How to Generate $2 million in Revenue Using LinkedIn with Matt Lekajev | EP 78

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to  @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 

Connect with Matt @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlakajev/

Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/

Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/

Matt Lakajev is the founder of Seven Figure Creators, a program dedicated to helping professionals leverage LinkedIn to generate six- and seven-figure incomes. As an expert in personal branding, sales, and content strategy, Matt has helped countless entrepreneurs and business leaders turn LinkedIn into a powerful tool for scaling their businesses and achieving financial success. With a deep understanding of how to build authentic connections and craft impactful messaging, Matt empowers his clients to stand out in the crowded digital marketplace and create sustainable, high-revenue business models.

In this conversation, Matt Lekajev shares his journey from being a barista to becoming a LinkedIn expert, helping professionals leverage the platform for significant income. He discusses the importance of hard work, mastering sales skills, and crafting compelling offers. Matt emphasizes the need for direct engagement with potential clients and the value of learning from successful models in the industry. He also highlights the common misconception that posting content is essential for success on LinkedIn, asserting that genuine conversations drive sales. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various strategies for navigating business relationships, leveraging social media for marketing, and the importance of human connection in sales. They emphasize the need for direct engagement with potential clients and overcoming the fear of rejection to build successful business relationships. In this conversation, Matt discusses the challenges of sales outreach, particularly on LinkedIn, emphasizing the importance of overcoming shame and positioning oneself effectively. He critiques the illusion of clout on social media, arguing that genuine engagement and clear offers are more valuable than superficial metrics. Matt also warns against low-ticket offers, advocating for high-ticket services as a more sustainable business model. He shares personal experiences that shaped his understanding of these concepts, ultimately highlighting the need for practical skills and the courage to reach out to potential clients.

Chapters

[00:00] Intro

[01:43] Matt's Journey

[05:03] Transitioning to Sales

[09:50] Mastering LinkedIn

[15:00] The Real Money Makers on LinkedIn

[20:16] Validating Your Business Model

[35:35] The Importance of Human Connection in Sales

[47:10] The Illusion of LinkedIn Clout

[53:34] The Pitfalls of Low-Ticket Offers

[01:00:00] Lessons from Personal Experience