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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
5 LinkedIn Profile Hacks That Generate Leads On Autopilot
Your LinkedIn profile could be bringing in clients on repeat. Those 30,000 connections you're allowed represent 30,000 potential clients who could discover your profile at any moment. When they land there, they decide in seconds if you're worth their time or just another forgotten account. Treat your LinkedIn profile as a business asset. Using it the right way could make all your marketing problems go away. But you have to get serious. I quadrupled my LinkedIn following and built my AI for Coaches newsletter to 11,000 subscribers by doing exactly this. I figured out what drives leads and optimized every element for conversion and engagement. Your profile can work just as hard, and it doesn't have to take hours. Driving leads through your profile means sparking interest enough that someone gets in touch. They slide into your DMs, check out your site, and send a connection request or enquiry your way. Success. The more you are clear about what you offer and for whom, the more aligned these leads will be with the clients you actually want. A strategic profile turns viewers into leads automatically. Let's get this process rolling. Your LinkedIn headline appears in 8 places across the platform. These 220 characters signal exactly what you do and who you help. Stop just adding your job title. Nobody cares. Focus on transformation. Base your headline around client results. Use "I help [target audience] achieve [specific outcome]" followed by your strongest credibility marker. According to LinkedIn, profiles with benefit-focused headlines receive 30% more views than those with traditional job titles. Make someone know immediately if you're their solution. They decide in seconds. Your banner sits prominently at the top of your profile. This space matters. Those default blue backgrounds waste prime real estate that could be working for you. Design a professional banner that communicates your offer visually. Include a testimonial or key statistic showing your impact. Profiles with custom banners look infinitely better. Don't miss that chance to explain what you do. Keep the design clean. Add your website or contact information alongside a compelling reason to act. Your banner creates a first impressions that contributes to them getting in touch. Your LinkedIn summary (now the about section) works like a personal letter. Many profiles sit empty or filled with corporate jargon when they could be converting. Don't waste your time. Open with their biggest challenge to grab attention fast. Structure your summary strategically: problem, solution, proof, call to action. Break text into short paragraphs. Include snippets from client success stories with tangible results. Profiles with compelling summaries just make more sense. Stop making people guess how you can help. Speak directly to your dream client about what bothers them most. Show how your work transforms their world and make it clear what the next step is. Your featured section sits near the top of your profile. Choose content that showcases expertise and demonstrates results. Show range, depth and expertise. Give them a good reason to take the next step. Add case studies with specific outcomes. Include free resources solving common problems as a lead magnet. Lead with your highest-value offer. Follow with mid-range solutions and entry points. Create a natural progression that guides visitors toward working with you. This is your best shot at taking people off platform. People don't buy from faceless brands. Before they enquire, they want your story. Use your LinkedIn experience section to maximise the chances. Replace job duties with accomplishments. For each position, highlight specific wins and impact. Use numbers everywhere. Revenue generated. Clients served. Growth percentage. Update older positions to emphasize outcomes relevant to your current focus. Create a coherent narrative showing your evolution. It doesn't matter if you job-hopped. Just find the common thread. Then, ask for recommendations focused on specific problems you solved. Let satisfied clients build your credibility because their words carry more weight than yours. Even if you don't post regularly on LinkedIn, having some compelling recent content is important. When someone views your profile, there's a good chance they'll read your latest posts too. Don't waste it with reposts and updates that aren't good. Give your profile a spring clean: delete bad posts from the past and make sure the last few you sent represent you well. Then plan some new content. 20% of posts should promote your business or services. But it needs to be smart, not salesy. Share a big client win or transformation. Share some industry wisdom in the form of a how to. Then link your lead magnet that delivers real value. Your LinkedIn profile transforms from digital resume to lead-generating machine with these strategic changes. Implement them this week. Headline, banner, about section, featured content, past experience. And of course, sharing your lead magnet in your content. Upgrade, done. Watch inquiries multiply without additional effort. The leads you want are closer than you think. Let's get serious about LinkedIn.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Cheer coaches accused of putting a team member in hospital after grueling workout - and its not the first time its happened at the school
The family of a North Texas high school cheerleader is suing three of the school's former coaches after their extreme workouts allegedly landed the girl in hospital. According to the lawsuit, while employed by Rockwall Heath High School, the defendants would force the students to do strenuous exercises — like 50 burpees with pushups in five minutes — as a form of punishment. Michael Sawicki, the attorney representing the cheerleader, told NBC DFW that his client was already feeling ill and even had a doctor's note saying she was sick, but social pressures compelled her to try to push through the workout. A week later she was in the hospital suffering from rhabdomyolysis, according to the lawsuit. Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which the skeletal muscle tissue breaks down and releases its contents into the bloodstream, and it can be caused by overuse of the muscles. When the skeletal muscle material enters the bloodstream, it can potentially lead to kidney failure. 'There was pressure by the teachers that if you don't perform you don't get to go, you don't get to participate in activities. You don't get to be on the squad, and for young kids that really want to be on a team, that's a powerful motivation to work through the pain,' Sawicki said. 'And that's exactly what happened to the boys in the football case.' It's not the first time the school has been linked to a case of rhabdomyolysis among its student athletes, either. In 2023, several football players from the high school were hospitalized and reportedly diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis after being forced to do similarly grueling exercises, Sawicki, who represented a handful of players in lawsuits, said. 'This is Rockwall Heath High School. The exact same high school where the 20+ boys that we know of were hospitalized or required treatment after a football workout,' Sawicki said. 'If I had gotten this call about another school in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, yeah maybe I could understand. This is the same exact school.' One of the findings in that case was the need for better education for the teachers about the potential risks associated with extreme physical activity. Sawicki said that "in the football investigation, there were discussions about how [rhabdomyolysis] training needed to be a part of it." According to the cheerleader's lawsuit, a one of the coaches allegedly admitted that she had "no rhabdomyolysis training," and said that in hindsight "I would not assign [burpees] again." All three of the coaches named in the lawsuit have resigned their positions on the cheer team. A Rockwall Independent School District investigation found that the "three teachers' actions violated at least five different district policies," according to the report. The investigation determined that the cheer coaches "did not follow the doctor's orders" in its handling of the sick cheerleader, and noted that "there is a lack of knowledge and training by the coaches regarding rhabdomyolysis." Initially the girl's parents just wanted the school to pay for her medical bills, but the Sawicki claims the school "dragged out" the appeals process for months and then determined that "by law, please know that the district is unable to provide compensation because such compensation would be a prohibited gift of public funds." After that, the parents decided to sue. The Independent has requested comment from Rockwall ISD.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Cheer coaches accused of putting a team member in hospital after grueling workout - and its not the first time its happened at the school
The family of a North Texas high school cheerleader is suing three of the school's former coaches after their extreme workouts allegedly landed the girl in hospital. According to the lawsuit, while employed by Rockwall Heath High School, the defendants would force the students to do strenuous exercises — like 50 burpees with pushups in five minutes — as a form of punishment. Michael Sawicki, the attorney representing the cheerleader, told NBC DFW that his client was already feeling ill and even had a doctor's note saying she was sick, but social pressures compelled her to try to push through the workout. A week later she was in the hospital suffering from rhabdomyolysis, according to the lawsuit. Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which the skeletal muscle tissue breaks down and releases its contents into the bloodstream, and it can be caused by overuse of the muscles. When the skeletal muscle material enters the bloodstream, it can potentially lead to kidney failure. 'There was pressure by the teachers that if you don't perform you don't get to go, you don't get to participate in activities. You don't get to be on the squad, and for young kids that really want to be on a team, that's a powerful motivation to work through the pain,' Sawicki said. 'And that's exactly what happened to the boys in the football case.' It's not the first time the school has been linked to a case of rhabdomyolysis among its student athletes, either. In 2023, several football players from the high school were hospitalized and reportedly diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis after being forced to do similarly grueling exercises, Sawicki, who represented a handful of players in lawsuits, said. 'This is Rockwall Heath High School. The exact same high school where the 20+ boys that we know of were hospitalized or required treatment after a football workout,' Sawicki said. 'If I had gotten this call about another school in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, yeah maybe I could understand. This is the same exact school.' One of the findings in that case was the need for better education for the teachers about the potential risks associated with extreme physical activity. Sawicki said that "in the football investigation, there were discussions about how [rhabdomyolysis] training needed to be a part of it." According to the cheerleader's lawsuit, a one of the coaches allegedly admitted that she had "no rhabdomyolysis training," and said that in hindsight "I would not assign [burpees] again." All three of the coaches named in the lawsuit have resigned their positions on the cheer team. A Rockwall Independent School District investigation found that the "three teachers' actions violated at least five different district policies," according to the report. The investigation determined that the cheer coaches "did not follow the doctor's orders" in its handling of the sick cheerleader, and noted that "there is a lack of knowledge and training by the coaches regarding rhabdomyolysis." Initially the girl's parents just wanted the school to pay for her medical bills, but the Sawicki claims the school "dragged out" the appeals process for months and then determined that "by law, please know that the district is unable to provide compensation because such compensation would be a prohibited gift of public funds." After that, the parents decided to sue.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Watt skips OTAs as he waits for next deal
How top NFL coaches are paid vs. top players Mike Florio and Chris Simms weigh in on which current coach in the NFL is the best, examine how he is compensated, then compare that to players who also make that amount of money. 10:22 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
The Verge
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
The first big reveal of EA's relaunched college football game
CFB 26 has more coaches, more music, and more commentary. mentions that this year players can expect to hear more than just ' Mo Bamba ' and a few other tracks when facing key downs on the road, with new PA tracks, mascots, band music, and school-specific chants. Other details include cross-platform online Dynasty play, and more than 300 real-world coaches so you can outcoach a photo-realistic version of the leader of your favorite school's rival.
