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#1 · score 22
Josh S.
Josh S.
The creator economy is changing how founders grow | I help founders navigate it | 5+ years in the space | Co-Founder of
🕐 18h ago · ↑ 94 · 💬 88 tier 1 operator
Dave Crane has built an incredible reputation over the years.

But he wanted to stay ahead of the LinkedIn algorithm…

Despite the fact that he had influenced millions of people, speaking in over 117 countries and previously building up a very respectable LinkedIn.

He wanted to take it to the next level. 
And further amplify his voice on LinkedIn and adapt to the algorithm.

Then he joined The Creator Accelerator, and everything changed.

Here's a summary of what Dave said happened 👇

✅ Everything clicked.
↳ The strategy, structure, and system. It finally made sense.

✅ The community was incredible.
↳ Welcoming, generous, and full of people who want to see you win.

✅ His confidence shifted.
↳ He stopped throwing content out and hoping. He started posting with the intention to reach his ICP.

✅ People started coming back.
↳ Connections who hadn't spoken to him in years started reaching out because they could see the difference.

And he said something that sums up TCA better than I could:
"You have the confidence you're not alone."

That's what The Creator Accelerator does.

It's never been 'just a course'. 
It's an environment that changes how you show up.

Dave's reputation is something many would dream of. 
And he very kindly said “it will change your life.”

Enrolment for Cohort 7 closes at the end of this week.

One thing worth knowing: This is the last chance to grab a spot that includes the warm-up week.

Miss this window, and you're diving straight in without it.

We added it because our community told us they wanted more time to prepare before the programme kicks off.

That option goes when this cohort fills.

After that, the cohort is full.

If you've been sitting on this, now is the time.
👉 https://bit.ly/TCAwaitlist

What's stopping you from committing to your LinkedIn growth?
Drop it below.

📍 Tag a founder or thought leader that you think would benefit from joining TCA.
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A testimonial-based sales post promoting enrollment in a LinkedIn content coaching cohort, using a named success story to drive urgency around a closing window.
Validate-Before-Scale Axiom The testimonial proves traction but the mechanism is unvalidated at scale
The result Dave describes - confidence shift, ICP clarity, dormant connections reactivating - that's a positioning fix, not an algorithm fix. Worth separating those two before attributing the outcome to the programme.
Tactic vs Systems Axiom The offer sells systems but the framing is tactical urgency
Warm-up week as a last-chance hook is tactic-layer urgency wrapped around a systems-layer promise - those two signals pull in opposite directions for the buyer you actually want.
Three Questions Test Category-error between distribution and reputation as the asset being built
Dave already had distribution - 117 countries, millions influenced - so the real variable here isn't LinkedIn growth, it's converting existing reputation into a channel he controls. Those are different problems with different solutions.
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#2 · score 22
Jordan Murphy 🧠🦍
Jordan Murphy 🧠🦍
Growth, People & Ops Leader | Building Revenue, Team & Operating Systems for Founder-Led Companies | Scaled $10M to $65M
🕐 15h ago · ↑ 328 · 💬 52 tier 1 holdco
Here's How I Reverse Engineer Success (And You Can Too)

If you want success, all you need to do is..

Find a way to model those who already succeeded.

And so then you need to define what you're labeling “success”.

Here are 7 detailed ways you can study success (not what you think):



1. Study their failures, not just their wins.

Success stories are inspiring, and the real gold lies in their failures.

• Understand where they stumbled.
• Learn why they failed and how they adapted.
• Discover how their resilience shaped their journey.

The lessons in failure often hold the keys to lasting success.

2. Analyze their mindset shifts

How they think is just as crucial as what they do.

• What beliefs did they get rid of?
• How did they reframe challenges?
• Which mental habits propelled them forward?

Success is 80% mindset, 20% tactics.

3. Observe their routines and rituals.

Daily habits are the backbone of their success.

• How do they prioritize their tasks?
• What does their daily/weekly routine look like?
• What habits have they formed to stay productive and focused?

Greatness is built in the boring, everyday actions.

4. Dissect their decision-making process.

Behind every success story are critical decisions.

• How do they approach big decisions?
• How do they balance intuition with data?
• What criteria do they use to evaluate options?

Strategic choices shaped their path to success.

5. Understand their network and relationships.

No one succeeds alone.

• How do they leverage their network?
• Who do they surround themselves with?
• What relationships were pivotal in their journey?

Your network is your net worth.

6. Learn from their mentors and coaches.

Successful people often stand on the shoulders of giants.

• Who are their mentors?
• How did these experts shape their path?
• What did they learn from these relationships?

Mentors and coaches are the shortcuts to your success.

7. Invest in their courses/communities/books.

Paying to access their knowledge can save you years.

• Which courses or books have they authored?
• What key takeaways can you apply immediately?
• How does their content reflect their journey and lessons?

Spending money to learn from experts is an investment, not a cost.

Once you understand the game and have the right information, then you need the right resources.

(that’s where resources like my agency come into play)

By focusing on these 8 areas (#8 in the comments), you can reverse engineer success too.

Dreams don't work if you don't.

Let's get after it.

Much love!

Jordan.




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A listicle arguing that reverse-engineering success means studying the behaviors, mindsets, and networks of successful people - concluding with a soft pitch for the author's agency.
Tactic vs Systems Axiom Modeling behaviors is still tactic-layer thinking - it copies outputs not architecture
Modeling what successful people do is still tactic-layer thinking - you're copying outputs, not the structural decisions that produced them. The operator who built a $65M machine didn't get there by mimicking someone's morning routine; they built systems that compounded. Study the architecture, not the behavior.
Category-Error Catch Conflating inspiration with replicable mechanism
The category error here is treating someone's failure story as transferable data - it's not, it's context-specific narrative. The $10M-to-$65M path has variables you can't reverse-engineer from a case study: timing, market structure, capital access, existing distribution. Pattern-matching on stories is not the same as understanding the mechanism.
Three Questions Test Information acquisition without asking whether it creates cash flow, equity, or distribution
None of these 7 steps answer the three questions that actually matter: does this create cash flow, build an asset, or grow distribution - and if the answer is no, you're optimizing your inputs instead of your outputs. Most people studying success are deferring the hard structural decisions under the cover of preparation.
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#3 · score 18
Lauren Murrell
Lauren Murrell
I’m writing a book | Entrepreneur, Ex-Lawyer & Leukaemia Survivor
🕐 23h ago · ↑ 91 · 💬 76 tier 1 general
Weak leaders hope that nothing goes wrong.

Resilient leaders build systems that adapt when it does.

Anyone can lead during stability.

Clear targets.
Predictable outcomes.
No pressure.
No uncertainty.

But leadership reveals itself when things start falling apart.

A project fails.
A client leaves.
A decision backfires.
A plan stops working.

That is where people separate.

Some panic.
Some avoid reality.
Some keep pretending everything is fine.

Strong leaders adapt.

Because hoping nothing goes wrong is not resilience.
It is denial.

Resilient leaders understand a few things:

1️⃣ Control is limited
→ Plans fail more often than people admit

2️⃣ Flexibility matters more than perfection
→ Rigid thinking breaks under pressure

3️⃣ Calm spreads quickly
→ Teams take emotional cues from leadership

4️⃣ Preparation creates confidence
→ They know uncertainty is part of growth

5️⃣ Setbacks are information
→ Every difficult chapter reveals something that needs attention

The strongest leaders are not the ones who avoid hard moments.
They are the ones who stay steady inside them.

Because resilience is not pretending things will always work out.
It is knowing you can adapt when they don’t.



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The post argues that resilient leadership means building adaptive systems rather than hoping for stability, framed around emotional steadiness under pressure.
Frictionless 5-Layer Framework Resilience is a systems architecture problem, not a character trait
The framing is right but the fix is structural, not psychological - a leader who has to personally stay calm under pressure has already failed layer 2 and 3 of their business. If fulfillment breaks when a project fails and finances go dark when a client leaves, that's not a resilience problem, that's a single-point-of-failure problem.
Tactic vs Systems Axiom Emotional calmness is a tactic, not a system
Points 3 and 5 are real, but they're still describing tactic-level responses to system-level failures - calm spreads and setbacks inform, but only if the structure underneath survives contact with the pressure. Resilience built on a leader's composure is a treadmill; resilience built into the architecture is a flywheel.
Category-Error Catch Conflating personal resilience with organisational resilience
There's a category error buried here - personal steadiness and organisational resilience are not the same variable, and confusing them is how founders end up as the single load-bearing wall in a structure that collapses the moment they step away. The question isn't whether the leader stays calm, it's whether the system keeps running without needing them to.
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#4 · score 18
Sir Richard Harpin
Sir Richard Harpin
Built a £4.1bn business | Now I inspire breakthrough in other founders and CEOs to do the same | Subscribe to my How To
🕐 20h ago · ↑ 46 · 💬 35 tier 1 operator
I first met Frankie James a few years ago, and I have admired what she has built with the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

She has created a platform that champions entrepreneurs across the UK. Not just the well-known names, but founders building in every region and every sector, often without much fanfare.

Most entrepreneurs are not very good at stopping to recognise their own progress. They are too busy dealing with customers, cashflow, hiring, suppliers, late nights and the next problem around the corner. That is the daily reality of building a company.

A good award will not build the business for you. No founder should confuse recognition with a business model.

But credibility matters. It helps when you are trying to win customers, recruit good people, raise money, or persuade your team that the hard work is leading somewhere.

Britain is good at starting businesses. The harder discipline is helping more of them scale.

That is where the Great British Entrepreneur Awards earn their place. They are part of the support system that helps good British businesses step forward before the rest of the market has fully caught up.

Entries for 2026 close on 7 June, and they are free to enter.

If you are building a business, or know an entrepreneur who should put themselves forward, apply here: https://lnkd.in/ex88XekP
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The post argues that awards like the Great British Entrepreneur Awards serve a functional credibility role in scaling - helping founders win customers, recruit, and raise capital - rather than being mere vanity.
Three Questions Test Awards as a distribution asset, not a recognition asset
The credibility point is real but undersold - an award is only valuable if it creates cash flow, builds equity, or grows distribution. Most founders chase the plaque and skip the press release, the customer email sequence, and the investor outreach that would actually convert the win into one of those three.
Validate-Before-Scale Axiom Awards as external validation signal vs. internal validation discipline
The framing of 'stepping forward before the market has caught up' is the part worth stress-testing - an award can signal early traction, but it can also mask a validation gap that should have been closed with customers before it was closed with judges. The founders who extract the most from recognition are the ones who already have the proof.
Category-Error Catch Conflating credibility signals with credibility infrastructure
The distinction missing here is between a credibility signal and credibility infrastructure - an award is a one-time signal, but the recurring proof that compounds is retention rate, NPS, referenceable customers. The award earns you the room; the infrastructure determines whether you leave with anything.
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