You were lied to

“How to get 100K followers this year”
“Make your first 50K this month”
“Get famous overnight”

Sound familiar?

Social media gurus have been trying to tell you for years that it's "easy" to grow and make money online.

Yeah, it is easy...

If you've spent a decade in this industry, studying every inch of this business and developing the skills to dominate it.

If you come from a whole different background, it is anything but easy.

It's damn challenging!

And I guarantee you:

You won't be able to see those crazy results that they try to sell you.

Why do I know this?

Because I was that gullible creator.

I thought you could just post random motivational quotes and start making millions online.

Silly me.

I would love to tell you that it's that easy, but it's not.

Unfortunately, there is no shortcut.

And I can't give you some magic formula.

Everyone who tells you different is either lying or selling you a course.

(Or both)

Here's what I can give you

This might not get you to 100K followers.

But it will most definitely make your way to your first 10K much, much smoother.

Here are my top 5 struggles (and solutions) when getting started on LinkedIn:

1. Doubt Dilemma

The first major struggle is the doubt dilemma, also known as imposter syndrome.

This is the feeling that you're not good enough or that you don't deserve to win.

It's like having a little voice in your head that constantly questions your abilities.

Pretty normal tbh, but does not help you whatsoever.

Solution: 

Always reflect on how far you've come.

Every step forward is progress.

Even if it’s uncomfortable.

Especially when it’s uncomfortable…

Discomfort means you're growing, and that's a good thing.

Trust the process.

2. Clock Control

LinkedIn takes more time than you can imagine.

Between creating content, engaging with others, and handling your business, it can feel quite overwhelming.

This isn’t jUsT pOsTiNg cOnTenT

Solution: 

Use tools like Google Calendar to plan your day.

Yeah, simple right?

Make a list of every single task you need to accomplish.

Put blockers for engagement.
Put blockers for your posts.
Put blockers for your DMs.

Notion can also help you to create to-do lists and keep track of your progress.

3. Creative Crisis

Ever wanted to post something but your brain was just like:

Yeah, same.

Knowing how to write, when to post, and what to design can be daunting.

You might find yourself stuck and unable to come up with new ideas.

Solution: 

Understand that you can't force creativity.

If you get stuck, move on to something else and come back to it later.

Give yourself the space to let creativity flow naturally.

My No. 1 hack: Go for a walk!

+ you burn some calories.

Win-Win.

4. Digital Detox

LinkedIn never sleeps.

And disconnecting can be tough.

You might find yourself constantly online, which makes it hard to balance your work and personal life.

Solution: 

Always prioritize your well-being.

It’s fine if you don’t

• Engage today

• Reply to that DM

• Post 7 times per week

Make time for some other activities.

Ensure you set boundaries so you don't end up living on LinkedIn.

(Jokes on me)

5. Performance Pressure

High expectations.
Fear of falling behind.
Not seeing enough progress.

All of this can create immense stress.

You might feel pressured to meet certain standards or compare your progress to others…

Solution: 

Focus on acknowledging your achievements.

And set realistic goals.

And please NEVER compare yourself to others.

Focus on you and only you.

Everything else is just white noise.

Keep going…

It's all a process, so just keep going.

Building your brand on LinkedIn is challenging.

I know…

So your best bet?

Fall in love with the process.

Stay focused, stay consistent, and most importantly, stay true to yourself.

Enjoy your weekend, friends and see you back on LinkedIn next week.

Cheers,
Dan

P.S. My LinkedIn personal branding services start at 299€.

If you want to build, grow, and monetize your personal brand on LinkedIn, you can apply for a free discovery call below ⬇️