Silver today… gold next!

From recognition to ambition

16 February 2026 - Last updated: 4 May 2026 -

“Recognition is great. But ambition keeps you moving.”

UNBELIEVABLE! I won silver at the Favikon Winter Games 🥈 Just like Jutta!

Dear Richard,

I know you actually hate this list.
But honestly? That only makes it even cooler that you’re number one.

I want to tell you two things:

  1. You deserve it.
  2. It’s an honor to share the podium with you.

Who says B2B is boring? Two tattooed, bearded rockstars leading the way.

And in two disciplines!
Marketing & Sales and LinkedIn Growth.

Although I have to admit…
I’m actually going for gold 😉

Maybe we can arrange for you to be moved to Spain in the rankings next year? Then I’ll automatically become number one.

Otherwise, it will become my life mission to reach 250K+ followers as well.
Even though that’s still a very long road ahead.

So what’s the difference between us?

You are the one and only true LinkedIn guru of the Netherlands.
Fair is fair.

You know everything about the algorithm, reach and engagement.
You’re highly specialized.
You operate internationally.
You do everything in English.
And you’ve built a massive following outside the Netherlands too.

Seriously: respect.

My style is completely different.
Less technical.
Most of my knowledge about the algorithm comes from my own experience… and from your posts 😉

I mainly share personal stories about business, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales and LinkedIn. What works. What doesn’t. What I’m learning.

Maybe I should focus more on the international market.
I’m not sure whether 250,000 followers is realistic within the Netherlands.

So Richard… do you have any tips?
How can I beat you?

My advice to everyone on LinkedIn:

Just keep posting.
You’ll naturally get better.
And you’ll naturally get seen.

And of course, congratulations to number three: Nick Broekema 👏

Thanks to all followers.
All creators.
LinkedIn.
And Jeremy Boissinot.

On to gold 🥇

Show me the magic in real life 🪄

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