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How 956,000+ people trust Dan Koe without ever speaking to him
True story:
I’ve been reading Dan Koe’s stuff for months.
Liked his posts. Commented a few times. Even read his book.
But if someone had asked me, “Have you ever spoken to him?”—nope. Not once.
And yet—I trust his advice.
If he dropped a new course tomorrow, I’d at least check it out.
Why?
The Mere Exposure Effect
Psychologists have studied this for years: the more you see something, the more familiar and trustworthy it feels.
Brands do it. Politicians do it.
And on social media? The creators who show up consistently win by default.
Think about it:
You don’t need to have spoken to Dan Koe to feel like you know him.
You’ve watched his videos.
Seen his name pop up again and again.
Watched his ideas evolve over time.
That consistent exposure makes you trust him.
Even if he’s never once replied to your comment.
How This Applies to You
Most beginner creators think trust = engagement.
“If people aren’t liking my posts, I must be doing something wrong.”
Nope.
Trust starts before engagement happens.
People lurk first.
They consume your posts, your threads, your emails… until one day, something clicks.
And suddenly?
They trust you.
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To your growth,
Vikko