okaysalesman

Account Executive

CaN I GeT FiVe MiNuTeS Please?

Hi! Im trying to get better at networking and I'd love to hear any ideas on how to message people on LI for a quick chat to network. I dont want to sound spammy. How do you approach someone when trying to network w them for a few minutes?

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hh456

Celebrated Contributor

sales

Step 1 - get off linkedin (unless its to scope baddies)
Step 2 - it's not networking if you're trying to sell, its selling, tell them youre trying to sell them something.
Step 3 - buy a data program and drop a line in their inbox or voicemail. you'll get WAY more meetings that way.
Step 4 - ???
Step 5 - Profit.

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

This is the way.

Still gonna make a LI vid today tho. My dress is cute.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Superb reasoning.

hh456

Celebrated Contributor

sales

HEY GUYS. So everyone's been asking me about my skincare routine and I just wanted to hop on for 5 minutes to talk about what I do in the morning.

What I have here is a ...

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

“What’s up LinkedIn! Just wanted to hop on real quick to tell you why your broker is a big fat douche who is so busy fucking your wife right now, that they totally missed the Action Over exclusion in your upcoming renewal.

So when Juan (who you pay off the books) smokes a fat one up on that scaffold and decides to “fall”, it will bankrupt you and everyone you know. Happy Thursday!!!!!!!”

hh456

Celebrated Contributor

sales

Go on...

Hotlead

Politicker

Producer

"signs here"

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

@Hotlead 🥰

you get me

Hotlead

Politicker

Producer

I'm going to use this as my new email template

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Profit!

hh456

Celebrated Contributor

sales

@Closeitalready bish read

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Typically I leave my connections requests blank - in my experience at least people tend to be acceptance happy - again your mileage may vary based on industry.

I'd then send this if they accept or via linkedinmail

Hey John, I've recently joined X industry and I'm really keen to learn more about it. Given your experience I'd really appreciate the chance to chat for 10-15mins. Happy to throw a coffee your way.

^Above can be edited with more stuff about them or area you want to chat around.

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

I also will use the above for prospecting.

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

Boom! Love it. Its short and sweet. Thank you so much! Will keep u posted on results

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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Yes, it's by me...and I like it.

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Caffeine doesn't lie as it's too jittery, so I back this

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

I fully endorse this. Nobody just wants to talk to you for the sake of "networking." Even if you are trying to simply network, at least specify something that might spark their interest. Something as simple as "I might have some contacts I can introduce you to in this space". You have to bring something to the table if you want a conversation from cold outreach via LI. If you simply want to network, then attend conferences and in-person meet-and-greets where there is high intent to just network.

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

Update : I have 2 zooms for tomorrow. Connected with someone about a mutual interest on her LI ( it was genuine I swear ) and were chatting tomorrow and later with her friend hiring at a different company

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

🔥🔥 thank you! Will refine my messaging to WHY I'm reaching out to YOU specifically

Do.it.for.the.checks

Politicker

Account Executive

So the first question I have is why? What exactly are you trying to accomplish by "networking"?

This isn't meant to be facetious, but this is one of those things that can be really beneficial or just a complete waste of time.

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

I'm trying to develop relationships with people in the same job roles and higher because I hope it can help me land better roles

Do.it.for.the.checks

Politicker

Account Executive

Ok, and why should they want to meet with you?

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

Well thats my problem I don't really have much to offer them I'm no one specifical 😕 or can't offer much in return.

Do.it.for.the.checks

Politicker

Account Executive

So I've taken a call or two like this before and always find them awkward and do the opposite of building a relationship. They make me avoid that person.

I honestly don't think there is a cheat code to building a network. Good business leads to strong business relationships. Stay engaged once you've worked with someone. Go to industry conferences and meet that way.

Big disclaimer on this advice, I am not charismatic and hate small talk.

happyhunter

Politicker

spittin' sunshine

LinkedHelper is a bot application you can download (illegal though...) to blast messages over LinkedIn. You can set parameters of industry, region, etc and then come up with a short message to send from your account. Saves you a ton of time and you'll wake up to responses daily since you're able to send hundreds of messages quickly.

If you go down this route, I recommend using an old computer because it can mess up your battery life and slow your computer down

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

Account Executive

Oh, I used LinkedIn helper in my previous role. Worked great for it's intended purpose, but with LinkedIn new limits, idk if it's worth the $ and the risk of an account ban.

happyhunter

Politicker

spittin' sunshine

Yes I used it about 1.5 years ago to find a new job so I'm sure things have been updated since. Definitely helpful though!

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

So this is the reason why my “in mail” and LI DMs are a hot load of garbage.

Good to know.

cw95

Politicker

Sales Development Lead

The best way is being personal. Solid.

WomenWantMeFishFearMe

Politicker

I don't use LinkedIn enough if I'm being honest. I usually just talk kinda quick, and say "Hey I know you're busy so I'll be mindful of your time. Do you have 5 or 6 seconds to talk?" Usually that let's them know that I won't hold them for too long, and they feel as though they control the length of the conversation, when in reality I only need 10 seconds for my pitch.

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