Radical Specificity, Quitting LinkedIn, and the Challenge of Building ONLY What you Want

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Should you quit LinkedIn? Should you move aggressively upmarket? How little can you do to still build what you want to build?

Episode 2.02: In this episode of Damns Given, host Nick Richtsmeier interviews Jacob Warwick, who in early 2026 left his network of over 30,000 professionals behind by deleting his LinkedIn account. Given his incredible journey with LinkedIn, Jacob is among the least likely people who should have quit the platform. LinkedIn made his business, so why quit now?

We'll answer that question by exploring the challenges and consequences of maintaining an online presence, the role of digital minimalism, and the changing dynamics of trust in the digital age especially for those serving clients at the highest level.

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Chapters

- 00:00 Introduction to Episode 2.02 
- 05:26 Meet Jacob Warwick
- 05:59 Jacob's LinkedIn Journey
- 20:06 The Moment He Walked Away
- 22:46 How He Shifted His Approach
- 35:32 A Frank Talk About Addiction
- 38:05 Who is LinkedIn Still Good For?
- 40:43 "You're missing out"
- 49:44 The Opportunity Ahead for the Internet
- 51:13 The One Skill Needed
- 54:30 What Gives Jacob Warwick Hope?
- 59:12 Nick's Thoughts Post-Interview
- 59:42 Three Questions 

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