Serial Entrepreneur Reveals The SECRETS Of LinkedIn Growth - #104 | Colin Hirdman

Colin Hirdman is a serial entrepreneur who started and exited his first company with 0 business experience; today, he runs Monkey Island Ventures with two of his best friends and is focused on his newest business, Rainmaker, that helps founders, business coaches, and sales teams build their LinkedIn network, leads, and sales through their "Authentic Engine" Outline: 00:00 - From Luck to Entrepreneurship: Colin's Journey 02:21 - The Value of Perseverance and Creativity in Entrepreneurship 05:02 - Books for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: The E-Myth and The Go-Giver 08:29 - Challenges and Advice for Finding Product-Market Fit 10:49 - Using Data and Organic Content for Growth 15:50 - The Benefits of Working with Friends 20:03 - Practical Tips for Growing an Audience on LinkedIn 22:55 - Cracking the Nut: Understanding Customer Needs on LinkedIn 26:30 - The Role of Controversy in LinkedIn Engagement 30:12 - Niche Targeting and Building an Audience on LinkedIn 39:45 - Using LinkedIn Live Streams to Generate Leads 43:54 - The Importance of Authenticity and Thought Leadership on LinkedIn Colin’s Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman/ Rainmaker - https://www.rainmakergrows.com/ Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ Become A Sponsor - https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034 My Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/ X - https://x.com/DanielBlumin