i) Talk About a Mutual Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why it works:<\/strong> No matter how hard you cling to the idea that “opposites attract,” deep down, you can’t deny the kick out of meeting a like-minded person. It is human nature, according to a group of researchers from Wellesley and Kansas College<\/a>. When you’ve something to talk about – be it about a common friend, a hobby, or even food, you are no longer a stranger to your prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 5 scenarios you can use to establish a mutual connection with your prospects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Linda, Brian asked me to reach out to you. I’m Xavier, an SDR from Xenex, a SaaS brand selling event apps. I have something that might help with your annual summit. Would love to connect and see if we can work things out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hello Fellow Mcgillian! Are you team CLOUDBERRY or WHITE SQUIRREL? I’m definitely team Cloudberry because something that unique and cute deserves a name better than White Squirrel. Don’t you think so? If yes, let’s chat; if not, let’s debate till I win \ud83d\ude09. Jokes apart, let’s connect, Linda!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Bob, Never thought I would say this as a New Yorker, but the macarons from Cafe Locale<\/em> taste better than the ones from Cafe Belle<\/em> in NY. Don’t believe me? Let’s connect and plan a visit to Cafe Locale to settle this. I’m Zoe, SDR at CBY, and a New Yorker trying to find a home away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Context: Both are currently in Canada and are originally from New York.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Ava, Fellow Cubs fan here! Will they come out of their losing streak tonight? I almost cried in despair watching last night’s game. Btw, I’m Zack, BDR at Genk, a SaaS brand selling cold email software, and an ardent baseball fan. Would love to connect and discuss anything from baseball to SaaS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey Amy, noticed you\u2019re also a member of Women in Revenue. I\u2019m Ann, an AE and a soon-to-be sales manager at ACME. Considering you\u2019ve been in this position for over 2 years, I\u2019d love to follow your growth story. Would love to connect, Amy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why it works:<\/strong> What’s common between compliments and monetary rewards? No one would say they want one, but everyone loves it. And not just that, your brain treats praise and a monetary reward the same way<\/a>. There’s even science to back it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 5 scenarios you can use in your connection request to throw a genuine compliment to your prospects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey Adam, Wow! A Sales Manager to VP,Sales in 2 years! Super impressive. I’m Finn, an AE at Savoma, an HR management software company. As someone with similar goals, I couldn’t help but send this request your way. Would love to connect and know about your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey Liza! Congrats on your new role as the CXO of Saint Berry’s. How are you finding it? Also, since the annual summit has been declared, how are you planning to deal with check-in delays this time? Would love to connect with you and share some ideas on how to resolve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey Bob, I used one of the cold call openers you shared last week here. Glad to say that I’ve already booked a meeting! Just wanted to reach out and thank you for sharing unconditionally. Let me know if you’d like recommendations or reviews from me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Zac, 45 minutes of pure value! That’s how I would describe your cold calling webinar. I always thought the “we’ve a tool” objection was a dead end. But you made me realize it is the gateway of new opportunities. Would love to connect and learn more unique tips and techniques from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Aaron, I’ve been following you on LinkedIn since 2021. In fact, I was pretty surprised when I realized that I was not connected with you. Have witnessed your growth- from a few followers to your first course to 50k followers. Would love to connect and continue learning from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why it works:<\/strong> <\/a>64% of attendees attend an event for the networking opportunities it provides, according to the State of Business Event 2022 report<\/a> by Skift Meetings. This means the odds of prospects accepting your connection request are greater if they are event-goers. Why? Because anyone keen on attending events is also keen on networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 3 event-related scenarios you can use to send LinkedIn connection requests to prospects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Anna. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you at the Hybex’s annual summit yesterday. I’m only sorry our conversation got cut short. Would love to connect with you and stay in touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi, Derrick, Loved yesterday’s webinar on video marketing. Knowing what works, and key strategies was definitely a game changer for me. My interest was piqued when I saw you there as well. Would love to stay in touch since there’s so much I’d like to learn from you and your experience at SuperX.io.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Roger, How did you find Xylex’s event? Most attendees loved the speed networking segment. What about you? Here’s the link to the event recording in case you missed anything important – [Shortened link]. Would love to connect and know your thoughts about Xylex 2k23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why it works:<\/strong> Who doesn’t like a good laugh? When you use tasteful humor, you let the prospects know that you are approachable, trustworthy, and a breeze to work with. That’s what Michael Kerr<\/a>, President of Humor At Work says about the result of using humor in the workplace, in a Forbes article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a LinkedIn connection request template that opens with a joke:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hello Adam, Love adding value upfront, so if this joke makes you laugh (or roll your eyes), let’s connect! Why did the developer become so poor? Because he used up all his cache\u2026 \ud83d\ude09 – Maria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a connection request our manager received the other day (courtesy – Olivia Mitchell<\/a>, VP, Operations & Services at Uncommon Marketing Works). And guess, what? She loved it and even shared it with us. (The power of a good joke!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer: Humor is a double-edged sword. Like Laura Vanderkam<\/a>, author of \u2018What the Most Successful People Do at Work\u2019, claims, “It’s hard to do well and easy to do badly. So, before you waltz in with a joke, ensure it is appropriate for your target audience. Don’t risk sending it if you have the faintest doubt about the joke backfiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why it works:<\/strong> Share value and let the law of reciprocity<\/a> do its job. Most prospects would accept your connection request and thank you if your resource is truly valuable. Also, sharing value upfront helps you stand out<\/a> from the pack of salesy guys and thus gives them a reason to trust you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how you can give value and get them to accept your connection request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Jim, Does the thought of creating lead lists or tidying up meeting notes lull you to sleep? If yes, I’ve something for you. Nope, not a pitch. It is an article on workflow automation, and since FNX is already a Zoho CRM user, I thought this might help you. Would love to connect and share it with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why it works:<\/strong> Prospects pay attention<\/a> when you talk about things that matter to them. They listen when you talk about their pain points or offer to help them deal with them. However, the idea here is to not barge in with a sales pitch but to give prospects a solution. Your aim should be to give some to get some. So simply help them with solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 2 scenarios when you can use pain-point-driven LinkedIn connection requests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Judy, when Bath Bombs launched their new soap range, they had to bring in 4 extra trucks to ensure their orders reached their customers on time. Since the launch of your new range of scrubs is around the corner, couldn’t help but ask if you’ve a solid logistics plan to deal with the surplus orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi Lisa, I read your post on how you scaled your video marketing by generating scripts using Chat GPT. To what extent did you rely on Chat GPT? How much human intervention was required to make a video publish-ready? Would love to connect and know more about the whole process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to Your Prospect\u2019s LinkedIn Profile, Choose the More Icon, and Click on Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n A Pop-up With the Message \u201cYou Can Customize This Invitation\u201d Appears. Click on Add a Note.<\/p>\n\n\n Craft Your Perfect LinkedIn Connection Request Message in Under 300 Characters Using the Templates We\u2019ve Shared Below.<\/p>\n\n\n Go To Manage Invitations and Choose Sent.<\/p>\n\n\n Click on the Withdraw Option Against Your Prospect\u2019s Name. Bear in Mind That When You Withdraw a LinkedIn Invitation, You Won\u2019t Be Able To Send It Again for up to 3 Weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n Linkedin prompts are so overused that your connection request will have better acceptance rates without it than with it. People have grown tired of these prompts that most consider it is equal to spam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So what else can you do to make a great first impression? Coming to the second point,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ditch the salesy approach where you blast a generic LinkedIn connection request message to every single prospect. Instead, make an effort to craft a personalized message<\/a> so that it sounds natural. Let the prospect know that you are genuinely interested in connecting with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why? Because you haven’t earned it yet. Right now, you are a stranger who wants to connect with your prospect. You’ve not delivered any value or built trust. You can do all this, earn a meeting and even make a sale in the future. But for that, stick to the low friction ask-interested in reading\/discussing- and take it from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wondering what’s next now that the prospect has accepted your request? Use one of our LinkedIn message templates<\/a> to strike the right conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long story short, LinkedIn isn’t Tinder. It is a platform where people connect with each other to foster professional relationships. Keep the personal out of the professional. Compliment their skills or find other professional common ground between you and the prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your dream customer is just a connection request away. So, put your right foot forward with the LinkedIn connection request templates we’ve shared here and build genuine connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How To Use Linkedin Sales Navigator: The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. You’ve Mutual Friends\/Colleagues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {Name},{Friend\/colleague} asked me to reach out to you. I'm {your name},\na {job title} from {company name} and {brief description about company}.\nI've something that might help you with {pain point\/something they are up to}. \nWould love to connect and see if we can work things out!<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n2. You Are From the Same University\/College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hello Fellow {name of college},\n{Pose a question about an insider joke or something your prospect knows only \nbecause they studied at a specific university\/college}.Don't you think so? If \nyes, let's chat; if not, let's debate till I win \ud83d\ude09. \nJokes apart, let's connect, {name}!\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n3. You Are From the Same Hometown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, Never thought I would say this, but {say something that they least \nexpect or might surprise you} Don't believe me? Let's connect and suggest a {plan \nto make them believe you} to settle this. I'm {name}, {job role} at {company}, \nand {restate that you are from the same town} trying to find a home away from \nhome.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n4. You Have the Same Interests\/Hobbies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, Fellow {name of sports team} fan here! Will they come out of their \nlosing streak tonight? I almost cried in despair watching last night's game. \nBtw, I'm {your name}, {role} at {company}, {brief description about your company} and an ardent {name of sport} fan. Would love to connect and discuss anything \nfrom {name of sports} to {your industry}.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n5. You Belong to the Same Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hey {name}, noticed you were also a member of {LinkedIn groups\/gated \ncommunities}. I\u2019m {your name}, a {your current role} and a soon-to-be {role \nafter promotion} at {company name}. Considering you\u2019ve been in this position \nfor over {years of experience}, I\u2019d love to follow your growth story. \nWould love to connect, {name}.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nii) Compliment Your Way In<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. They Got Promoted<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hey {name}, Wow! A {their previous role} to {present role} in {time frame}! \nSuper impressive. I'm {your name}, an {role} at {company name},\na {industry} company. As someone with similar goals, I couldn't help but send \nthis request your way. Would love to connect and know about your journey.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n7. They Assumed a New Role<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hey {name}! Congrats on your new role as the {designation} of {company}. How are \nyou finding it? Also, since the date for {an important event they are eager \nabout} has been declared, how are you planning to deal with {pain points related \nto the important event} Would love to connect with you and share some ideas on \nhow to resolve this.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n8. You Loved Their LinkedIn Post<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hey {name}, I used one of the {tips\/hacks} you shared last week here. Glad to say that I've already {the result you achieved}! Just wanted to reach out and thank \nyou for sharing unconditionally. Let me know if you'd like recommendations \nor reviews from me.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n9. You Enjoyed Their Webinar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, {webinar duration} of pure value! That's how I would describe your \n{title of their webinar}. I always thought {a wrong notion you had}. But you made \nme realize {how the webinar helped you rectify this}. Would love to connect and learn more unique tips and techniques from you.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n10. You Admire Their Industry Expertise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, I've been following you on LinkedIn since {year\/month}. In fact, I \nwas pretty surprised when I realized that I was not connected with you. Have \nwitnessed your growth - from a few followers to your first course to 50k \nfollowers. Would love to connect and continue learning from you.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\niii) Catch Their Attention With an Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
11. Attended the Same Virtual Event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi, (Name). It was an absolute pleasure meeting you at the (event) yesterday. I'm only sorry our conversation got cut short. Would love to connect with you and \nstay in touch!\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n12. Attended the Same in Person Event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi, (Name). Loved yesterday's webinar on (topic). So many learnings on (topic), \nI enjoyed it very much! My interest was piqued when I saw you there as well. \nWould love to stay in touch since there's so much I'd like to learn from you \nand your experience.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n13. Attended a Networking Event by Your Company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, How did you find {your company's} event? Most attendees loved the {event segment\/session}. What about you? Here's the link to the event recording in case \nyou missed anything important- [Shortened link]. Would love to connect and know \nyour thoughts about {your event name}.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\niv) Waltz in With a Joke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
14. A Tasteful Joke<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hello {name}, Love adding value upfront, so if this joke makes you laugh (or \nroll your eyes), let's connect! {insert joke}.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nv) Tease Them With Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
15. Any Gated Resource<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, Does the thought of {their pain points} make you fall into a \nvoid\/lull you to sleep? If yes, I've something for you. Nope, not a pitch . It \nis a {blog\/webinar} on {description of the gated resource you are sharing}, and since {why it is best for them}, this will help you. Would love to connect and \nshare it with you. <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nvi) Use Pain Points To Connect With Them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
16. Prospect Is Problem-Unaware<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, when {prospect\u2019s competitor} launched {new product}, they had to \n{mention a difficulty they faced and how they resolved. Since the launch of \n{new product by prospect} is around the corner, couldn\u2019t help but ask if you\u2019ve \n{a plan\/strategy to deal with a similar difficulty}.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n17. Prospect Is Problem-Aware<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hi {name}, I read your post on how you {something they executed that\u2019s related to the solution you offer}.To what extent did you rely on {a tool\/process they \nused}? How much {time\/effort\/money} was required to make a {result\/final \nproduct}? Would love to connect and know more about the whole process.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow To Send Connection Requests on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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i) Don\u2019t Use LinkedIn\u2019s Boilerplate Connection Request Prompts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ii) Humanize the Message<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
iii) Never Ask for a Meeting Through a Connection Request<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
iv) Never Make Compliments That Make People Uncomfortable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Resources You’ll Love<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n