Ideas.

You may know Kevin Cergol-Plotkin as Cluely’s lawyer. But there’s more behind the title. Kevin is a former running-app founder, a Duke Law grad, and someone deeply interested in how a traditional industry like law collides with Silicon Valley startups and 25-year-old founders who move at lightning speed. In this episode, we dive into Kevin’s take on content in 2026, what led him to advise early-st...

Why do we choose one option over another when the products are seemingly identical? In this episode, Matt and Daniel argue that "Content is the Ultimate Client Dinner." We cover the "Spotlight Effect" and why the fear of a "digital footprint" is holding Fortune 500 executives back from driving real revenue. We also discuss the challenge of employee advocacy, debating whether cash bonuses or long-t...

Recruiting without negotiating.  Posting when your boss is watching.  Michael Yalon leads physician recruiting for the U.S. Navy, one of the hardest recruiting jobs in the world.  Offers are non-negotiable, compensation is capped, and candidates can make more money in the private sector. And yet, he consistently recruits doctors, surgeons, and dentists using LinkedIn, not cold emails or job boards...

An NBA player from the Denver Nuggets. A world-famous NYU Valuation Professor. CEOs of multi-million dollar companies. How does a podcast that is only a few months old land guests that are "out of its league"? In this episode, Matt and Daniel pull back the curtain on the exact outreach playbook they use to book high-profile guests for Connection Accepted without a massive agency or budget. We cove...

A former pastor who pivoted to tech and positioned over 500 startups in just three years (a likely world record). The marketing architect who drives 95% of his agency’s revenue through LinkedIn, without spending a single dollar on ads. Anthony Pierri isn't just playing the content game; he’s rewriting the rules of B2B marketing with Fletch PMM. In this conversation, Anthony breaks down his "Open S...

A founder who generated over $750,000 in revenue from his high school classroom by selling LED lights on TikTok. The creative strategist behind the viral "Red Box" content style. Daniel Greenberg isn't just analyzing the LinkedIn algorithm; he's actively exploiting it to build a media empire with Connection Accepted. In this conversation, Daniel breaks down his "High Agency" philosophy: why you do...

A creator who transparently admits to investing upwards of $10k a month to fuel his personal brand. A serial entrepreneur with 22 years of experience and 3 exits across 3 different industries. Luke Tobin isn't just posting about business, he's actively buying and building it through the Unusual Group. In this conversation, Luke breaks down the "Eye of the Storm" philosophy: why the founder must be...

An NYU Stern professor who openly defies the "paywall" model of higher education. The "Dean of Valuation" who built a massive following by refusing to monetize a single post. Professor Aswath Damodaran isn't trying to be an influencer. He's just trying to teach the world. In this conversation, Aswath applies "Gresham's Law" to the current state of social media: explaining why bad content (engageme...

Chasing prestige is a trap that many high achievers fall into, only to realize the destination feels empty. In this special episode, we flip the script. Daniel interviews Matt about his entire life story from a video game-addicted high schooler to working at the world's most prestigious firms. We discuss the "You're a loser IRL" wake-up call that made Matt quit gaming, the toxic "Banker or Bust" m...

An MIT-trained scientist who pivoted from academia to media entrepreneurship. A LinkedIn Top Voice who turned a trip to Davos into a 100k+ following. Dr. Juliana Chan isn't your typical social media guru. In this conversation, Juliana breaks down her "Law of Attraction" philosophy: Why viral hits often result in zero revenue, and how to build a content strategy where "likes don't pay the bills," b...

There is no single rubric for going viral, and that terrifies high achievers. In this conversation, Matt and Daniel break down why there is no "one size fits all" strategy for LinkedIn growth. We discuss the "Gym Analogy" for content creation, why copying Daniel’s red box style won’t work for you, and why you need to embrace "Cringe Mountain" to find your unique voice. We also dive into the "Spotl...

"Viral posts and client-generating posts are rarely the same thing." “We shoot down people who achieve more than us. It’s called Tall Puppy Syndrome.” Sarah Rav isn't just building a personal brand; she's rewriting the rules of organic growth. In this conversation, Sarah Rav, a Personal Branding Strategist and Content Expert, comes on the show. We discuss the crippling reality of "Tall Puppy Syndr...

Posting on LinkedIn is mental warfare. If you want to understand how to fight back against your brain when creating content on LinkedIn, this episode is for you.   Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/ Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connecti...

A Stanford engineering grad who is playing for the Denver Nuggets. Angel investing in tech startups between games. Spencer Jones isn't your typical NBA player. In this conversation, Spencer breaks down his "hedge your bets" philosophy: Treating his basketball career like a high-risk startup and using LinkedIn to build an insurance policy for life after the NBA. We discuss the grueling reality of t...

"A pirate flag beats a corporate headshot every time." In this conversation, Bill Yost, a data analytics veteran (ex-Google) and accidental LinkedIn creator, comes on the show. We discuss how he transitioned from a corporate auditor to a data storyteller who caught fraud with a single scatterplot, the story behind the pirate flag (🏴‍☠️) in his name, and his approach to using ChatGPT for content c...

"Engagement does NOT equal distribution."  “4,000 connections beats 40,000 followers every time.” Liam Darmody isn't just posting on LinkedIn; he's engineering serendipity. In this conversation, Liam Darmody, Founder of Liam’s Brandstand and a LinkedIn Creator Accelerator alum, comes on the show. We discuss how he transitioned from a corporate "Swiss Army Knife" in operations to a personal brandin...

Do more stuff. That’s how you write an infinite number of LinkedIn posts. If you want to understand how to come up with ideas on LinkedIn, this episode is for you.   Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/ Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in your email if you want to be in a future creator help hotline episode. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connec...

$100 million in bars sold. Raised millions by dancing. “I’m a horrible CEO.” Jake Karls isn't a typical founder. In this conversation, Jake, Co-founder & Rainmaker at Midday Squares, comes on the show. We discuss how they built a chocolate factory in a residential condo kitchen, why he believes "safe" corporate content is the fastest way to lose, and the brutal reality of founder burnout that...

The LinkedIn algorithm doesn’t ignore your external links: it ignores lazy content. 240,000+ followers and 10 years as Editor-in-Chief. Jason Feifer is the EIC of Entrepreneur Magazine, but he didn't get there by just doing what he was told. After realizing that "Opportunity Set A" (doing your job) only leads to slow growth, Jason mastered "Opportunity Set B," the art of hunting down opportunities...

Hey, Daniel here. Just filmed a quick 6:50 rant on the 2 things that led me to 10,000 followers in <6 months on LinkedIn: 1) Trigger emotions 2) Make your writing so easy to understand a 5th grader can read it If you want to understand how to stand out on LinkedIn, this episode is for you.   Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/ Go to connectionaccepted.com and put in...

200,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. Turning a corporate role at Atlassian into a full-time content creation gig. Kevin Lee isn’t your average "LinkedIn Bro." In this conversation, Kevin breaks down how he leveraged his video editing skills to create his own role at Atlassian. We discuss the "2% Rule" for constant improvement, why "hate is a fixed cost" for any creator, and the specific str...

Take the Audience Survey: https://tally.so/r/xXj6AJ Starting a podcast based on a single LinkedIn DM. The truth about our $10M revenue goal. It’s been a wild first quarter for Connection Accepted. In this Holiday Special, Matt and I break down the entire journey so far: From the initial pitch call to interviewing 25+ LinkedIn top voices, we pull back the curtain on what it takes to build a media b...

350,000+ shops. MKBHD’s partner. “LinkedIn is cringe.” Will Baumann isn't a typical tech CEO. In this conversation, Will, Co-founder & CEO at Fourthwall, comes on the show. We debate the value of "cringe" LinkedIn content, discuss why he believes company pages are banished to the "shadow realm," and break down the genius Reddit automation hack that helped him find his first customers without s...

Noah Jacobs isn't your average founder. He ran a hedge fund while still a student at the University of Michigan. He's also an author and writes poetry in his free time. In this conversation, Noah breaks down his unique journey to building BirdDog, a sales signals & intelligence platform helping sales teams get real-time data on prospects. We discuss why Noah and his co-founder Jack Porter cont...

Refusing to post video content despite what the "gurus" say. 45,000 followers in less than 6 months.  Lee McCabe isn't your typical Private Equity investor.  After leaving leadership roles at Alibaba and Facebook, he launched Claymore Partners to build a PE firm "backwards," focusing on digital value creation first. In this conversation, Lee breaks down exactly how he grew a massive audience by si...