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Katelyn Bourgoin went from a bankrupt agency owner to the "Ownable idea expert" of LinkedIn.She’s spent 15 years in the trenches of entrepreneurship: building a two-sided marketplace, launching the famous Why We Buy newsletter, and now helping founders become Unignorable.In this episode, Katelyn breaks down:🔹 The Expert’s Paradox: Why the smartest people are often the worst at marketing themselves 🔹 Founder-Down vs. Product-Up: Why your strategy should start with your beliefs, not your features 🔹 6 Types of Ownable Ideas: From "Coined Problems" to "X vs. Y" frameworks (and how to pick yours) 🔹 The 52-Page AI Co-Writer: How she uses Claude to scale her voice without losing her soulIf you feel like a "commodity" in a crowded market, this is your rebrand roadmap.Connect with Katelyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebour/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

You don’t grow on LinkedIn by consuming. You grow by posting.In this episode of Connection Accepted, Matt & I break down exactly what it takes to go from 0 to 10,000 followers on LinkedIn in under six months (without buying followers, automating comments, or posting corporate slop).Follow Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-huang-103299138/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

Bryce Grandison went from driving Uber to slinging real estate deals on LinkedIn.60% of his business now comes from LinkedIn.In this episode, Bryce breaks down:🔹How a 1-year Master’s in Real Estate (taught by practitioners) reset his trajectory🔹Why LinkedIn beats Instagram if your buyers are executives and business owners🔹The exact “social selling” habits that compound over time🔹A step-by-step crash course on buying a home (and what agents actually do)If you want to build trust at scale, this is your blueprint.Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgrandison/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

LinkedIn is cracking down on creators using AI to flood their feed with slop.In this episode of Connection Accepted, Daniel Greenberg and Matt Huang break down what LinkedIn’s crackdown on automation, AI commenting tools, and the recent Top Voice purge means for creators building on the platform in 2026.Referenced posts:LinkedIn VP on Top Voice & automation crackdown:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7407561709646737408/?originTrackingId=Ox8OnpxmnLCQa2%2FYfhxWSw%3D%3DLinkedIn VP on AI commenting & platform integrity:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7428092873394434048/?originTrackingId=Batk5hQKVCZYUeqB%2Bm6vNA%3D%3DRyan Roslansky long-form article:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140609232841-678940-it-s-during-bad-times-that-you-can-tell-if-someone-is-any-good/The opportunity on LinkedIn is still massive.But the bar for authenticity just went up.Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

The "Forbes for the Creator Economy." Real-time rankings for millions of influencers.Jeremy Boissinot is the man behind those viral ranking pyramids taking over your LinkedIn feed.He didn't start as a social media guru. Jeremy pivoted from a "boring" government internship to building a 100% inbound marketing machine that tracks the 360° presence of every major creator on the planet.Jeremy’s company, Favikon, has built a following of 100,000+ by proving that data and rankings are the ultimate "breath of fresh air" in a crowded feed.In this conversation, Jeremy breaks down the shift toward "Knowledge Creators."If you want to understand why LinkedIn is purging "Top Voice" badges, how to turn your employees into a marketing force without being cringe, and why your unique personality is your only defense against AI slop, this episode is for you.Connect with Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyboissinot/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

Every giant you admire started at zero.In this episode, we talk about the psychological warfare of the "Zero" phase.We broke everything down into 3 easy to understand categories. My favorite part was when we  broke down why "intensity" beats "hours worked" every single time. If you’re waiting for a sign to start, this is it.Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

33 million impressions in a "boring" niche. Selling vinyl sheet piles with viral videos.David Jasinski is the "Face of Construction" on LinkedIn.He doesn't sell a trendy AI tool or a lifestyle brand. He sells vinyl sheets, a complex civil engineering product for projects with multi-year sales cycles.David generated over 33 million impressions last year and built a following of 140,000+ by proving that "technical" doesn't have to mean "boring."In this conversation, David breaks down his video-first strategy.If you want to understand how to simplify complex topics for mass appeal, why video is the biggest opportunity in B2B right now, and how to ignore bad LinkedIn advice, this episode is for you.Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geocivildavid/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/

You may know Kevin Cergol-Plotkin as Cluely’s lawyer. But there’s more behind the title.Kevin is a former running-app founder, a Duke Law grad, and someone deeply interested in how a traditional industry like law collides with Silicon Valley startups and 25-year-old founders who move at lightning speed.In this episode, we dive into Kevin’s take on content in 2026, what led him to advise early-stage startups as a Partner at Mission Law, and the key legal pitfalls founders should watch for when creating content, before it becomes a problem.Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincergolplotkin/Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast: Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5...Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Our LinkedIn: / connection-accepted

Why do we choose one option over another when the products are seemingly identical?In this episode, Matt and Daniel argue that "Content is the Ultimate Client Dinner."We cover the "Spotlight Effect" and why the fear of a "digital footprint" is holding Fortune 500 executives back from driving real revenue.We also discuss the challenge of employee advocacy, debating whether cash bonuses or long-term career leverage is the key to getting your team to finally start posting.If you are an executive afraid to hit publish or a founder trying to scale your sales without a massive travel budget, this episode is your blueprint.Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

Recruiting without negotiating. Posting when your boss is watching. Michael Yalon leads physician recruiting for the U.S. Navy, one of the hardest recruiting jobs in the world. Offers are non-negotiable, compensation is capped, and candidates can make more money in the private sector.And yet, he consistently recruits doctors, surgeons, and dentists using LinkedIn, not cold emails or job boards.In this conversation, Michael breaks down his secret sauce. If you want to understand modern recruiting, high-trust content, and what leaders can learn from Navy recruiting frameworks, this episode is for you.Connect with Michael:https://www.linkedin.com/in/myalon-physician-recruiter/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

An NBA player from the Denver Nuggets.A world-famous NYU Valuation Professor.CEOs of multi-million dollar companies.How does a podcast that is only a few months old land guests that are "out of its league"?In this episode, Matt and Daniel pull back the curtain on the exact outreach playbook they use to book high-profile guests for Connection Accepted without a massive agency or budget.We cover the reality of the "Numbers Game" (sending thousands of DMs), the underrated power of personalized video outreach, and how to use niche data points (like wearing a Whoop strap) to build instant rapport.If you are a creator struggling to get replies or a founder trying to network with high-value individuals, this episode is your blueprint.Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

A former pastor who pivoted to tech and positioned over 500 startups in just three years (a likely world record).The marketing architect who drives 95% of his agency’s revenue through LinkedIn, without spending a single dollar on ads.Anthony Pierri isn't just playing the content game; he’s rewriting the rules of B2B marketing with Fletch PMM.In this conversation, Anthony breaks down his "Open Source" philosophy: why hiding your expertise behind a paywall is a losing strategy, and how he uses "Spiky Opinions" combined with "Super Specific Hows" to turn casual scrollers into high-ticket clients.We cover the "Start with Why" fallacy, the challenges of scaling a lean agency with family members, and why you should actively try to get "boxed in" by your market rather than fighting it.If you are a founder whose homepage is confusing customers, this episode is your blueprint.Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

A founder who generated over $750,000 in revenue from his high school classroom by selling LED lights on TikTok.The creative strategist behind the viral "Red Box" content style.Daniel Greenberg isn't just analyzing the LinkedIn algorithm; he's actively exploiting it to build a media empire with Connection Accepted.In this conversation, Daniel breaks down his "High Agency" philosophy: why you don't need permission or a degree to start a business, and how he and his co-founder leveraged a first-mover advantage on TikTok to sell 20,000 units in under a year.We cover the "Chronic Shortage of Viral Content" theory (and why it’s never too late to start on LinkedIn), the failure of his coffee startup "Lunjoe," and the exact aggressive outreach strategy he used to launch this podcast with Matt.If you are a student facing rejection from your dream firms, or a creator convinced that the market is too saturated to start, this episode is your blueprint.Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

A creator who transparently admits to investing upwards of $10k a month to fuel his personal brand.A serial entrepreneur with 22 years of experience and 3 exits across 3 different industries.Luke Tobin isn't just posting about business, he's actively buying and building it through the Unusual Group.In this conversation, Luke breaks down the "Eye of the Storm" philosophy: why the founder must be the energy center that drags people into their orbit, and why he lives by the mantra that "new revenue fixes all problems."We discuss the harsh reality of the agency business model (including why the average agency loses 40% of its revenue annually to churn), the rise of the "Anti-Sell" in a world where everyone is pitching, and his honest take on LinkedIn's new "Boost" feature.We also cover why he believes you should "delegate to elevate," how he manages a team of video editors across London and Portugal, and why he wishes he started his personal brand in 2010 instead of waiting until two years ago.If you are an agency owner hitting a glass ceiling, or a founder trying to decide if you should focus on sales or operations, this episode is your blueprint.Connect with Luke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luketobin/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

An NYU Stern professor who openly defies the "paywall" model of higher education.The "Dean of Valuation" who built a massive following by refusing to monetize a single post.Professor Aswath Damodaran isn't trying to be an influencer. He's just trying to teach the world.In this conversation, Aswath applies "Gresham's Law" to the current state of social media: explaining why bad content (engagement farming, rage bait) inevitably drives out good content, and why his strategy for survival is to strictly avoid "food fights" in the comment sections.We discuss his "implicit arrangement" with NYU that allows him to give away his MBA curriculum for free and his teaching evolution from VHS tapes in the 90s to condensing 80-minute lectures into 12-minute clips (and why he might eventually be on TikTok).We also cover why he believes the most productive thing you can do is nothing and why "incremental consistency" will always beat a New Year's resolution.If you are tired of creators chasing vanity metrics and want to hear from a teacher who cares more about the truth than the algorithm, this episode is for you.Connect with Aswath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswathdamodaran/Put in your email in connectionaccepted.com to be in know about everything CA (website update coming soon).For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

Chasing prestige is a trap that many high achievers fall into, only to realize the destination feels empty.In this special episode, we flip the script.Daniel interviews Matt about his entire life story from a video game-addicted high schooler to working at the world's most prestigious firms.We discuss the "You're a loser IRL" wake-up call that made Matt quit gaming, the toxic "Banker or Bust" mentality that led him to Georgetown, and the brutal reality of working 80-hour weeks in investment banking (including the dreaded "Please Fix" nightmares).We also dive into his transition to BCG, the "Google Honeymoon" phase, and why he ultimately walked away from a dream tech job to bet on himself. This is a raw look at burnout, "Grass is Greener" syndrome, and finding fulfillment outside of a corporate title.If you’re chasing a job just for the status, or feel stuck on the corporate treadmill, this episode is for you.Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-huang-103299138/Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

An MIT-trained scientist who pivoted from academia to media entrepreneurship.A LinkedIn Top Voice who turned a trip to Davos into a 100k+ following.Dr. Juliana Chan isn't your typical social media guru.In this conversation, Juliana breaks down her "Law of Attraction" philosophy: Why viral hits often result in zero revenue, and how to build a content strategy where "likes don't pay the bills," but trust does.We discuss the new rules of survival for LinkedIn in 2026 (including why hashtags are dead and why you need to stop using engagement pods immediately), debate the "nested comment" strategy for external links, and reveal the Pixar Storytelling Arc she uses to convert casual scrollers into high-paying clients without ever doing a sales call.If you want to stop chasing vanity metrics and start building a profitable personal brand that survives the next algorithm update, this episode is your manual.Connect with Juliana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianachanphd/Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=e6adfe70d5f549b3Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

There is no single rubric for going viral, and that terrifies high achievers.In this conversation, Matt and Daniel break down why there is no "one size fits all" strategy for LinkedIn growth.We discuss the "Gym Analogy" for content creation, why copying Daniel’s red box style won’t work for you, and why you need to embrace "Cringe Mountain" to find your unique voice.We also dive into the "Spotlight Effect" that stops people from posting, the difference between school/corporate rubrics and the open-ended nature of social media, and why consistency is the only variable you can actually control.If you want to stop obsessing over the perfect strategy and start building a sustainable content habit, this episode is for you. Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-huang-103299138/Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

"Viral posts and client-generating posts are rarely the same thing."“We shoot down people who achieve more than us. It’s called Tall Puppy Syndrome.”Sarah Rav isn't just building a personal brand; she's rewriting the rules of organic growth.In this conversation, Sarah Rav, a Personal Branding Strategist and Content Expert, comes on the show.We discuss the crippling reality of "Tall Puppy Syndrome" for high achievers, the stark differences between building a brand for yourself vs. others, and why she has never spent a single dollar on paid ads to build her business.We also dive into why her initial LinkedIn video strategy was a total flop, the specific differences between US and Australian LinkedIn culture, and why she believes you must detach your self-worth from your impression count to survive.If you want to understand how to detach your ego from the metrics and turn views into actual clients, this episode is for you.Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rav/Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠

Posting on LinkedIn is mental warfare.If you want to understand how to fight back against your brain when creating content on LinkedIn, this episode is for you. Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:  Subscribe on YouTubeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHXsi=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/⁠