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I have made many mistakes while engaging with CEOs and Founders for business. Getting the attention of CEOs and founders on LinkedIn is tough. They already have a lot of things on their plate. You can’t go wrong while approaching them to sell your product and services. Here are common pitfalls to avoid when engaging with potential leads: Mistake 1: Before every interaction, do your homework. ↳ Research your potential lead's background, company, and industry trends. ↳ It sets the stage for meaningful conversations. Mistake 2: Avoid bombarding leads with excessive data. ↳ It's not about showcasing your expertise ↳ It's about addressing their pain points. Mistake 3: Effective communication is a two-way street. ↳ Encourage them to share their thoughts, challenges, and goals. ↳ This not only builds rapport but also provides insights to offer relevant solutions. Mistake 4: Generic messages don't resonate. Craft personalized messages ↳ Demonstrate your understanding of the lead's unique situation. ↳ Personalization shows you've invested time in understanding their needs. Mistake 5: Don’t Neglect Follow-Ups ↳ Consistent follow-ups, whether through LinkedIn messages or emails. ↳ Show commitment and dedication to addressing their needs. Adapt your strategies as per client’s preference. From every mistake I have learned one thing ↳ LinkedIn is more than just a digital space, it's a world of endless possibilities. #rishsays

I have made mistakes while speaking to CEOs & founders in business. Getting the attention of CEOs and founders on LinkedIn is tough. They already have a lot of things on their plate. You can’t go wrong while approaching them to sell your product and services. Here are common pitfalls to avoid when engaging with potential leads: Mistake 1: Before every interaction, do your homework. ↳ Research your potential lead's background, company, and industry trends. ↳ It sets the stage for meaningful conversations. Mistake 2: Avoid bombarding leads with excessive data. ↳ It's not about showcasing your expertise ↳ It's about addressing their pain points. Mistake 3: Effective communication is a two-way street. ↳ Encourage them to share their thoughts, challenges, and goals. ↳ This not only builds rapport but also provides insights to offer relevant solutions. Mistake 4: Generic messages don't resonate. Craft personalized messages ↳ Demonstrate your understanding of the lead's unique situation. ↳ Personalization shows you've invested time in understanding their needs. Mistake 5: Don’t Neglect Follow-Ups ↳ Consistent follow-ups, whether through LinkedIn messages or emails. ↳ Show commitment and dedication to addressing their needs. Adapt your strategies as per client’s preference. From every mistake I have learned one thing ↳ LinkedIn is more than just a digital space, it's a world of endless possibilities. #rishsays #linkedingrowth #personalbranding

😴 Tired of being ignored on LinkedIn? Here's how I flipped the script with just one adjustment. When I first started using LinkedIn, I felt like I was shouting into the void. My messages were going unanswered, and the conversations I did start rarely led anywhere meaningful. 😫 It was frustrating, especially given my extensive background in sales psychology. 🤔 Something had to change, but I wasn't sure what. One evening, while reflecting on my experiences, I realized that my approach was too focused on me and what I had to offer. I wasn’t genuinely engaging with people. The next morning, I decided to try something new: instead of leading with my pitch, I began my messages with thoughtful questions. I asked about the challenges they were facing, their aspirations, and what strategies had worked for them in the past. The results were immediate and profound. People opened up about their experiences, shared their struggles, and celebrated their successes. Conversations that had previously felt stilted and transactional suddenly became engaging and meaningful. 🤗 I remember one conversation in particular with a sales director who had initially seemed uninterested. Instead of launching into my usual pitch, I asked him what the most challenging part of his week had been. He opened up about a difficult client, and we bonded over shared experiences. This naturally led to a discussion about solutions, and before long, he was asking about my services. 😎 The key takeaway? By focusing on real connections and showing genuine interest, you can attract, connect, and convert in a way that feels organic and mutually beneficial. Next time you’re about to send a LinkedIn message, pause. ⌛ Think about how you can start a conversation that matters. Ask questions that invite sharing and show that you’re truly listening. You’ll be amazed at how this one simple shift can lead to richer, more meaningful interactions. ➡ What struggles are you facing right now in your LinkedIn outreach? Drop a comment or send me a message—I’d love to hear your story... #sales #connections #conversations

Have you ever noticed how asking questions invites conversation while making statements often ends one? Why am I asking this? If you would like to grow your network of meaningful connections, asking questions is the best way to do it. One of the digital products we sell is called LinkedIn Success Strategy: Steps to Making LinkedIn Your Golden Ticket In it, we offer multiple ways to engage with folks here that will help you begin and grow business relationships that lead to opportunities. One of those is called 'Ask A Question Day'. To quote from that publication: "Challenge yourself to only respond with a question in the comments for an entire day. Remember from above how questions activate the mind? Commenting only with a question is harder than you might think, but will spark lots of conversations!" Will you give this method a try? We sell that publication in our online store for 39.95 but, for a limited time, those who are reading this post can have a copy at no charge. Do you want one? Comment below or PM me and I will get it to you! #FreakingBrilliant #Creativity #Innovation #Success

LinkedIn is a beast as everyone has their best engagement practices, the ideal ways to start a conversations, and more......that's not changing anytime soon it's safe to say & share. What I will share is a gem & tip that our Growth Community Manager, Richard Barcellos dropped during a meeting last week that's helped exponentially with my LI approach. 🧠 "When messaging a prospect on LI, do some legitimate research on them and their company, then ask a real question..... Not some generic 'how's your day going,' but something like........... I saw your post or blog about [topic] and was curious to hear your thoughts on [related issue]." The result? Conversations started, leads created, and relationships started. It shows the prospect you did your homework and have a genuine interest in their content. As they posted about it, they're more likely to engage in a conversation with you and share more. Moral of the story is people are going to talk to people that they want to....not a 🤖 Give it a shot.....it works! #bereal #humanistic #outreach #engagement

❌ Reputation isn't transactional ❌ Relationships aren't transactional ❌ Trust isn't transactional And they aren't built quickly or in clearly measurable ways either. Those who approach LinkedIn with a transactional mindset miss a HUGE opportunity. If you're attempting to measure what you do here with a short time horizon and a lead-gen mindset, you're going to say LinkedIn "doesn't work". If you think every 'like' is a lead, and every accepted connection request is a green light to send a cadence of meeting asks, you're going to be ignored. If you're effectively a WiFi extender for your company's marketing content, you're going to see very little engagement or impact. And you won't stick around long. And you know what? The rest of us are okay with that. These folks aren't contributing to the conversation. They're not contributing to the community. And they won't be missed when they get fed up and leave. Today's LinkedIn is very different from even a few years ago. 1️⃣ It's less corporate and much more human 2️⃣ It's less a broadcast channel and much more a conversation 3️⃣ It's less about promotional content and much more about educating, inspiring, and helping others And when you show up and speak up with an *honest intent* to educate, inspire, and help others, you build your reputation. You build a wide range of interesting and valuable relationships. You build trust at scale. And that changes EVERYTHING. The bar is low and the opportunity is immense. And it all starts with your mindset about what LinkedIn *is* and what the 'job to be done' here is. #SocialNetworking #SocialSelling #EmployeeAdvocacy #Marketing

Why "connecting with anyone" is a bad LinkedIn strategy Unless... You want to destroy your engagement rate So pay attention, please: 1. Quality over quantity 2. Strategic connection more lead 3. Meaningful engagement over mass networking ( and now why "no" to generic connection ) 4. Confusing feed = less value to get 5. More Random connection = less quality leads. 6. Generic connection = less value adding engagement Write quality, connect with purpose, engage with strategy. Repost ♻️ if this post helped you. Thank you. P.S. - How do you accept connection request, strategically or randomly? ________________________________________________ #linkedintip #linkedincreator #linkedinconnection #connection

I get asked this in every workshop How to find your sweet spot time to post on LinkedIn ⬇️ Everyone wants to know the best time to post We want to get the most eyeballs on our content Here are my observations from 9 years of posting: 👉 I've posted at 8am UK and 1pm UK - engagement levels are similar 👉 I post early (7am) - if I posted later, I forget or get too busy 👉 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the best days 👉 My posts get most engagement 1-2 hours after posting 👉 Replying to comments quicker, creates more conversations 👉 Replying to comments slower, increases visibility 👉 Evenings can be good, especially in the 6pm - 8pm range 👉 Sticking to a posting time each day helps me build an audience 👉 I post 5+ times per week by choice, a few less would work better 👉 Different times = different people 👉 Weekends, especially Sunday is decent So here is my advice... One post won't achieve much, so you need to find a routine which works for you. Choose a time that works and stick to it There will always be an expert telling you X time is better But you've got to be available when you post Why? As people comment, you will need to reply Replying quickly can help you build closer relationships Yes - you can schedule posts Yes - you can reply to comments later But responding to comments as they come in will forge a deeper connection __________ 🙋I'm Dean I help solopreneurs, salespeople and senior execs to win on LinkedIn 🔱 Give me favour with the gods - like, comment and repost 💰 DM me 🆆🅸🅽 to get clients on LinkedIn __________ #marketing #technology #leadership

Pre-engagement for higher conversions on LinkedIn. A lot of times people want to gain clients and interact, but they don't want to do any work. Relationship building is work and takes time. But if it's done efficiently, it converts really well. Today let's talk about pre-engagement. It's a very powerful way to build a relationship prior to sending a connection request. In order to pre-engage successfully you need to: ✔ Know Your Target Market ✔ Save or bookmark their Profiles ✔ Engage Thoughtfully ✔ Be Consistent ✔ Connect Strategically By following these tips, you can significantly increase your connection acceptance rate and, more importantly, build genuine relationships that can lead to fruitful collaborations. LinkedIn requires effort, dedication, and a genuine interest in building connections. Try this approach, and watch your LinkedIn network grow organically. If you’d like a copy of the day-to-day process just ask and I will share it with you. Also if you have any questions feel free to reach out. You can send a DM or book some time on my profile. #engagement #howto #socialselling

Things I've learnt from posting on LinkedIn consistency (Minus time off) 1. Show up daily - a mixture of personal, educational and professional is best. 2. Do not repost company content - post it with your view, your language or even better, summarise it into a format that your prospects understand. 3. Post what you would enjoy - if you read something and you wouldn't enjoy it and you're trying to be like your prospects, then they won't 4. Don't overthink it, post it and enjoy it. 5. Follow who your prospects follow and engage - only a small % post; engage where your prospects look, and you'll be found. Bonus - winding up your CEO makes for great impressions but I wouldn't recommend this unless you have a great CEO P.S (Derry, I know you'll see this, please give me Slack permission back)