Linkedin Five: The 5-Step System to Build Influence, Generate Opportunity & Win on LinkedIn in 2026
21/04/2026 | 20 mins.
In this solo episode, Howie Chan shares his proven LinkedIn framework — the "LinkedIn 5" — five essential moves to grow your brand or business on the platform, whether you're starting from zero or finally ready to get serious.
Most people fail on LinkedIn not because they lack ideas or experience, but because they don't know what game they're playing.
Howie breaks down the three LinkedIn games — creator, business owner, and executive — and explains why mixing them up is the #1 reason people feel stuck, burned out, and invisible.
You'll learn how to optimize your profile as a high-converting landing page, how to get in front of the right audience without a single follower, and the counterintuitive content strategy that lets you win fast by using what already works.
Chapters:
00:01:24 The 3 LinkedIn Games (and How to Pick Yours)
00:03:33 Your Profile as a Landing Page
00:09:56 How to Find Your Audience Before You Have Followers
00:12:27 The Pro Move Most People Ignore
00:13:31 Match Your Content to Your Game 00:17:46 Full Recap
What’s Your Influence Style? What do you do when you need someone to do something?
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Top Negotiation Expert: The Mistake Most Businesses Make About Pricing
14/04/2026 | 56 mins.
In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Fotini Iconomopoulos, expert negotiator, bestselling author of Say Less, Get More, and trusted advisor to global leaders. They explore the truth about negotiation skills and why most people get them completely wrong.
Fotini reframes negotiation as a daily human interaction, not just a boardroom tactic and introduces her powerful “Three C’s” framework to build instant trust and connection. You’ll learn why leading with price weakens your position, how power is built through information, not dominance, and why the popular “win-win” mindset can actually sabotage long-term success.
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Episode Breakdown:
00:00:00 The Power of Negotiation
00:04:51 Why “Win-Win” is Flawed Thinking
00:11:02 Understanding Bias
00:18:49 Never Lead With Price
00:30:01 Negotiation Shapes Society and Relationships
00:38:46 Common Traps for Business Owners
00:42:40 Negotiating Attention as a Speaker
00:49:37 Negotiating with Ourselves
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Behavioral Sales Expert: The Big Reason Why People Aren’t Buying What You’re Selling
07/04/2026 | 54 mins.
Howie Chan interviews Matt Sucha, CEO of Mindworx, author of the bestselling book The Hidden Yes, and a leading expert in sales psychology and behavioral science.
They discuss why conversion optimization isn’t about making better offers. It’s about removing the hidden psychological barriers that stop people from saying yes.
Matt introduces the powerful concept of the “zone of acceptance” and explains how small, strategic actions can move prospects closer to a decision. You’ll discover how to uncover what’s really holding customers back, design smarter customer journeys, and ethically influence decisions using proven behavioral science principles.
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Hall of Fame Speaker Reveals the #1 Mistake Every Speaker Makes in Their First 10 Seconds
31/03/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Patricia Fripp, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, three-time Cicero Award-winning speechwriter, and the first woman president of the National Speakers Association.
They delve into the art and science of public speaking skills that captivate, persuade, and inspire action.
Patricia provides the timeless principles behind powerful communication, why most speakers lose attention instantly, and how to structure presentations that keep audiences engaged from the first sentence.
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Episode Breakdown:
00:00:00 Instantly Stand Out in Presentations
00:04:29 The Power of Asking Better Questions
00:10:51 The Consistency Principle Behind Success
00:25:03 Speech Structure, Premise, and Mastery
00:32:10 You-Focused Language for Persuasion
00:39:58 How to Create Powerful Openings
00:55:40 Brand Strategy
00:58:05 Vivid Language and Specificity for Credibility
From Our Guest:
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LinkedIn
Youtube
Facebook
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Award-Winning Executive Coach Reveals 5 Strategies to Build Influence at Work & Grow in Your Career
24/03/2026 | 56 mins.
Award-winning executive coach and bestselling author of Managing Up, Melody Wilding, joins Howie Chan to unpack influence in the workplace - especially when you don’t hold the power.
Known for her work with “sensitive strivers,” Melody reveals how high performers can stop overthinking, set boundaries, and communicate strategically to gain respect, visibility, and career momentum. She introduces her STRIVE framework, helping listeners identify their own behavioral patterns and unlock their ability to lead, persuade, and navigate complex workplace dynamics.
You’ll learn how to adapt your communication style to different personalities, why “managing up” is actually about taking control of your own career, and how to build influence without sacrificing authenticity.
What’s Your Influence Style?
What do you do when you need someone to do something?
This quiz will help you discover what is your most natural influence style, so you can use that strength more effectively (and know your blind spots.)
→ https://www.influencestylequiz.com/
Join 500+ leaders who've already uncovered what their style is.
Find all of Melody's career-accelerating books here: https://melodywilding.com/books/
Take a look at the clip that played at the beginning of this episode: https://youtu.be/VuZ3TeEeCYQ?si=VOk1DCUxrtWwNnza
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This episode of Influence Anyone was produced by Ideablossoms.
The #1 podcast on applied influence psychology. Each episode, I sit down with the world's leading experts and practitioners to uncover the hidden psychology that helps you influence yourself (mastering your mindset, habits, and decisions) and get buy-in from others (branding, storytelling, negotiating etc.). Together, we turn science into playbooks you can apply to lead, persuade, and create extraordinary success.
Hosted by Howie Chan, this show features top human behavior experts, best-selling authors, influential marketers, and elite performers sharing proven strategies for branding, storytelling, sales, and ultimately, influence.
Whether you're building your value proposition, refining your speaking skills, or learning communication skills for leaders, each episode delivers actionable insights to elevate your brand and career. From storytelling in marketing to career reinvention, discover influencer strategies that help you stand out, connect, and lead with impact.
Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone ready to grow their influence and authority.
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