. And we've already managed to cross so many milestones. 1,000+ members... 83 countries... I'm truly blessed.

Alhamdulillah. 🤲

Thank you.

P.S. I'm bringing Lifetime back for 3 days only for anyone interested. And 1 reposter here will get a lifetime membership. Good luck! ♻️

This lady made my mom cry. She told her:

"Your son saved my life in more ways than you know. He is the reason my daughters are now in Ivy League schools. And why I am where I am in life. I needed to thank you in person for giving birth to him." ❤️

Wow...

Pooja traveled from India to Bosnia.

To meet her coach? Sure. To meet my Link Up community? Sure. But most importantly, to meet my parents. In fact, she wouldn't shut up about it.

Now I know why.

She had written this heartfelt note in Bosnian (using Google Translate) and prepared some gifts for them. It was an emotional moment. I'll never forget this.

Some clients change your business.

Some... change your world.

Thank you, Pooja. 🤲

(Repost this ♻️)

P.S. Should I visit India next?

We all got an appetite for different things, right?

So think of your LinkedIn feed as your "diet".

If it doesn't taste good, ditch it = unfollow
If it tastes good, fill up the plate = follow
If it causes a negative reaction = block
If it tastes super good, get more = 🔔

Stop complaining that it tastes bad.
Start optimizing your daily habits.

Your FEED is what you FEED it.
Bon appetite, LinkedIn buds!

Rate your feed. Mine's 7/10.

P.S. Ask me anything too!

(Repost this recipe ♻️)

Most people dislike my LinkedIn playbook.

Because it's "too much work". Well...

1. Sorry if I don't automate everything
2. Sorry I don't "sell" in 90% of my posts
3. Sorry I don't ONLY use LinkedIn for leads
4. Sorry I don't avoid the "3rd world countries"
5. Sorry I don't use AI for the most human tasks

But I will NOT say sorry that I...

1. Spend 1-2 hours in the comments of every post. This is where I meet 90% of my clients and Link Up members. "Posting and ghosting" is something I'll never do.

(I'd rather skip a day of posting)

2. Do my best to support creators in ALL regions, not just in the US and UK because what? "I don't want Indians and Pakistanis in my comments, they're not paying".

(I swear to God people have said this to my face)

3. Share my knowledge freely. You can literally google my advice and never pay me - I won't mind! But this is precisely the reason people DO pay me.

Because genuine advice is hard to come by.

4. Never use AI for my writing. Like, ever! ✌️

5. I don't sell IN my content. I sell FROM my content.

Look...

The "playbook" is just fine.

Hope you use it. ❤️

(Repost this ♻️)

P.S. What LinkedIn advice are you tired of hearing? Even if you have a list, it's fine. Thanks!

I have 366,000 followers on LinkedIn.

If you're wondering "how", here it is:

1. 5 years of consistent activity here
2. 3-4 posts per week, 5-6 earlier on
3. Never-once automating my activity
4. 1,000+ comments per week, average
5. Replying to all of my readers manually
6. Never-once ghosting my LinkedIn post
7. Supporting thousands in the home feed
8. Starting so many new trends on LinkedIn
9. Sharing literally 100% of what I know here
10. Supporting newbies as much as influencers

When I first started, not everyone understood my "why". Today, everyone is asking for my "how".

So take another look at the list above. Those numbers aren't what matters. It's the effort. And the support for others. This is year 17 for me in the online business world. And I don't think I've ever felt more energized to keep supporting business people in their journeys.

So keep going. Keep building. Keep supporting others.

Monday Motivation, over. ❤️

P.S. Ask me anything in a comment! Anything.

"Why post on LinkedIn" has many answers.

For me, only one matters: My time.

In the last 4 days:

1. I took the weekend off to be with my son
2. I took him to Slovenia for school shopping
3. National holiday there, so we skipped to Italy
4. Took Monday off to complete school shopping
5. Wrote this on Tuesday because we were 🚗💨 back

All of this while the sun was still shining, my businesses were still functioning normally, without me being "on" all the time. Something I coach EVERY client.

So...

"Own your time" or "your own time". Whatever your answer is for LinkedIn, just make it count, okay?

Please and thank you. ❤️

Now write something in a comment, will ya? Ask me anything. I'll answer to 200+ people. I've missed commenting and engaging with my community...

P.S. Repost this ♻️

LinkedIn is "slower" in the summer. Noticed it?

If you're reading this, this is your sign to:

1. Spend more time on "networking" vs. "converting". Go on coffee chats with other creators, even in person. I promise you, this is time well spent.

2. Work on your Q3-Q4 strategy. Yes, plan for the year's end immediately. Run a test group if you can!

3. Spend more time in the comments vs. posts. Your content lives longer in the feed now (LinkedIn confirmed this). So no need to post as much. Just comment.

4. Scout conferences and events in fall. See where and what you can attend. Or organize! Me, I'm hosting an August meetup in Bosnia... with Chris Do!

(this is exclusive to Link Up community members)

5. Enjoy life and love. You've earned it. ❤️

Just some brotherly reminders, in case you've been stressing over (s)lower impressions lately. Cheers!

(Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. Rate your LinkedIn feed lately. Mine's 6/10.

This is my last LinkedIn post of 2025.

So much to be grateful for. My top 10:

1. This year, my Link Up community grew leaps and bounds. We've even been ranked the most profitable community in the world during anniversary week.

2. This year, I received the Man of the Year award. It's so much more than just a shiny gold trophy for me! It's a tribute to my parents and the man they made me.

3. This year, I traveled the globe and met HUNDREDS of my clients, community members, and team members. My passport is a coloring book!

4. This year, I met my online mentor of 10+ years, Chris Do, in person. We recorded a podcast worth gold.

5. This year, I was invited to the LinkedIn headquarters and had a private meeting with them about the future of the platform. Thanks for trusting me with that!

6. This year, I became a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. The first-ever Bosnian to do so. I collaborated with the one and only Shadé Zahrai on this.

7. This year, I've actually done the most keynotes and workshops I've ever done in 365 days.

8. This year, I've taken more time off than ever else in my career. Heck, in my entire life! Rest and off-days have become my favorite productivity hacks.

9. This year, I flew all of my team to Bosnia. All expenses paid. Might do it again next year. (with a bigger team)

10. And just this week, much to my surprise, I also received the di... ok I'll leave this one for January.

See you next year! ❤️

Thanks for all of your support. Genuinely grateful!

P.S. Back on Jan 5. Get ready for something special.

Apparently, LinkedIn can't figure out I'm real. 💔

1. I was restricted 5 times this year. Logged out of my profile due to "suspicion of automated activity".

(There was NO automated activity)

2. A recent post got locked because I had a 52% engagement rate in the first 15 minutes. Bro, how can I even control people reacting to a post?!

3. I must be triggering all the "false positives" in the algorithm, as Jeremy from Favikon told me. It's just "unheard of" to get this level of engagement.

Sorry, but...

LinkedIn and Ryan Roslansky, what in the world do you want me to do?

Serious question.

I don't use automations.
I don't have virtual assistants.
I write all of my content manually.
I write every single comment myself.
I send all my DMs and connects manually.
I'm the only person with access to my profile.
I have precisely 0 tools connected to my profile.
I have precisely 0 extensions installed for LinkedIn.

So tell me...

How much more REAL do you need me to be?

I will NOT stay silent anymore!!!

My 2 cents:

(And my offer to fix this at the end of this post)

1. This issue is showing your incompetence. 1000s of users are going through this; not just me.

Please explain your restriction policies transparently.

2. You ask ME for information about my restriction. How would I know? Each of the 5 times, I wasn't even online!

YOU should be the one giving ME the information. 🤦‍♂️

3. You have access to everyone's data and activity. And you can easily see which tools are connected. So why pretend like you don't? Which brings me to:

If you see someone uses ZERO automation tools, how can you even restrict them for automation?

4. Your Support ticket system doesn't work. Period.

To top it all off, you told me I "reached the maximum number of verification attempts". What even is that?!

5. You are putting people's livelihoods at risk. Because you've pushed users for years to buy Premium, use LinkedIn for business, and then... what, shut 'em down?

Here's my offer:

Dear LinkedIn team,

As one of the more prominent creators on your platform, I feel obligated to address this. Book me a meeting with your team (in charge of this issue) and I will book a flight to either your New York or Sunnyvale headquarters in the next 48 hours. I will spend as much (unpaid) time as needed to help you figure this out. I will use my own money to fund this. I want to do more for your users than you are doing right now. Get me that meeting. I'm looking at flights right now. I MEAN THIS 1000%.

I've looked at legal counsel on this matter too.

I'm happy to involve lawyers in our conversations moving forward. By all means.

This... NEEDS to be fixed once and for all.

Not just for me. For everyone.

Enough is enough.

Thank you.

Signed:

Frustrated long-time user, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, LinkedIn-featured creator, top-ranked global creator, we-ve-also-met-in-person, you-literally-pay-me-a-salary-every-month, your Jasmin Alić

(Asking my network to repost this ♻️)

Most folks here never share personal stories.

My recent Hajj post was my best post in years!

And it's converted more folks to my Link Up community than any educational post I've written in months.

This is not my opinion. These are facts.

1. People connect to people.
2. Stories are what make us human.
3. Information is everywhere. POV isn't.
4. People crave a glimpse behind the scenes.
5. The "real and raw" outperforms "tips and tricks".

If you're not sharing the "personal" part of your personal brand on LinkedIn... you're missing out.

(That Hajj post is now my 3rd-best post of all time)

Stop sharing advice only.

Share the person behind it. ❤️

In fact, share something "cool" about you in the comments. If people respond to it, you have your next post idea. Go ahead. Comment and support each other!

Good luck!

P.S. Repost for others ♻️

Here's what I learned at LinkedIn Headquarters!

(including stuff about the new algo)

 1. They have the best fries I've tried in NYC
 2. They have logos in different colors on every floor
 3. Nobody knows how the Linky algorithm works
 4. The Empire State Building entrance is massive
 5. Not a single soul mentioned "video" to me
 6. They got cool mugs (that you can't "take home")
 7. They got cool pillows (that you can't "take home")
 8. Nobody knows how the Top Voice badge is given
 9. Not one person used the word "AI" with me
10. They said I was "welcome back anytime"

Learned something new? I did too!

Which is that there's so much advice floating out there that isn't verified, not even by LinkedIn employees.

Please pick your coach wisely. 😉

Now, let me sip my coffee... 👀

P.S. Did this post make you smile? Cheers! ♻️

Someone I met on LinkedIn visited my country, and then stayed for 3 months! Now, 200+ have done it!

This week, I'm hosting my 7th international Link Up meetup in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

SEVENTH!!! 🙌

My mentees are coming from 30+ countries! Plus Chris Do, Magali de Reu, and more Linky friends.

Some are staying for a few days.
Some are staying for a few weeks.
Some are considering moving here!!

(Victoria Michaels stayed for 3 months)

They even gave me a diplomatic passport for this. 🇧🇦

Because people CHOOSING to visit you + get to know your country + actually stay... this stuff is not something you can easily put into words!

From Bosnia with love,

Jasmin ❤️

--- Come visit me next, okay?

P.S. 1 reposter will get a video call from me and Chris Do directly from Sarajevo. Good luck! ♻️

I successfully broke every "rule" on LinkedIn.

After 360,000 followers, these are the facts:

1. "Post daily" - No. Big no. In all my years, I've never once posted every day of the week. And voilà, look. Still growing. Still running a business in 75+ countries.

2. "Post minimum 3-4 per week" - No. This is my first post in a week. Sometimes life gets busy. It's okay.

3. "DM your profile viewers daily" - Sure. But I get so much inbound, I never have to "sell". I mostly message my favorite commenters, not prospects.

4. "Leverage the current trend" - Heh. No. I was the last person to try carousels in 2023. Last to try video in 2024. Don't use AI much. I set trends, I don't follow.

5. "Share vulnerable stories" - I did. I wrote 2 "I'm a solo dad" posts. Both went disgustingly viral. And I realized I never want to use that part of me for personal branding again. So yes - be vulnerable. But know your limits.

TL;DR:

1. Never post daily.
2. Skip it entirely if busy.
3. DM favorites, not prospects.
4. Stop making every trend happen.
5. Get personal, but don't "overshare".

Now...

Anything you'd add to the list of "LinkedIn rules that are meant to be broken"?

(Repost this ♻️)

P.S. Nice to be back. What did I miss? 🧊

I just analyzed my entire LinkedIn history.

I sat down with 5 years of data to "re-learn" how I'd managed to build a 375K following and the #1 personal branding community in the world.

ONE thing caught my eye. My posting frequency. 😊

I used to post a lot MORE in my early days. In fact, today I post 3x less than in 2022:

2022: 292 (5-6 posts per week)
2023: 229 (4-5 posts per week)
2024: 191 (3-4 posts per week)
2025: 179 (3-4 posts per week)
2026: 104 so far (2-3 posts per week)

Also worth noting:

1. I didn't always post at the same time (I tested)

2. I learned that spending time in the comments proved to be better than 5-6 posts per week. So I doubled down on this. And built the best community in the world!

3. I didn't get a viral post until 9 months into my first posting year. My first viral post was my 119th one.

So...

A lot of you ask me "what would you change" if I had to start all over on LinkedIn.

I think the data speaks for itself. ❤️

P.S. Ask me Yes/No questions. I'll reply to everyone.

Confession: I don't think LinkedIn is "easy".

I wish more folks spoke about this openly...

I was ranked this platform's #1 creator globally in 2023. Almost 400K followers. So I have EVERY right to tell you there's a massive difference in simply vs. easily.

The "simple" version of LinkedIn:

1. Post consistently
2. Engage with intent
3. Get better at writing
4. Create a sellable offer
5. Focus on DMs and calls
6. Build a trusted community
7. Become known for one thing

Sure, sounds simple. But it's not "easy".

(You see where I'm going with this? 😊)

ALL of the things I listed require a certain level of:

Time.
Effort.
Talent.

This is why over 98% of LinkedIn users still don't post actively. Because they hear how "easy" it is and then they get discouraged rather quickly.

(I ranted about this on TV the other day)

Because "if it's easy for everyone, it's probably not worth much". I know, motivational...

Happy Monday, friend! ❤️

(Repost this ♻️)

P.S. Ask me anything about LinkedIn. Anything!

I've had the same LinkedIn habits for 5 years:

1. Comment 1 full hour right after posting
2. Add pinned comments under each post
3. Write every single day (not publish daily)
4. Find 5 brand new people in the feed daily
5. Check profile views at the end of each day
6. Filter profile views for ICPs or people I know
7. DM 3 prospects (if any are in my profile views)
8. Check bookmarked searches for my name tags
9. Support those posts where my name was tagged
10. Support small creators just as much as big ones ❤️

376K followers later. 1,000+ community, global awards and #1 rankings later... still the same habits.

I do this 4 days a week. Takes me 2 hours.
This is the "playbook". No algo can touch it.
Works for beginners just as much as the pros.

Use this. 😊

P.S. What's ONE LinkedIn habit you swear by?

Imagine bringing 70 "strangers" to your home.

Well, here's my 7-minute video about it.

(Pro tip: Save this video to watch later)

I'm sure by now you've seen one of the 100s of posts about my recent Link Up meetup in Bosnia. If not from others in your feed, then on my wall.

This video here pulls you in closer:

1. Experience the vibes from our in-person event
2. See how we "hang out" away from screens
3. People speaking on stage for the 1st time
4. Strangers embracing each other 100%
5. Beautiful sights from all over Bosnia
6. Smiles, conversations and support
7. Community being a "community"

Bonus: See me rapping 😎

Ladies and gents, the 3rd Link Up global meetup in my home country, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Enjoy!

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

P.S. I'll surprise ONE person who reposts the video with my 1-year membership. Good luck to all of you!

P.P.S. Watched the video? Your favorite moment?

All my awards can't compare to this. Hajj!

My proudest achievement in life. ❤️

This is why I was away the past few weeks, and haven't been posting on LinkedIn. (best reason ever)

For Muslims, Hajj is 1 of our 5 pillars in life. And not everyone gets do to it. Various reasons: too expensive, very demanding in terms of "readiness", limited quotas per country... But I was blessed enough to do it.

I put in for my visa 2 years ago.

And they called me during one of my busiest years ever. 20-day trip. (whoah) But my son's countdown from 20 is what kept me smiling and hopeful daily. Baba is back. And to all of you asking on LinkedIn...

Coach J is back. Let's get to work.

What did I miss? 😊

P.S. Ask me anything you want in a comment. I'll respond to at least 200+ people. Let's keep coaching!

I just did a 1-hour masterclass on national TV!

But you don't have 1 hour so... 😊

My LinkedIn friend, I've summarized the value.

1. First build a great offer, then build more visibility. Most folks focus on more impressions and engagement, but their weak offer can't convert 1 profile visitor. Ugh.

2. Your "algo" is your mirror, not a machine.

3. Your community is your main priority. It's why profiles with 100K+ followers now struggle to get a fraction of their past numbers. A ghosted audience remembers!

4. Writing daily is the cure for sloppy AI writing.

5. Every industry can thrive on LinkedIn. A client of mine who does oil dredging in the deserts of Australia managed to get inbound offers in 2 days. Voilà!

6. IRL beats URL, always. It's why in-person meetups are the next big thing in 2026. Me? I'm bringing Chris Do to Bosnia for my 7th international event!

7. Share everything for free. Don't question it!

--- Thanks for all your lovely DMs about my TV appearance too. You know who you are. ❤️

Now ask me anything in a comment. Anything!

P.S. Repost this ♻️

Just landed in Dubai! With a message:

Not every post needs to be a thinkpiece.

You drank matcha? Cool. No need for lessons.

You flew to Dubai? Dope. Tell us why and move on.

That's... it.

That's your entire LinkedIn post. 😊

No need to apply some ancient philosophy to the most mundane daily events. Won't make you an "expert".

That's it.

No thinkpiece here. Just some Monday Motivation to re-evaluate your LinkedIn approach on how to position yourself as an "expert" with your content.

Remember: Positioning is everything.

And everything is positioning.

Cheers! - Coach J ✌️

P.S. I'm here to escape the Bosnian winter, habibi. Who else runs on solar energy like me?

Every client I coach gets 3 "musts" from me.

To share, showcase, and sell. (hear me out)

1. I don't care whether you share 100% of what you know. Or 50% of it, and then let people pay for it. Fine, your choice. But you MUST share your hard-earned knowledge with others. 1 post = 1 topic = 1 takeaway.

(Personally, I always say "share it all")

2. Showcase your work. A lot of beginners on LinkedIn would swap their career with yours in a heartbeat. So why aren't you talking about your results? You MUST.

(My entire profile is riddled with testimonials)

3. Sell your product. You MUST. Nobody else will do it for you. I coach. I speak. I have a community. So I talk about it a lot. But the real skill in "selling" is how elegantly you can do it, without it feeling like a pitch.

(I always "sell without selling", as I did in this post)

Remember my 3 musts: Share. Showcase. Sell.

Free Monday lesson! ❤️ (Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. Be honest, which do you need to do more in your content? Share, showcase or sell? Let's chat.

Are you getting "lost in the crowd"?

Don't worry, I got you, LinkedIn friend. ❤️

Here's what I coach all my clients when it comes to "standing out" amongst 1.3B users:

1. Only the first 45-55 characters of your headline are visible. Focus on that! Your full headline is NOT visible unless... someone visits your profile.

2. Your visuals play a huge part in your "writing". Treat each photo as a visual hook. Pair it with your written hooks! Me? Today, I'm a "face in the crowd". 📸

3. Speak of your offer often. Your offer should be almost an "instant thought" when people hear your name. It's why I talk about my Link Up community often.

(and when I don't, my clients do)

4. When everyone zigs, you should zag. How does everyone else "sell" their offers? With a CTA and a link at the end of the post, right? That's 99% of sales here.

(but see how I "sold" with number 3 above)

Standing out is easy.

You just have to stop blending in. 😉

(Repost this ♻️)

P.S. Ever feel like you're posting into the void?

It took me 1 month to write this post. Because I didn't know how to "capture" what happened in person...

So, for context:

1. I have a private community called Link Up
2. 1,100+ have joined it from 90+ countries
3. I reward my members with paid flights
4. I organize these "meetups" globally
5. I bring industry giants over, as well
6. We all meet in person & have fun
7. It's free to attend (for members)

Last month in Sarajevo:

- I brought Chris Do. The all-time branding GOAT.
- I got us a Link Up bus. First time this happened.
- Chris and I hosted a "podcast" on the bus ride!
- Yes, we did 1-to-many coaching on... da... bus!
- I hosted outdoor free 1-1 sessions at a rooftop!
- We played VR games instead of presentations!
- They painted a "Link Up" mural in a mountains
- We took boat rides in a cave. Got in the river...

The gallery may tell you more.

Because words... words sure can't.

To the most amazing community in the world, thank you for leaving me speechless. Onwards and upwards! ❤️

See you next year in Bosnia too? 😊

P.S. Repost and hang with us tomorrow! I'll bring 5 of you to our Huddle call for new members. ♻️

Ever since I received a diplomatic passport...

My world looks different. First off...

All the questions. 😂

"Can you drive over the speed limit now?"
"Can you walk around freely at airports now?"
"Do you have any supercool perks for diplomats?"

The answer to all is: No. Haha.

What's different is:

1. People finally respect the "online dollar"

It's not a myth anymore. Online "freelancers" are true businesspeople too. With teams on a payroll! In most cases, a lot wealthier and more experienced too.

2. People finally respect "personal branding"

The word "influencer" is gone. Now it's all about "impact". Where else can you run a business in 66 countries, while still living in Zenica, Bosnia? ❤️

3. The word "ambassador" has a new meaning

It's no longer a role given by the government. It's anyone with a platform. Young or wise. Especially online. With true power to impact millions around the world.

To my country, I say thank you.

And to the millions I've "impacted" over the last 17 years I've been doing this online thing...

I owe you. A lot. 🙏

Cheers!

From Bosnia and Herzegovina to the world,

Coach J

P.S. Don't ask me those questions anymore, ok?! :)

I'm slowly approaching 400k LinkedIn followers.

I think it's time for a reintroduction. 😊

1. On LinkedIn, you know me as the coach of elite personal brands. Testimonials from: Lara Acosta, Justin Wright, Nathanial Bibby... and 1,000+ case studies inside my globally acclaimed Link Up community.

2. Outside of Linkieland, I'm just "Jasmin". People call me Jay, too. As in the first letter of my name, J. Oh, and it's pronounced "yah-ss-meen". Not "jazz-minn".

(I know you just tried pronouncing it 😉)

3. People who REALLY know me, call me Bigga. That used to be my stage name. I was a rapper.

4. 6 albums behind me. X-Factor, MTV, all that...

5. Born and raised in Bosnia. And even though I travel the world regularly, I still choose to live here. 🇧🇦

6. Bosnia even gave me a diplomatic passport, for how many people actually visited here because of my LinkedIn activity. How cool is that?!

7. I love burgers. Why? Couldn't tell ya. I just do.

8. I’m a solo dad to the most amazing boy. We spend as much time as possible together, given the law. Wouldn't change it for the world. I love my life with him. ❤️

9. I enjoy long drives. (as a driver, not a passenger)

10. Greatest life accomplishment: I performed Hajj. 🤲

11. I was an Honor Roll student at university, and then later taught there as a professor! My own subject. Copywriting. Before that, I worked as an English and German teacher. Also won awards as a teacher.

(I then went full freelance copywriter, then coach)

12. I’ve also won awards as a coach. In 2025, they gave me "Man of the Year" for my personal branding work. 🏆

13. I love wearing suits. Custom, since I'm super tall. 196cm or 6'5. Yes, I do get the classic "wow, you're tall" when folks meet me in person.

14. I love to write. Been writing for the past 17 years. As a rapper. As a copywriter. As a creator. Can't stop, won't stop. It's the greatest life skill you can have!

15. I changed 20+ jobs in my career. (did what I had to do to pay for my uni and support my parents)

16. I retired my parents. Alhamdulillah.

17. I’m thinking of retirement... 🏝️

So, it was nice meeting you.

Thanks for reading!

(Repost this ♻️)

P.S. Anything you didn't know about me?

Or tell me something cool about yourself. 😊

Gary V called comments a "new marketing function".

I got tagged a bunch in that post. 😀

Years ago, I started treating comments like an actual "growth strategy" on LinkedIn. In fact, it worked so well that even LinkedIn wanted to hear more about it.

1. They featured my commenting strategy for 1 billion users. (plastered it on their home feed)

2. I got invited to a call. (to talk commenting)

3. It became my signature. (rightfully so)

This was 4 years ago. And yet...

Nothing's changed.

It is still the best LinkedIn strategy ever.
It is still the most human hack for "growth".
It is still the thing that builds all my businesses.

The world's catching up.

But I'll keep on saying...

I told you so. 😊

Don't make me tell you again in another 4 years, k? Please start treating your comments seriously.

Deal?

Monday Motivation, over.

P.S. No AI comments either, ok?

I'm often asked about my LinkedIn "early days".

But I rarely get asked this one question:

"What would you NOT change in your LinkedIn journey, if you had it to do all over again?"

(Finally, thank you for asking, you 😊)

The one thing I'd never change is my rule and opinion on "daily posting". Daily is simply not necessary.

I'm not saying you shouldn't.
I'm saying I wouldn't. Ever.

Here's my LinkedIn post schedule over the years:

1. In my early days, I did 4-5 posts per week.
2. Later, I've gone to 3-4 posts per week.
3. These days, I do 2-3 posts per week.

Fun fact: I've only ever tried 6 posts per week for two weeks. That's how long I managed to do it. Simply not sustainable. (if quality is your thing)

I know for someone out there overthinking their LinkedIn strategy, this post will feel like a "hug" from a friend.

Hi, I'm that friend. And you can thank me later. ❤️

Monday Motivation, over. (Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. Is frequent posting overrated?

My eyes filled with tears after his message.

"Can I get 0% so others can get 25%?"

This man literally GAVE UP his revenue share from referring new members to my Link Up community. Just so we could have more new members!

(and they'd pay a quarter less)

That's how much he believes in Link Up.

Seconds later, MORE of my members did the same. As a business owner, this is one of those things where you just sit back and think "how did I get so lucky?"

I don't think I'll ever get a better testimonial.

I always say Link Up is changing lives out there. The truth is: It's changing my entire world. Blessed. ❤️

Wow, how did we get here?

Speechless.

P.S. Code "FISNIK". You can thank Fisnik.

If they wrote a book about your life, what chapter would you be in right now? Serious question.

Often times...

We think we're not doing enough.
We believe we deserve more.
We expect more to come.

And maybe it's true.

You just have to remind yourself of that. What chapter are you on right now? There, you have your answer. There's no flipping pages or skipping til the end.

Do the work, and trust the process.

Then, judge your own cover. Not sooner. 😊

Monday Motivation, over. (Repost for others ♻️)

P.S. This is Year 17 for me. But 15 years ago, I was hauling trash to fund my university. That chapter may be over, but I still smile every time I think about it. ❤️

Most LinkedIn DMs are pushy. Or salesy.

Let's fix that. (Full outreach masterclass)

This read is 2 minutes long. So either keep reading, or save it for later. Either way, you're in for a treat!

I will explain my tried-and-tested "warm outreach" approach. Using Linkbound, Kondo and Sales Nav.

(neither is a must, but each one ties into the other)

1. Familiar faces first

Most people reach out to complete strangers. This is why "selling" feels odd. There's no trust. Instead, focus on those you've already interacted with on LinkedIn.

2. Linkbound for engagement filtering

Analyze your engagement (or from your competitors if you don't get much engagement) with Linkbound. It will give you a complete list of "warm leads".

3. Filter leads to match your ICP (ideal client profile)

Linkbound has a brand-new feature which tailor-matches your ICP criteria to your offer. It means every name is both "familiar" + "qualified".

4. Feed into your LinkedIn CRM (Sales Nav)

Follow their LinkedIn activity closely. In other words:

5. Become "top of mind"

The easiest way to send that first DM is to spark engagement elsewhere. In a comment. In a reply. On their post. On someone else's post. Doesn't matter.

6. Attract profile views

Every profile view you receive is a "warm" signal. You can now easily send the first DM saying "Hey, so happy you visited my profile! What brought you here?"

7. Send DMs daily

Make "reaching out to ICPs" a daily habit. No excuses. It will feel angsty at first. The more you do it, the easier and more enjoyable it gets. I promise you this!

8. Never pitch in the first message. Please.

9. Always follow the PBS psychology

Permission-Based Selling means you never outright send something (pitch deck, offer, link) "assuming" they need it. Always ask first. And get a Yes first.

10. Separate DMs into folders, with Kondo

Depending on who you message, you might have different conversations. Kondo (made by Mitchell Tan) lets you have multiple LinkedIn inboxes. Brilliant!

11. Set follow-ups in Kondo

I recommend setting alerts in Kondo for "no-replies". You're not necessarily being ghosted when someone doesn't reply. You just have to remind them.

12. Track progress in Linkbound

The more you talk to each person, readying the "sale", simply drag and drop your conversations further. You'll see your leads qualified in real time to a Yes or No.

13. Feed back into Sales Nav

A lead that says No now is not a "forever No". Keep up with their LinkedIn updates. Their network might be packed with new opportunities for you. Repeat 1-12.

TL;DR:

• Establish familiarity first by engaging
• Use Linkbound to qualify before outreach
• Use Kondo for streamlined DM management
• Use Sales Nav to source network opportunities
• Never pitchslap :)

Familiarity → Filtering → Permission → Trust → 💰

Really hope you find this useful. Cheers!

- Coach J

P.S. I'll reward 2 reposters. One with a year of Link Up membership. One with 6 months of Linkbound! ♻️

I've read many International Women's Day posts.

This is mine. For my special ones. ❤️

1. Mom. May God bless our mamas. They're the reason we're even here. Never forget to hug yours daily and shower them with precious gifts. (if you can)

2. Bridgette Orten. Forever thank you. You're the reason I started coaching people on LinkedIn. You were THAT persistent client who pushed me into saying Yes, after I said No to who knows how many people.

3. Ladies in my Link Up community. You powerhouses deserve a throne. Especially Victoria, Kristina, and Thahaseen. I don't know what I'd do without you.

4. All my day 1's. (you know who you are)

That's it. That's the post.

No Monday Motivation. Just a thank you to all the ladies who've changed my life and career.

You deserve the world. ❤️

P.S. Who are your superhero ladies?