
The Social Selling Podcast · 2026-03-26 · 24 min
The LinkedIn Manosphere: Influence, Illusion & the Truth About “Success” In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful (and slightly uncomfortable) topic - the rise of the “manosphere” and how its influence is quietly showing up on LinkedIn. Inspired by Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, I unpack the world of online “alpha” influencers - those promoting luxury lifestyles, quick success, and the promise that you can have it all… if you just buy their course. ️ Spoiler alert : If you haven’t watched the documentary yet, you might want to check it out first - then come back to this episode. Because here’s the real question: Are we seeing the same playbook unfold on LinkedIn? From viral posts and “secret formulas” to questionable credentials and polished sales funnels, there’s a growing trend of creators selling success they may not have actually achieved. And to the untrained eye - it can be incredibly convincing.