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Would you rather have $100 billion at 37 or at 75? Mark Zuckerberg did it at 37. NO ONE in modern history –maybe ever– has done that. So, what? Money doesn’t just lose "value" over time, it loses MEANING. But this isn’t JUST about money. It’s about EVERYTHING. 👉 TIME (your most non-renewable resource) 👉 OPPORTUNITY (which compounds like interest) 👉 MOMENTUM (which follows its own physics) The LONGER you wait, the LESS it’s worth. Mark Zuckerberg understood this. He didn’t "just" build something extraordinary... He did it FAST! And he BROKE things along the way. What did he break? → The idea that the best product always wins. → The rules of how companies are built. → The false choice between "growth" and "control." Because... The BEST product DOESN'T always win. If fact, it rarely does! If someone... → Markets it better? → Moves faster with strategic intent? → Adapts quicker? THEY WIN. Not you. 📦 This is true for products. 🏄 This is true for PEOPLE. BUT, it’s not just about "being first." It’s about being RELENTLESS. → The world rewards those who ACT. → Who learn faster. → Who adapt faster. → Who BREAK what’s working (before competitors do). THE PROBLEM: In school, we’re taught to "play by the rules." → Take the SAME TEST, → On the SAME DAY, → Under the SAME CONDITIONS. Do well, and you get a pat on the back. But... Do you feel the REAL-WORLD works like that? You're right, it DOESN'T! You can have a great product, a great plan, incredible talent, lots of capital. But if you’re not willing to take risks? If you’re not willing to break what’s comfortable? You’ll LOSE to someone who understands CREATIVE DESTRUCTION. Breaking things isn’t chaos. It’s evolution. Because every system, Every process, Every comfort zone: It ALL breaks eventually. The question is: Will YOU be the one to break it? OR will you wait for SOMEONE ELSE to do it faster? So, what’s the lesson? Stop waiting for the perfect plan. Stop mistaking planning for progress. Stop confusing motion with momentum. Stop optimizing for safety. STOP! Move with purpose. Break with intention. Adapt with humility. To your success, Gaetan Portaels #Leadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #GaetanPortaels

Let’s talk about trees🌳 No, really. Because they're the perfect metaphor for why 99% of "overnight success" stories are bullsh*t. Here's the thing we ALL KNOW, but DON'T GET: A tree grows in 2️⃣ directions at the same time. ⬆️ UP (fruit) ⬇️ DOWN (roots) It doesn't choose. It does both. At the same time. Gravitropic vs Phototropic. Big words, simple idea: 🫚 ROOTS grow toward gravity (aka Gravitropic). → Into Darkness. Into the dirt. Away from light. → ROOTS = What you bury. → The work nobody applauds or wants to touch. 🍎 FRUIT grows toward light (aka Phototropic). → Into the open. Where EVERYONE can see them. → FRUIT = What you parade. → The stuff everyone wants to Instagram. THE PROBLEM: 👉 Most people want the PHOTOTROPIC LIFE.     The one that grows toward praise, success, and visibility. The stuff that gets applause. But the GRAVITROPIC LIFE? The one that grows down. Into the unseen, the grind, the UNCOMFORATBLE? ❌ NO THANKS! Roots aren’t sexy. Nobody claps for roots. THE BRUTAL TRUTH? You CAN'T have fruit without roots. → Promotion without struggle. → Relationships without conflict. → Legacy without sacrifice. → Viral post without the 214 failed drafts. → Thought Leadership without the 10 years of being wrong. Roots thrive in discomfort. Fruit dies there. But, fruit only exists because of the roots. The Curse of Comfortable Generations: We’ve mistaken existing IN the world (fruit), with the challenge of growing THROUGH it (roots). REALITY CHECK: ❌ Roots DON'T CARE about your "incredible potential." ✅ They care about TRUTH. What do I mean? You want a thriving relationship? → Roots = Saying the thing that might end it. → Fruit = The Instagram anniversary post. Want real creativity? → Roots = 1.000 terrible ideas you burn (and that burn you). → Fruit = The one that goes viral. 3 Uncomfrotable Truths About Roots: 1️⃣ Darkness is your incubator Stop performing. Start practicing. No audience. No metrics. Just reps. But, Gaetan... What about anxiety? Anger? Loneliness? → They're not "flaws." → Stop pathologizing darkness! It’s gravity. Use it. 2️⃣ Pressure is your gym Stress isn’t your enemy. It’s how roots get strong. 3️⃣ Patience is your fertilizer Roots grow when you’re bored, unseen and uncelebrated. When you're doing reps no one watches. THE PARADOX? Fruit is temporary. Roots are forever. You can lose a branch. Lose the fruit. But if your roots are deep? You’ll regrow. Fast. And here's the BONUS: The deeper your roots, the less you need to prove. So... AUDIT your "Root System," today: 👉 What are you avoiding because it’s hard, boring, or won’t get applause? 👉 Where are you faking fruit? FINAL THOUGHT: The world is full of potted plants 🪴 Small roots. Pretty leaves. Easy to uproot. Ask yourself: Is THAT who I want to be? I truly hope the answer is "NO!" To your success, Gaetan Portaels #Leadership #GrowthMindset #SelfImprovement #HardWorkPaysOff #GaetanPortaels #Resilience #OvernightSuccess

The mathematics of "NO." And why you need MORE of them. "NO!" The word we all hate. Entrepreneurs probably even more. Now, give me just 10 seconds, and I BET I can make you fall in LOVE with it. What if I told you: You are... → 22 "NOs" away from a billion-dollar idea. → 87 "NOs" away from your breakthrough. How hungry would you be for that first "NO"? How fast would you chase the second? The MATH is actually pretty simple: There's a FINITE number of "NOs" between you and ANYTHING you want. Most people just never burn through them. Why? Because we're wired to avoid them. Terrified of failure. Sounds like something you've already heard? Okay... But the real question is: WHY ARE WE SO SCARED OF FAILURE? Two reasons, mostly: 1️⃣ Genetics – Our DNA sabotaging us. Our ancestors lived in tribes of 150 people. Fail badly? Everyone knew. Fail REALLY badly? They didn’t just "gossip" about you. They threw you out 👉 Failure wasn’t just "embarrassing." It was a DEATH sentence ☠️ "But that was 10.000 years ago!" Or so you may think... Evolutionary Psychology shows: → It takes ±400 generations for the human brain to adapt. → That's 10.000 years 🧠 Your brain STILL treats rejection like a survival threat. 2️⃣ The school system trained us wrong! School taught us Failure = Bad. → The kid who nailed the test was BETTER than the one who didn't. The school system rewards MEMORIZATION, not experimentation. But here's the problem: NO ONE ever changed the world by "coloring inside the lines." ❌ You don't get wealthy or successful by memorizing. ✅ You get there by pioneering: trying, FAILING, adapting. The system DIDN'T teach you that. It taught you to work hard... but not for yourself. It taught you to: → Be a "good worker." → Be a "team player." → Be a "good citizen." → "Follow the rules, don't disrupt!" In other words? Maximize OTHERS’ interests. But who's maximizing YOURS? Think about it, the reality is harsh: NO ONE will prioritize your success for you. But the GOOD NEWS: 👉 NO ONE will remember your "NOs" once you land that one “YES.” 👉 You only need to win ONCE. And when you do, NO ONE will care about your past failures. → Colonel Sanders? 1.009 NOs before KFC. → Elon Musk? 3 failed rockets before SpaceX. → JK Rowling? 12 rejections before Harry Potter. And the list goes on. THEIR SECRET? They treated "NO" as data. Not destiny. YOUR MOVE? In a world obsessed with success rates, we've forgotten a fundamental truth:  GREATNESS lives on the far side of rejection. Stop running from "NO." Start counting them. Celebrate them. Every "NO" is a step closer. Every "not yet" is a lesson. Every closed door is a redirect. Failure ISN'T the opposite of success. It’s the path to it. The faster you collect "NOs," the sooner you’ll find your “HELL YES!” What’s the biggest NO you’ve ever gotten? What did it teach you? To your success, Gaetan Portaels #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset #Leadership #FailureToSuccess #GaetanPortaels

The Contrarian Digest is my weekly pick of LinkedIn posts I couldn't ignore. Smart ideas, bold perspectives, or conversations worth having. No algorithms, no hype... Just real ideas worth your time. Let's dive in 👇 1️⃣ Is Full-Time Work a Broken Algorithm? The Case for Fractional – Tom Goodwin ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Why do we cling to the idea of "all or nothing" at work? Maybe work isn’t about LOYALTY anymore, but about staying sharp, curious, and honest. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/e4FpQdt6 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: Shift your perspective – https://lnkd.in/eGyGHRyb 2️⃣ Audience or AI? You're Choosing Wrong – Amos Bar-Joseph ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Elon Musk didn't JUST build an AI. His real power move? Weaponinzing 250M users. Features fade. Distribution wins. What if the real game isn't TECH, but owning the audience? 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/eaEBsYSc 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: The REAL goldmine – https://lnkd.in/eP5Qp5NT 3️⃣ Prevention DOESN'T sell. But... – Dilip Kumar ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Most people don't pay to "stay healthy." They pay for painkillers, not promises. Building in health means rethinking what you’re REALLY selling. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/euKD2hm7 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: Brutal Honesty – https://lnkd.in/ek8QPNny 4️⃣ Reverse-Engineer Rankings with Google's Own Data – Steve Toth ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Google’s ranking secrets aren’t "hidden," they’re just overlooked. Here’s how to reverse-engineer your competitors and own your niche. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/ezTEJbep 5️⃣ Stop Complaining, Start Owning – Jason M. Lemkin A Ristretto: Short and powerful. ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Unhappy at work? Useless complaing or the "exit door" aren't your only options. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/e8-rf3Ys 6️⃣ Why BOLD Brands Win – Sharran Srivatsaa ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Think controversy" kills" brands? Equinox’s unapologetic breastfeeding ad sparked OUTRAGE... and an 80% sales surge! Why doubling down works. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/e8vywNXW 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: Your REAL competition – https://lnkd.in/ePHTw3pV 7️⃣ Are You Good, or Just Working for a Big Brand? – Chris Bakke ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Success at a mega-brand can blind you. Want to know your REAL skills? Step outside the bubble and build without the safety net. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/eRsJxQyg 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: The hardest part – https://lnkd.in/ewKxwcHs 8️⃣ The AI Overlords – Gaetan Portaels Okay, I self-induldged again. BUT, I believe it's really worth your time. ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Do you think Sam Altman uses the same ChatGPT as you? In my latest article, I explore what happens when power, intelligence, money, and AI collide. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/emWjJFZB ------- Which of these topics resonates with you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments! To your success, Gaetan Portaels #ContrarianDigest #GaetanPortaels #ThoughtLeadership #BoldIdeas #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

What's the "secret" to raise millions in Europe? I just helped secure €5,2M. It's not easy, but here is HOW 👇 I was on a ski holiday. Unplugged. Relaxed. Enjoying family time. Then I got a text message... 💬 “We’ve just locked €5,2M in Series A funding!!!” It was from the founder of a French startup I’ve been helping. I could've stayed in the moment. But I didn't ❌. I grabbed my phone. Hit RECORD. Why? Because this isn’t just about "celebrating their success." (Though they MASSIVELY deserve it!) Ideas started popping into my mind. I relived every step of our STRATEGY. Every decision. Every step. And I realized something: These LESSONS are too valuable not to share. So, here is what I learned about raising money, IN EUROPE. Because, let’s be honest. Raising money in Europe is NOT like raising money in the US. → The rules? Different. → The mindset? Different. → The investors? Different. → The average amounts? Different. But here’s the thing... IF you can raise money in Europe for a strartup, you can probably CRUSH it in the US. So, what's the secret? It’s not about → Pitching “safe” ideas. → Promising “guaranteed” returns. It’s about → OPTIONALITY. → UPSIDE. It’s about showing investors why your 5% chance of success is worth 1.000x. Sounds bold? It is. But THAT's the game. And in this video, I’m breaking it all down. So, if you’re a founder, an investor, or just curious about how to raise money in Europe... This is your SNOWY CRASH COURSE ❄️ Straight from the slopes ⛷️ 👉 Watch the video now. To your success, Gaetan Portaels P.S. Skiing is optional. Taking notes isn’t. #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #GaetanPortaels #VentureCapital #FundraisingTips #EuropeanStartups

What if the "safest businesses" in the AI era the ones NO ONE talks about? A few weeks ago, Sam Altman said: “My child is NEVER going to grow up being smarter than AI.” Is AI outsmarting humans? I think it's undeniable, despite the woo-woo. But deeper than that, I believe the biggest "shock" for many isn’t what AI CAN do… 👉 It’s what it CAN'T Contrary to what we've always theorized, AI’s greatest disruption isn't targeting WHO we thought it would. And the first victims? ❌ Not blue-collar jobs. ✅ White-collar service businesses. 👉 It’s dismantling knowledge work. Consultants. Creative agencies. Marketers. Even lawyers. Think $500/hr consultants replaced by $5/month tools. Am I exaggerating? Maybe a little. But not that much. In this clip, I briefly explore the idea of "white collar" vs "blue collar" businesses from the perspective of SCALING or BUYING businesses. With the "next wave of AI" (Agentic), We’re entering the age of "Results as a Service" (RaaS). Where clients demand INSTANT outcomes for pennies. So, what’s the move? Is there a loophole? → Think beyond laptop-based services. → Think blue-collar. Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs aren’t just "surviving." They might very well be winning the AI war. → LLMs can’t fix a burst pipe at midnight. → Algorithms can’t rewire your 1960s house circuits. → AI can’t innovate with a wrench in hand. These businesses are harder for AI to disrupt. At least, for now. --- This short clip scratches the surface. The full 45-minute video dives into: → How to acquire profitable businesses (no upfront cash needed). → How to leverage AI to increase (or find) profitability—without losing the human edge. → Building businesses that withstand recessions, AI, hyper-competition, and chaos. Established entrepreneurs: This is your edge. Aspiring founders: This is your cheat code. For forward-thinkers: This isn’t about fleeing tech. It’s about merging it with what AI can’t replicate. Watch the full discussion free on YouTube or Spotify (links below). Let’s rethink "safe" together. To your success, Gaetan Portaels #FutureOfWork #AIRevolution #AgenticAI #Entrepreneurship #WhiteCollarDisruption #BlueCollarGold #GaetanPortaels #AILBO

The Contrarian Digest is my weekly pick of LinkedIn posts I couldn't ignore. Smart ideas, bold perspectives, or conversations worth having. No algorithms, no hype... Just real ideas worth your time. Let's dive in 👇 1️⃣ Startup Strategy (Bootstrapping) – Adam Robinson ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Paul Graham, Y Combinator's Pope, offers surprising advice: Stay small, bootstrap, and ignore VC hype. Surprising from a VC icon. Adam at Retention.com proves it works—rethink how to build. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/eNUqyChH 2️⃣ 8 Mistakes Salespeople Make with Champions – Gal Aga ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Main contact = champion? Not so fast! Gal’s seen 100.000 deals (yes, really). Here’s why most AEs get this wrong, and how to fix it. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/e2ZCu8CX 3️⃣ Specialization is for insects – Dan Koe ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Specialization? Overrated. Dan’s take on why chasing multiple passions is messy, hard, and totally worth it. Spoiler: it’s not what your career coach told you. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/eignJJTs 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: https://lnkd.in/enUsRZcM 4️⃣ When AI Becomes the Client (SEO Revolution) – Santosh Sharan ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: What if your next "client" isn’t human? Santosh breaks down why SEO is no longer about just pleasing Google. The rules have changed. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/e4Exsdvf 💭𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eqbxfgje 5️⃣ 20 Ways to Say "NO" – Alex Brogan A classic? Maybe. But more necessary than ever. ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Focus is a two-sided coin: It's not just about what we choose to do, but often more about what we deliberately choose NOT to do. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/eZQZMV-9 6️⃣ How OKRs Transformed My Marriage – Dan Murray-Serter 🧠 ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: Romance might be overrated. Think KPIs and OKRs are just for work? Dan used them to save his marriage... And it worked better than therapy! Here is why. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/e7RR98A8 7️⃣ Building a Business in the Next 5 Years of Radical Societal Change – Gaetan Portaels Okay, I self-induldged a bit. BUT, I believe it's really worth your time. ⚡𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: My conversation with a 150M€ entrepreneur about the future of business. Here is what we see coming... and my no-BS advice for scaling (or starting) a business in the chaos ahead. 🗞️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨: https://lnkd.in/eB8MugCv ------- Which of these topics resonates with you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments! To your success, Gaetan Portaels #ContrarianDigest #GaetanPortaels #ThoughtLeadership #BoldIdeas #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

I just had a call with a €150M entrepreneur about the future of business. Here’s what we see coming... EVERYTHING is about to change. Let's not fool ourselves, the NEXT 5 years will DEEPLY challenge everyone. Some say they're gonna be absolutely BRUTAL. It was one of those calls. The kind where the "side conversation" ends up being more interesting than the main topic. A conversation profound enough to make ANYONE RETHINK their entire strategy. It all started with a simple question: “So, Gaetan... With everything going on in the world right now…What do you believe to be the smartest way to scale?” Big question, right? And honestly, it’s one I’ve been hearing a lot lately. From 2 very different groups: 1️⃣ Established business owners asking how to grow in this chaos. 2️⃣ Aspiring entrepreneurs wondering how to even get started. So, I thought... Let me hit that record button right away. Because what we discussed on that call is something many will love to hear. Why? Because the world is changing. FAST. And not in a way most people would call “bright.” → Inflation is squeezing businesses and families alike. → AI is rewriting entire industries. → Bankruptcies are skyrocketing. → HYPER-competition is brutal—and only getting worse. And geopolitics? Have we ever been closer to WW3? 👉 Uncertainty is everywhere. CHAOS? Absolutely. But... "Chaos is both a force of destruction and creation." The real question is: How will you use it? For MANY, The next 5 years will be the HARDEST they’ve ever faced. But for A FEW, It will be the most PROFITABLE. Unfair? Sad? Frightening? Yes, Yes, and Yes. But that's the way of the world since the dawn of time. Chaos = Opportunity. Cliché? Sure. But here’s why it's true: When the world is in flux, most people panic. They freeze. They chase the wrong things. So... What’s the smartest way to grow in a world like this? ❌ It’s NOT about chasing the "next big thing." ✅ It’s about taking over what’s ALREADY there—and making it better. In my latest video, I dive deep into: → 2 massive trends creating a huge business opportunity for the next decade (most people are ignoring this). → How to harness chaos and turn societal disruption into a way to SCALE—or even START—your business. These aren’t just ideas. They’re the silver lining in the storm ahead. If you’re an entrepreneur—or want to be one—this could be your playbook for the future. Because the future of business NEVER belonged to those who panic. It belongs to those who can spot opportunities hidden in plain sight. 📽️ Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eDVcpYHC The next 5 years won’t be easy. But it doesn't have to be all doom. Will you be ready? To your success, Gaetan Portaels #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOpportunities #Scaling #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #AIinBusiness #GaetanPortaels #AILBO

AI & Business: The ONLY Way. Let’s get one thing straight: This isn’t another “AI will save the world” fairy tale. And it’s definitely not “AI will steal your job” fear-mongering. This is about SCALING YOU. It's about Personal Branding for business owners. In this clip, I cover AI and Personal Branding → From a BUSINESS perspective. → From YOUR PEOPLE's perspective. Here’s the hard truth: Businesses that get AI right will CRUSH those that don’t. It's not a "wild theory." it's a FACT. But here’s where most get it DEAD WRONG☠️: AI shouldn't be about “firing people” or “chasing the latest tech trend.” Especially for small and medium businesses. What if I told you AI isn’t about REPLACING people? It’s about EMPOWERING them. Sounds like motivational bullsh*t? Let me break it down for you... AI & AUTOMATION in business should ONLY be about 2 things: 1️⃣ Making your business FASTER. 2️⃣ Making your people SHARPER. That's it. Period. HOW? In this clip from my FREE Keynote “Trillion-$ Faces: No Personal Brand, No Business Future,” I explain this in detail. For now, think about this: 👉 What if you could take 12 hours of REPETITIVE work—and turn it into 12 hours of UPSKILLING? 👉 What if you could build a team that’s not just loyal—but future-proof? UNSTOPPABLE. AI isn’t the enemy. It’s the tool to FREE UP your team’s time. → Not to cut jobs (and costs) ✂️ → But to INVEST in your people. And here is the question I get asked all the time: "Why the hell would I do that?" Because LOYALTY is NOT built on EFFICIENCY. → It’s built on commitment. → On showing your team you’re willing to bet on them. And what's the ROI of LOYALTY x COMMITMENT x PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOUR COMPANY? 👉 Compounding growth, trust, and long-term success. Isn't that what you're in the business for? This is just one piece of the puzzle. The full keynote is a masterclass on: → How to scale YOURSELF,  → Leverage AI, → And dominate the ATTENTION ECONOMY. Want the FULL ROADMAP? Watch the FREE keynote on @YouTube or @Spotify 🔗 Link in the first comment below. So, what’s your take? Are you using AI to replace—or to reinvent? To your success, Gaetan Portaels #PersonalBranding #FutureOfBusiness #GaetanPortaels #AIinBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

The ONLY Strategy to Beat AI [Part 2 of 2] As I said in PART 1, AI is rewriting the rules of business... And Personal Branding is NO exception! Missed PART 1? Catch up here: https://lnkd.in/e35pRdBK Alright, let’s dive back in. What's happening? AI is: → Slicing audiences into pieces ✂️ → Fragmenting them faster than ever. It's MECHANICAL: The more noise there is, the more people crave clarity! And where do you find clarity? In SPECIFICITY. So... IF you’re not NICHING DOWN, You’re drowning in the wave of noise 🌊 Think about it: 👉 Michael Jackson once dominated 50% of global radio airplay. 👉 Today? Even Taylor Swift doesn’t have that kind of universal reach. Why? Because the game has changed. Fame isn’t universal anymore—it’s FRAGMENTED. There used to be "famous people," and "non-famous people." Now? You’ve got people who are GODS to 15.000 followers... And to everyone else? INVISIBLE. Sounds crazy? It is. But here’s the thing: → AI is making it WORSE (or better?) → AI is accelerating this trend. It’s breaking audiences into smaller and smaller pieces. So, what’s the strategy? How do you win in a fragmented world? 👉 Differentiation. 👉 Authenticity. 👉 Creativity. Sounds like bullsh*t? Motivational talk? Maybe. but think about it... What else do you have left? Your unique perspective + execution = your edge. And AI? It doesn't have to be your enemy—yet. It can be your weapon, your amplifier. Want proof? There’s a guy who launched 35 newsletters. → 35 different angles. → 35 customer segments. Before AI? Impossible. Now? One guy. In his underwear. One Sunday morning. Boom💥 That’s the power of AI. But here’s the catch: AI can’t replicate YOU—yet. → Your voice. → Your perspective. → Your judgment. So, what does this mean for you? Simple: → Niche down. → OWN your space. Stop trying to appeal to everyone. Start speaking to someone. Because in a world drowning in noise… The only way to stand out is to go DEEP. BUT... As I said yesterday, REALITY IS BRUTAL. This is NOT an inclusive game. It's NOT accessible to EVERYONE. I'm not saying it's reserved for some "elite." But things are moving SO FAST that if you don't already have a HEAD START... It's gonna be hard to compete. This is Part 2 of 2. And it’s just a tiny slice of my full 1h20min Keynote: “Trillion-$ Faces: No Personal Brand, No Business Future.” 👉 Want the full roadmap? 👉 How to leverage AI, not lose to it? 👉 How to build a Personal Brand that scales YOU—not just your business? Watch the FULL Keynote for FREE on YouTube or Spotify. 🔗 Link in the first comment below. This isn’t theory. It’s the playbook. So… are you ready to niche down? To your success, Gaetan Portaels #PersonalBranding #ArtificialIntelligence #GaetanPortaels #AIForBusiness #ContentStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset