Luke Shalom

CEO @ Grow Solo I help the C-suite turn industry expertise into predictable pipeline

There are two ways agency founders try to turn LinkedIn into a reliable source of clients.

One is by guessing. Posting when there is time. Relying on referrals and hoping the next month is a good one.

The other is by building a system that creates steady conversations, even when client work gets busy.

Our clients choose the second.

→ Joya Dass (Founder, Women’s Leadership Lab)

The problem:

- She spent hours in the DMs to book a few calls.
- Content happened on weekends.
- When delivery picked up, sales stopped.

Some months were strong. Others were quiet.

Even in good months, there was stress about where the next client would come from.

What we did:

We built a simple LinkedIn content system she could run in house. No ghostwriter or agency retainer dependency.

We shifted her content from generic how to posts to insight driven thinking.

That changed the conversations. People in her network showed up aligned and ready to buy.

We added a content led outbound system powered by a setter we hited and trained. The system kept working while she focused on delivery.

Results:

- Revenue grew from $150k to $300k.
- Sales became predictable.
- The pressure eased.

→ Jonathan Crowder (Founder, Founders Ally)

The problem:

- No time for content.
- Unpredictable sales calls.
- Leads with no budget.
- No sales background. A 10 percent close rate.

What we did:

We removed Jonathan as the bottleneck. 

We built a content system using AI supported by his real thinking. It sounded like him, not software.

Trust was built before the call. Outbound went from 10% to 40% response rates.

We focused prospecting on real buying moments, like recent funding to catch buyers at the right time.

We simplified his sales process. Clear outcomes. Clear cost of inaction was communicated to his buyers.

Results:

- Meetings went from 3-5 a month to 10-15 sales qualifed leads a month.
- A visible pipeline. Increase to a 25 percent close rate.
- $300k in pipeline in 60 days.
- $30k in new revenue closed.

→ Brian Dukes (COO, Exit Wise)

The problem

- Ovelry dependent on referrals.
- No LinkedIn playbook.
- No time to write.

What we did

- We clarified positioning.
- Simplified the offer.
- Built a content engine.

Then we added outbound from the founder profile.

Everything was owned and run internally.

Results:

- Consistent posting machine.
- 500 to 6500 ICP followers.
- $740,000 in LinkedIn-driven revenue over two years.

We have helped 100+ founder led agencies replace unpredictable growth with systems they understand and control.

If this feels familiar, we should talk.

Founder

We help executives to build and monetize their brand on linkedin by scaling your content and turning it into leads, authority and thought leadership.

How?

Engagement + DM flows = Qualified meetings. 

Done with you. Done for you.

2022: I wanted 100,000 LinkedIn followers.

2026: Now I want 10 people who trust me enough to wire me $100,000.

This shift didn’t happen because I stopped wanting influence.

It happened because after 4 years on LinkedIn, I learned one simple truth.

It’s the difference between creators with under 5,000 followers making 7 figures a year from agencies or coaching…

And creators with 100,000 followers who struggle to break $100k.

I call it being "Known Well".

On LinkedIn, there are two paths.

First, the "Well Known" crowd.

Think Justin Welsh.
Broad content.
Viral posts.
Big complex funnels.

Courses for everyone.

Nothing wrong with that.

They are playing their game.

But that game only works with massive distribution.
Most creators chase this path.

They chase 100,000 followers.
They think it will change everything.

It won’t.

The real leverage is being "Known Well" by the right people.

You become niche-famous.

A small group knows you for one thing.
They trust you deeply.
Even 10-30 people like that will pay you well.

That’s how small accounts make $100k a month on LinkedIn.

They play the Known Well Game.

And it’s simpler than you think:


1) Comments

They build a list of the right accounts... people they want to be known well to (ICPs, influencers with their buyers).

They show up every day, pay attention to posting times, and leave insightful comments.

These look like mini-posts, because their aim is to make impact and become known to the right people.

2) They have an indoctrination content ladder

They don’t create for mass appeal.

They understand what’s required to take their specific ICP from skeptic to ready-to-buy ... and they focus on that ruthlessly.

These posts might get less than 10 likes… but the DMs are on fire.

3) They have an outbound motion that feels like inbound

They may not get the turbo reach of big accounts, but dialled-in content lets LinkedIn bring the right people to them.

They leverage profile views, engagement, and followers to start conversations with members of their small but mighty Known Well audience.

Using AI tools, they automate the top of this conversation and only jump in when people are interested and responding.

That’s how you get 10 people to wire you $100k.

That’s the game I want to play.

Build deep trust with people you can truly help.

Everything else on LinkedIn is noise.

Remember that.

I share weekly strategies on how to become known well in your niche and get clients from LinkedIn for your agency. Go read it here: https://lnkd.in/ezZpkchD

CEO @ Atticus | AI sales systems for founders | 5–10 deals/month from LinkedIn in <​ 30 mins/day I $125M+ pipeline generated for 100+ clients

There’s a new breed of agency founder emerging in 2026.

They don’t chase likes.
They don’t live in the DMs.
They don’t grind comments.

They’re called Leveraged Operators.

I’ve spent the last 4 years building LinkedIn sales systems for 100+ lean founders, and the pattern is clear: most are stuck in the activity trap.

AI didn’t just “help.”
It rewired the entire game.

That same ChatGPT agent everyone’s playing with can now map a full demand gen strategy in minutes. 

Meanwhile, founders still hope referrals and a “good name in the space” will carry them.

It won’t.

LinkedIn reach is down ~70%.
Referrals are lumpy.
Cold outbound without trust feels pointless and never leads to clients.

The symptoms are familiar:

- No time to sell
- Prospects treat you like a vendor
- Pipeline dies when you stop posting

I’ve lived it. It’s exhausting.

The founders pulling ahead are doing something different.

Leveraged Operators use AI, assets, and workflows so effort compounds.
They build 80–90% margin consulting layers on top of services using:

- Founder-led demand gen on LinkedIn
- AI agents that create and distribute content
- Content-led outbound that feels like inbound

Two years ago, I hit $60k in revenue in a month.

Profit? $4k.

More revenue. Less freedom.

Thats what building your business the old way gets you. 
Bigger numbers and little take home.

I burned that model down.

In 2025:

$250k profit
21,000 new LinkedIn followers
30–50 leads a month with AI doing the heavy lifting

Founder results mirrored it:

- Joya (Women’s Leadership Lab) doubled ARR to $350k and generates ~$540k in pipeline monthly.

- Jonathan (Founders Ally) went from 5–6 meetings a month to one a day in 60 days.

- Brian (M&A firm) closed $750k in pipeline with inbound-driven positioning.
That’s the Leveraged Operator model.

Not more content.
Not more DMs.
Not more headcount.

System > activity.

Want the exact strategy I’m using in 2026 to add 5–10 deals a month from LinkedIn in under 30 minutes a day?

DM me “Leverage.”

(Or you know you could spend another year on the struggle bus and watch your competitors apply the above model and eat your lunch...)

P.S I took these photos on my 4th holiday of last year with my Colombiana. It was the 3rd time I went to the Carribean. And it was only made possible by having a agency with the right systems to replace me as the bottle neck. You can do it too.

Yesterday I had a call with two guys who’ve built outbound DM workflows for some of the biggest 7-figure agencies and 7-figure creators.

What they said to me made my blood go cold about client acquisition on LinkedIn.

Here’s what happened:

Me: “What have your other clients been seeing on LinkedIn? I’ve seen a drop-off in inbound leads. If we didn’t do warm outbound, we would be broke tomorrow.”

Consultant: “We’ve definitely seen clients getting less engagement across the board, and that’s meant less intent to contact from posts.”

Me: “**** I know it feels tough out there right now. We’re booking calls, but it really feels like the bar has gone way up… In your opinion, do you think it’s all going to ZERO?!”

Consultant: “Not at all. We’ve seen teams equipped with the right processes and systems booking 1–2 meetings every day.”

He paused for a moment and followed up with:

“The bar is set so low on how to progress prospect conversations, it’s never been easier to stand out.”

Here’s what I took from that convo:

There is one hell of an opportunity right now on LinkedIn for agencies who approach and invest real time and focus into their LinkedIn warm outbound.

If you’re willing to figure it out yourself or leverage an expert backed by the right technology, you can gain an insane advantage.

Because here’s the truth…

Your competition still thinks a no-context “pitch slap” message on connect is lead gen.

My advice?

Go deep on creating your founder-led brand with actual insight that’s unique to you. 

Don’t rip your posts straight from AI. 

Use it to scale your ideas and edit the output. Don’t lose the human.

The inevitable outcome of becoming an actual creator is that it’s going to bring you niche authority over time so the algorithm puts your content in front of buyers.

Truly understand the talk tracks that lead to buyers responding, answering, and moving to calls from your LinkedIn profile.

Have a human element responding in your DMs. Founder preferred, but once the process is dialled, a setter can handle it.

You just ned to have meaningful conversations with your customers.

PS… This is your competition... the bar is LOW.

Founder at Atticus | Predictable LinkedIn pipeline using a founder-led sales system I 100+ clients scaled | Be the next 👉 atticusagency.com

Co-founder @Victorflow | I help SaaS founders boost signups & MRR with high-converting Webflow & Framer redesigns | Webflow Premium Partner | Get a Free CRO Review

I'm Altaf, Co-Founder of VictorFlow, a UI/UX design and web development agency that's delivered 200+ high-converting websites for businesses worldwide.

Here's what we've learned after building hundreds of websites:

Most businesses lose 70% of potential customers because their website doesn't clearly communicate value, guide visitors, or build trust within the first 5 seconds.

We fix that.

⏩ What makes VictorFlow different:

→ Purpose-driven UI/UX: every pixel earns its place
→ Webflow experts: 120+ templates launched
→ Strategy-led design: built to convert, not just look good
→ Proven impact: avg. 140% conversion lift post-redesign

⏩ We specialize in:

• Complete website design & redesign
• UI/UX design & optimization
• Webflow development & custom solutions
• Conversion rate optimization
• Landing page design
• Brand identity & strategic design

Our clients include: SaaS companies, e-commerce brands, tech startups, and B2B service providers who understand that their website is an investment, not an expense.

Some wins we're proud of:

✓ Helped a SaaS client increase demo bookings by 140%
✓ Redesigned an site that went from $50K to $300K in quarterly revenue
✓ Reduced bounce rate by 65% for a B2B service company
✓ Built 120+ Webflow templates used by thousands of businesses globally

Ready to transform your digital presence?

📩 DM me "WEBSITE" for a free 15-minute strategy session where we'll identify quick wins for your site.

Or visit victorflow.com to see our work.

Altaf Rahman 🚀

Most teams are still designing for yesterday’s users.

Here’s what 2026 is shifting toward.

UI and UX are no longer separate.
They shape how users think, feel, and decide.

Here are the UI/UX trends defining 2026 👇

1️⃣ AI-driven design
Interfaces adapt in real time based on user intent.

2️⃣ Voice, gesture & Zero-UI
Less tapping. More natural interactions.

3️⃣ 3D, AR & Mixed Reality
Used to help users decide, not just to impress.

4️⃣ Adaptive UI (beyond responsive)
Design changes based on device, context, and behavior.

5️⃣ Emotional UI
Interfaces respond to frustration, stress, or confidence.

6️⃣ AI-powered UX writing
Buttons, errors, and onboarding feel more human.

7️⃣ Bold, imperfect visuals
Less polished. More real.

8️⃣ Motion for clarity
Animations guide users instead of decorating pages.

9️⃣ Sustainable & ethical design
Faster, lighter, more transparent experiences build trust.

🔟 Personalized dashboards by default
AI shows what matters, without setup.

The big shift?
Design is moving from interfaces → experiences.

Not “How does it look?”
But “How does it help?”

Which trend do you think most teams are overlooking in 2026? 👇

📌 Follow Altaf Rahman 🚀 for more UI/UX tips.
🔁 Reshare if this helped you think differently about design.

#designtips

UI/UX & Website Designer | Turning Complex Ideas into High-Converting Websites | 200+ Projects Delivered | 140%+ Average Conversion Increase

We spent $25K on a website redesign… and lost leads.

I’ll never forget the call.

An agency client sounded frustrated:
→ We just launched a full redesign, and our leads dropped.

They thought a fancy new design would fix everything.
But it didn’t.

Here’s what went wrong:

→ The messaging was confusing.
→ Key CTAs were hidden.
→ Visitor pain points weren’t addressed.

They fixed how the site looked… not how it worked.

That’s the moment I learned a lesson every agency should know:

You don’t always need a redesign.
You need a conversion-first strategy.

Before spending money on a redesign, ask:

→ What’s our current conversion rate?
→ Where do visitors drop off?
→ What actually convinced our best clients to buy?
→ Are we solving visitor problems, or just showing off?

At VictorFlow, we’ve turned $5K websites into client magnets simply by optimizing the flow, messaging, and trust signals.

No flashy redesign.
No wasted budget.

Just results that show up in your pipeline.

Pretty websites win awards.
Strategic websites win clients.

So, before you redesign your site…
Ask yourself: Are you fixing the right problem?

Website redesign, website agency, webflow agency, website redesign, hiring a weblow expert, hiring a web agency

I spent 40 hours analyzing 60+ SaaS websites.

The top 10% are making 3x more revenue than the rest.

Here's what they do differently:

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐂𝐓𝐀:

• Top 10%: 3.2 seconds
• Bottom 90%: 12+ seconds

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬:

• Top 10%: 3 fields
• Bottom 90%: 7.5 fields

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Top 10%: 8+ with real numbers
• Bottom 90%: 2 generic testimonials

𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝:

• Top 10%: Under 2.5 seconds
• Bottom 90%: 5-9 seconds

𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭:

• Top 10%: 90% have it
• Bottom 90%: 15% have it

But here's what ACTUALLY separates them:

The top 10% treat their website like a product.

→ They A/B test headlines.
→ They track heat maps.
→ They iterate monthly.

The bottom 90%?

• They launch and forget.
• Your competition isn't better at design.
• They're better at optimization.

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Which category are you in?
Comment TOP or BOTTOM (be honest).


PS: Follow Altaf Rahman 🚀 + repost = helping your network grow while keeping your site on point.

What the Top 10% of SaaS Websites Do Differently

We reviewed 73 websites last quarter.

58 had the same problem.

At first glance, all of them looked fine.

Clean design.
Nice animations.
Modern layouts.

But they were quietly losing clients.

Here’s what kept showing up 👇

1️⃣ The page loaded too slowly

By the time the headline appeared, users were already gone.
→ We fixed it by optimizing images and relying on Webflow’s CDN.

2️⃣ The value proposition wasn’t clear in 5 seconds

I had to scroll… and reread… to understand what they did.
→ We rewrote it to lead with outcomes, not features.

3️⃣ Too many CTAs competing for attention

Book a demo.
Learn more.
Get started.
→ We picked one clear primary action.

4️⃣ Trust was buried at the bottom

Testimonials and logos showed up way too late.
→ We moved proof above the fold.

5️⃣ Design was leading the message

The site tried to impress before it tried to explain.
→ We simplified the layout and let clarity do the work.

None of these needed a full redesign.
Most took less than a day to fix.

Yet they were costing clients every single week.

Which one sounds familiar on your site? 👇

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👉 Follow Altaf Rahman 🚀 for practical website tips that convert

P.S. Want a free website audit? Comment “AUDIT” and I’ll take a look.

#uiux

We reviewed 73 websites last quarter.

58 had the same problem.

At first glance, all of them looked fine.

Clean design.
Nice animations.
Modern layouts.

But they were quietly losing clients.

Here’s what kept showing up 👇

1️⃣ The page loaded too slowly
By the time the headline appeared, users were already gone.
→ We fixed it by optimizing images and relying on Webflow’s CDN.

2️⃣ The value proposition wasn’t clear in 5 seconds
I had to scroll… and reread… to understand what they did.
→ We rewrote it to lead with outcomes, not features.

3️⃣ Too many CTAs competing for attention
Book a demo.
Learn more.
Get started.
→ We picked one clear primary action.

4️⃣ Trust was buried at the bottom
Testimonials and logos showed up way too late.
→ We moved proof above the fold.

5️⃣ Design was leading the message
The site tried to impress before it tried to explain.
→ We simplified the layout and let clarity do the work.

None of these needed a full redesign.
Most took less than a day to fix.

I’ve been running my web agency for 12+ years…

And I still take a fixed salary from my own company VictorFlow

Last month, I got a flood of DMs.

→ Not about design.
→ Not about clients.
→ Not about Webflow.

But about money.

→ How do I earn fast?
→ How do I make lakhs quickly?
→ How do I settle in a few months through design?

And look, I get it.

Money matters.
Life doesn’t pause.

But here’s the honest truth:

👉 If I had chased only money in the beginning, Victoflow wouldn’t exist today.

No brand.
No clients.
No team.
Nothing.

Here are the 3 things that actually helped me grow, slowly, steadily, and safely:

1️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

The moment you make a profit, it’s tempting to buy:
New phone, new bike, new whatever.

But the real smart move is:

• Hire help
• Build a team
• Take more projects
• Strengthen the base

Lifestyle can wait.
Growth can’t.

2️⃣ 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬.

Whether your company earns 2L or 20L…
Your salary stays the same.

This one habit saved us during slow seasons.

3️⃣ 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜.

Every agency has quiet weeks.

What helped us survive:

• Saving during peak seasons
• Offering add-ons
• Diversifying income
• Staying consistent, not desperate

And the biggest lesson you should learn:

✅ Take care of your team.
✅ Teach them.
✅ Support them.
✅ Grow with them.

When your team rises, your company grows without you pushing every day.

12 years later, here’s what I truly believe:

• Don’t build for quick money.
• Build for long-term freedom.

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#webdesign #b2b

Webflow Designer, Webflow Developer, Webflow Expert, Website Designer

Most agencies spend $2,000+ just to launch their website.

But at the initial stage, that money hurts.

Here’s the truth 👇
Early-stage agencies don’t need a custom website.

They need a clear, conversion-focused one.

Something that:

- Looks credible
- Explains services clearly
- Gets inquiries
- And ships fast

That’s where Webflow templates make sense.

Instead of starting from scratch, you can:

→ Pick the right template
→ Customize content + branding
→ Connect your domain
→ Publish

That’s it.

But yes, the question always comes up 👇
There are so many templates… which one actually fits agencies?

That’s exactly why we built
QuixiFlow – Portfolio & Agency Website Template.

It’s designed for:

- Digital marketing agencies
- Startups
- Technology & IT services
- Consulting businesses
- Portfolio-led teams

Why QuixiFlow works 👇

• Conversion-focused layouts
• Clear service sections
• Portfolio-ready structure
• Fast, responsive, SEO-friendly
• Built 100% in Webflow (no code)

Perfect if you want to:
✔ Launch fast
✔ Spend less
✔ Still look premium

Just:
1️⃣ Buy the template
2️⃣ Customize it
3️⃣ Connect your domain
4️⃣ Publish

Template link is in the comments 👇

📌 Need help customizing it or tailoring it to your agency?
Just DM me.

#Startups #WebDesign

62% of agency websites are losing leads.

Not because of bad design.

Because they’re not optimized for mobile.

Mobile-first isn’t optional anymore.
It’s the difference between sites that convert…
and sites that silently leak leads.

Your website should work for your business, bringing clients, not just looking good on desktop.

Better mobile-first sites start here:

1️⃣ Mobile clarity check
↳ Open your site on your phone
↳ Can a stranger understand what you do in 10 seconds?
↳ Value + benefit must be instantly clear

2️⃣ Primary CTA visibility
↳ CTA visible without scrolling
↳ Buttons easy to tap, impossible to miss
↳ Use action-driven copy (“Book Your Strategy Call”)

3️⃣ Form optimization
↳ Name, Email, Short Message
↳ Max 4 fields
↳ Every extra field = fewer leads

4️⃣ Load speed & responsiveness
↳ Load time under 3 seconds
↳ Images, videos, text scale perfectly
↳ No pinch-to-zoom frustration

5️⃣ Social proof above the fold
↳ Testimonials, logos, results—visible instantly
↳ Trust before scroll
↳ Real numbers > vague praise

6️⃣ Ongoing testing & tracking
↳ Track heatmaps, scrolls, clicks, submissions
↳ A/B test headlines & CTAs
↳ Optimize monthly—don’t launch and forget

Check your site once every 30 days.
Small changes compound into massive lead growth.

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Still running an outdated site that’s losing clients?

💬 Comment “Website” and I’ll audit it for you.

1. Follow Altaf Rahman 🚀.
2. Like this post.
3. Repost to your network.

#webdesign #uiux

Not because of bad design!

The 5-minute agency website audit (steal this)

Before starting any VictorFlow project, we run this simple checklist.

Nothing fancy. Just the thing that actually makes websites convert.

1) Loads in under 3 seconds (use GTmetrix)
2) Clear value prop above the fold
3) Primary CTA visible in 5 seconds
4) Mobile works perfectly (60%+ of visitors are on mobile)
5) Social proof on the homepage (not hidden)
6) Contact form has 4 fields or less
7) Case studies show real numbers, not just fluff

Here’s the thing most agencies miss: #2, #3, and #7.

Your site looks nice… but visitors leave because it doesn’t answer the one question they care about:
“Why should I care?”

You’ve got 3 seconds to make that clear.
Miss it, and they’re gone.

Take 5 minutes today. Run this audit on your own site.

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Then tell me, which points did your site fail?

First 5 people who comment “Audit” I’ll personally review your site for free 👇

#webdeveloper

Website checklist, Agency checklist, Website audit

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