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I’m a curious generalist who loves solving complex problems, challenging the status quo, and building solutions that help people and organizations grow. I’ve always been drawn to work that connects strategy with people. My current focus is building AI tools, systems and partnerships to help businesses achieve their goals. 

As Founder of Anutio, I help organizations achieve bottom-line revenue by mapping business goals to employees' career development needs. Anutio helps organizations visually see, understand, and grow their people by mapping skills to business capability needs, uncovering internal talent, and connecting employees to meaningful growth opportunities —  making career development planning and allocation of training budget more measurable, tangible, transparent, and human.

I truly enjoy turning abstract ideas into practical outcomes, working closely with teams to translate insights into real solutions that make a difference.

Ehi Agbonlahor

I elevate your lead generation efforts by focusing on 𝕏 and LinkedIn, using quality content that drives 200+ leads for business owners.

99% of my clients say these 3 things:

1. I don’t have the time to write & post consistently.
2. I don’t have the writing skills for social media.
3. I don’t know how to build a personal brand & generate leads

But if you’re a 5 to 7 figure entrepreneur CEO or Founder.

You don’t need to spend the time + effort.

You just need a Ghost-Marketer like me.

I do all the hard stuff for you to save you time.

Like help my clients:

→Go from 100s to 100,000s views.
→Add 1000+ followers in less than 30 days.
→Generate 20-30 leads monthly.

But growing on X/LinkedIn is more than posting content & recording numbers.

You really need to build your personal brand = reputation.

So you:

→Become a thought leader.
→Attract more high-ticket clients
→Spend less time working & making more sales.

If that sounds good...

Let’s talk soon!

Babatunde James

Yesterday, my wife landed her first Upwork contract and I couldn't be prouder.

But here's what really struck me:

She spent an entire year studying my process. Watching how I worked. Learning the platform.

Understanding what clients wanted.

She didn't rush in blindly.

She observed. She learned. She prepared.

And when she finally made her move, she was ready.

This taught me something powerful about success:

↳ Learning beats assuming you know
↳ Preparation beats winging it
↳ Patience beats rushing

Too many people want instant results.

They see someone winning and think they can skip the groundwork.

They want the contract, the client, the income - but without putting in the time to understand how it actually works.

My wife showed me a different approach.

She treated learning like an investment, not a delay.

And now she's getting her share of the national cake because she earned it.

If you're trying to break into something new:

- Give yourself permission to learn first
- Watch people who are doing it well
- Study their approach before copying their actions

Success isn't always about being first.

Sometimes it's about being ready.

P.S: If you need help with Upwork. Send me a DM today.

LinkedIn Ghostwriting & Outreach Specialist. Using Apollo, GoHighLevel, Zapier, ClickUp for Agency Owners. Upwork Coach for Freelancers.

I started LinkedIn at 30 and made over N20M in 2024 & N75M in 2025:

Here are 7 lessons from my journey.

1. Start now.
It's never too late. I began at 30. I started at 30 & never ashamed.

2. Build your network.
Connections matter. Engage with others. 

3. Share your story.
People relate to authenticity. Be genuine. 

4. Learn continuously.
Stay updated. Adapt and grow. 

5. Stay consistent.
Regular posts keep you relevant. Don't stop. 

6. Offer value.
Help others. Provide useful content.

7. Measure and adjust.
Track your progress. Refine your strategy.

If these steps worked for me at 30.

They can work for you too at any age. 

P.S: Add to the list nad let's encourage someone today.

📌Ghostwriting & Outbound Sales Expert. 📣Apollo, GoHighLevel, Zapier, ClickUp for Agency Owners. 🌐Upwork Coach for Freelancers.

Three years ago, LinkedIn became my last hope for financial freedom.

I had just gotten married and lost everything.

It felt like a nightmare, not knowing where my next income would come from.

1. The Struggle:

• I faced a tough six months filled with uncertainty and doubt.

• Every day was a grind, filled with job applications and rejections.

• I often heard, "We will get back to you," but that never came.

2. The Shift:

• I realized I needed to change my approach and focus on my skills.

• LinkedIn became my platform to showcase what I could offer.

• I learned to network, connect, and engage with others in my field.

3. The Breakthrough:

• Slowly, opportunities began to appear.

• I started to receive messages from potential clients.

• My hard work and persistence paid off, leading to job offers and projects.

→ Embracing LinkedIn for Growth:

Using LinkedIn transformed my career and life.

It taught me to:

1. = Build a strong profile that highlights my skills and experiences.

2. = Connect with professionals and expand my network.

3. = Engage with content to showcase my expertise and insights.

→ By embracing this platform, I found my way to financial freedom.

Whether you're starting fresh or looking for new opportunities, remember: 

Your journey can change with the right tools, mindset and clarity needed.

P.S: If this post inspires you, repost ♻️ for others to see.

Fake it till you make it on LinkedIn?

I promise it won't end well.

I overheard someone yesterday who said his strategy to win on LinkedIn is...

"To fake it until he make it".

As someone who knows what works on LinkedIn. 

I gave him 15 actionable advice:

1. Become a ghost for 6 months.
2. Make everything your fault.
3. Find the beast within you.
4. Throw yourself into pain.
5. Cut out all the excuses.
6. Go all in on yourself.
7. Train like a warrior.
8. Work like a robot.
9. Eat like a king.
10. Reject vices.
11. Transform.
12. Upgrade.
13. Create.
14. Thrive.
15. Win.

LinkedIn can change your life in just 6 months without faking it.

Just pure daily action.

P.S: What would you add to the actionable advice?

I got my first job on LinkedIn without sending a fancy CV.

This idea changed it all : → Outbound Marketing

(It can do the same for you) Just by reaching out.

Not sure how to start? Send one message.

Not sure what to say? Share your passion.

Not sure if it will work? It will.

1 > 0

Here’s why taking action is so powerful:

1. The “Connection” Effect: The hardest part is often just reaching out.

Commit to sending one message, and you start building your network.

You’ll soon see you can connect with more people than you thought.

2. Opportunities Multiply: Success comes from consistent effort, not just one big leap.

As they say: “You create chances by taking small steps over time.”

It’s the commitment to reaching out, not just the message itself, that leads to big results.

So if you feel shy or unsure, send just one note or just one follow-up.

And by continually reaching out, the opportunities will come. 

Repost ♻️ this to help others in your network.

P.S: Want to learn my outbound approach, feel free to send a DM.

My best friend turned wife landed 3 Upwork gigs in 7 days.

(The last 2 came within 24 hours.)

But this story started 10 years ago.

We met in University. Around that same time, I made a decision — I was never going to work a 9-5.

She heard me say it. She watched me build. She never told me to go get a “real job.”

When it was her turn, we set up her Upwork profile the right way. Right bio, right positioning, right proposals.

Day 1 — nothing.

Day 3 — first gig.

Day 7 — two more. Back to back. Within 24 hours.

Zero reviews. Zero history. Just the right setup and the willingness to start.

Now we both make money online, from home, on our own terms. What started as my decision is now our shared reality.

Lessons:

	∙	Protect your vision even when nobody understands it.

	∙	A supportive partner is an underrated asset.

	∙	The right Upwork profile is the difference between ignored and hired.

	∙	Don’t wait to feel ready. Just start.

PS: Is your partner building online with you or are you on this journey alone?😉😉

P.S.S: I’m starting “The Upwork Breakthrough Webinar 2.0” come April. Join here now: https://lnkd.in/d4NdaYMi

♻️ Repost if someone needs to see this today.

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LinkedIn is the biggest networking platform in the world. I don't care what X users say.

Yesterday, I reconnected with someone I went to school with over 20 years ago Opeyemi Ogundele

We hadn't spoken in decades.

But LinkedIn brought us back together.

We had connected on different level in the past but not aware we studied together as a kid.

Yesterday, we started a conversation that led to a real opportunity.

She showed interest. She sent her CV and checking the details I discovered we graduated from the same school far back 2004/2005.

That's the power of this platform.

It's not just about posting content or building a following.

It's about creating real connections that matter:

→ Clients who trust you because they've watched your journey.
→ Partners who reach out because your work speaks for itself.
→ People who remember you from years ago.

I've built my entire community through LinkedIn. Not through luck. Not through shortcuts.

Through showing up and staying visible.

You can argue about which platform is better all day long.

But I'll keep building relationships and closing deals right here.

So what's your excuse for not being active on LinkedIn?

Are you going to keep watching from the sidelines?

Or are you ready to start building something real?

Faking your location on LinkedIn won't land you more jobs. 

I'm so proud to identify as a Nigerian 🇳🇬

A lot of freelancers from the third world war country lie about their location on LinkedIn so they could get a job. 

They change their location to US, Canada, UK, UAE and the rest. 

Thinking they'd land their dreams client in no time. 

But they forgot they have a different accent that is easily recognizable. 

Why do people change their location? 

- Fighting low self esteem. 
- Not respecting their nationality. 
- Being seen as not qualified enough. 

Here are real responses from more than 5 freelancers:

- Changing my location will position me as authority. 
- Changing my location will get me more jobs. 
- Changing my location will get me more leads. 

I'm putting this out because faking location needs to stop. 

The moment you fake your location, you deny your authenticity. 

Your real location doesn't mean you won't get jobs. 
Your real location doesn't mean you won't get leads. 
Your real location doesn't mean you won't become an authority. 

P. S: Are you proud of your country? If yes, raise your flag 🇳🇬

Seeing me for the first time? Follow me Babatunde for more content like this.

I got fired for building my personal brand too well.

Sounds ridiculous, right?

But here's what happened -

I was crushing it on LinkedIn while working my contract role.

Posting daily, growing my audience, sharing insights from the trenches.

My follower count started climbing faster than the company's page.

Then one day, my manager pulled me aside.

"We think you're too focused on yourself instead of us."

Translation: You're making us look bad.

They terminated my contract the next week.

Here's the truth they won't admit -

Insecure companies fear employees who shine brighter than their brand.

They want worker bees, not thought leaders.

They'll claim it's about "focus" or "priorities," but really it's about control.

Confident companies celebrate when their people grow.

They know a rising tide lifts all boats.

They encourage personal brands because they understand it attracts better talent and builds credibility.

Threatened companies suppress growth.

They see your success as competition, not collaboration.

So ask yourself this question -

Do you want to work somewhere that celebrates your growth, or fears it?

I know which environment I'll choose next time.

Follow me Babatunde for more content.

I met a guy who made $1M on LinkedIn in 2024.

He generates 1000+ leads on LinkedIn for free.

→ No spamming
→ No giveaway
→ No premium

Here is his story:

2000: He lost his mom

2001: Found out he was adopted

2002: Started doing drugs

2004: Battled depression

2007: Managed to go to college

2008: Dropped out of college

2015: Met his wife

2018: Became a father

2020: He was in $40k credit card debt

2022: Started LinkedIn 

2023: Made his first dollar on LinkedIn

2024: Quit his job and went all in

2024: Scaled to $1M working with high ticket clients.

2025: 38 employees and counting.

He achieved all that with a simple STRATEGY.

The one thought I had the entire time was if he can do it, you can do it too.

P.S: Stuck on LinkedIn? You can do it. Send me a DM for clarity.

Please repost ♻️ to help someone else.

People talk about money on LinkedIn all the time.

But let's get real for a moment.

Money is not the whole story.

People often forget about the process.

They don't discuss the hard work behind the scenes.

They don't highlight the late nights and early mornings.

And they certainly don't mention the sacrifices made.

It's misleading. It's unfair. And frankly, it's incomplete.

It's a tactic used to simplify success.

To make it look easy, effortless.

All under the guise of "overnight success."

So, professionals, let's call it what it is:
You're grinding. You're hustling. You're putting in the work.

A process where:

→ Effort is constant.
→ Perseverance is key.
→ Everyone faces challenges.
→ And where growth is gradual.

A journey that's not just about the end goal,
but about every step taken.

To all those feeling overlooked in this "money" narrative:

Your effort is valid.

Your process, your journey, your dedication
deserve recognition. Not oversimplification.

9 out of 10 people on LinkedIn feel inferior because of follower counts.

And it’s silently killing their confidence.

They post.

They grind.

They show up every day.

But one look at someone else’s numbers — and it all feels worthless.

Here’s the hard truth nobody wants to say out loud:

Feeling like a failure because someone has more followers than you — IS the real failure.

Not because you’re weak.

But because you’re measuring yourself with the wrong ruler.

Think about this:

→ 10,000 followers who don’t trust you = noise

→ 200 followers who act on your words = power

The person with 50K followers and nothing to say is a megaphone in an empty room.

The person with 500 followers solving real problems is building something that lasts.

Comparison is a thief dressed as motivation.

It looks like ambition.

But it’s really just insecurity in a suit.

Your job is not to out-follower anyone.

Your job is to:
✅ Show up consistently
✅ Deliver real value every time
✅ Build trust, not vanity metrics

Because at the end of the day —
Nobody remembers the person with the most followers.

They remember the person who changed their life.

Be that person. Keep going. 💛

Repost for your network 🙏🙏

I thought freelancing in Nigeria was sustainable. Until PayPal disappeared for 20 years.

For two decades, Nigerian freelancers have been locked out of one of the world's most trusted payment platforms.

We've watched opportunities slip through our fingers. Brand deals worth thousands of dollars?

Gone. International clients who only pay through PayPal? Lost before we could even pitch.

The workarounds became exhausting. Using foreign accounts. Relying on middlemen who took hefty cuts.

Dealing with platforms that froze funds without explanation.

Some of us lost entire months of income to sudden account closures. Others missed life-changing contracts because clients wouldn't consider alternative payment methods.

Now PayPal is back.

This isn't just about convenience. It's about legitimacy. Access. The ability to compete on equal footing with freelancers worldwide.

But here's what matters more than the return itself:

Are we prepared to leverage this access?

Are we building portfolios that attract international clients?

Are we positioning ourselves as professionals worth hiring, not just freelancers grateful for scraps?

PayPal's return opens doors. But walking through them requires more than just having an account.

It requires treating your freelance career like the business it is.

I haven’t worked a 9-5 since I graduated 8 years ago.

LinkedIn and Upwork made that possible.

Here’s the full story:

📍 Graduated. Got my masters abroad.
📍 Received job offers — Globally.
📍 Rejected every single one.

Not because I was arrogant.

Because I made a decision: no 9-5. Ever.

So I went home and got to work.

→ Built my brand on LinkedIn from scratch.
→ Started on Upwork with zero experience, zero clients.
→ Reached out to people who needed help.

First client. Second client. Third… Till I built my agency.

Fast forward to today:

✅ Worked with 50+ CEOs across the world.
✅ Earned more than any of those jobs would’ve paid me.

Was it easy? No.

There were lonely days. Slow months. Moments of doubt.

But I didn’t stop.

If you’re building your freelance career, here’s what actually moves the needle:

— Don’t limit yourself to your current situation
— Build your brand online like it’s a real business
— Position yourself as the expert — don’t wait to “feel ready”
— Keep learning. Keep showing up.

9-5 is great. It’s just not for me.

And if it’s not for you either — you don’t have to settle for it.

P.S. Want to break through on Upwork or LinkedIn?

DM me. I’ve done it. I can show you how. Join my April Webinar here: https://lnkd.in/d4NdaYMi

♻️ Repost if this gave you clarity.

I sent 200+ outreach messages in 30 days. Here’s what surprised me:

Freelancers stuck at $0 – $500/month are waiting for the algorithm to bless them.

Freelancers hitting $3k – $5k/month consistently? They woke up, picked up their phone, and started conversations.

That’s the only difference.

Inbound feels good.

Outbound pays builds your income .

Inbound is someone finding YOU — after you’ve spent months posting, creating, optimizing, hoping.

Outbound is YOU finding THEM — today. On purpose. With intention.

With inbound, you wait.

With outbound, you move.

Nobody talks about this because “post content and wait” is easier to sell as advice.

But 1 warm DM to the right person beats 30 viral posts — every single time.

If you’re a freelancer or a business owner trying to land clients this month — stop waiting to be found.

Go find your client.

P.S: I’m starting “The Upwork Breakthrough Webinar 2.0” come April. Join here now: https://lnkd.in/d4NdaYMi

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