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Learn more about Brian here: I used to think success meant pushing through. I had the title, the team, the 4.8 Glassdoor rating. On paper, it looked like I’d made it. But one morning, staring at a packed calendar of meetings, check-ins, and dashboards, it hit me—I didn’t see myself anywhere in the day ahead. That moment cracked something open. It wasn’t a breakdown. It was a wake-up call. I wasn’t burned out. I was misaligned. For years, I followed the script: lead well, stay loyal, don’t rock the boat. But inside, I was drifting—further from purpose, further from peace. And I realized: if I kept pushing through week after week—deadlines, deliverables, and decisions—I’d lose the man my wife married… the father I wanted to be… the leader I could’ve become. So I got clear. I built what I couldn’t find in the systems around me: a strategy grounded in values, not just performance. A framework to help high-achieving men stop reacting and start designing what comes next—with intention, profit, and alignment. Today, that framework powers Janus Life Coaching. I work with successful professional men who are ready for a new chapter—but don’t know how to turn restlessness into a plan. I help them recalibrate, reconnect with what matters, and make a confident next move. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t stay here… but I don’t know where to go,” This is your moment. Let’s build a map that actually fits your life, your truth, and your leadership. https://januslifecoaching.com/ Don't forget to sign up for our LinkedIn workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

Are you trying to grow your email list on LinkedIn… but keeping everything on LinkedIn? That’s the problem.LinkedIn is where the conversation starts, not where your list grows. Here are four simple ways to start using it the right way: 1. If you have a clickable link in your headline on the free version, don’t change it. - If you never had one, you can’t add it now. - Premium users, use that space to drive to a call, website, or newsletter. 2. Use your Featured section strategically: - Website or calendar first - Newsletter second - Opt-in or landing page third 3. Turn your LinkedIn newsletter into a conversion tool. - End every edition with a clear call to action and a link to collect emails. 4. Use LinkedIn Live Events to drive action. - Say it clearly: “If you’d like to book a free call, type ‘me’ in the comments.” LinkedIn is the top of your funnel. Start guiding people off the platform… and onto your list.

Maiko Sakai guides coaches and consultants to turn strangers into buyers with psychology-driven quizzes that work as a fast-trust sales tool without no-show webinars, misaligned referrals, or endless (and thankless) content generation. Her proprietary quiz strategy converts cold leads into repeat clients, builds email lists on autopilot, and earns rave reviews for accuracy. Service providers call her a “quiz alchemist” for the way she blends strategy, psychology, and creativity into results that sell. A Cornell MBA from Japan turned New Yorker, Maiko fuels her edge with ethnic cuisine, ultra-modern design, and her collection of exotic houseplants. Connect with Maiko here: https://maikosakai.com Don't forget to register for our "Scale Your Business Blueprint Using LinkedIn" 5-day Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

Why aren’t your LinkedIn connections turning into paying clients? Most people think they need more connections. They don’t. They need a better strategy for what to do with the connections they already have. Because connections don’t equal conversations. And conversations are what lead to clients. Here’s how to actually turn your LinkedIn connections into paying clients: Optimize your profile: - Your profile should clearly show who you help, how you help them, and why it matters. When someone lands on your page, it should feel like they’re in the right place. Build the right network: - It’s not about more connections, it’s about the right ones. Focus on ideal clients and aligned referral partners, not random adds. Message with intention: - Stop pitching. Start connecting. Every message should feel human, relevant, and rooted in context, not a script. Create content that builds trust: - Your content should position you as the go-to resource. When done right, it warms people up before you ever send a message. Take the conversation offline: - This is where most people drop the ball. Real relationships and real clients are built off the platform, not just on it. If you follow this process consistently, everything changes: • Better conversations • More responses • Higher-quality clients Because LinkedIn isn’t just a networking platform. It’s a relationship-building platform that turns visibility into opportunity. What to learn exactly how to do this? Then sign up for our 5-day "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" Workshop from April 27th - May 1st here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

Adam Cerra - Founder & CEO at DFY Closing- A high-ticket sales expert and creator of the Inverse Closing Method™, a pressure-free approach that helps coaches and consultants close premium offers with integrity and ease. With over $30 million in sales and experience leading teams for brands like Mindvalley and the Jay Shetty Certification School, Adam has trained hundreds of closers and built sales systems that convert. He’s also the author of The Conversation to Client Playbook, a no-fluff guide to turning sales calls into natural, client-centered conversations that drive results. Connect with Adam here: https://adamcerra.com/ Don't forget to register for our "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

Did you know you’re probably sitting on more potential leads on LinkedIn than you realize? You don’t need more content or more connections. You need to pay attention to the signals already happening. Here are 7 simple ways to generate leads each week: • New connection messages • Push notification messages • People who react to your posts • People who comment on your posts • People who reshare your posts • People who vote in your polls • People who subscribe to your newsletter Every one of these is a warm opportunity to start a conversation. And the rule is simple: - Don’t sell. - Don’t pitch. - Don’t spam. Just build the relationship. That’s how real conversations… turn into real clients. Don't forget to sign up for our $29 workshop called "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" 5-Day Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

About Jeremy David and ConvoGPT At ConvoGPT, we are pioneers in providing AI-powered outsourced business development services tailored to help businesses grow, scale, and succeed. With years of expertise in sales, marketing, and artificial intelligence, we bridge the gap between potential and performance, enabling our clients to focus on what they do best: running their business. Our mission is simple: to deliver measurable results by streamlining your business development efforts, optimizing outreach, and maximizing your return on investment. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to automate and personalize lead generation, appointment setting, and closing deals, ensuring that your business can expand efficiently without the overhead of maintaining an in-house team. Find out more about CovnoGPT: https://convogpt.ai/ Don't forget to register for our upcoming "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

What if the way you’ve been going live on LinkedIn… is about to completely change? Starting June 22, 2026, there’s a major update to LinkedIn Live that every creator, coach, and service professional needs to understand: You will no longer be able to go live spontaneously. Every live video must be scheduled in advance. Now, before you think this is a limitation… It’s actually a massive opportunity if you use it the right way. Here’s what this update unlocks: • A dedicated event page to promote your live event in advance • Multiple notifications sent to your audience before and during your event • Visibility into exactly who attended your live • The ability to follow up and start real conversations afterward • Theatre mode so viewers can stay engaged while multitasking In short, LinkedIn is turning live video into a lead generation and relationship-building tool… not just a broadcast feature. And the best part? You can still go live on short notice. You just need to schedule it first, even if it’s only minutes before. Here’s how we recommend doing it: Use tools like StreamYard (my personal preference), Restream, or Riverside. With StreamYard, you can click “create announcement,” which automatically sets up your LinkedIn event for you. That means you can: • Pre-record your content • Schedule it strategically • Build anticipation before you even go live This isn’t a restriction. It’s LinkedIn giving you more control, more visibility, and more opportunity to turn viewers into conversations. The question is…Are you going to treat your live videos like random broadcasts… Book a call to learn how to claim one of our VIP Pre-Enrollment spots for our year-long group coaching mastermind called Expert Authority here: https://scottaaron.as.me/expertauthorityconsult ....and register for our next high-level 5-day LinkedIn workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop

Shane Barker is the CEO and founder of TraceFuse, the first Amazon Terms of Service-compliant negative review removal system. With over 25 years of marketing experience supporting Fortune 500 brands, Shane has been recognized as a leading influencer. His recent focus is on helping Amazon sellers combat negative reviews through TraceFuse’s innovative, white-hat solution. Connect with Shane here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanebarker https://www.facebook.com/ShaneBarkerConsultant/ http://instagram.com/shanebarker https://tracefuse.ai Don't forget to book a call with us for early enrollment discounts for our year-long Expert Authority Group Coaching Mastermind here: https://scottaaron.as.me/expertauthorityconsult

What’s the first thing people do after they check out your LinkedIn profile? They look for proof… and a next step. That’s exactly what your Featured Section should do. But most professionals either leave it empty or fill it with random links that don’t move the needle. If you want your profile to actually convert profile views into conversations, leads, and clients, your Featured section needs to be intentional. Here’s what should be in it: • Your website - A clear place for people to learn more about you, your services, and how you help. • Your LinkedIn newsletter - This builds authority and keeps you top of mind with consistent, value-driven content. • A lead magnet - Something valuable that solves a specific problem for your audience in exchange for their email. This is how you turn visibility into an owned audience. When these three pieces are working together, your profile stops being just a digital résumé… and starts becoming a lead generation asset. Most people focus on getting more views. The real question is: what happens after someone views your profile? If your Featured Section isn’t guiding them somewhere meaningful, you’re leaving opportunities on the table. Take a look at yours… does it lead people to the next step? Don't forget to register for our LinkedIn Clients on Command Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/LinkedInContentRoadmap

When executives are seeking solutions to tough sales performance challenges, their search leads them to Lee Salz for answers. Lee Salz, founder and CEO of Sales Architects®, is an internationally renowned sales management strategist specializing in building world-class salesforces. Known as a sales contrarian, he combats old-school, ineffective selling methods and challenges you to think differently about your selling approach. He has helped hundreds of companies in various industries and sizes develop the strategies, processes, and tools they need – resulting in explosive, profitable growth. Lee is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, results-driven sales consultant, master sales playbook developer, and award-winning keynote speaker. Connect with Lee here: https://salesarchitects.com/ Don't forget to sign up for our FREE LinkedIn Content Creation Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/LinkedInContentRoadmap

Want to stand out on LinkedIn without posting every single day? Most professionals think visibility on LinkedIn comes from doing more. - More posts. - More connections. - More messages. But the truth is, standing out on LinkedIn isn’t about doing more.It’s about doing the right things intentionally. In this episode, I break down 3 simple ways to stand out on LinkedIn that many professionals overlook. First, optimize your profile background banner. Your banner is prime real estate on your profile. It should clearly communicate who you help, how you help them, and the value you provide. When someone lands on your profile, they should instantly understand what you do. Second, gather LinkedIn recommendations. Recommendations provide powerful social proof. They validate your expertise through the voices of clients, colleagues, and partners who have experienced your work firsthand. Third, create thought leadership content. Sharing insights, experiences, and perspectives positions you as someone worth listening to. When you consistently provide value, people begin to see you as the expert in your space. When these three things work together, something powerful happens. - Your profile attracts the right people. - Your credibility increases. - And your content builds trust with your audience. If you want to stand out on LinkedIn, focus less on doing everything and more on doing these three things well. Don't forget to register for our FREE LinkedIn Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/LinkedInContentRoadmap

In this episode, we sit down with John Magnor, a 24-year-old sales strategist who helps B2B companies build scalable, predictable revenue systems. Working primarily with software companies and service providers, John partners with founders through consulting or equity to design the sales infrastructure that growing businesses often lack. John began his career in sales at just 17 years old, learning the craft through real-world experience—cold calling, setting appointments, closing deals, and managing pipelines. Today, he uses that hands-on background to help companies transform inconsistent or chaotic sales processes into structured systems that support long-term growth. In this conversation, John breaks down how he helps organizations hire and train sales teams, develop effective scripts, implement compensation plans, and build repeatable processes that remove the founder as the bottleneck. He also shares insights on CRM systems, outbound sales strategies, call coaching, and the metrics that actually matter when scaling a business. Most of the companies John works with already have strong products or services. Their challenge isn’t the offer—it’s the lack of a clear sales process, accountability, and reliable systems. John’s focus is helping founders step out of day-to-day selling by building teams and structures that allow the business to grow without relying on one person to close every deal. This episode is packed with practical insights on sales execution, leadership, and building systems that drive consistent growth. Whether you run a B2B company or lead a sales team, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas on how to create a cleaner, more scalable approach to revenue generation. Connect with John here: ttps://pr.linkedin.com/in/john-magnor https://www.facebook.com/@johnpmag https://www.instagram.com/@johnpmag Don't forget to register for our FREE LinkedIn Content Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/LinkedInContentRoadmap

When founders and small-team leaders know their work has outgrown their message, and they need messaging that reflects its depth and converts without compromise, they call M. Shannon Hernandez. Shannon is the strategist behind the Profit-Driven Messaging Ecosystem™ and a fierce advocate for protecting voice and authority in an AI-driven world. Connect with Shannon here: joyfulbusinessrevolution.com

Most people create a LinkedIn event… and never look at the data behind it. But the analytics LinkedIn now provides can completely change how you promote and grow your events. In this episode, I break down the new LinkedIn Event analytics and how you can use them to understand what’s actually working. You can now see insights like: • Daily increases or decreases in registrations • How many people are visiting the event page • Your overall engagement rate • Discovery metrics like impressions and members reached But it goes deeper than that. LinkedIn now shows whether people who discovered your event visited your profile, along with any profile activity generated, such as new views and followers. You can also see top attendee demographics, giving you clarity on whether the right audience is accepting your invitation. This data gives you real feedback so you can adjust your messaging, targeting, and promotion strategy while the event is still live. If you’re hosting LinkedIn events and not reviewing these insights, you’re missing one of the most powerful optimization tools the platform provides. Don't forget to sign up for our FREE LinkedIn Content That Converts Sales Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/LinkedInContentRoadmap