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• This is one Virtual training you can't miss! •
Learn the Proven Systems to Maximize LinkedIn in 2026
LinkedIn is a goldmine for small business owners looking to promote their services, grow a solid tribe, and give value to others. If you're not leveraging this incredible asset for influence and sales, you're missing out on the best low-cost method (which won't be low cost for much longer) to grow your business in 2026.
JOIN THE ONLINE SUMMIT:  Feb 18th 2026 2pm EST - 5PM EST
All you need to join us is a computer and an internet connection. Other than that, the summit is entirely FREE for all attendees, but space is limited. Click below to reserve your space, as they're going fast.
FIND QUALIFIED LEADS
GAIN 10X EXPOSURE
LEVERAGE VIDEO
OPTIMIZE YOUR PROFILE
• JOIN US FOR THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY •
Meet Your Hosts and Influencers
Estie Starr
Earning you More Money with Less Headache | Founder of Strand Consulting | Host, Business Breakthrough Podcast
Joe Apfelbaum
CEO, Ajax Union, B2B Marketing, Linkedin Speaker | Help hungry entrepreneurs go from Frustration to #Mojovation 🍎 -95lb
Each of these influencers was handpicked not only for their popularity and success- but because each teaches a specific proven system that you can replicate to do the same.
AND THEY'RE GOING TO TEACH YOU HOW TO DO IT FOR FREE!

CHRIS DONNELLY
Co-Founder of Lottie | Top UK LinkedIn Influencer & Entrepreneur in AI, Startups, and Healthtech

JON KEEL
LinkedIn Engagement Strategist | Founder of Improved Together

JOSHUA LEE
LinkedIn Personal Branding Strategist & The Dopamine Dealer

NAT BERMAN
CEO of Uncoached Corp and Co-Founder of Brand Built | Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and Digital Media Strategist"

RHONDA SHER
LinkedIn Trainer & Coach | Speaker & Consultant on LinkedIn Lead Generation
SAM RATHLING
LinkedIn & Sales Navigator Expert | Social Selling Strategist

ONLY 500 SPOTS AVAILABLE
During Your Free Training, 
You'll Discover...
Optimize your profile
 Gone are the days when LinkedIn was just an online resume. At the summit you'll learn how to optimize your profile for today's LinkedIn so that the leads you want start reaching out to you unsolicited.

 Get in the feed
 Learn how the algorithm works, how to build a simple content calendar, how to leverage video andgrow your tribe. And it really works!
Hear the real stories from real people who are leveraging LinkedIn today!
Go one-on-one
No sales are closed in the feed, but when you move strategically to DM that's where connections begin to turn into dollars. Learn the best way to open the conversation and move to actual sales.


• JOIN US FOR THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY •
Meet Your Influencers
These influencers were handpicked not only for their popularity and success - but because each teaches a specific proven system that you can replicate to do the same. And they're going to explain it to you for free!
CHRIS DONNELLY
Chris Donnelly is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader who founded Verb Brands, a luxury digital marketing agency, while still at university in 2013. 

He grew Verb Brands into one of the leading agencies serving luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Claridges, and Bugatti, eventually selling it in an eight-figure deal to Croud Inc. and LDC in 2021. Known for his strategic vision and leadership, Chris focused heavily on building an innovative company culture and delivering exceptional digital strategies for high-end clients.

Following his exit from Verb Brands, Chris co-founded The Lottie Organisation, a health tech startup aimed at revolutionizing later life care through a digital marketplace. Launched in 2021 with his brother, Lottie rapidly grew to a nine-figure valuation with investments from top venture capital firms. 

Chris is also a prominent creator and influencer, sharing insights on startups, AI, personal branding, and entrepreneurship through his newsletter, social channels, and public speaking.

His entrepreneurial journey is marked by a passion for innovation, a sharp eye for market gaps, and a commitment to creating value in underserved sectors. Chris has also built a large online following, influencing and mentoring many aspiring entrepreneurs globally.







Jon KEEL
With two engineering degrees, Jon’s first career for 23 years was tech sales in the water and wastewater treatment equipment industry, during which time he sold over $250 million of capital process equipment. He ultimately became CEO of his company, which he sold in 1995.

Having obtained an MBA with an additional emphasis in finance, he “found” the internet in January, 1997, and, in his second career, for the next 25 years advised over 1,500 companies in seven countries through his Improved Results, LLC business to increase their revenue, achieving over $100 million in increased revenue for his clients during this time.

With the pandemic, Jon pivoted in 2020 to his third career to helping clients use LinkedIn to grow their businesses. He currently provides several SaaS products and has developed teaching, training, coaching and mentoring as part of an overall system for his clients through his Improved Together, LLC business. He recently released his new product/service, a done for you AI powered LinkedIn marketing system.

It’s not been easy for Jon. He almost lost his family through his first business. He underwent a significant change in terms of who he was, which led to his “keeping” his family. Today his two grown daughters each have three children and are happily married.

He is passionate about small business, seeing small businesses as the key to a successful world economy.
His hobbies are reading (about one book a week) and his grandchildren (and grandpups). 

He retired from a 40 year career in golf and skiing.
His values are what inspire him every day. They include integrity, respect and fairness, personal responsibility ,perserverance, growth, and excellence.




Joshua Lee
Joshua B. Lee, known as "The Dopamine Dealer," is a top-ranked LinkedIn expert, entrepreneur, author, and speaker with over 20 years of digital marketing experience. He has built 16 successful companies and managed close to $1 billion in ad spend, generating 35 trillion impressions globally. 

As the founder of StandOut Authority, Joshua specializes in humanizing personal brands on LinkedIn to help entrepreneurs and executives build authority, create influence, and attract high-value opportunities without relying on ads or cold outreach. 

He is a bestselling author of "Balance is Bullsh*t" and is recognized for his YOUmanize™ approach—creating authentic, trusted connections that drive real business impact. Joshua’s work emphasizes legacy, trust, and meaningful relationships over metrics, and he has partnered with renowned brands like Google, Oracle, AWS, and thought leaders such as Joe Polish and John C. Maxwell.




NAT BERMAN
Nat Berman is a pioneering digital media entrepreneur and business coach who escaped the corporate rat race in 2007 to create a multi-million dollar portfolio of 25 niche websites. 

Over nearly two decades, he built a profitable online empire without outside investment and works just a few hours a day while focusing on what he loves: coaching, creating authentic personal brands, and fostering meaningful connections. 

Nat’s signature I.S.E. (Identify, Strategize, Execute) framework empowers individuals and businesses to grow sustainably by combining strategic action with personal fulfillment. He is the Co-Founder of Brand Built and CEO of Uncoached Corp, where he cultivates a thriving community of motivated professionals. Nat champions a balanced approach to success, emphasizing financial prosperity alongside health and relationships, and shares candid insights from his entrepreneurial journey to inspire and guide others.






RHONDA SHER
Rhonda Sher is a dynamic LinkedIn Trainer, Coach, Speaker, and Consultant with over 15 years of experience helping attorneys, entrepreneurs, coaches, and sales professionals elevate their visibility, credibility, and profitability on LinkedIn. 

As the creator of The Sher Method, Rhonda empowers clients to transform their LinkedIn profiles and posts into powerful lead generation and sales tools, generating 2 to 20 appointments weekly without feeling salesy. She is known for her engaging, humor-filled keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and hands-on masterclasses such as the "Perfect Your Profile" Bootcamp and "Posting4Profit" Masterclass. 

Rhonda has coached hundreds of clients, authored four books, and delivered over 1,000 talks nationally. Her mission is to help professionals stop hiding and start standing out on LinkedIn to convert connections into cash and build sustainable, profitable businesses.







SAM RATHLING
Sam Rathling is a globally recognized LinkedIn® and Sales Navigator™ expert, and the UK’s leading female powerhouse in social selling with over 13 years of experience educating sales teams and business owners in leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation and sales growth. 

She is an international speaker, best-selling author of "Linked Inbound," and soon-to-be-published "Linked Outbound." As co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Pipeline 44 and the Social Selling Suite, she has helped clients generate over £169 million in new sales worldwide. Sam is also a breast cancer survivor and a devoted single mother to three neurodivergent teenagers, openly sharing her journey to inspire resilience and balance between business and family life.

Sam specializes in delivering tailored LinkedIn and Sales Navigator training, social selling strategies, and luxury corporate retreats, including her signature "Social Selling in the Sun" event. Her work empowers clients to cut through the noise, engage top executives, and create predictable sales pipelines. She is known for combining practical expertise with personal storytelling to motivate and support entrepreneurs, sales teams, and small business owners to unlock LinkedIn’s full potential.






With Cameos From Previous influencers who included

AJ WILCOX

How LinkedIn Ads Can Blow Up Your Organic LinkedIn Strategies

DEANNA RUSSO

Successful Networking on LinkedIn: Building a Sustainable Strategy Based on The Leverage Up Triangle  

Derick Mildred

Building Relationships with Influencers: Insights from Curating LinkedIn’s Top Voices for 5 Years"

Jasmin (Jay) Alić

 The Secrets to Consistently Creating High-Impact LinkedIn Posts

Jessie Van Breugel

LinkedIn Thought Leader

Louise Mcdonnel

5 Steps to Growing an Engaged and Profitable LinkedIn Following

Richard Van Der Blom

Mastering the LinkedIn Algorithm for successful Lead Generation

ALEX SHERIDAN
LinkedIn Video
Shay Rowbottom
Queen of Viral Video
Mac Laubscher
Strategic Networking

Ivana Todorovic

LinkedIn Strategy

Jason Osborn

Generate Leads
ALEX SHERIDAN
LinkedIn Video
SAMANTHA BERGDAHL
Sales Navigator
MIKE WEISS
Engagement Strategy
TRACY ENOS 
LinkedIn Profile
HARRISON CANTEL 
LinkedIn Content
RHONDA SHER
Expanding Connections
SAARIM ASADY
LinkedIn Content marketing that gets clients effectively
SHELLY ELSLINGER
How "Upstream Reciprocity" works on LinkedIn
ANRIC BLATT
Reverse LinkedIn Strategy to Raise Capital on LinkedIn
TRAVIS LACHNER
LinkedIn livestreaming as a modern marketing superpower
BETH GRANGER
Leverage LinkedIn Profile Views to generate revenue
JUDI HAYS
 Strategic ways to use LinkedIn Polls in 2022
MIKE O’NEIL
Advanced Sales Navigator Searching and Outreach'
RICHARD MOORE
LinkedIn Client Accelerator & Sales Coach
JUDI FOX
Linkedin Business Accelerator & Linkedin Speaker
DAVID ALTO
 CEO of Altoadvance & Expert Linkedin Contributor 
CHAZ HORN
B2B Sales and Marketing Strategist
FRANK
MENGERT
Founder of EBM, HR Tech Educator | Entrepreneur | Speaker Emcee | Podcast Host
CHANTEL SOUMIS
Brand Sorceress | Differently-Abled Advocate | Keynote Speaker
RICHARD VAN 
DER BLOM
Social Selling & LinkedIn Sales Navigator Expert
JEFF GOLDBERG
Sales Trainer & Business Development Coach
JONATHAN PALMAR
LinkedIn Video Advisor & Personal Brand Builder 
SHANEE
MORET
Healthcare Marketing Phenom
BRYNNE TILLMAN
LinkedIn Whisperer,
Social Sales Link 
AHMAD
IMAM
 Confidence Champion
JULBERT
ABRAHAM
LinkedIn Navigator Wiz
JONATHAN
JAVIER
Turning Underdogs into Winners
BRENDA
MELLER
LinkedIn Strategy Expert
Chris Williams
Founder
KENDRA RAMIREZ
No Cold Calls Since 2005
DENNIS BROWN
20+M with LinkedIn Selling
SHAY ROWBOTTOM
Queen of Viral Video
COREY BLAKE
Founder
ELI HOCHBERG
Creator #30DS Movement
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