# The LinkedIn Strategy That Replaced Cold Outreach w/ Collin Strachan Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/the-linkedin-strategy-that-replaced-cold-outreach-w-collin-strachan Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/the-linkedin-strategy-that-replaced-cold-outreach-w-collin-strachan.md Podcast: [Mitlin Money Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779) Published: 2026-03-11T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/the-linkedin-strategy-that-replaced-cold-outreach-w-collin-strachan Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mitlinmoneymindset/MMM_E280_Final.mp3?dest-id=2366330 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/episodes/the-linkedin-strategy-that-replaced-cold-outreach-w-collin-strachan Duration seconds: 2229 ## Resource 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) If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-qui… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/episodes/the-linkedin-strategy-that-replaced-cold-outreach-w-collin-strachan/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/the-linkedin-strategy-that-replaced-cold-outreach-w-collin-strachan.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.