LinkedIn Growth Engine 2026: The Complete Recap
If there is one takeaway from our 8-hour marathon conference, it is this: LinkedIn is no longer just a social network – it is a growth infrastructure. In 2023, we cut costs. In 2024, we stabilized. In 2025 and beyond, we are looking for velocity. But the old playbook of "post daily and pray for virality" is dead. The new algorithm rewards depth, semantic relevance, and, most importantly, genuine human connection.
We brought together 15 of the world’s top practitioners – founders, CMOs, and sales leaders – to dismantle the myths of LinkedIn growth. They didn't share fluff; they shared the exact systems, scripts, and strategies they use to generate millions in revenue. From the death of the corporate page to the rise of "Relationship-Led Growth," here is everything you missed and the recordings you need to watch.
Alex Tartach | The State of LinkedIn 2026
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-tartach/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/crosslike-club/
Alex opened the conference with a wake-up call: the algorithm now reads your content like a human, prioritizing "dwell time" and "save-ability" over vanity likes. He revealed a critical statistic for B2B companies: a post shared by an employee gets 6x more reach than the same post shared by a company page. The future of distribution isn't corporate broadcasting; it’s employee advocacy and vertical video.
Roger Fuhrman | Winning the Conference Before You Arrive
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerjfuhrman/
Networking doesn't happen by accident; it must be engineered. Roger broke down his strategy for turning conferences into revenue pipelines by starting the conversation weeks before the event. His golden rule? "Conversations beat pitches every day." He shared specific scripts on how to move a LinkedIn connection to a physical meeting without being salesy, emphasizing that your profile must be a resource, not a resume.
Agnese Jaunosane | Founder-Led Sales Without Selling
https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnese-ajelix/
Agnese challenged the traditional sales model by revealing how she built Agilex to 300k+ users without sending cold DMs or asking for meetings. Her philosophy is simple: Founder-led content builds equity, not just funnels. By sharing the raw journey of building a SaaS – including the failures – she attracts media features, speaking gigs, and clients organically. Her advice? Stop building sales funnels and start building a reputation.
Mai-Lan (ColdIQ) | The Content Architecture of $7M ARR
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mai-lan-khong/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/coldlabs/
Representing ColdIQ, Mai Lan opened the hood on the content engine that drives their massive revenue. She introduced the "5 Content Pillars" (Educational, Thought Leadership, Social Proof, Relationship, and Amplify) and explained why visuals like infographics are non-negotiable for stopping the scroll. Her key insight: You don't need to post daily if your content architecture is built to move an audience from "knowing" to "trusting."
🎬 Watch Mai Lan’s Presentation
Vukasin (HeyReach) | Marketing is the Best Sales Tool
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vukasinvukosavljevic/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/heyreachio/
Vuk dropped a bombshell stat: over 90% of HeyReach’s revenue comes from inbound, driven by a strategy he calls the "Growth Square Loop." He explained how to turn your users into your best marketers by making them the heroes of your content (the "Batman & Robin" strategy). He also detailed how to execute "Inbound-Led Outbound" – using engagement on viral posts to build highly qualified warm outreach lists.
Vanessa Cabrera | Social Proof That Sells
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessacabrera/
People don't buy content; they buy certainty. Vanessa broke down the psychology of social proof, explaining that "certainty is proof organized like leadership." She taught us how to structure "wins" so they don't sound like bragging, focusing on the "Before, During, and After" of a client's journey. Her challenge to the audience? Go live. It’s the fastest way to build the emotional safety required for high-ticket sales.
🎬 Watch Vanessa’s Presentation
Sander Aavik | The $50k Post
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanderaavik/
Sander shared the tactical side of high-ticket lead generation, revealing how a single well-structured "Lead Magnet" post generated over 700 comments and $50k+ in revenue. He emphasized that while AI can help, true thought leadership requires deep industry expertise. He also highlighted the power of strategic partnerships with established tools (like Instantly and Clay) to borrow authority and accelerate trust.
Alex Alleyne | Building Authority with the 5-3-1 Method
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexalleyne/
If you feel like an "invisible expert," Alex’s session was the cure. He introduced the "Impact Card" format – visual, tweet-style images that arrest attention – and shared his daily "5-3-1" routine for busy executives: 5 comments, 3 connection requests, and 1 post. He stressed that the algorithm is powered by people, so if you treat it like a human connection engine rather than a robot, you win.
Vijay Mistri | The Leadership Mindset for Scale
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mistri/
Growth isn't just about tactics; it's about capacity. Vijay introduced the "IMPACT Model" and shared the profound analogy of the Koi fish: if you stay in a fishbowl, you grow two inches; if you move to the river, you grow twelve. He challenged leaders to identify the friction points in their decision-making and urged them to adopt an abundance mindset, viewing change not as a threat, but as an opportunity.
Chase Coleman | Demand vs. Virality
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasecoleman27/
"Virality is loud, but demand is quiet." Chase warned against the dopamine trap of chasing views, noting that viral content often fails to convert. Instead, he advocated for "selling content" – stories that build loyalty and trust over time. He also validated the strategy of reposting your best content, proving that consistency compounds revenue faster than constantly trying to invent new viral tricks.
Mary Killelea | Storytelling for Leaders (The RELATE Framework)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marykillelea/
Mary addressed the "Visibility Dilemma" – executives who want to lead but are afraid of saying the wrong thing. She introduced the RELATE framework (Research, Empathy, Language, Authenticity, Tone, Engagement) to help leaders build trust without risk. By showing "Before and After" examples of corporate-speak vs. human leadership posts, she proved that vulnerability is actually a strength in the C-suite.
Phin Sutton | Why Email is Dying (And How to Fix Outreach)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phinsutton/
Phin took us into the trenches of cold outreach, declaring that "assumed value" is the killer of all sales deals. He showed live examples of how to write copy that actually gets replies by focusing on relationships rather than pitching. His approach involves deep personalization and using LinkedIn as the primary channel to warm up leads before ever asking for a meeting.
Tammy Cohen | Human Connection is Your Moat
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-j-cohen/
In an AI-saturated world, your humanity is your only true differentiator. Tammy spoke passionately about the biology of connection – how trust lowers cortisol and raises oxytocin. She warned against "algorithm fatigue" and urged us to use technology to handle tasks, not relationships. Her "HUMAN" messaging framework is a guide to keeping your communication heart-centered in a digital age.
Danil Kislinskiy | Breaking the Circle of Trust
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danilkislinskiy/
Networking is governed by Dunbar's number – we only have room for about 5 close people and 15 friends. Danil explained how to break into those tight circles by offering immense value upfront. He shared tactical tips for event networking, such as using QR codes for instant LinkedIn connections and using Telegram folders to manage high-value relationships efficiently.
Sergey | Introducing Signal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-grizzly-✨-74137ba8/
To close the conference, we addressed the elephant in the room: knowing what to post is the hardest part. We unveiled Signal, a new strategic intelligence layer for CrossLike. Instead of just generating generic AI content, Signal analyzes 35+ market signals – competitor activity, news trends, and audience behavior – to tell you exactly what content strategy will drive the highest performance for your specific goal.
