A creative Solopreneur building personal brands for the top 1% entrepreneurs on LinkedIn and sharing what I learn along the way.

In December 2022, I was building my personal brand to land a UX design internship.

I didn’t expect it would turn into a business serving 80+ CEOs.

Here's my story:

I met my first client - a UX Design Agency founder who looked at my work and said,

“Your design skills are good… but your ability to position people is rare. You should build personal brands, not interfaces.”

He handed me his LinkedIn account.

I built his personal brand from scratch.

He loved it. Then he referred his brother... a co-founder whose account had been poorly managed by another agency.

I took over.

Both profiles grew. Both businesses did, too.

Then in October 2023, I started freelancing.(it didn't worked out well)

So I positioned myself as a solopreneur.

By early 2024, I was working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and founders across the U.S. - including Silicon Valley startups backed by top venture capital firms.

Then I launched Mikaios, a personal branding company built on one belief:

If people knew your story, they’d trust your brand.

→ 80+ CEOs and founders served globally
→ 5,400+ posts written.
→ 200+ qualified leads generated.
→ 10M+ views generated organically.

In 2025, I founded Brand By Content, a media company that helps people build authority at scale through newsletters, systems, and education.

Recognition

🏆 Ranked 28th LinkedIn Creator on Taplio’s Growth Challenge (out of 2,600+)
🏆 Ranked 12th Best Storyteller & Writer in India by Favikon

Today, I help CEOs and founders who already have the results (but not the visibility) build personal brands that attract opportunities, partnerships, and recognition.

If you’re ready to become known for what you do best, book a private strategy call with me:https://cal.com/johnnaveen/strategycall

John Naveen

Last year, I took my grandma to Sri Lanka.

It's been her dream for more than a decade.

She always wanted to visit, meet relatives there, and explore the country.

I still remember (when I was in grade 3 or 4) I told her:
"Wait a little… one day, I'll take you."

She laughed. I laughed.
But deep down, I meant it.

Last year, it finally happened.

We visited different cities, explored new places.
She enjoyed everything with the curiosity of a child.

It was one of the very few times in my life where I felt:
"Okay… this is what happiness actually looks like."

On one of the bus rides, a man sitting near us asked where I was from and what we were doing in Sri Lanka.

I told him, "I brought my grandma here. She always wanted to visit."

He paused. Looked surprised.
And then said something that stayed with me:

"This is the first time I'm seeing a grandson take his grandma on a trip."

I didn't know what to say.

It felt strange… and honestly, it hurt a little.

Because to me, it wasn't anything special.

A happy elder in your home is a blessing,
that's how I've always seen it.

But after that moment, I started noticing something:

Many people my age barely speak to their grandparents.

Some don't visit.
Some don't sit with them.
Some don't even know their stories.

I'm not judging… life gets busy, people move, routines change.

But that bus ride made me realize how rare simple love has become.

Even today, whenever I go to a new city or achieve something small, I tell my grandma first.

She doesn't understand most of the work I do (it's all tech and internet things) but she listens with full attention.

And maybe that's what life is.
Not just growth. Not just ambition.

But moments you create for the people who once created your world.

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When was the last time you spent real time with your grandparents?

John Naveen Kennedy

CEO & Founder @ Mikaios - A personal branding company

I stood in front of 1200 students last year.

Ten years ago, I couldn't speak in front of 10.

As a kid, I loved speaking.

My audience was small: my mom, my sister, a few people at home.

I would talk, sing, shout, share whatever was in my head.

Even back then, I enjoyed standing in front of people.

Not to show off. Not to impress anyone.
Simply to share what I knew.

Then school happened.

Stage fear crept in, and insecurity followed.

"What will people think?"
"What if I mess up?"

So I stopped.

I forgot about public speaking entirely.

Last year, I made a simple decision:

I'm going to speak publicly, no matter the outcome.

If I fail, fine.
If people laugh, fine.
If someone mocks me, fine.

I wasn't attached to the result.
I was attached to the process.

I wanted to prepare.
I wanted to try.
I wanted to show up.

Soon after, I got an opportunity to speak at a college.

The first talk went well.
Students told me it helped them.

The staff appreciated the session.

Then came the second opportunity… this time, with 3x the audience.

The fear came back, briefly.

But I still went up on stage.
And once again, it worked :)

I've been writing content for three years.
I work closely with CEOs.
I help build personal brands.

But standing in front of students, sharing what I've learned, that gives me a kind of happiness nothing else matches.

It reminded me why I started in the first place.

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What was the bravest thing you did in 2025 that turned out to be a great experience?

We recently rolled out a new internal rule at Mikaios.

Before any client post gets approved, it has to pass three checks.

No exceptions.

1. Does this post have a story?

If it's just information, tips, or opinions without a narrative — it doesn't go out.

People don't remember points.
They remember stories.

2. Is there a clear idea behind the story?

A story without an idea is just noise.

Every post must answer:
What should the reader think differently after this?

If there's no takeaway, we don't approve it.

3. Is there a supporting visual?

A photo. A carousel. A screenshot.
Something that grounds the post in reality.

On LinkedIn today, this matters more than ever.
The platform is flooded with AI-generated content.

Everyone is using AI. Even my friends tell me:
"I just give context and publish whatever it generates."

That alone isn't a differentiator anymore.

The edge now is:

A real story.
A clear idea.
A visual that proves it happened.

AI can help you write faster.
It can't replace lived experience.

So instead of fighting AI, we design around it.
This checklist is our filter.

And it's how we make sure every post feels human in a feed full of machines.

***
What's your filter for deciding whether content is worth publishing?

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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