The Problem With Linkedin: Lara Acosta

Lara Acosta joins James Smith for a no-holds-barred conversation about LinkedIn, the corporate world, and what it really takes to build a personal brand that actually moves the needle. A LinkedIn growth expert and founder who's helped thousands of professionals turn themselves into trusted authorities, Lara breaks down why most people are doing LinkedIn wrong — and why the platform isn't the problem, corporate is.

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She explains:

◼️ Why LinkedIn isn't cringe — corporate is

◼️ What's actually changed in the algorithm and how to ride it

◼️ Why AI slop is killing engagement (and why Lara doesn't care)

◼️ How to micro-dose failure instead of betting the house