In this episode of the Social Selling Podcast, host Daniel Disney provides tips on how salespeople and entrepreneurs can get more people to connect with them on LinkedIn. He explains why it's important to optimize your LinkedIn profile, establish relevance and shared connections, and personalize connection requests - especially for senior-level prospects. Listeners will learn strategies to boost their LinkedIn connections and build relationships.
Key Discussion Points:
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile to look as professional as possible so prospects view you as credible
- Increase shared connections and connections within a prospect's company to establish relevance before sending a request
- Personalize connection requests to senior leaders by referencing their content or demonstrating potential value
- For most prospects, a personalized note may not be necessary and could deter them from connecting
- Build your personal brand so prospects recognize you and see your value before connecting
In this episode of the Social Selling Podcast, host Daniel Disney provides tips on how salespeople and entrepreneurs can get more people to connect with them on LinkedIn. He explains why it's important to optimize your LinkedIn profile, establish relevance and shared connections, and personalize connection requests - especially for senior-level prospects. Listeners will learn strategies to boost their LinkedIn connections and build relationships.
Key Discussion Points:
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile to look as professional as possible so prospects view you as credible
- Increase shared connections and connections within a prospect's company to establish relevance before sending a request
- Personalize connection requests to senior leaders by referencing their content or demonstrating potential value
- For most prospects, a personalized note may not be necessary and could deter them from connecting
- Build your personal brand so prospects recognize you and see your value before connecting