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I've been seeing a lot of bitching about this on LI lately. Usually the posts are followed by some unofficial rules outlining what is an acceptable form of soliciting (from someone in marketing typicall). Apparently, it's ok to solicit after playing mind games for a week after connecting and "engaging" on the prospect's posts. Then, you have the greenlight to solicit and pitch, because that's genuine I guess and is totally different than gaslighting someone.


How about let's just quit the foreplay and stop with these dumb games? It's LinkedIn. Yes, I added you so I can solicit you, Deborah. Now shut the fuck up.


If you don't want to be solicited, then don't accept my request. Not saying you're obligated to reply or do anything thereafter, but what use is a networking platform where you're uncomfortable with some "networking" going on?


Rant over.


-paddy


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funcoupons
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Doing a song and dance for prospects post connection and pre pitch because going for it right away is โ€œinappropriateโ€ is like taking a hooker out for dinner and a movie before you ask for the sex.ย Thereโ€™s no need for it. We all know why Iโ€™m here, now get into my shower.ย 

Why do people act like a LI req is as personal as me climbing into their bed at 2 am? Get the fuck over it, Dave. Cry about it, Shelly.ย 
justatopproducer
Politicker
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VP OF SALES -US
Shower Hmmmm? Is that to help with the smell or to wash away the guilt and tears?
RealPatrickBateman
Politicker
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๐Ÿ”ชAmateur Butcher๐Ÿ”ช
LinkedIn has given those in Marketing the feeling that because they have the ability to immediately share what's on their mind, that we actually want to know this information.ย 

WRONG DeBRUH
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
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SaaS Eater
Ive always said foreplay is overrated as long as you have the right lube
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
My favorite flavor is strawberry. Wbu?
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
5
SaaS Eater
More of a green apple fan myself
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
You kinky bastard
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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๐ŸฆŠ
Cinnamon to keeps it spicy ๐Ÿ”ฅ
RealPatrickBateman
Politicker
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๐Ÿ”ชAmateur Butcher๐Ÿ”ช
No one for Banana Creme Pie? Really??
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
I also love cinnamon but I just pour Fireball on it and go to townโ€ฆIโ€™m calorie conscious.ย 
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
Coconut cream pie with tons of whipped cream. ๐Ÿ‘€
Balloons4baboons
Opinionated
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Account Executive
I might be thinking of the wrong kind of cream pie.
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
Nah, u ain't
nemix
Politicker
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SDR
We just spit on it around here brother
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
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SaaS Eater
well aren't you a hardo
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
Bricked up
Balloons4baboons
Opinionated
1
Account Executive
Underrated comment right there.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I know if I accept a recruiter's invitation, they're going to hit me up in less than a minute.ย  ย I mean, what's the big deal?
Filth
Politicker
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Live Filthy or Die Clean
connection accepted? "hey, are you involved with XXX ?" immediately. I want to know if I can DQ your ass already jeez.
TreTime
Catalyst
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Account Executive
This is why so many Sales people on LI changed their titles to โ€œhelping companies solve xxx problemโ€ so when you connect you immediately expand on it,

so if you sell for a B2B escort service, your LI title is โ€œhelping companies pleasurably service their employeesโ€

Then you come in hot with the connect saying At Paddyโ€™s escort service we provide top tier escort services for their employees, interested?

bandabanda
Tycoon
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Senior AE Mid Market
Yes. LITERALLY just tell me what you want, stop with the "thanks for connecting, how are you today?"ย 

If the pitch after the connect was actually good and relevant, I don't think people would be complaining. The lazy salespeople have ruined it for us all.ย 
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
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Officer of โ™ฅ๏ธ
Thank god you said it
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Yeah, I mean I get being wined and dined and all that but like end of the day wouldn't you rather I get from point A to Point B as fast as possible so you can ghost me or tell me to fuck offย ย 
dwightyouignorantsale
Politicker
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Account Executive
To me in feels waaaay more disingenuous to overly engage with them and try to get to know them for weeks vs just telling them why I connected with them from the onset. I hate that bullshit standard.
NotCreativeEnough
Big Shot
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Professional Day Ruiner
does LinkedIn actually offer any benefits other than being able to make fun of all the idiot influencers?ย 
Pachacuti
Politicker
-5
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Networkingย  โ‰  Selling me something.ย ย 
paddy
WR Officer
5
Director of Business Development
shut up
Pachacuti
Politicker
-4
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
So youโ€™re one of those who only reach out LI to sell people ๐Ÿ’ฉ?! Figures.
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
Is that English?