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Chapter 26 - Prospecting on LinkedIn

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This document provides guidance on prospecting on LinkedIn, including dos and don'ts for reaching out to prospects. It begins by outlining options for initially contacting prospects such as inviting them to connect, sending a traditional email, calling, or sending a LinkedIn message. It then discusses dos and don'ts for email messages, including not making it about yourself, not sounding like a salesperson, and not doing an "instant pitch." It provides email template examples and call scripts. The document concludes with guidance on networking with partners on LinkedIn.

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Chapter 26 – Prospecting on LinkedIn
Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
Options for Reaching Out
Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Quick and easy to do • Can send messages to LinkedIn inbox • Get access to contact information • You can broadcast through newsfeed • Need to be cautious about direct selling • Will often get personal email address
Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Additional way to communicate • Contacts do not look at LinkedIn inbox as much • Emails can get lost • Window is smaller making emails look longer • Instant delete can be faster and more likely
Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Contacts look at business email inbox more • You do not need to become connections to send email to business email inbox
Getting Email Addresses [First Name]_[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name].[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name][Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name][First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name][Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name][First Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name].[First Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name]_[First Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name]-[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name]-[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name]-[First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name].[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name].[First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name]_[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name]_[First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com
Getting Email Addresses
Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Contacts look at business email inbox more • You do not need to become connections to send email to business email inbox • Emails to personal inbox are less effective
Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • The majority are not calling • There is nothing wrong with calling • No cons
Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
Don’t make it about you. Don’t Do
Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-per-click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30-minute meeting where we can discuss our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
Don’t make it about you. Make it about them. Don’t Do
Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
Don’t sound like a salesperson trying to sell something. Don’t Do
Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-per-click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30-minute meeting where we can discuss our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
Don’t sound like a salesperson trying to sell something. Sound like a businessperson, consultant, or advisor. Don’t Do
Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
Don’t do the ”instant pitch”. Don’t Do
Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email
Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email ”It looks like we have a lot of mutual connections. Let’s connect!” ”You have an impressive profile. Let’s connect!” ”Would love to have you in my network!”
Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email ”OK!”
Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-per-click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30- minute meeting where we can discuss our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
Don’t do the ”instant pitch”. Either delay your message with your pitch or decrease the amount of pitch in your message. Don’t Do
Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
Don’t try to sell the product. Don’t Do
Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-Per-Click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30-minute meeting where we can discuss how our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
Don’t try to sell the product. Try to start conversations. Don’t Do
Initial Contact Meeting Presentation Don’t Sell the Product, Sell the Meeting
Don’t’ send long messages. Try to stay within 2 to 3 sentences. Don’t Do
Don’t put your prospect to work. • What do you do? • What are you working on? • What are you biggest challenges? Send a message that is more specific or does not put the prospect to work. Don’t Do
Don’t automatically add someone to your email marketing system after connecting. Engage with them before adding to your system or get them to opt-in on their own. Don’t Do
Don’t question if they have seen your other messages. Just send your next message. Don’t Do
Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
Networking Partner Prospect
Cold Email - NetworkingSubject Line: Great to connect with you Hello [Contact First Name], Great to connect with you! I try to reach out to my connections on LinkedIn to learn more about what they do to try to see if there are any ways that I can help them to be more successful. I don’t know if you are interested in building new networking relationships, but that is why I am reaching out. Are you interested in having a brief conversation to where we can learn more about each other? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
Cold Email – Value PointsSubject Line: [Value Point] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 I don't know if you want to improve those areas and that is why I am reaching out. Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
Cold Email – Pain PointsSubject Line: [Pain Point] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we help [Target Buyer Type] with the challenges of: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 I don't know if you are concerned about any of those areas and that is why I am reaching out. Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
Cold Email – Name DropSubject Line: [Technical or Business Improvement Realized] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we worked with [Customer Name] and helped them to [Technical Improvement]. This ultimately led to them being able to [Business Improvement]. I don't know if we can help you in the same way and that is why I am reaching out. Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
Cold Email – ProductSubject Line: [Product Name] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Some ways we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3 Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
Keep Me In Mind – ProductSubject Line: Keep us in mind - [Product Name or Area] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because you are a [Target Buyer Type], and I know that you might need or purchase [Product Name or Area] from time-to-time. We provide [Product Name or Area], so please keep us in mind when you are ready to make a purchase or change. Some ways that we differ from your other options are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3 Let me know if you reach a point where you would like to schedule a brief call to discuss. Best Regards, [Email Signature]
Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
LinkedIn Call Script for Prospects Prospect
Call Script – Value Points Intro Hello, [Contact’s Name]. This is [Your Name] with [Your Company]. Have I caught you in the middle of anything? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro Great. The reason for my call is that we help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro I don't know if those are areas that you want to improve and that is why I wanted to call you with a question or two. Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro If I could ask you real quick: • Pain Question 1 • Pain Question 2 • Pain Question 3 Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro • Who are you currently using today? • How long have you been with them? • How is everything going? • What are some things you like about what they provide? • What are some things that you think could be better? • If you could change one thing about their product/service, what would it be? • When was the last time you considered other options in this area? • (Sizing Question) How many _____ do you currently have? • Are you the right person to discuss this area with? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro When I talk with other [Target Buyer Type], they often have challenges with: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Are you concerned about any of those areas? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro We provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Benefits Our [Product Name] can help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Differentiation Some ways that we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3 Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro Impact of Doing Nothing Some things to be concerned about when not doing anything in this area are: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Company Bragging Points Other key details about us are: • Company Fact 1 • Company Fact 2 • Company Fact 3 Name Drop • We worked with [Customer Name] and helped them to [Technical Improvement]. • We were able to do this by providing our [Product Name]. • This ultimately helped them to [Business Improvement]. Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Call Script – Value Points Intro But I have called you out of the blue and I am not sure if this is the best time to discuss this. Are you interested in discussing this a little more? Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Or are you available to continue talking about this now? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
Networking Partner LinkedIn Call Script for Networking Partners
Call Script – LinkedIn Networking Hello, [Contact’s Name]. This is [Your Name] with [Your Company]. We recently became connections on LinkedIn. Have I caught you in the middle of anything? Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway
Call Script – LinkedIn Networking Great. The reason for my call is that I try to reach out to my connections on LinkedIn to learn more about what they do to try to see if there are any ways that I can help them to be more successful. Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway
Call Script – LinkedIn Networking I don’t know if you are interested in building new networking relationships, but that is why I am reaching out. Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway
Call Script – LinkedIn Networking Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway Are interested in scheduling some time to talk in a little more detail? I would like to learn more about what you are doing and working on.
LinkedIn Meeting Script for Prospects Prospect
First Appointment Script • How is your day going so far? • [Ask a question regarding the weather, sports, recent current event, etc.] • How long have you been working here? • What did you do before this? • Where are you from? • What do you like most about what you do? • I know why I wanted to meet with you. Is there anything that motivated you to want to meet with me? • [Share agenda for meeting] Does that match up with your expectations for this meeting? • Is there anything in particular that you are hoping to get out of this meeting? • Do you have a hard stop for this meeting? Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
First Appointment Script • Who are you currently using today? • How long have you been with them? • How is everything going? • What are some things you like about what they provide? • What are some things that you think could be better? • If you could change one thing about their product/service, what would it be? • When was the last time you considered other options in this area? • (Sizing Question) How many _____ do you currently have? • Are you the right person to discuss this area with? Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
First Appointment Script If I could ask you real quick: • Pain Question 1 • Pain Question 2 • Pain Question 3 Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
First Appointment Script When I talk with other [Target Buyer Type], they often have challenges with: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Are you concerned about any of those areas? Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product We provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Benefits Our [Product Name] can help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Differentiation Some ways that we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3
First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Impact of Doing Nothing Some things to be concerned about when not doing anything in this area are: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Company Bragging Points Other key details about us are: • Company Fact 1 • Company Fact 2 • Company Fact 3 Name Drop • We worked with [Customer Name] and helped them to [Technical Improvement]. • We were able to do this by providing our [Product Name]. • This ultimately helped them to [Business Improvement].
First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Need vs. Want • What motivated you to look at us (brought you to us)? • Do you mind if I ask why you took time out of your schedule to meet with us? • What improvements could you see if you make this purchase? • What will happen if you do not purchase something? • Is there a date when this purchase needs to be made? • What happens if the purchase is not made by that date? • What is the time frame that the project needs to work along?  Funding Availability • What is the budgetary range that you need this purchase to stay within? • Is there a budget approved for this project? • Have the funds been allocated to this purchase? • What budget (department) will this purchase be made under? • Are there other purchases that this funding may end up being used for? • How does the project fit with other initiatives from a priority standpoint?
First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Decision Authority • What is the decision-making process? • What parties will be involved in making the decision? • What are the key factors that a decision will be based on? • What functional areas (departments) will be impacted by the purchase? • Is there a committee that this type of purchase has to go through? • Who is the ultimate decision maker? • Who is the person that will need to sign the agreement/contract? Level of Competition • What other options are you considering? • How far along are you in discussions with them? • How do you feel about your other options? • What do you like about them? • What do you not like about them? • How do they compare with what we have to offer? • Is there a reason why you would choose us over them? • If you had to make a decision today, which way would you lean?
First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Trial Closing • What do you think about what you have seen so far? • How do you think this fits with what you are needing? • How would that feature help you? • Is this something you could see your organization using? • Are we heading in the right direction? • Is this what you were expecting to see? Soft Closing • What would you like to do next? • What direction do you want to go from here? • Do you want to continue talking about this? • When would you like to talk again? • What does the path forward look like?
First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Hard Closing • Are you ready to move forward to the next step in the process? • What would you need to be able to make a commitment to move forward? • If you had everything that you are asking for, are you prepared to move forward? • When are you going to make your final decision? • (If delaying the decision for a period of time) OK, but do you mind if I ask if there will be a change or something different at that time that will make that a better time to look at moving forward? • Is there anything that is preventing you from being able to move forward with this purchase?
Networking Partner LinkedIn Meeting Script for Networking Partners
Networking Meeting Script • How is your day going so far? • What do you do? • How long have you been doing that? • What did you do before? • What do you like most about what you do? • Is there something that motivated you to get into that type of work? • Where are you from? • What brought you to this event? • Have you found this to be a productive event for you? • Are there any other networking events that you recommend? • How can I help you to be successful? • What does a good prospect look like for you? Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
Networking Meeting Script • Who are you currently using today? • How long have you been with them? • How is everything going? • What are some things you like about what they provide? • What are some things that you think could be better? • If you could change one thing about their product/service, what would it be? • When was the last time you considered other options in this area? • (Sizing Question) How many _____ do you currently have? • Are you the right person to discuss this area with? Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
Networking Meeting Script If I could ask you real quick: • Pain Question 1 • Pain Question 2 • Pain Question 3 Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
Networking Meeting Script When I talk with other [Target Buyer Type], they often have challenges with: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Are you concerned about any of those areas? Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
Networking Meeting Script Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product We provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Benefits Our [Product Name] can help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Differentiation Some ways that we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3
Networking Meeting Script Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product • What is the best way to work together? • What is the best way to stay in touch? • When would you like to meet again?
Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts

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Chapter 26 - Prospecting on LinkedIn

  • 1. Chapter 26 – Prospecting on LinkedIn
  • 2. Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
  • 4. Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
  • 5. Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Quick and easy to do • Can send messages to LinkedIn inbox • Get access to contact information • You can broadcast through newsfeed • Need to be cautious about direct selling • Will often get personal email address
  • 6. Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Additional way to communicate • Contacts do not look at LinkedIn inbox as much • Emails can get lost • Window is smaller making emails look longer • Instant delete can be faster and more likely
  • 7. Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Contacts look at business email inbox more • You do not need to become connections to send email to business email inbox
  • 8. Getting Email Addresses [First Name]_[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name].[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name][Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name][First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First Name][Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name][First Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name].[First Name]@websiteaddress.com [Last Name]_[First Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name]-[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name]-[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name]-[First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name].[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name].[First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com [First letter on first name]_[Last Name]@websiteaddress.com First Name]_[First letter of Last Name]@websiteaddress.com
  • 10. Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • Contacts look at business email inbox more • You do not need to become connections to send email to business email inbox • Emails to personal inbox are less effective
  • 11. Options for Reaching Out Invite to Connect Send Traditional Email Call the Prospect Send LinkedIn Email Pros Cons • The majority are not calling • There is nothing wrong with calling • No cons
  • 12. Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
  • 13. Don’t make it about you. Don’t Do
  • 14. Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-per-click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30-minute meeting where we can discuss our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
  • 15. Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
  • 16. Don’t make it about you. Make it about them. Don’t Do
  • 17. Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
  • 18. Don’t sound like a salesperson trying to sell something. Don’t Do
  • 19. Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-per-click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30-minute meeting where we can discuss our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
  • 20. Don’t sound like a salesperson trying to sell something. Sound like a businessperson, consultant, or advisor. Don’t Do
  • 21. Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
  • 22. Don’t do the ”instant pitch”. Don’t Do
  • 23. Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email
  • 24. Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email ”It looks like we have a lot of mutual connections. Let’s connect!” ”You have an impressive profile. Let’s connect!” ”Would love to have you in my network!”
  • 25. Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email ”OK!”
  • 26. Salesperson sends invitation to become connections Prospect accepts invitation Salesperson sends product selling email Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-per-click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30- minute meeting where we can discuss our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
  • 27. Don’t do the ”instant pitch”. Either delay your message with your pitch or decrease the amount of pitch in your message. Don’t Do
  • 28. Product Selling Consultative Selling Company Product Features Pricing Goal: Closing sale Benefits (Value) Common Problems (Pain Points) Questions Probing for Problems (Pain Questions) Customer Examples (Name Drop) Features, Differentiation, ROI, Bragging Points, etc. (Product / Company) Goal: Starting conversation (close for next step)
  • 29. Don’t try to sell the product. Don’t Do
  • 30. Hi Michael, Thank you for connect! I am with Websites Redesigned 4 You. We are based in Austin, TX and have been a leader in building websites for 23 years. We provide: • Website redesign • Digital marketing • Pay-Per-Click advertising • Search engine optimization Are you looking to redesign your website? Let me know when you are available for a 20 to 30-minute meeting where we can discuss how our services. Best Regards, XXX XXX XXXXXX
  • 31. Don’t try to sell the product. Try to start conversations. Don’t Do
  • 32. Initial Contact Meeting Presentation Don’t Sell the Product, Sell the Meeting
  • 33. Don’t’ send long messages. Try to stay within 2 to 3 sentences. Don’t Do
  • 34. Don’t put your prospect to work. • What do you do? • What are you working on? • What are you biggest challenges? Send a message that is more specific or does not put the prospect to work. Don’t Do
  • 35. Don’t automatically add someone to your email marketing system after connecting. Engage with them before adding to your system or get them to opt-in on their own. Don’t Do
  • 36. Don’t question if they have seen your other messages. Just send your next message. Don’t Do
  • 37. Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
  • 39. Cold Email - NetworkingSubject Line: Great to connect with you Hello [Contact First Name], Great to connect with you! I try to reach out to my connections on LinkedIn to learn more about what they do to try to see if there are any ways that I can help them to be more successful. I don’t know if you are interested in building new networking relationships, but that is why I am reaching out. Are you interested in having a brief conversation to where we can learn more about each other? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
  • 40. Cold Email – Value PointsSubject Line: [Value Point] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 I don't know if you want to improve those areas and that is why I am reaching out. Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
  • 41. Cold Email – Pain PointsSubject Line: [Pain Point] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we help [Target Buyer Type] with the challenges of: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 I don't know if you are concerned about any of those areas and that is why I am reaching out. Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
  • 42. Cold Email – Name DropSubject Line: [Technical or Business Improvement Realized] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we worked with [Customer Name] and helped them to [Technical Improvement]. This ultimately led to them being able to [Business Improvement]. I don't know if we can help you in the same way and that is why I am reaching out. Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
  • 43. Cold Email – ProductSubject Line: [Product Name] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because we provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Some ways we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3 Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to [Value Point]? Best Regards, [Email Signature]
  • 44. Keep Me In Mind – ProductSubject Line: Keep us in mind - [Product Name or Area] Hello [Contact First Name], I came across your profile on LinkedIn because you are a [Target Buyer Type], and I know that you might need or purchase [Product Name or Area] from time-to-time. We provide [Product Name or Area], so please keep us in mind when you are ready to make a purchase or change. Some ways that we differ from your other options are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3 Let me know if you reach a point where you would like to schedule a brief call to discuss. Best Regards, [Email Signature]
  • 45. Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts
  • 46. LinkedIn Call Script for Prospects Prospect
  • 47. Call Script – Value Points Intro Hello, [Contact’s Name]. This is [Your Name] with [Your Company]. Have I caught you in the middle of anything? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 48. Call Script – Value Points Intro Great. The reason for my call is that we help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 49. Call Script – Value Points Intro I don't know if those are areas that you want to improve and that is why I wanted to call you with a question or two. Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 50. Call Script – Value Points Intro If I could ask you real quick: • Pain Question 1 • Pain Question 2 • Pain Question 3 Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 51. Call Script – Value Points Intro • Who are you currently using today? • How long have you been with them? • How is everything going? • What are some things you like about what they provide? • What are some things that you think could be better? • If you could change one thing about their product/service, what would it be? • When was the last time you considered other options in this area? • (Sizing Question) How many _____ do you currently have? • Are you the right person to discuss this area with? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 52. Call Script – Value Points Intro When I talk with other [Target Buyer Type], they often have challenges with: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Are you concerned about any of those areas? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 53. Call Script – Value Points Intro We provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Benefits Our [Product Name] can help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Differentiation Some ways that we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3 Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 54. Call Script – Value Points Intro Impact of Doing Nothing Some things to be concerned about when not doing anything in this area are: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Company Bragging Points Other key details about us are: • Company Fact 1 • Company Fact 2 • Company Fact 3 Name Drop • We worked with [Customer Name] and helped them to [Technical Improvement]. • We were able to do this by providing our [Product Name]. • This ultimately helped them to [Business Improvement]. Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 55. Call Script – Value Points Intro But I have called you out of the blue and I am not sure if this is the best time to discuss this. Are you interested in discussing this a little more? Are you available for a brief 15 to 20-minute meeting where I can share some examples of how we have helped other [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Or are you available to continue talking about this now? Introduction Value Points Pain Questions Pain Points Product Cold Call Close Sales Takeaway Current Environment Questions
  • 56. Networking Partner LinkedIn Call Script for Networking Partners
  • 57. Call Script – LinkedIn Networking Hello, [Contact’s Name]. This is [Your Name] with [Your Company]. We recently became connections on LinkedIn. Have I caught you in the middle of anything? Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway
  • 58. Call Script – LinkedIn Networking Great. The reason for my call is that I try to reach out to my connections on LinkedIn to learn more about what they do to try to see if there are any ways that I can help them to be more successful. Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway
  • 59. Call Script – LinkedIn Networking I don’t know if you are interested in building new networking relationships, but that is why I am reaching out. Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway
  • 60. Call Script – LinkedIn Networking Introduction Value Points Close Sales Takeaway Are interested in scheduling some time to talk in a little more detail? I would like to learn more about what you are doing and working on.
  • 61. LinkedIn Meeting Script for Prospects Prospect
  • 62. First Appointment Script • How is your day going so far? • [Ask a question regarding the weather, sports, recent current event, etc.] • How long have you been working here? • What did you do before this? • Where are you from? • What do you like most about what you do? • I know why I wanted to meet with you. Is there anything that motivated you to want to meet with me? • [Share agenda for meeting] Does that match up with your expectations for this meeting? • Is there anything in particular that you are hoping to get out of this meeting? • Do you have a hard stop for this meeting? Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 63. First Appointment Script • Who are you currently using today? • How long have you been with them? • How is everything going? • What are some things you like about what they provide? • What are some things that you think could be better? • If you could change one thing about their product/service, what would it be? • When was the last time you considered other options in this area? • (Sizing Question) How many _____ do you currently have? • Are you the right person to discuss this area with? Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 64. First Appointment Script If I could ask you real quick: • Pain Question 1 • Pain Question 2 • Pain Question 3 Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 65. First Appointment Script When I talk with other [Target Buyer Type], they often have challenges with: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Are you concerned about any of those areas? Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 66. First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product We provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Benefits Our [Product Name] can help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Differentiation Some ways that we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3
  • 67. First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Impact of Doing Nothing Some things to be concerned about when not doing anything in this area are: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Company Bragging Points Other key details about us are: • Company Fact 1 • Company Fact 2 • Company Fact 3 Name Drop • We worked with [Customer Name] and helped them to [Technical Improvement]. • We were able to do this by providing our [Product Name]. • This ultimately helped them to [Business Improvement].
  • 68. First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Need vs. Want • What motivated you to look at us (brought you to us)? • Do you mind if I ask why you took time out of your schedule to meet with us? • What improvements could you see if you make this purchase? • What will happen if you do not purchase something? • Is there a date when this purchase needs to be made? • What happens if the purchase is not made by that date? • What is the time frame that the project needs to work along?  Funding Availability • What is the budgetary range that you need this purchase to stay within? • Is there a budget approved for this project? • Have the funds been allocated to this purchase? • What budget (department) will this purchase be made under? • Are there other purchases that this funding may end up being used for? • How does the project fit with other initiatives from a priority standpoint?
  • 69. First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Decision Authority • What is the decision-making process? • What parties will be involved in making the decision? • What are the key factors that a decision will be based on? • What functional areas (departments) will be impacted by the purchase? • Is there a committee that this type of purchase has to go through? • Who is the ultimate decision maker? • Who is the person that will need to sign the agreement/contract? Level of Competition • What other options are you considering? • How far along are you in discussions with them? • How do you feel about your other options? • What do you like about them? • What do you not like about them? • How do they compare with what we have to offer? • Is there a reason why you would choose us over them? • If you had to make a decision today, which way would you lean?
  • 70. First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Trial Closing • What do you think about what you have seen so far? • How do you think this fits with what you are needing? • How would that feature help you? • Is this something you could see your organization using? • Are we heading in the right direction? • Is this what you were expecting to see? Soft Closing • What would you like to do next? • What direction do you want to go from here? • Do you want to continue talking about this? • When would you like to talk again? • What does the path forward look like?
  • 71. First Appointment Script Warm-Up Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Qualifying Questions Closing Questions Pain Questions Product Hard Closing • Are you ready to move forward to the next step in the process? • What would you need to be able to make a commitment to move forward? • If you had everything that you are asking for, are you prepared to move forward? • When are you going to make your final decision? • (If delaying the decision for a period of time) OK, but do you mind if I ask if there will be a change or something different at that time that will make that a better time to look at moving forward? • Is there anything that is preventing you from being able to move forward with this purchase?
  • 72. Networking Partner LinkedIn Meeting Script for Networking Partners
  • 73. Networking Meeting Script • How is your day going so far? • What do you do? • How long have you been doing that? • What did you do before? • What do you like most about what you do? • Is there something that motivated you to get into that type of work? • Where are you from? • What brought you to this event? • Have you found this to be a productive event for you? • Are there any other networking events that you recommend? • How can I help you to be successful? • What does a good prospect look like for you? Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 74. Networking Meeting Script • Who are you currently using today? • How long have you been with them? • How is everything going? • What are some things you like about what they provide? • What are some things that you think could be better? • If you could change one thing about their product/service, what would it be? • When was the last time you considered other options in this area? • (Sizing Question) How many _____ do you currently have? • Are you the right person to discuss this area with? Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 75. Networking Meeting Script If I could ask you real quick: • Pain Question 1 • Pain Question 2 • Pain Question 3 Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 76. Networking Meeting Script When I talk with other [Target Buyer Type], they often have challenges with: • Pain Point 1 • Pain Point 2 • Pain Point 3 Are you concerned about any of those areas? Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product
  • 77. Networking Meeting Script Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product We provide [Product Name] and that includes: • Feature 1 • Feature 2 • Feature 3 Benefits Our [Product Name] can help [Target Buyer Type] to: • Value Point 1 • Value Point 2 • Value Point 3 Differentiation Some ways that we differ from other options out there are: • Differentiation 1 • Differentiation 2 • Differentiation 3
  • 78. Networking Meeting Script Networking Questions Current Environment Questions Pain Points Closing Questions Pain Questions Product • What is the best way to work together? • What is the best way to stay in touch? • When would you like to meet again?
  • 79. Finding Prospects How to Reach Out Email Message Dos and Don’ts Emails Templates Call and Meeting Scripts