90% use LinkedIn the wrong way. Are you one of them?

From random posting to a strategy that attracts clients

21 April 2026 - Last updated: 22 April 2026 - Michiel Verstraten

“Don’t chase… attract.”

90% of people use LinkedIn completely wrong.

They post something occasionally.
Send random connection requests.
Or jump straight into a pitch.

And then say: “LinkedIn doesn’t work.”

But that’s nonsense.

👉 LinkedIn actually works extremely well…
If you use it strategically and authentically.

In the latest episode of the Podcast High End Ondernemen, I was interviewed by Meriam Slijkerman and I share exactly how I use LinkedIn to attract clients without pushing.

We talk about:

✔ How to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts clients
✔ How to make yourself interesting to your ideal audience
✔ How to find the right people using Sales Navigator
✔ How to build relationships without spamming
✔ How to make sure clients come to you
✔ How to stay top of mind with a strong content strategy
✔ And how to build a network that works for you

This is about Magnetic Networking.
Not chasing… but attracting.

And the best part:
👉 You can start today.

The podcast is now live 🎧

watch the full video here!

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