I became #1… just not where you’d expect 🥇

Why one strong strategy can outperform five separate ones

12 March 2026 - Last updated: 24 April 2026 -

“What works on LinkedIn works everywhere. The reverse is not always true.”

I got GOLD 🥇

It happened. Number 1.
I’m officially the #1 LinkedIn Influencer… on Instagram 😅

It went faster than expected.

If you go for it, believe in it and manifest it… things tend to fall into place.

Honestly, I didn’t even know this category existed.
And I’m not entirely sure what I can actually do with it.

But hey, I’ve got gold.

And that’s how life works.
You can’t be the best everywhere.

If you’re not thriving somewhere, maybe you’re simply in the wrong arena.
There’s always a place where you’re meant to shine.

Find that place.
Then go all in.
It will work out.

What makes this even funnier:
I don’t have a separate Instagram strategy.

I create everything for LinkedIn.
And I simply repost it to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.

Last week one of my YouTube Shorts hit 6 million views.
On Instagram, my most viral video is approaching 20 million views.

That brings in serious follower growth.

But here’s the interesting part:
Every single piece of content was made for LinkedIn first.

So to all B2B companies:
Don’t overcomplicate your social strategy.

What works on LinkedIn works perfectly on other platforms.
The reverse? Not always.

I’m proud to share the podium with Claudio and Michel.
Congratulations on your positions, gentlemen.

Ps. The list has changed in the meantime, and I’m now sharing the podium with Wendy and Brendy! Sorry ladies, this AI photo was just too funny to change. And hey, I’m still in 1st place, so… 😉 Congrats on taking 2nd and 3rd, and for knocking Claudio and Michel off their throne! 👑

Apparently, AI also thought I should inherit Claudio’s muscles.
Maybe that’s the next horizon for me.
It doesn’t look bad on me, right?

Thank you to all followers and creators on LinkedIn and Instagram.
And of course, thanks Jeremy!

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