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The real LinkedIn growth isn't what you see on the surface. It's the behind-the-scenes work that happens in DMs, profile optimization, and strategic commenting. In this episode, I sit down with Alison Ditmer, a LinkedIn strategist who's helped countless founders build thriving businesses on the platform. We break down what actually works in 2026: the consistency required, why clarity beats content volume, and the conversations that turn into real client relationships. This episode contains the secret to growth on LinkedIn and becoming a thought leader on LinkedIn.

CONNECT WITH ALISON DITMER

🌐 Website: https://allisonditmer.com/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonditmer/

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allisonditmer/videos

CONNECT WITH ANDY

🌐 Website: https://www.mmgdesign.net/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmilligan/

⚡️ High-Converting Websites Visual Swipe File: https://www.mmg.studio/visualswipefile

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - The Algorithm Lie Nobody Talks About

3:15 - How Often Should You Actually Post

8:45 - The Busy Founder Problem

12:30 - Show Your Work, Not Your Life

18:00 - Why Comments Beat Posts Right Now

24:15 - The Real Money Happens in the DMs

30:45 - How to Audit Your Profile for the Right People

36:30 - The Lacey Picasso Attribution Story

42:00 - What's Actually Working on LinkedIn in 2026

48:15 - Testing the Phone Posting Theory

52:45 - What Alison's Building Next

TEAM

🎙 Host // Andy Milligan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/

🎥 Production // MMG Design: https://www.mmgdesign.net/

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