The Linkedin Scientist: Small Mistakes That Actually Destroy Your Success

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Marketing Leaders
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June 3, 2025

In This Episode of Marketing by Design:

We sit down with David Young, MBA, who I like to call "The LinkedIn Scientist." David breaks down the biggest mistakes people make on LinkedIn and shares proven strategies to optimize your posts, attract leads, and build a powerful personal brand.

Key Takeaways:

  • The biggest mistakes people make on LinkedIn
  • How to structure posts for mobile-friendly engagement
  • Simple strategies to increase LinkedIn reach and visibility
  • Tips for building warm connections and inbound leads

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro to David
2:15 – David’s LinkedIn morning routine
5:30 – The #1 LinkedIn post mistake
9:00 – Turning content into business opportunities
13:45 – Why warm engagement outperforms cold DMs
22:30 – Writing posts for LinkedIn’s algorithm
28:00 – The LinkedIn analytics that actually matter

Resources Mentioned:

David’s LinkedIn: Connect Here
David’s Website: Explore More

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