Do you need LinkedIn Premium and other paid versions to succeed?

Or can you build a thriving business with just the basic version?🎙️

In this episode, I answer a question I always ask: "Can I still become successful on LinkedIn without paying for it?"

The short answer?

YES.

But there’s a catch…

In this episode, I break down:

✅ The limitations of LinkedIn Basic

✅ The difference between the 4 versions

✅ Who are they best for

✅ When it does make sense to upgrade

Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or CEO… this one’s worth listening to if you’ve ever wondered which version of LinkedIn you need to grow your business.

Want to get your profile optimized on LinkedIn?

Go to www.scottaaron.net to download my FREE Profile Optimization Tool.

About Scott Levy:

I help CEOs drive alignment with their strategy to execute faster.
Our company ResultMaps is on a mission to help the world be it's inspired best. Our software helps teams do more of what matters and cut out the rest to get the right results at 2x speed.
You can learn more about it here.
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Your LinkedIn profile isn’t just a resume.

It can be a powerful list-building tool if you set it up right.

Here are 3 ways to turn your profile into an email-capturing machine:

✅ Add a clickable link in your headline to make it easy for visitors to take the next step.

✅ Use the Featured section to spotlight one clear CTA (lead magnet, booking link, etc.).

✅ Start a LinkedIn Newsletter with a CTA at the end of every edition — and showcase it in your Featured content too.

Small tweaks.

Big results.

Today's podcast episode breaks it all down, step by step.

It's not too late to sign up for our "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" workshop:

Use this link: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025

Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, is a renowned Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He is the creator of a predictable, reliable, measurable, math-based model for sales revenue growth. Using this system, Doug helps businesses and independent business professionals dramatically increase their sales.

Doug has served as the independent President of Sales and Training for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, achieving a 143% increase in close rates and a 4150% sales boost in six months. He has built over 35 businesses, generating over $900 million in sales for himself and his clients.

His expertise has benefited companies like Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, and thousands of other businesses. He has earned Top Sales Professional Awards and led high-performance teams.

Doug's latest venture, Vibitno, is a revolutionary sales automation software designed to increase sales revenue by enhancing follow-up efficiency, boosting client retention, and increasing sales productivity.

For four decades, Doug has shared his knowledge to help others achieve extraordinary sales growth through simple, effective steps.

Connect with Doug here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbrown123/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076044798202&mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.instagram.com/dougcbrown_

https://ceosalesstrategies.com/

Don't forget to register for our FREE "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" Workshop here:

https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025

If you’re using ChatGPT to write LinkedIn content, but it still doesn’t sound like you or drive the engagement you hoped for, this is for you.

In today’s episode, you will learn exactly how to use ChatGPT as a collaborator, not a crutch.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🔹 Start with strategy: ChatGPT is a tool, but it needs direction. You need to know what you’re creating, who it’s for, and what action you want the reader to take.

🔹 Give it your voice: Your tone. Your language. Your rhythm. The best way to do this? Feed it your past posts, emails, or notes in your actual voice. Then, ask it to match that style in everything it creates.

🔹 Structure wins: ChatGPT thrives when you give it structure. That’s why using tested frameworks like hook > insight > story > CTA can make even a simple idea hit harder.

🔹 Edit like a human: AI can get you 80% of the way there. But it’s your perspective, your experience, and your expertise that bring it to life. Never skip the human touch.

That’s exactly why we created the Expert Content Society: to give you not just tools and prompts but actual strategy, structure, and support to make your content connect.

Today’s episode will give you exactly what you need to co-create with ChatGPT more confidently and consistently.

If you’re inside the Expert Content Society, this is just one more piece of the content engine we’re building together.

Don't forget to sign up for our FREE "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn" Workshop here:

https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025

Courtney Tarrant is the COO & Owner of The Ad Girls, a female-focused Facebook & Instagram Advertising agency.

She has built a thriving business by catering to female-focused online entrepreneurs with a unique messaging-first methodology that has created over $40M in revenue for her clients.

Courtney’s focus on profits has created a boutique agency model with consistent 35% - 40% profit margins, a team she loves, and a list of clients she used to only dream about.

In addition to working with clients, Courtney is passionate about sharing her agency transformation journey from a business that ran her life to a business that not only supports her life, but one she thoroughly enjoys.

Connect with Courtney Here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneytarrant/

https://www.facebook.com/theadgirls/

https://www.instagram.com/courtney.tarrant/

https://theadgirls.com/

Don't forget to register for our FREE LinkedIn Workshop Here:

https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025

🚨 Another Analytics Update to LinkedIn🚨

Comment Impressions Now Visible 👀

LinkedIn just rolled out a new metric inside your post analytics — Comment Impressions.

Yup, you can now see how many people viewed your comments (not just your posts).

Here’s why this matters:

💬 Strategic commenting is a HUGE visibility booster

📊 Now you can measure the reach of your comments

🚀 This adds another layer to your engagement strategy — and it’s measurable!

If you’ve treated the comments section like an afterthought, it’s time to rethink that.

👉 Smart comments can drive profile views, connection requests, and leads.

👉 Now you can track their impact.

This small update = big opportunity.

Are you paying attention?

Don't forget to register for our FREE LinkedIn workshop from April 21st-25th called, "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn In 5 Days" here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025

Dr. Thomas Trautmann is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, author, and speaker, passionately dedicated to empowering business owners' success by to empowering their clients. As the founder of Happy Brains, Thomas utilizes the Science of Ethical Persuasion to transform lives and businesses, fostering communities that thrive on mutual growth and success.

Living on the picturesque coast of southern France, Thomas cherishes quality time with his family, including his patient wife, their three sons, and a lively group of pets. This sense of community extends to his professional life, where he builds strong connections with his clients.

With a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence and an engineering degree in computer science, Thomas's career path led him through influential roles at companies like IBM, HP, AOL, Bosch, and Steelcase. His entrepreneurial spirit eventually guided him to start his own businesses, where he learned invaluable lessons from both triumphs and challenges.

As a Certified Neuromarketing Instructor, Thomas leverages cutting-edge brain and decision-making science to enhance his clients' marketing, sales, and business strategies. His insights into the differences between male and female brains inspired the creation of the NeuroCouple System and his first book, "Is There a Brain in Your Couple?"

Recognizing the need for a more human touch in neuromarketing, Thomas developed the Ethical Persuader System and authored “IMPACT Money and Love." By merging these systems, he crafted a comprehensive solution for married business owners to strengthen both their personal and professional lives.

Central to Thomas's mission is the "Make Me Great" concept, which focuses on empowering clients to achieve their fullest potential. He guides CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners to evolve from stressed Chihuahuas to happy and successful Kangals, fostering trust, success, and fun in their lives.

As a 10X Elite Business Coach with Grant Cardone, Thomas combines brain science and ethical persuasion with Cardone's expertise in money, marketing, and sales, helping clients achieve exponential growth.

Today, Thomas delivers workshops, training, coaching, and seminars for organizations and individuals worldwide. As a global conference speaker, he empowers people to become ethical persuaders and fulfilled business owners, living life to the fullest.

Learn more about Thomas here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomastrautmann/

https://www.facebook.com/happybrainsbyTT

https://www.instagram.com/happybrainstt/

www.happy-brains.com

Don't forget to sign up for our FREE "Scale Your Business Through LinkedIn" workshop here:

https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025