How to Build Authority on LinkedIn Without Posting Daily

What if the fastest way to grow your personal brand on LinkedIn had nothing to do with posting… and everything to do with commenting?

I’m Adam Strong, The Business Strategist, and today’s episode has me genuinely fired up. I’m joined by my good friend Jasmin Alic — known by many as “The Commenting King” of LinkedIn.

With over 240,000 followers, features in LinkedIn’s own publications, and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to rising entrepreneurs, Jay is hands-down one of the most influential branding and copywriting experts on the planet.

What makes him stand out isn’t just his reach — it’s his authenticity, humility, and his ability to break down the strategies most people overlook.

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In this episode, Jay reveals the exact commenting strategy that transformed him into a global authority on LinkedIn — and how you can use it to build visibility, authority, and trust faster than any posting schedule ever could. We dive deep into:

1. The 12-step Commenting Matrix that turns simple engagement into real growth.
2. How to avoid the biggest mistakes leaders make when building a brand online.
3. Why your comments might be more powerful than your posts.
4. And the psychology behind turning conversations into clients.

If you’ve ever felt invisible on LinkedIn, or you’re tired of posting with little return, this episode will completely change how you see the platform.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

05:02 The Evolution of LinkedIn as a Content-Focused Platform

06:51 The Power of Commenting vs. Posting on LinkedIn

12:51 Providing Valuable Insights and Advice in Comments

19:45 Common Pitfalls and Mistakes in Building a Brand on LinkedIn

27:36 Building Connections and Growing Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

28:33 The Power of Engaging with Other People's Posts

29:31 Creating a Content Strategy that Establishes Expertise and Builds Emotional Connection

40:09 The Seven Steps of Jay Alic's Commenting Strategy

49:28 Using a PS Comment to Prompt Further Engagement and Discussion

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