The LinkedIn Strategy That Replaced Cold Outreach w/ Collin Strachan

Most people build careers by default, not by design. Collin Strachan chose differently — he left corporate, hit the road, and started a production company that's worked with brands like Dude Wipes and Ridge Wallet.

In this episode, you'll learn how he stopped pitching and instead used LinkedIn to create inbound opportunities, why they refuse to negotiate price with clients, and the real tradeoffs of mixing work and play.

Topics discussed:

Introduction (00:00)

From traveling to starting a production company, Every Mile Creative (01:39)

Leaving the "safe" job to get back time and freedom (07:48)

Why they pivoted to work with non-traditional brands (13:52)

Why they don't negotiate pricing and how it filters for better clients (18:01)

How to navigate business with your spouse (23:33)

Designing his business around a lifestyle (26:27)

Building an inbound pipeline through LinkedIn (28:08)

What brought you JOY today? (32:58)

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Connect with Collin Strachan:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstrachan/
• Skool: https://www.skool.com/become-unforgettable/about
• Website: https://www.alaskaproductioncompany.com/

About Our Guest:

I'm Collin, and I run Alaska Production Company with my wife Kendal from a 33-foot Airstream while living off-grid in Alaska with our kids. We've generated over $100M in revenue for brands like DUDE Wipes, Solo Stove, and Ridge Wallet by creating viral ads in extreme Alaska locations. I also run "Become Unforgettable," a LinkedIn coaching community where I teach creators and founders how to use storytelling to grow their presence and generate real revenue

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