Rant: Phone selfie videos on linked in

OK.

I have to just vent about how much I HATE when influencers, or anyone really, decides to record themself on a walk with the camera out in front of them.


I think there is a progression too:


  1. Grow an audience about how you too can do (insert what ever stupid thing they did ONE time).
  2. start posting a TON of content on linked in.
  3. Get on podcasts.
  4. Realize this is not enough for them, THEN...... start posting selfie videos.

I can normally hang on for steps 1 -3.


But once they get to step 4 and the fucking selfie video comes out....Im done.


Idk what it is about them, maybe because they are normally our of breath, maybe because they think what they want to so is SO important I need to see you sweaty and deep breathing. idk.


please tell me im not alone in this!!

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antiASKHOLE
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Now Tennis... how else are you going to get the feeling of being in motion with one of these amazing people?
Sunbunny31
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You know the answer to that.

Coming soon - Tennis providing insights while playing a match.
TennisandSales
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OH SHIT! this is SUCH a great idea. take that influencers ill be hitting serves while droppin sales knowledge.
Sunbunny31
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I'm sure you'll ace it!
TennisandSales
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jefe
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These are awful. Full stop
Kosta_Konfucius
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The only influencer I get annoyed with is the one who does the selfie video while walking around the neighborhood.
Filth
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Live Filthy or Die Clean
Is it the old dude with the grey slicked back hair? fuck that guy and his face. All he ever says is "listen" and don't sell understands and other basic phrases that haven't actually helped anyone since direct mailing started going extinct.
jefe
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First thing that came to mind. I hate that dude.
nomdeguerre
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Bryan G Burns?
TennisandSales
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hahahah DEAD!
TennisandSales
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nailed it
TennisandSales
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hahahah yes I know who you are talking about. im pretty sure they use a selfie stick too which makes it worse ๐Ÿ˜‚
CuriousFox
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The dude who is always out of breath. I blocked him.
Filth
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Pseudo related - My company just asked me to host a podcast and I'm less than excited about it but I think I'm going to put some effort into it to try and leverage more salary. Regardless of the unmitigated disaster it will turn out to be or the slim to no chance it has success - I vow to never attempt to be an influencer.
SaaSyBee
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Ha! I do this. Don't hate me. So the reason people do this is that they perform better on TikTok. Because TikTok is all about stopping the scroll, moving around and having basically a shaky cam works better.

But point taken. I suppose it comes off as pretty cringey and "influencer"y.
TennisandSales
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stop the scroll!
DungeonsNDemos
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And they have to do it walking around the block or sitting in their car. It's the best way to get up close and personal with their face!!
TennisandSales
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haha some times its just TOO close ๐Ÿ˜‚
Pachacuti
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We all know who the guy is that walks and talks. His content is decent and his podcast is usually good because he involves people who actively sell, itโ€™s not just his opinion. Heโ€™s bringing good content while at the same time selling his coaching service.

Itโ€™s his thing, but a big deal. Donโ€™t like it? Keep scrolling.
TennisandSales
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hahah dont worry my guy nothing super personal about Bryan Burns. just a pet peeve. i kept scrolling, i actually unfollowed him.
nomdeguerre
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My boss wants to start posting selfie videos on LinkedIn and YouTube. I donโ€™t like the idea and think it is ineffective at best. Pretty sure direct prospecting for those hours would be a lot more effective.
TennisandSales
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haha oh no!!! sorry to hear this. but do keep us posted on how that goes.
Mobi85
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As soon as I saw your topic I knew 100% who you were talking about, and yes it typically gets a scroll by unless I am just bored and then they capture my attention for a nanosecond.
TennisandSales
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hahah im not actually talking about any ONE person when writing this i have MULTIPLE ppl in mind when creating this but there does seem to be one that everyone ELSE thinks of ๐Ÿ˜‚
Mobi85
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yep, saw that person this morning as I was drinking my coffee and scrolling on LI.
TennisandSales
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salezkween
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In general, Iโ€™m sick of Linkedin influencers or wannabe influencers. Their effing posts take up the entire screen when you expand. They literally have 0 concise thoughts or advice.

Itโ€™s so obvious their self-interest. So yes, when I see their videos I scroll past.
TennisandSales
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its only a matter of time (hopefully) until this changes.
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