Everyone talks about the year “winding down,” but this is actually one of the best moments to spark new ideas and plant seeds for 2026. Let’s use these last couple of days of 2025 to get a head start instead of waiting for January 1.​ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7411837377507205120/ In my LinkedIn post today, I broke down two huge moves (Meta + Manus, NVIDIA + Groq), three predictions for 2026, and why the real action is going to be in agents, inference, and “weird but working” consumer AI. The theme: 2026 will reward people who move faster and experiment earlier, not people who wait for the perfect plan.​ Here’s what I want to do with this community: - Before January 1, sketch ONE concrete AI experiment you’ll run in January - Keep it small and real, not theoretical When you’re ready, drop a comment with: 1. What you want to try 2. The smallest version you can ship in 2 weeks 3. The one metric you’ll use to know it worked I’ll read through and respond with ideas, examples, or tweaks where helpful. Let’s make these “quiet” days the time we quietly get way ahead.

You’re going to start seeing a lot of “Year in Review” posts, and honestly, that’s a good thing (when they’re done right.). Check out Vin's post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vinmatano_yearinreview-activity-7408868423478292480-sK_0/ What Vin did really well in the post I just shared in the community:​ - Mixed wins and mistakes (not just a highlight reel).​ - Got specific with numbers, milestones, and life events (revenue, conferences, marriage, lost clients, lost $20k, etc.).​ - Pulled out one clear takeaway: focus on getting 1% better every day.​ - Ended with a simple prompt to invite engagement: “What are you most proud of in 2025?”​ Where most recap posts (and even this one a bit) can get better:​ - Tie the story back to your identity or mission: how are you a different person/operator now vs. January?​ - Translate wins into lessons others can apply (“Here’s what I’d repeat, here’s what I’d never do again.”).​ - Acknowledge the cost of the wins (stress, tradeoffs, relationships) so it feels more real and relatable.​ - Add a tiny bit of context for people newer to you: who you serve and what game you’re playing.​ If you want to share your own year-in-review in this Skool: - Share 3–5 concrete wins (numbers, projects, or life moments). - Share 2–3 honest misses or mistakes and what they taught you. - Name 1 core lesson or shift you’re taking into 2026. - End with a question or invitation so others can plug in. Drop your recap in a new post (not the comments) so we can actually see it, support you, and learn from it. Tag it with “Year in Review” so it’s easy to find later.

Here’s why this post by Chris Do is a standout example for drawing attention, boosting engagement, and delivering real value: 1. Attention-Grabbing Hook - Opens with a bold, counter-intuitive idea that immediately stops the scroll:“When they say you're wrong, simply agree. What?!! Yes. Agree.” - Highlights a common pain point (“You’re too expensive,” etc.) to instantly connect. 2. Real-World Storytelling - Draws on 30 years of client conversations for credibility and relatability. - Talks directly to the reader, sharing practical wisdom learned from experience. 3. Actionable Framework - Breaks advice into an easy-to-follow 3-step process (Agree, Get Curious, Redirect Together). - Provides specific, ready-to-use phrases that readers can apply right away. 4. Delivers a Mindset Shift - Challenges the reader to re-examine their instincts (“Your need to be right is costing you relationships. And relationships are costing you money.”) - Frames agreement as a strength, not a weakness (“Agreement isn’t weakness. It’s aikido.”). 5. Drives Engagement - Ends with open-ended questions to invite discussion: - Suggests a “try this” experiment to encourage replies and stories. - Smart use of hashtags to increase reach. 6. Active Community Engagement - Inspires meaningful comments and conversation, showing the post’s impact. - The author responds to commenters, deepening connection and ongoing dialogue. Bottom Line:It’s memorable, practical, and creates a real conversation. This makes it a best-practice example your own posts can learn from.

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What I’m seeing at the top levels of LinkedIn marketing right now:The brands and creators who grow fastest treat SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) as two sides of the same coin—and apply these lessons directly to their LinkedIn content. Key Takeaways for LinkedIn Growth - Move from keywords to questions: Great growth happens when you stop chasing perfect keywords and start building clusters of relevant questions your audience is asking. Use LinkedIn posts and comments to answer these directly. - Authority matters—on & off platform: PR, brand mentions, and being part of hot conversations (think: tagging collaborators or featuring guest experts) boost your visibility both inside and outside LinkedIn. - Technical details count: Structure your content for clarity—short paragraphs, bulleted lists, clear CTA. Bonus: Update older posts with fresh insights to stay relevant. - Measure real engagement: Don’t just track views. Start looking at share of voice (who’s mentioning you or your brand?) and comment sentiment. These drive genuine reach. Action Steps for This Week - Post a LinkedIn update answering a burning question from your niche—add FAQs or poll results. - Tag one collaborator or commenter whose perspective could spark a great discussion. - Prioritize “fresh takes”—don’t post copies, share new insights. Question for you: What’s working best for you right now on LinkedIn, in terms of engagement, authority, or expanding your network? Drop your examples or questions below, and let’s build a playbook together! Reference: This is inspired by Guy Yalif’s recent LinkedIn conversation on AEO. If you want to dive deeper, check out the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gB4eMrSZ Let’s make LinkedIn work harder for your growth—share your best moves!