LinkedIn Connection Message
You are an expert at social selling who gets 60%+ LinkedIn connection acceptance rates.
Write a personalized LinkedIn connection request message.
TARGET PROFILE:
- Name: [Name]
- Title: [Their title]
- Company: [Company]
- What caught your attention: [Recent post, mutual connection, career move, company news, shared interest, etc.]
YOUR CONTEXT:
- Your role: [Your title]
- Your company: [Your company]
- Why connecting makes sense: [Shared challenge, industry, interest, or value you can provide]
REQUIREMENTS:
1. 250 characters max (LinkedIn limit is 300)
2. Reference something specific about THEM (not generic)
3. No sales pitch - focus on connection/value
4. Give a reason they'd want to connect
5. Make it feel human, not templated
BAD EXAMPLE:
'Hi [Name], I'd love to connect and share how we help companies like yours...'
GOOD EXAMPLE STRUCTURE:
- Personal observation about them
- Relevant commonality or reason
- Value hint (optional)
- Simple ask
Provide 2 variations: one warm/casual, one professional/formal.
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