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Vice President, O2E Coaching Program // MBA // Certified Business Coach (CPCC, ACC)

As a results-driven executive leader, I specialize in scaling businesses, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving sustainable revenue growth. With over a decade of experience spanning operations, sales, coaching, and enablement, I have consistently delivered measurable outcomes by integrating strategic vision with actionable execution.

At O2E Brands, I transformed operations as VP of Operations, scaling WOW 1 DAY PAINTING by optimizing processes, building high-performing teams, and implementing strategies that boosted customer acquisition. Later, as VP of Coaching, I designed programs that empowered leaders to achieve high-performing results through improved sales alignment and leadership development.

I bring an MBA, certifications in executive coaching, and advanced training in Artificial Intelligence Strategy from MIT Sloan to every project, ensuring a forward-thinking, data-driven approach. Passionate about empowering teams and transforming organizations, I am committed to delivering strategic enablement that drives growth and lasting success.

Let’s connect to discuss how I can help elevate your business to the next level.

James Graham

Helping busy coaches and consultants to build personal brands with designing, writing, engaging step by step to bring leads

Showing up on LinkedIn but not getting clients?
You're not the only one.

Most coaches and service providers are active online but their presence doesn’t bring the kind of results they actually want.

No real leads. No real conversations.
Just effort… with not much to show for it.

That’s where I come in.
I help coaches, consultants, and service providers turn their LinkedIn into a high-converting personal brand  with writing, designing, engaging & Growing step by step!


So… What Do You Need to Build a Personal Brand That Converts?

▸ Connect with the right people not just random adds
▸ Take time to comment on the right posts
▸ Share content that helps, not just sells
▸ Start real conversations with potential clients

<<Yes, this all takes time but the right system saves you months of guesswork>>
That’s exactly what I help you build.

What does that mean for you?
▸ A profile that builds trust in 3 seconds
▸ Content that actually attracts clients
▸ Clarity on your niche, offer, and audience
▸ A personal brand that sells without being salesy

You don’t need to post more, you need to show up with intention.

I’ve helped over 50+ founders, creators, and experts Build personal brand on Linkedin and beyond:
▸ Get consistent inbound leads
▸ Stand out in crowded markets
▸ Build a brand that works even when they’re offline

Curious how this could work for you?

Just send me a DM!

Imtisal Mehmood

Cold outreach isn’t working like it used to.

Not because LinkedIn is bad.
But because everyone is doing the same thing.

Random DMs.
No context.
No relationship.

This carousel breaks down a better way: Warm Outbound.

A simple system where you reach out to people 
who already know you because 
1. They’ve seen your content,
2. Engaged with your posts,
3. Shown real interest.

Inside the slides:
→ Why cold DMs get ignored
→ How content warms people up before you message them
→ What to post so trust builds naturally
→ How to spot real buying signals
→ When outreach feels normal (not salesy)
→ What to say without pitching too early

This isn’t a hack.
It’s just how real conversations work.

You show up.
People notice.
Then you reach out with context.

Built with Saqib Abdullah 

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This carousel explains a better way: Warm Outbound.

AI didn’t make content marketing easier.
It exposed bad strategy.

Most people use AI to write faster.
That’s why their content sounds smart but doesn’t convert.

Because conversion doesn’t come from words.
It comes from clarity, structure, and intent.

High-converting content always does 4 things:
→ Calls out a real problem
→ Adds a perspective people haven’t heard
→ Offers a simple, practical solution
→ Leads the reader to one next step

AI’s role is not creativity.
It’s execution.

In this carousel, I break down:
• How to use AI without sounding robotic
• The exact structure behind converting posts
• Which tools actually help (and which don’t)
• How to turn visibility into conversations

If your content gets attention but no action,
the issue isn’t AI.

It’s the missing system behind it.

Follow Imtisal Mehmood for more LinkedIn × AI systems that actually convert.

I help you build personal brands to generate business | Trainer & Mentor

Write converting content with AI!

How to turn comments into conversations (without sounding salesy)

Most people think comments = engagement.

But smart creators know:
Comments = entry points to conversations.

If you’re replying with
“Thanks”
“Appreciate it”
“Glad you liked it”

You’re wasting 80% of the opportunity.

Let me break down the exact system I use to turn comments into real conversations → and eventually inbound clients.

Step 1: Understand the intent behind every comment

Not all comments are equal.
Before replying, mentally tag them:

1. Validation comments
“Great post”
“Loved this”

→ Low intent
→ Goal: Keep them warm

2. Experience comments
“This happened to me too”
“I faced the same issue”

→ Medium intent
→ Goal: Start dialogue

3. Question comments
“How did you do this?”
“Can you explain more?”

→ High intent
→ Goal: Move to DMs naturally

Step 2: Reply publicly, invite privately

Your public reply should do two things:
Add value (so others read it)
Open a door (so the commenter responds)

Example:

Instead of:
“Thanks!”

Try:
“Glad this resonated. Curious are you facing this more with content or profile positioning?”

Now you’ve:
Acknowledged them
Asked a relevant question
Created a reason to continue

Step 3: Let them earn the DM

Never jump straight into DMs.
First:
Ask a question in the comments
Wait for their response
Once they reply again, then move to DMs.

DM opener framework:
“Hey [Name], saw your reply on the post about [topic].
You mentioned [their problem] thought I’d continue it here.”

This feels natural because:
They already showed interest
The context is clear
No pitch, no pressure

Step 4: Turn conversations into insights (not offers)

Most people kill conversations by pitching too early.
Instead:
Ask 1–2 clarifying questions
Share a quick insight or micro-win
End without a CTA

Why?

Because:
People remember who helped them think not who sold to them.

Offers come later.
Trust comes first.

Step 5: Scale this with a system

Here’s the mistake I see daily:
People comment randomly.
Reply randomly.
DM randomly.

High performers:

Track commenters
1. Note repeating problems
2. Use comments as market research
3. Your comments section is literally telling you:
4. What content to create next
5. What offers to refine
6. What problems people will pay to solve

Final truth:

Visibility gets you seen.
Comments get you remembered.
Conversations get you paid.

If you want to grow on LinkedIn without cold pitching,
stop chasing reach
and start mastering conversations.

Most people build a personal brand.

Very few build a profitable one.

That’s the difference.

A personal brand without systems = content with no ROI.

This cheatsheet breaks down how high-profit personal brands actually work

Not hacks.
Not vanity metrics.
But systems that turn attention into income.

Inside this 4-week framework:
• How to choose a niche that actually pays
• How to validate offers before building them
• How to create content that builds trust + demand
• How to turn conversations into leads
• How to close clients without sounding salesy

If your content gets likes but not clients
this is what you’re missing.

Save this.
Study it.
Build systems, not just posts.

Follow Imtisal Mehmood for more personal branding strategies that convert.

LinkedIn WILL Change in 2026 (And Here’s How to Win)

Most people think LinkedIn rewards consistency.
It used to.

Now it rewards experience.

Here’s what’s actually changing:

→ Generic advice is losing reach
→ Motivational posts aren’t enough
→ Talking about ideas isn’t the same as doing the work

LinkedIn is slowly filtering the feed.

What it’s looking for instead:

→ People who share real work
→ People who show outcomes
→ People who explain what they did, not what they think

You don’t need to be famous.
You don’t need to go viral.

You need clarity, proof, and repetition around one thing you actually do.

That’s what this carousel breaks down.

Not trends.
Not hacks.
Just how to stay relevant when the platform shifts.

Follow Imtisal Mehmood for More practical LinkedIn lessons coming next.

LinkedIn WILL Change in 2026 (And Here’s How to Win)

Most people think AI will replace creators.

It won’t.

AI is replacing average execution not trust.

That’s why personal branding matters more in 2025–2026 than ever before.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth 👇

When everyone can write, design, code, and edit using AI…
skills stop being the differentiator.

Trust does.

This cheatsheet breaks down what’s actually working right now:

→ Why technical skills are becoming cheap
→ Why voice, beliefs, and story are the new leverage
→ How to pick a niche without overthinking (with AI)
→ The fastest beginner monetization model that works
→ Why perception sells before logic
→ What to do during the “low views, no traction” phase
→ And the real asset no AI can take from you

Most people never fail.

They quit in The Dip when posts get 20–50 views
When growth feels invisible
When doubt gets loud
But consistency + clarity compounds quietly.

AI doesn’t replace you.
It exposes who was hiding.

Your real edge going forward:
• Clear communication
• Consistent visibility
• Public trust

That’s the game now.

Question for you:
Which phase are you currently stuck in  mindset, niche, monetization, or consistency?

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