How To Generate Leads From Linkedin? My 5+ Years of Learning in B2B. Lead generation.

How To Generate Leads From Linkedin? My 5+ Years of Learning in B2B. Lead generation.

It’s the one thing every business talks about and yet, the one thing that keeps most founders awake at night. In my 5+ years of running a marketing agency, working with businesses across 8 countries, I’ve learned something very clear. Lead generation is not a nice-to-have. It’s your business oxygen.

But what most people get wrong is they either:

  • Overcomplicate it with endless tools and funnels, or
  • Underestimate it, thinking awareness alone will magically bring leads.

After years of seeing what works (and what fails), I can tell you this: If you want to never struggle with leads again, you need 4 non-negotiables.

Demand Generation > Guess Work

Your product or service will NOT sell itself no matter how good it is. In today’s market, you don’t just capture demand. You create it. When you generate demand for your business, you’re doing two powerful things:

  • Educating your audience why they need you before they even think of looking for options.
  • Positioning yourself as the default choice when they’re finally ready.

Without this, you’re stuck in the waiting game. And waiting doesn’t build pipelines. Imagine having a system where your prospects already know your value before the sales call even begins. That’s what true demand generation does.

Brand Awareness Alone Won’t Save You

Too many businesses think “brand awareness” is enough. Yes, visibility matters. But visibility without clarity and positioning is like shouting in a crowded room people hear you, but no one listens. This era is all about people. And here’s the uncomfortable truth:

  • You are the most important “face” of your business.
  • In B2B, buyers don’t just trust logos.
  • They trust leaders.

Which means, your presence your voice your credibility is what converts “brand awareness” into actual opportunities.

Content is Your Strongest Lead Magnet

Content isn’t just marketing. Done right, it’s silent selling. Here’s what I mean:

When your content consistently answers questions, solves problems, and shares your unique POV it builds trust at scale.

  • People start coming to you.
  • They share your posts.
  • They forward your newsletters.

They book calls saying “I’ve been following your content for months I’m ready to work with you.” That’s the power I’ve built for myself. That’s the power I’ve helped clients unlock.

When your content creates inbound leads, you’re no longer chasing. You’re attracting.

Join the Conversation, Don’t Just Watch It

If you’re silent in your market, someone else is shaping the narrative for you. Decision-makers consuming content silently was fine a decade ago but it’s the worst strategy in today’s era.

The easiest way to build authority?

  • Show up where your audience is already talking.
  • Add value to existing conversations.
  • Share your take, your experience, your clarity.

Because when you’re actively part of the dialogue, you’re not just visible you’re memorable. What happens when you ignore these? You stay stuck in the cycle of:

  • Random marketing efforts
  • No measurable ROI
  • Wondering why leads are drying up
  • And what happens when you apply them?

You build a self-sustaining demand engine. One that keeps your pipeline warm. One that makes your business resilient, no matter the market shifts.

I’ve spent years refining these principles not in theory, but in real businesses. They’re simple. But when done strategically, they’re unstoppable.

📌So the question is- Are you still waiting for leads? Or ready to build a system that brings them to you? DM to discuss growth.


Absolutely agree. When you focus on solving problems consistently, you position yourself as the natural choice, not just another option.

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Abdulfatai Qamarudeen

Virtual Assistance(Remote),Transcriber,Writer,Airbnb specialist, Community Support Specialist,Live coach,Volunteer, Communication Experts(Asana, hubspot,slack,google suite , monday.com) ,Email Manager, curriculum expert

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Thanks for sharing, Shraddha

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Charles Ntoutoume

Founder | Flowcore – AI Growth Systems for Service Providers | Methodology: Growth Engine to Generate More Clients & Scale

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Nailed it. Lead gen isn’t about shouting louder, it’s about becoming the obvious, trusted choice. In our agency, we’ve seen service businesses triple their inbound just by tightening follow-up and clarifying positioning. When you're seen as the safe bet, you stop chasing — and start choosing.

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Nadeem Seo

Off-Page Seo Expert (3+ Yrs) || DA 50–90+ Authority Backlinks || AI-Based SEO Strategies ||Quick & In-Depth Audits ||⚡ Proven & Trusted Results||Content Writing

1w

Thanks for sharing, Shraddha

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Hamad Bajaidah

Aspiring pharmacist @ Qatar University Passionate about Clinical Pharmacy & Data Science Volunteer

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Nice

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