Accepting a LinkedIn connection request shouldn’t be the beginning of a sales attack 😂
But unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens.
You accept someone and within 30 seconds, you receive a message explaining their amazing services, followed by a link to their calendar.
And if you don’t respond? Three more follow-ups asking if you’ve seen their message.
Come on. That’s not networking. That’s spamming.
And the funny thing is, LinkedIn is probably one of the easiest platforms in the world to build business relationships without being pushy.
You can see what people are working on, what they post about, who they work with and what they’re interested in.
So why not use that information to start a genuine conversation?
Ask a question. Show some interest. Invite someone for a coffee. And most importantly, don’t expect a deal to happen tomorrow.
At YouLynq.me, we’ve learned that 80% of new business comes from conversations that have been going on for more than six months.
That’s why I always say: your goal shouldn’t be to turn every new connection into a customer.
Your goal should be to turn every new connection into a relationship.
And yes, you can use AI to help you stay in touch with a lot of people. But it should make your networking more personal, not your spam more efficient.
People do business with people. Not with sales pitches.
What’s the worst message you’ve ever received right after accepting a connection request? 😂
