Connection Accepted

In this conversation, Daniel & Matt play a fun game: Guess the impressions. Daniel pulls back the curtain on his most viral posts and has Matt guess the impressions of the post based on the number of engagements. We talk about Matt’s 1,000 like post and how I have posts with 5x the viewership and 10x less likes.If you want to understand how to go viral on LinkedIn, this episode is your blueprint. 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/

This episode is a deep dive on LinkedIn with Julia Alvarenga, senior at Harvard.We flew out to Boston and sat down with Julia to break down how's she's been able to pull in thousands of impressions and engagements on LinkedIn. Julia sheds light on why "emotion" is so important to content creation, how her content managed to get the CMO of OpenAI to DM her directly, and what she's learned from going viral repeatedly.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comFollow Julia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliasalvarengaJoin Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube @ConnectionAccepted Or listen on Apple/Spotify.Thanks for the support!

One million organic LinkedIn impressions on a post.Cold emailing CEOs and closing enterprise deals in just 5 weeks. Brooks Gammill isn't running a traditional recruitment agency. In this conversation, Brooks breaks down the RecruitU model: Bypassing slow university career centers to go straight to the source of top talent: campus clubs. We debate the cringiest parts of LinkedIn (is it ever okay to post your SAT score?), discuss if "lying" about your Excel skills in an interview is actually a fine idea, and break down the exact strategy that gets him massive engagement without being a typical "LinkedIn influencer." If you want to understand how the next generation of top talent is actually getting hired, and how to cut through the "AI slop" of modern outreach, this episode is your blueprint. Connect with Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooksgammill/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/

1,000 likes and 40,000 impressions, 190,000 impressions and less than 100 likes.In this conversation, Daniel & Matt break down impressions v. engagements on their posts. We talk about hate comments on LinkedIn and break down the exact strategy that works to get massive engagement.If you want to understand how to go viral on LinkedIn, this episode is your blueprint. 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/

500,000 organic LinkedIn impressions in a week.Hate comments like we’ve never seen before.In this conversation, Daniel breaks down his most viral week on LinkedIn, ever. Roasting Matt’s title, then generating 190,000 impressions from it.We debate hate comments on LinkedIn and break down the exact strategy that works to get massive engagement.If you want to understand how to go viral on LinkedIn, this episode is your blueprint. 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/

Jason Saltzman, Head of Insights at CB Insights and a former professional cyclist, shares insights on building a robust LinkedIn presence without traditional influencer tactics. He discusses his journey from cycling to content creation, emphasizing the power of data-driven posts over typical meme-driven content. Jason highlights the importance of engagement density and strategic content planning, arguing that it's not just about follower count but the quality of insights that elevate visibility. He also critiques trend-driven posts, advocating for substantive dialogue on LinkedIn.

This episode is a deep dive on social media and business with Eric Wei, co-founder of Karat, a $100M fintech business helping creators with their finances - think "Square" but for influencers.We flew out to LA and sat down with Eric to break down his story from working at top firms like McKinsey and Instagram, to meeting his co-founder Will Kim and launching Karat in 2019. Eric sheds light on why creating content isn't optional for creators in 2026, how LinkedIn has helped his business, and what he's learned from working with some of the biggest names in social media, including Graham Stephan, Alex Botez, and Nas Daily.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comFollow Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-wei-43078068/Join Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube @ConnectionAccepted Or listen on Apple/Spotify.Thanks for the support!

3,000 cold DMs. Co-founders with millions of TikTok followers. A portfolio ranging from de-extinction science to Kentucky Derby horses.Marshall Sandman isn't running a traditional venture capital fund.In this conversation, Marshall breaks down the Animal Capital model: using massive influencer reach to bypass traditional ad spend for their portfolio companies. We debate the cringiest parts of LinkedIn (and why he’s hesitant to become a "LinkedIn influencer"), discuss the economics of bringing wooly mammoths back to life with Colossal Biosciences, and share the insane story of how Griffin Johnson moved the betting odds at the Kentucky Derby by 60% just by posting.If you want to understand how the creator economy is reshaping venture capital, this episode is your blueprint.Connect with Marshall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-sandman-9ab40526/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=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/

The generic "Analyst" headline. The "About" section filled with buzzwords. The "Experience" section copied and pasted from a Word doc, burying your best achievements (like 70k TikTok followers) where no one will ever see them.Your LinkedIn profile is a digital graveyard.In this conversation, we do a live, 8-point teardown of Jacob Fenton's profile. We share the exact, behind-the-scenes process of transforming a generic profile into a "mental athlete" and finding a powerful niche in the "psychology of business."If you're tired of feeling scared to hit post, this conversation is the tactical playbook you need.Connect with Jacob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobfenton24/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=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/

Kevin Baker is the funniest person on LinkedIn.Just a few years ago, Kevin was working in the mailroom at a top talent agency (UTA), restocking printers and wearing a suit. He was surrounded by corporate culture and felt stifled, unable to post the "stupid stuff" he loved. His job had become a prison for his creativity.Instead of conforming, he started posting. He tested the waters with a post acting like he fell for a "CEO gift card scam," which didn't go over well. So he quit. He leaned into satire, creating the legendary 3.1 million view "Costco as a co-working space" post and mastering the art of content that makes people ask, "Is this a joke?"In this conversation, Kevin gives a masterclass on creating viral, satirical content. He shares the exact, behind-the-scenes stories of his most famous posts, breaks down his creative process, and reveals why LinkedIn is the ultimate platform for humor because everyone else is so serious.In This Episode, We Cover:The 3.1M View Post: The story and creative process behind the "Costco co-working" hit.The "CEO Scam" Post: The post that got him in hot water."Is This Real?": The philosophy of creating content that perfectly toes the line.Fear of Flopping: The mental warfare of following up a 3 million view post.Corporate "Alpha": Why LinkedIn is the best platform for humor right now.Why Are People Scared to Like?: The "boss" factor holding back engagement on funny posts.If you're tired of generic social media advice, this conversation is the tactical playbook you need.Find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbakerwa/Foster Point: https://www.fosterpoint.co/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=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHGListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065 Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/