It Pays to Write

From 2K to 12K on LinkedIn in Her Spare Time Without Quitting Her 9-to-5

She grew from 2K to 12K LinkedIn followers in her spare time without quitting her day job. The surprising reason she never wanted to. Katrina Fuhrman is a podcast host and trade show strategist who has spent years building a cross-platform brand alongside a full-time W-2 job. She launched her podcast during the pandemic to give small business owners a voice when forced shutdowns threatened to close them forever. Six years later, she is still recording on Sunday afternoons while other people watch football. In this conversation, Katrina and Jack dig into why keeping the 9-to-5 was never the compromise. it was the whole strategy. They get into using AI as a personalized virtual EA to capture ideas before they disappear, why the people closest to you will probably never engage with your content, and how to solve imposter syndrome by looking backward instead of forward. In this episode: - Why your closest friends and family will almost never listen to your podcast. and why your real audience is already two or three degrees away, watching in silence - The reason Katrina kept her 9-to-5 on purpose, and why "quit your day job and go all in" is worse advice than it sounds for most creators - How she uses AI as a virtual EA to empty the mental backlog of ideas before they vanish, and what shows up right behind that first idea when you give it room to breathe - The "if you can define it, you can delegate it" rule for getting repetitive mental work off your plate and into a tool that never forgets - Why imposter syndrome gets solved backward. look at what you have already climbed, not at the mountain range still ahead - The law of reciprocity in networking: when to keep investing in a relationship and when to accept that you are not their ICP - How creativity works the opposite of physical effort: the more you use it, the more you get, but only if you record what shows up before your brain erases it Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Katrina Fuhrman 01:04 Balancing Full-Time Work and Passion Projects 03:30 The Journey into Content Creation 09:43 Launching the Podcast During the Pandemic 11:08 The Impact of Networking and Community Building 18:03 The Power of Content Creation 22:14 Collaborative Projects and Their Benefits 28:50 The Value of Small Communities 30:27 The Importance of Conversations and Connections 33:28 The Power of Content Creation 34:20 Balancing Consumption and Creativity 37:21 Embracing AI as a Creative Tool 43:17 Personalizing AI for Individual Needs 49:16 Leveraging AI for Enhanced Creativity 01:01:39 Exploring AI Tools and Applications 01:04:26 Imposter Syndrome and Content Creation 01:06:56 Reflecting on Achievements and Growth 01:11:47 Strategic Growth and Community Building 01:16:30 Integrating Personal and Professional Goals 01:21:26 The Importance of Reciprocity in Networking 01:30:40 Getting Started and Embracing Growth 01:34:19 Outro Follow Katrinahttps://www.youtube.com/@connectorqueen https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectorqueen/ Follow the It Pays to Write Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itpaystowrite Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tiiZAcG630B8xAqd2wvgi?si=ecb80e7f533a42b8 Substack: https://itpaystowrite.substack.com/s/it-pays-to-write Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-pays-to-write/id1823979904

Can Email Writing Change Your Career?

Lauren Gibson is a ghostwriter and email marketer helping agency owners and coaches grow their businesses through content. She’s the founder of the “Connections” newsletter and writes daily on LinkedIn about business, brand building, and the future of work.But she didn’t start in marketing. From navigating Egyptian taxis without GPS to landing meetings with Ethereum’s co-founder, Lauren’s path has been anything but linear. In this episode, she shares how writing in journals, essays, and LinkedIn posts helped her transition from Web3 startup chaos to a thriving solo business.Lauren opens up about losing her job, journaling through uncertainty, and the power of experimenting until something sticks. She breaks down how she used content to attract clients, build authority, and monetize her writing skills. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or unsure how to sell what you know, this one’s a must-listen.Key Takeaways * Writing got Lauren into Georgetown and into business * She used journaling to find clarity and direction * LinkedIn content brought in warm leads and referrals * Starting a newsletter helped her test her voice and niche * Her first three clients came from one LinkedIn post * Community and connection were core to her growth * AI is helpful, but human-first writing still matters * Ownership is more than Web3 — it’s choosing your work * She made past income back within two years * Your story is your most valuable business asset * The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/the-arti... 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[https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9KSGphc05Ba3hiNGlvcUFINmpWN1I2QlRwZ3xBQ3Jtc0trbkV0bW9YSzVCUW1iYzNGclFieGFFVnQ4NXZOTGVfZm9iZGM3cEVtRnZ6M1hiekdBdEViOU5FTEpHek1qWkR2NmlIcmtRRGo3X0ZRRzNPSzFCSDZYQUVIMzNjOS00aEZSd1NsWXctZmFGcWFnTW5zbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fauthoredup.com%2F&v=ExpqsdbNF_4] * Claude by Anthropic: https://claude.ai/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmtRS3JUcTZNM1V1LTFCaUdjU2dxSGthSlZwQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbkpFeWdqUXgxb1djclhCOUwyQUhoZkI5MFZEY0tDRm0za3k0d2doZ25uSkJMVThSVjd5cHlwejdzWnpuYWNjOV85YS1RT3pRR2g5bkFJWGk3VXRiWGlnTWVyYnJBOVl6cmZKWkQ2UXEtaDA0Tkdzaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai%2F&v=ExpqsdbNF_4] Timestamps00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4] Lauren’s wild path: from nomad life to email marketing02:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=173s] How writing got her into Georgetown’s MBA06:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=374s] From teaching English to Web3 and Joe Lubin09:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=543s] The power of networking and warm intros12:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=722s] Why Web3 ideals matter more than the tech14:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=891s] Depression, reflection, and finding her voice18:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=1081s] The first step: writing daily and announcing a business20:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=1255s] Building a newsletter and community from scratch23:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=1437s] How The Artist’s Way helped her show up daily26:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=1615s] Leveraging LinkedIn to test and grow ideas29:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=1794s] Losing a job, moving home, and finding stability42:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=2531s] Writing opened up new roles, even big four intros44:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=2665s] Why Lauren avoids over-relying on AI46:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=2784s] From pro bono clients to a paid, growing business50:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=3040s] Who she works with now and what she offers53:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=3206s] Legal risks of AI-generated writing1:00:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExpqsdbNF_4&t=3641s] You own the IP — your story, your face, your wordsResourcesAdditional ResourcesStart writing online today with my Free AI Writing Roadmap course: https://aiwritingroadmap.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdoMEhfN2R0ZXJwc2E2YlhIOENJR2psUGllZ3xBQ3Jtc0trN1lGcVkyakQtaXVqdVdWUlZfMXl3TktPMUtHQUFXYzBFRE1QRHJDUHFQWVExQzAzR0FSWEU3Q0t2aFZlQXNNTVpxSG1JMmxseUM5T1JNX1dRQW5SelNZVmRmVU16RXJxUXpSWGh3bG9JZHUxUXZRUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faiwritingroadmap.com%2F&v=ExpqsdbNF_4] Connect with Jack on LinkedIn:   / jackwrites   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZvSjJTcndic3ZPc19CcUUzUkFjTDZ4YlE0d3xBQ3Jtc0trbWR3U1JlLVFleDlYbHo5MXRyVHc0dkd0alpQYVppMjE4VkhTUkVvZDV0Q3ItYTFDMjhUUUlLMFFpb2xUQUFQSWRzcy14aURwYzljM3UtQU12bWlSM1dmaU1VNGhMSHdheTZhRG54Uk1odTJrb25ySQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjackwrites%2F&v=ExpqsdbNF_4] Like and Subscribe to the It Pays to Write Podcast on your favorite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tiiZAc... 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Youtube Lead Generation MasterClass: 0 to 14K subs with $0 ads

Dylan Davis shares his incredible YouTube lead generation journey, growing to 14,000 subscribers in just seven months and getting 2 to 6 leads/wk sharing AI automation tips and processes. He provides valuable YouTube and AI use tips and tactics and discusses how to turn your YouTube channel into a lead generation machine. Learn how to boost YouTube video content creation to generate qualified leads for your business. Chapters 00:00 How Dylan books AI consulting work and who actually pays03:02 How to learn AI tools fast by building real things05:54 Who he serves and how he removes the biggest blockers08:47 How to copy proven automations for your team today11:50 The perfect AI tool stack: Playwright, Gemini, ChatGPT, and when to use each14:54 How to write faster with AI using prompts, structure, and the right model17:53 How Dylan coaches models to write crisp, on brand drafts21:01 How to spot AI writing and fix the tells before you publish23:47 Why your content changes next as models level up30:50 How to protect your role as busywork disappears36:27 Your 90 day plan to get ahead of AI disruption41:13 Why you still matter when machines handle the tasks44:53 How Dylan left a 20 person AI team to launch solo52:37 How to go from unknown to in demand with YouTube01:01:51 How to get your podcast found when most stay invisible01:03:02 How Dylan’s title first system ends the struggle bus phase01:04:39 Why he makes only long videos and why buyers love YouTube01:08:44 How Dylan built a repeatable plan that pulls 1 to 6 leads a week01:11:52 How to use a mid roll freebie, a simple landing page, and a VSL to convert01:19:55 The day one playbook Dylan wishes he had Like and Subscribe to the It Pays to Write Podcast YouTube▶ https://www.youtube.com/@itpays2write [https://www.youtube.com/@itpays2write] Spotify▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5tiiZAcG630B8xAqd2wvgi?si=3d5137ef8ead4cdf [https://open.spotify.com/show/5tiiZAcG630B8xAqd2wvgi?si=3d5137ef8ead4cdf] Substack▶ https://itpaystowrite.substack.com/s/it-pays-to-write [https://itpaystowrite.substack.com/s/it-pays-to-write] Apple▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-pays-to-write/id1823979904 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-pays-to-write/id1823979904] Grab my free AI Writing Roadmap coursehttps://aiwritingroadmap.com/ [https://aiwritingroadmap.com/] Connect with Jack on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jackwrites/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackwrites/]

How to Use ChatGPT: Guide for Beginners

How to Use ChatGPT: Guide for BeginnersEpisode Summary Dan Sanchez, AI educator and host of AI-Driven Marketer* joins Jack to share a real-world beginner’s guide on how to use ChatGPT the right way.Forget fancy prompts and endless tool lists. Dan walks you through the actual skills that separate casual users from smart operators. You’ll learn how ChatGPT’s memory really works, why context matters more than prompts, and how to build systems that make ChatGPT 10x more useful. Dan also breaks down how to train custom GPTs, use ChatGPT agents, and coach the model for better writing, research, and marketing tasks. He shares beginner-friendly examples that any marketer, freelancer, or creator can apply immediately. Whether you're brand new to ChatGPT or trying to get more out of it, this episode gives you a clear path forward. If you're tired of surface-level tips and want practical, repeatable ways to use ChatGPT better, this one’s for you. Timestamps 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] Why AI Marketing Is Exploding Right Now 04:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=260s] The Tools Aren’t the Answer — This Is 07:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=437s] AI Memory Explained: Why Most People Miss This10:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=617s] Context Engineering: The Skill That Separates Pros 13:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=805s] AI in Action: Real Marketing Use Cases That Work16:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=975s] Fail Fast: Why Marketers Should Experiment with AI 19:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=1158s] Can AI Kill Critical Thinking? Here’s the Truth 22:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=1333s] Why Failing with AI Is the Fastest Way to Learn 25:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=1521s] Coaching AI: How to Get Better Results Every Time 28:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=1689s] Testing Limits: Using AI for Big, Risky Tasks 36:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=2204s] Want Personalization? Start with Better Processes 38:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=2285s] Stop Guessing: Map Your Work to AI, Step-by-Step 39:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=2363s] What to Automate vs. What to Delegate with AI 42:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=2530s] Content Creation at Scale: What AI Can Actually Do 43:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=2615s] Messy Process? AI Won’t Help Until You Fix This46:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=2781s] SOPs and Custom GPTs: Build Once, Use Forever 52:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=3144s] Why Documenting Your Work is Now a Superpower 58:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=3504s] How Writing and Process Thinking Boost AI Use 01:01:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=3687s] The “Helpful Neighbor” Mindset for Smarter AI Use 01:03:29 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=3809s] Advanced Tactics: Coaching, Prompting, and Projects 01:07:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Yc-iU6BSg&t=4053s] Outro Resources * Dan’s website: https://danchez.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmUtME1ST29udURTRGJrRmJTN2JCVFFLZ0s5Z3xBQ3Jtc0trUEtRLXNOSVFUQnlIMmtvY0ozV3FDT2hGWTRpdjI2NFdPeFhoZnRKNWMtUE5PQ3JGbkdqelhXb3dRa2ZOcjd3RmZYSHRPX2NTSWxoQ2tTb1c2TThVN1BtY3JNeFBKYUpac2dZcEJnUVlUX01WTmdQRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdanchez.com%2F&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] * AI-Driven Marketer Podcast: https://danchez.com/podcast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHQ0RWFFRFdTWE5ob2pQZng0VGg1SktqdnlIZ3xBQ3Jtc0trc1lVYjZudTNTSlpCVzd2c0hvMS16MUxRQTVFY1VsQnVFVjBleElmYXhzcTZJYmFPVkgtYzB6TktOVFFYeDBjd0dUbGRwbl94X1AyaTdSQ2pEQjhJY1A5VmJkMkNyY1Zub0JfNlY4YWttVHZGc3hUWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdanchez.com%2Fpodcast&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] * Tim Ferriss on delegating to VAs: https://fourhourworkweek.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXZmUnp0c3ZZbGdmc0J5M0V2aXRGZ281SUtTUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSVJRY0ZIaU8tak5jZWFURy1yVS1GWXBCNWVEM05UaW9QZzFhdDFIU0N5M1N6Qm4yVXBnQXpBNFptdkQwOGJRRlE3U0pOdHYtbllrbVd1OFdtVXlkZTdwemlTWE93TU1FbGVvR1JwZHRjUFJlTXlHOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffourhourworkweek.com%2F&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] * Copywriting Secrets by Jim Edwards: https://www.copywritingsecrets.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5NRGJ0VTVQUjBwWEViVktiamRQanZ2NUVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRW44cmNrVzRSTXlZdDd2SzlkOE5uSUs0Ni1qTlVqTTVieWJHS3BoVE9xY0RrWkNzUVNFUktVWkV6WWJ4NVBLV3JrN2YwMk9YMFJUY0Z3czVaY3pFLXVjQjc4VkxueWdIdTVISUg3MmZ2eXV3UzhCcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.copywritingsecrets.com%2F&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] * Claude by Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFR2c0ZiUWhMc09oZ1p2MVJGZ3ltZnlJTTc4Z3xBQ3Jtc0traU1tOUNtLXM0MUhVbm5qY25GcXBvS2hVOEtJRkNKM1VSaEtQWmlWVG40M0FmcFpZbGFlX05HallDZTVpRGxlNmZOZ2pCQ2VSM29yNm1zSGxtMktPU196WWNaSU1za1NMNXhaQ0V0VVBIWmE5NnI0NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropic.com%2Findex%2Fclaude&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] * ChatGPT Agents: https://openai.com/chatgpt [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFlLbzB3a1I0bTNSRF9BNmNhTDlnWUxwZDFrUXxBQ3Jtc0trYU5XX0N1NUVET09rc2FVV2ZKNkJYQ3pkV1A2VUtSdURNOWZqbTlSR3JWdHkzaWNvRHJBenVLNEQ1MTZmUWRESzZmQkstUkN1LTZpbjhmdWc0emN3SE5rMGU3bjBHZlgzMnZuaC16d0RtVy1jcG83Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopenai.com%2Fchatgpt&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] * Social Media Examiner: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblJJaGhtM3laMmJtemxlM214TkxEUUtJVF8td3xBQ3Jtc0tuUC1HTUlaWnI0ckRDZ0REY2JJVGM2SHNhRWVKamJ0d2M1b3RLZWpaSjJXUjNBanN1VjhNeXE3SURIVmtidnROWGNSclhYdjdmNExfdnZKVUpVMVFJT1NuOVVseVJkRG83aGtlYWtPVHZyV0ZFMkxCdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.socialmediaexaminer.com%2F&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] Want to Start Writing online and using ChatGPT? Start with my Free AI Writing Roadmap course: https://aiwritingroadmap.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRDSXpRWFh3THRwZXlIS3Z2MkRPWHk2V2xsQXxBQ3Jtc0traVhlMmdZYUJ5YmNfSnZjdl95RVNCYUdZRDZGU1VjQUV0a1VuR2xSQ0szME1UV2tCbVotM2RnT0pDeDJNenUzR1paNVF4LXBSNkZZWWx3NzJLWXdnSnpIUWc4bGk0WXNpWnlqSzlaTmpjRVhWVzFUVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faiwritingroadmap.com%2F&v=J_Yc-iU6BSg] Connect with Jack on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/writeschrute/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/writeschrute/]

23K Followers in 14 months: How to Grow Your Followers on LinkedIn | With Dustin Hauer

How to Grow Your Followers on LinkedIn: 23K followers in 14 monthsDustin is VP of International Sales by day—and a fast-growing social media strategist by night. In just 14 months, he's built a LinkedIn audience of over 23,000 followers using a repeatable system that blends evergreen content, smart engagement tactics, and AI-powered comment strategies.In this episode, Dustin unpacks his entire content engine. From growing company pages to building a 180-post content bank, he shares exactly how he formats carousels, splits daily posts into two styles, and uses groups and newsletters for reach. He also explains how AI helps him engage with hundreds of comments while keeping his authentic voice. If you're trying to grow on LinkedIn or turn your audience into income, this episode shows you how to get seen, and what to post once you are. Key Takeaways -Dustin grew from 0 to 23.5K+ followers in 14 months -LinkedIn groups boost visibility and post reach (massively) -AI can help write comment replies that sound like you -Reposting high-performing content monthly is smart, not lazy -Carousels with numbered lists and simple CTAs drive massive impressions and engagement on LinkedIn -Company pages offer 250+ invites per month (*use them) -Newsletter growth leads to long-term audience control -He uses two posts daily to his profile: 1 helpful carousel, 1 short quote or truth -Authenticity still wins, even with AI-generated help -Time-saving tools make it easier to show up every day Timestamps 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ] How Dustin grew 23K followers in just over a year 06:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=399s] Dustin’s LinkedIn-first strategy—and why X didn’t work1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=822s] 3:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=822s] Building a brand using carousels, checklists, and company pages 23:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=1398s] Posting in groups: a secret weapon for massive visibility 33:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=1989s] Which scheduling tools Dustin uses (and which to avoid) 39:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=2366s] How Dustin trained AI to reply to 100+ comments a day 50:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=3054s] Evergreen content, repeat posting, and CTA tricks that work 01:01:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=3708s] How he built a 3-month post bank (and recycles it) 01:07:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=4070s] Monetization plans, newsletter growth, and CRM tips 01:14:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=4445s] Dustin’s advice for new writers starting on LinkedIn 01:22:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk9uiUehUQ&t=4932s] Balancing growth, audience, and authenticity with AI Resources https://buffer.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRLZG1qeGhjTU54MlhxRlE1MXNxckI0RWtzQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbXg4bmRpWlA1WmEtcjlRMnpKbU5Vd1g4S09lNU1Dc2U4dDlXYXdMejJLRUZlVlRRS29hRnV5WmtvNXNXdkREYzJOa2FGU2paWG5VblZ3bUtEdkREV29OdVAwZFVjYWJMY0RVaWZWWVY5ai01bzRoUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbuffer.com%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] https://www.apollo.io/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBIaHJmYmh5OFdtSDctZzBSNEFVQVU3RU9yd3xBQ3Jtc0tsdWdPdEZjRlBmU013bHBzYlFEQ2MwZjMtZ2w3SmJMYzBMQ0IzeEVyX3NjNTEwNVBzRlNwTkF6dklmeV9lVGpVR2ZaMC1uQ0JpYy1Ldkc0bHdReUNyQ3VCNVpJOTZ2a21lRmh1cmVwLVJKd2M0N1FUQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apollo.io%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] https://gemini.google.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk14ZU1VUmtqdHQ4RW9fd0NPMFRyenJJTUdpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdmpHSU5RdHFkRzlUdlZUUUxKUHF1YWxCSVk1Zm40eEpEcW1uaUVDdTlDc3plbVNFcEFkckY4Um1ESHoyaGFDbG1QSjdzLWFWMUVOcG03aGM0c0JONWxwdUhpc0ltdjcwRnpoSGpBS21xdnQ3UF9wMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgemini.google.com%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJ3MnB0dmhaY0xOYVRPQTc2T2pIb2pHRW1HZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuX09OWlJWUVhIVllEcVhsa2x0UzF6a1EwcjkzMkJDSk1HYzM3eUd1dDdteTJ3MzI5dnV0VC16Z1pSRldmY3V3YVFVZXp2M3l6SnF5M0FJY0hNVkFuOGxXanA5SGdaM2MyWUsxVVhEUWk2R1FrVUNCdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdonnellychris%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] / donnellychris   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJ3MnB0dmhaY0xOYVRPQTc2T2pIb2pHRW1HZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuX09OWlJWUVhIVllEcVhsa2x0UzF6a1EwcjkzMkJDSk1HYzM3eUd1dDdteTJ3MzI5dnV0VC16Z1pSRldmY3V3YVFVZXp2M3l6SnF5M0FJY0hNVkFuOGxXanA5SGdaM2MyWUsxVVhEUWk2R1FrVUNCdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdonnellychris%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3JPRk9SVnY0VG1sOGxoX1pENE5aak9aTW12UXxBQ3Jtc0trNG1sNUxiR0RLUFZtTk5VdjJxSV9ndm1pQ0tvWlpsYXpfbTdEV0luN3BxUUJqYjVYaHR4elpjY0o1QWZma3R6SlktRnJYTHJjQ1NvLTNEWTF3VnVwNV9IVWZvNkxZMG1Fcm5iVmpRZ3VsQzREdTkzOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Falicjasmin%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] / alicjasmin   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3JPRk9SVnY0VG1sOGxoX1pENE5aak9aTW12UXxBQ3Jtc0trNG1sNUxiR0RLUFZtTk5VdjJxSV9ndm1pQ0tvWlpsYXpfbTdEV0luN3BxUUJqYjVYaHR4elpjY0o1QWZma3R6SlktRnJYTHJjQ1NvLTNEWTF3VnVwNV9IVWZvNkxZMG1Fcm5iVmpRZ3VsQzREdTkzOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Falicjasmin%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] https://www.pinterest.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjVfSlIxRXhIWU5kbmhwaGVIV29hdW5TWDhpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttelRDSVNHR1RZcFktaTFOaXJuUzV5Y0s5LXM4Wm9DZEJpbXNrQi1YRFpObkpwU0tTbE9UVHhoX29icFVpbHVKTlJiRlRVdWlhWWdma0RUaENmVDB3ZGhZeHppUzdYendnd09paXYtWG1CR3FkalR4WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] Free AI Writing Roadmap course: https://aiwritingroadmap.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2U0UUdOQmY3bzNuVUY2ejd5eG43YVhWeEZfZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNFlOR0hEYm5rTXg5c3Fobl8zU0FMTDZMMUNaNzhDX0ZNZkpLcVlvYVRMWmw4X3FpT2hUYW5EQUZiRDJwZ3FyN1psZHlNcVZIcEVSZm12QWwwVWlpSndvU2cxQlBTNm1pdndiYk9tc2YyRThLVWU4QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faiwritingroadmap.com%2F&v=lqk9uiUehUQ] Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/writeschrute/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/writeschrute/] Like and Subscribe to the It Pays to Write Podcast on your favorite platforms: YouTube:    / @itpays2write   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWy6L0GfbSoiejvN6H3xnDw] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tiiZAc... 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