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From 1K-7K Followers in 6 months: How to Grow on LinkedIn with Carousel Posts | With Simon Schmitz
What does it really take to grow from 1K to 7K+ LinkedIn followers in six months, without turning into another “broetry” meme?
Implementation-manager-by-day and content strategist-by-night Simon Schmitz breaks down the tactics behind his meteoric rise.
Simon explains why carousels still beat every other format on reach, why text-only posts often out-perform image posts, and how LinkedIn’s shifting algorithm is rewarding niche expertise over generic marketing garbage posts.
He shares a realistic workflow (two carousels + one text post per week), complete with tools like Canva, Whisper Flow voice dictation, and ChatGPT to draft hooks fast.
Most importantly, he urges new writers to “embrace the suck,” post on a sustainable schedule, and inject real personality instead of AI-generated fluff. If you’ve been scared to show up and post on LinkedIn—or you’re stuck with low reach and engagement—Simon’s playbook and refreshingly direct take will get you publishing (and enjoying it).
Why You’ll Love This Episode
→ How to set a three-day posting cadence you can actually stick with.
→ The “hook + re-hook” formula that keeps readers tapping Read More.
→ Voice-to-text workflow that turns a ramble into a polished post in 20 min.
→ When to use carousels vs. text vs. video (and why selfies still matter).
→ A starter list of 7 LinkedIn writers worth studying—plus the tools they use.
→ Real talk on AI: leverage without losing your own critical-thinking muscles.
Simon’s Links
→ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-schmitz-tx/
→ Stan Store – https://stan.store/AperolSchmitz
→ Personal Branding Carousels (featured) – see his LinkedIn “Featured” tab
→ Email – DM via LinkedIn for branding inquiries
Software & Tools Mentioned
- Canva
- ChatGPT / GPT-4o
- WhisperFlow (voice-to-text)
- TypeGrow formatter
Follow Simon
→ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-schmitz-tx/
→ Stan Store – https://stan.store/AperolSchmitz
→ Personal Branding Carousels (featured) – see his LinkedIn “Featured” tab
→ Email – DM via LinkedIn for branding inquiries
It Pays to Write
→ Grab your FREE 5-Day AI Writing Roadmap: https://aiwritingroadmap.com
→ Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-profile
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By Jack W.What does it really take to grow from 1K to 7K+ LinkedIn followers in six months, without turning into another “broetry” meme?
Implementation-manager-by-day and content strategist-by-night Simon Schmitz breaks down the tactics behind his meteoric rise.
Simon explains why carousels still beat every other format on reach, why text-only posts often out-perform image posts, and how LinkedIn’s shifting algorithm is rewarding niche expertise over generic marketing garbage posts.
He shares a realistic workflow (two carousels + one text post per week), complete with tools like Canva, Whisper Flow voice dictation, and ChatGPT to draft hooks fast.
Most importantly, he urges new writers to “embrace the suck,” post on a sustainable schedule, and inject real personality instead of AI-generated fluff. If you’ve been scared to show up and post on LinkedIn—or you’re stuck with low reach and engagement—Simon’s playbook and refreshingly direct take will get you publishing (and enjoying it).
Why You’ll Love This Episode
→ How to set a three-day posting cadence you can actually stick with.
→ The “hook + re-hook” formula that keeps readers tapping Read More.
→ Voice-to-text workflow that turns a ramble into a polished post in 20 min.
→ When to use carousels vs. text vs. video (and why selfies still matter).
→ A starter list of 7 LinkedIn writers worth studying—plus the tools they use.
→ Real talk on AI: leverage without losing your own critical-thinking muscles.
Simon’s Links
→ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-schmitz-tx/
→ Stan Store – https://stan.store/AperolSchmitz
→ Personal Branding Carousels (featured) – see his LinkedIn “Featured” tab
→ Email – DM via LinkedIn for branding inquiries
Software & Tools Mentioned
- Canva
- ChatGPT / GPT-4o
- WhisperFlow (voice-to-text)
- TypeGrow formatter
Follow Simon
→ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-schmitz-tx/
→ Stan Store – https://stan.store/AperolSchmitz
→ Personal Branding Carousels (featured) – see his LinkedIn “Featured” tab
→ Email – DM via LinkedIn for branding inquiries
It Pays to Write
→ Grab your FREE 5-Day AI Writing Roadmap: https://aiwritingroadmap.com
→ Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-profile