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How I Started a LinkedIn™ Masterclass From Scratch

Nov 11, 2025
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I didn’t launch my LinkedIn masterclass with a funnel.
I didn’t have a big ad budget.
I didn’t even know what “conversion optimization” meant back then.

I just showed up — consistently.
And I built something real over time.

Here’s exactly how it happened 

1. Posted Regularly for 2 Years

I treated content like my storefront.

  • Built trust

  • Learned my audience inside and out

  • Developed a unique solution to a real problem

This was the foundation. Not a landing page. Not a launch.

2. Announced My Masterclass

When it came time to launch, the offer didn’t feel random to my audience.

  • I put it in my CTA for 4 weeks

  • Made it ridiculously easy to take the next step
    (“DM me ‘I’m in’ for info”)

Simple. No complicated funnel. Just a clear invitation.

3. Built a Legitimate Course Outline

I didn’t want fluff.

  • Crafted keynotes for every week

  • Built a real curriculum

  • Structured the experience for impact

People can tell the difference between something thrown together and something designed with intention.

 4. Over-Delivered Whenever Possible

This is where the magic happened.

  • Added 1:1 calls to the offer

  • Shared 110% of what I knew

  • Brought in experts for the rest

People don’t just remember what they learn — they remember how they feel in your container.

 5. Sold Out the Class 6/6 Times

I’ve now run this masterclass six times.
I’ve never changed the price.
I added payment plans.
I gifted seats to my ghostwriting clients.
And every class sells out.

 The Go and Do

I don't want to be another newsletter in your inbox. I want to be an actionletter. In every edition, I'll include a "Go-and-Do" [below] to help you take an action step TODAY that improves your LinkedIn™ performance, your business, or even your life. 

  1. Imagine you’re going to teach your masterclass.

  2. Answer three questions:

    • Who would it be for?

    • What problem would you help solve?

    • What’s one way you could over-deliver?

  3. Write it down. That’s the seed of a pipeline.


No funnels. No fancy tricks.
Just trust built over time, a clear offer, and a promise kept.

📌 If you could run a masterclass helping anyone do anything, who would it be for and what would it teach?

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