Business Models Explained with Fexingo · 2026-07-28 · 6 min
LinkedIn isn't just a social network - it's three businesses in one: a SaaS recruiting platform, a targeted advertising network, and a premium subscription service. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how each model works, the numbers behind them, and why the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. They explore how Talent Solutions generates the bulk of LinkedIn's $15 billion revenue, how Marketing Solutions turns professional data into ad gold, and how premium subscriptions cater to job seekers and salespeople. Along the way, they discuss the network effects that bind these models together and the challenges LinkedIn faces from fake profiles and waning user engagement. A clear, specific look at one of the most successful multi-sided platform strategies in business today. #LinkedIn #BusinessModel #SaaS #Marketplace #Subscription #Recruiting #Advertising #NetworkEffects #Microsoft #TalentSolutions #LinkedInPremium #Freemium #TwoSidedMarketplace #Business #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LinkedInModel Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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