The Sales Evangelist 5 Ways To Start Conversations With Cold Prospects On Linkedin | Donald Kelly - 1737
After scrolling through LinkedIn for fifteen minutes, you finally found the perfect potential client. Now, it’s time for you to start a conversation with them. But how do you do this without them ignoring you?
You’ll discover exactly how in this episode of “The Sales Evangelist Podcast.” Host Donald Kelly shares five tips on starting conversations with cold prospects on LinkedIn. Tune in and hear what he has to say!
1. Ask For Help
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Don’t be ashamed; everyone needs help sometimes.
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Donald discusses how you can ask for help from others on LinkedIn.
2. Ask a Question
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When you DM a cold prospect, consider asking a question.
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But remember to be humble!
3. Compliment Them
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Everyone loves compliments it’s no secret. Take the time to say something nice to your cold prospect.
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They may be more willing to accept your sales pitch when you congratulate them.
4. Share Their Stuff
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People want their content to reach a wide audience, even out of their network. So, help them out and share what they post.
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Also, it’s one of the best ways to start a conversation on the platform.
5. Send An Audio Or Video Message
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Face it, our world is obsessed with technology, and people are tired of outdated methods.
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Stand out among your competitors and send an audio or video message.
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It will help you connect better with cold prospects because they see more than just a pretty picture on LinkedIn.
Donald Kelly always shares wonderful advice to help sales reps step their game up. Did you like these short tips on starting a conversation with cold prospects? Wouldn’t you like more advice on how to utilize LinkedIn effectively?
Subscribe to TSE Podcast to build your pipeline and sell three times more than you’re now! Also, don’t forget to connect with Donald on LinkedIn.
Resources
TSE LinkedIn Prospecting Course
Sponsorship Offers
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This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot.
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This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn.
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This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation.
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