Barbara Turley

Founder & CEO at The Virtual Hub | Speaker | Podcast Host 🎙| Operational Efficiency Enthusiast 💥| Passionately helping businesses remove bottlenecks & scale 🚀

A 'Mum first' entrepreneur who has bootstrapped and scaled a 350 employee, digital first support assistant company with clients spanning the globe, all while attending toddler ballet, kids ski club, playdates and living between the mountains of Europe and the beaches of Australia.The usual question I get asked is 'how the hell did you do that?' To which my usual reply is ......'By focussing on building great systems, nailing process delegation and leveraging cost effective teams of support assistants in The Philippines.'Platforms. Processes. People. Everyday I see great companies full of great people who are roadblocked by the vortex of busywork. From small businesses with 5 people to large organisations with 500 people the story is the same. Great people bogged down by necessary but inefficient and time consuming busywork. By identifying the 20-50% of most peoples day that is taken up by admin and/or process driven tasks any business can strategically optimise their human capital budgets by delegating to a team of offshore virtual assistants. From e-commerce and SAAS to coaching and service businesses, we help unlock business growth by freeing great people from the time-suck of busywork.At The Virtual Hub, we provide fully managed, in-house trained and dedicated virtual assistants starting at $1,000 USD per month.By integrating great support assistants inside your business we act like a 'bolt on' scaling partner to your growth plans.

Founder & CEO

Helping companies work smarter, move faster & scale better with a combination of operational efficiency frameworks, tech stacks that work and offshore team strategies.

I make Timeless Logo & Brand Identity for Startups & Founders | Build Trust & Awareness with DFY Visual Strategy + Brand System | Trusted by 100+ Brands Businesses | Visual Strategist | Brand Designer

Struggling to make your LinkedIn profile look premium?

Your profile visuals might be costing you trust, replies, and clients:

- Your profile looks DIY or inconsistent
- Your banner doesn’t explain what you do
- Your featured section feels empty or random

I get it, and you’re not alone.

I’m Subtain Mehmood, a Brand Designer and Visual Strategist trusted by 100+ startups and businesses. I help coaches and solo founders turn their LinkedIn profile into a clean, high-trust landing page that attracts clients.

Most people come to me stuck with:

- A profile that looks “okay” but doesn’t convert
- A banner that doesn’t communicate value
- Visuals that feel scattered and unprofessional

Here’s how I help:

1. Install a premium visual structure that looks high-trust instantly
2. Give you a clean profile system (DP + banner + featured section) that stays consistent
3. Help you upgrade your profile in minutes using a ready-made kit

If you want a fast upgrade, I offer **Ready-Made LinkedIn Branding (DIY Kit)**, which includes:

- 2 banner styles
- 2 featured section layouts
- 1 post template
- Sizing + fonts + colors guide

If you want me to set everything up for you, you can upgrade to the **Done-for-you Install Add-on**.

If you want a complete done-for-you brand identity beyond LinkedIn, I also offer my **Brand Rescue Kit** for founders who want a full premium transformation.

To get started:

DM me “READY” for Ready-Made LinkedIn Branding

Or visit my website / book a call:

https://subtaindesigns.com

Subtain Mehmood

My 1st biggest secret as a creative designer?

- It wasn’t waking up at 5 AM.
- It wasn’t a fancy degree.
- It wasn’t begging people to hire me.

It was showing my expertise by breaking down real client work.

While building my design business, I "struggled" A lot. Low visibility. Slow growth. Self-doubt.

But I stayed consistent.

I shared the process. The thinking.

The decisions behind every design.

Slowly, something shifted.

People started engaging. Supporting.

I didn’t have a big following.
But I earned respect.

That’s the power of showing your POV.

Your real side. Not flashy titles.

Be true to yourself.

Be honest in your work.

You’ll attract the right clients. Sell quality.

And earn trust that works for you even while you sleep.

P.S. Ever got a referral without asking?

That’s proof you’re doing it right.

Premium Ready-Made LinkedIn Branding for Solo Founders | Grab the free guide here | Brand Designer | Visual Strategist | Design consultant

My 1st biggest secret as a creative designer?

- It wasn’t waking up at 5 AM.
- It wasn’t a fancy degree.
- It wasn’t begging people to hire me.

It was showing my expertise by breaking down real client work.

While building my design business, I "struggled" A lot. Low visibility. Slow growth. Self-doubt.

But I stayed consistent.

I shared the process. The thinking.

The decisions behind every design.

Slowly, something shifted.

People started engaging. Supporting.

I didn’t have a big following.

But I earned respect.

That’s the power of showing your POV.

Your real side. Not flashy titles.

Be true to yourself.

Be honest in your work.

You’ll attract the right clients. Sell quality.

And earn trust that works for you even while you sleep.

P.S. Ever got a referral without asking?

That’s proof you’re doing it right.

You don’t need another spa logo
"You need brand intention"

Here’s what was really happening:

The client wanted premium.

- Not trendy.
- Not clinical.

They wanted something people could feel.

So this wasn’t about decoration.

It was about direction.

Here’s what I focused on for Jivora Wellness:

Stop designing for aesthetics only
→ Calm > Complexity
→ Wellness brands need emotional safety

Move beyond a single logo
→ Think mark, colors, type, system
→ Not just something that looks nice

Design for the nervous system
→ Flow. Balance. Continuity
→ Warm tones that signal trust

Slow the experience down
→ Nothing sharp or rushed
→ Quiet luxury always lasts longer

Build the system first
→ Brief → Direction → Moodboard
→ Mark → Colors → Type → Assets → Visual guide

Because great design doesn’t relax people.

Intentional branding does.

This is how I design wellness brands people trust before they ever walk in.

Want to build a BRAND that lasts and delivers your message to the right audience?

Visit my website → https://lnkd.in/dzFpCPbf

“You’re too expensive, Subtain.”
(I hear this more than you think)

And you’re not wrong.

Premium branding is not for everyone.

So I built a budget "DIY" solution.

Not for luxury profiles.

This is for beginners who want three things:

→ Look trustworthy
→ Attract more audience
→ Stop confusing profile visitors

Because if your profile lacks these, you cannot sell.

My ready-made LinkedIn branding fixes that.

It helps you:

- Position yourself as an expert
- Clearly communicate what you offer
- Stay top of mind in your audience

No advanced design skills needed.

You just plug in your info, follow the guide, and launch.

Simple.

If you’re thinking, “I don’t have good design sense.”

You’re exactly who this is for.

DM me “DIY”, and I’ll personally guide you on the next step.

“You’re too expensive, Subtain.”
(I hear this more than you think)

And you’re not wrong.

Premium branding is not for everyone.

So I built a budget DIY solution instead.

Not for luxury profiles.

This is for beginners who want three things:

→ Look trustworthy
→ Attract the right audience
→ Stop confusing profile visitors

Because if your profile lacks these, you cannot sell.

My ready-made LinkedIn branding fixes that.

It helps you:

Position yourself as an expert

Clearly communicate what you offer

Stay top of mind for visitors

No design skills needed.

You just plug in your info, follow the guide, and launch.

Simple.

If you’re thinking, “I don’t have good design sense.”

You’re exactly who this is for.

DM me “DIY”, and I’ll personally guide you on the next step.

3 banner mistakes that quietly kill your leads 
(even if your work is amazing):

If people land on your profile…
but don’t DM you…

It’s not your skills.
It’s the confusion your banner creates.

Your banner isn’t just for putting details.
It’s your first impression.

Here’s what’s hurting your conversions and how to fix it:

1. Too many messages = decision fatigue

- “Coaching, copywriting, free audit, Personal branding…”
- The brain can’t choose.
- So it scrolls away.

2. Too many visuals = noise

- Icons, badges, flags, random shapes
- Too many colors fighting for attention
- The eye doesn’t know where to land

3. Too many CTAs = instant distrust

- “DM me,” “Book a call,” “Download this.” “Follow me.”
- It feels pushy, not premium
- And premium clients avoid pressure

The fix is simple:

- One banner.
- One promise.
- One clear direction.

Because clarity feels calm.
And calm brands feel expensive.

P.S.: If someone were to open your profile today…
Would they instantly know what you do in 3 seconds?

3 banner mistakes that quietly kill your leads 
(even if your work is amazing):

If people land on your profile…
but don’t DM you…

It’s not your skills.
It’s the confusion your banner creates.

Your banner isn’t just for putting details.
It’s your first impression.

Here’s what’s hurting your conversions and how to fix it:

1. Too many messages = decision fatigue

- “Coaching, copywriting, free audit, Personal branding…”
- The brain can’t choose.
- So it scrolls away.

2. Too many visuals = noise

- Icons, badges, flags, random shapes
- Too many colors fighting for attention
- The eye doesn’t know where to land

3. Too many CTAs = instant distrust

- “DM me,” “Book a call,” “Download this.” “Follow me.”
- It feels pushy, not premium
- And premium clients avoid pressure

The fix is simple:

- One banner.
- One promise.
- One clear direction.

Because clarity feels calm.
And calm brands feel expensive.

P.S.: If someone were to open your profile today…
Would they instantly know what you

Why do people trust some LinkedIn profiles instantly?

Because nothing feels accidental.

You don’t “feel” trust.
You recognise intention.

→ The visual hierarchy feels intentional
Your eye knows where to look first.

→ The messaging feels guided
One idea leads to the next.

→ The design feels controlled
Fonts behave.
Spacing breathes.
Colors stay consistent.

Here’s the belief shift:

Premium brands aren’t louder.

They’re clearer.

That’s exactly why I built
a ready-made LinkedIn branding system.

- No guessing.
- No overthinking.

Just an intentional structure applied for you.

It’s designed for founders and Creators who want clarity without the cost of custom branding.

P.S. Wanna try it?? Message me “READY,” and I’ll share the details.

I still remember a message I received when I started posting videos.

“Your way of teaching design is brilliant.”

That one message pushed me to create a digital product for my audience.

But I didn’t want to sell random templates.

And I didn’t want to build just another product.

I wanted to create something that actually teaches how design works.

Here’s the truth.

I’m not a LinkedIn expert.

I’m a branding expert.

And I’ve always believed in one thing.

Clarity beats decoration.

When someone opens your profile, they should instantly understand:

- Who are you
- What you offer
- Why you matter

Design only works when it’s intentional.

That’s exactly why I created a simple guide.

"A ready-made LinkedIn Branding Kit"

Want to upgrade your profile instantly?

Grab the free "Breakdown"

You’ll find it in my Featured section.

Everyone wants more leads.

But most LinkedIn profiles miss one thing:

Relatability.

Adding “everything” isn’t the goal.

Positioning it right is the game.

I’ve worked with 100+ solo founders.

And I keep seeing this mistake:

They cram their whole business into the banner.

It becomes noise. Not clarity.

Your banner should sell your transformation.

Use this simple structure:

→ A clear headline (whom you help)
→ A subheadline (how you help)
→ 1 proof (testimonial or “trusted by”)
→ 1 CTA (lead magnet or offer)
→ A strong photo (instant trust layer)

That’s how you turn your banner into a billboard.
One that attracts real leads.

If you’re wondering how to do it fast…

I built a Ready-Made LinkedIn Branding Kit.

High-trust templates. Already structured.

You just plug in your content.

Want instant access?
DM me “READY” and I’ll send the details.

P.S. If you want the free guide, check the video in my Featured section.

P.S.S. Do you use Canva for design?

Everyone wants more leads.

But most LinkedIn profiles miss one thing:

Relatability.

Adding “everything” isn’t the goal.
Positioning it right is the game.

I’ve worked with 100+ solo founders.

And I keep seeing this mistake:

They cram their whole business into the banner.
It becomes noise. Not clarity.

Your banner should sell your transformation.

Use this simple structure:

→ A clear headline (who you help)
→ A subheadline (how you help)
→ 1 proof (testimonial or “trusted by”)
→ 1 CTA (lead magnet or offer)
→ A strong photo (instant trust layer)

That’s how you turn your banner into a billboard.
One that attracts real leads.

If you’re wondering how to do it fast…

I built a Ready-Made LinkedIn Branding Kit.
High-trust templates. Already structured.
You just plug in your content.

Want instant access?
DM me “READY” and I’ll send the details.

P.S. If you want the free guide, check the video in my Featured section.

Do you use Canva for design?

This is my number no.1 tip to fix your conversion rate (fast) 

I’ve seen many brands doing everything right.

- Good content.
- Good offer.
- Strong expertise.

Still no conversions.

Not because they lack skills. Because their brand focus is weak.

People don’t connect with what they don’t feel.

It’s like taste in food.

If the taste is off, people don’t come back.

Even if the ingredients are good.

On LinkedIn, visuals do three things silently:

1. They stop the scroll.
2. They make you memorable.
3. They remind people when they’re ready to buy.

That’s where conversions improve.

Not overnight. But consistently.

P.S. Do you think branding really creates impact?

Repost ♻️ so everyone knows the worth of branding! 

I’m sharing something built exactly for this on 5th Feb, Turn on the bell icon :)

Stop thinking that a good profile increases reach.
(It builds an instant trust layer)

Most solo founders tell me:

“I tried multiple templates. Nothing worked.”

Because the focus was wrong.

Design is not for reach.

Design is to attract the right audience.

So they:

- Trust you faster
- See you as different and an expert
- Clearly understand how you help

That’s what a strong LinkedIn profile does.

If you take it easy, you blend into the noise.

If you’re a solo founder or coach and want to update your profile instantly, check my free guide in the Featured section.

You don’t need more reach.

You need the right outcome.

P.S. What matters more to you right now, reach or results?

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