Connection Request Templates

1. Mutual Connection Strategy

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Template:
"Hi [Name],

Noticed we're both connected with [mutual connection]. Your work in [specific area] caught my attention, particularly [specific detail].

Would love to connect and learn more about your approach to [relevant topic].

Best,
[Your name]"

Character Count: 220/300

2. Content Engagement Hook

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"Hi [Name],

Your recent post about [topic] resonated with me, especially your point about [specific insight].

Would appreciate connecting to see more of your thoughts on [industry topic].

Best,
[Your name]"

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3. Industry Alignment

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"Hi [Name],

Leading [your role] at [your company] in the [industry] space. Really impressed with what [their company] is doing with [specific initiative].

Would love to connect and share insights.

Best,
[Your name]"

Character Count: 190/300

4. Event/Group Follow-up

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"Hi [Name],

Noticed we're both members of [LinkedIn Group/Event]. Your comments about [specific topic] aligned with my experience in [related area].

Would be great to connect and exchange ideas.

Best,
[Your name]"

Character Count: 200/300

LinkedIn Message Templates

1. First Touch Value-Add

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"Hi [Name],

Thanks for connecting!

Thought you might find this interesting - just published some research on [relevant topic]:
- [Key finding 1]
- [Key finding 2]
- [Key finding 3]

Would love your thoughts, especially given your work with [specific aspect of their business].

Best,
[Your name]"

2. Strategic Insight Share

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"Hi [Name],

Been following [Company]'s progress with [specific initiative].

Working with similar companies in [industry], we've found:
1. [Industry insight]
2. [Relevant trend]
3. [Unique observation]

Would you be open to a 15-minute call to explore if our learnings could be valuable for [Company]?

Best,
[Your name]"

3. Partnership Exploration

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"Hi [Name],

Notice we're both serving [target market] with complementary solutions:
- You: [their focus]
- Us: [your focus]

Several of our clients have been asking for [their service type]. Would you be open to exploring potential collaboration opportunities?

Best,
[Your name]"

4. Resource Share

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"Hi [Name],

Based on your recent post about [topic], thought you might find this valuable: [Resource link]

Key takeaway: [One-sentence insight]

Happy to jump on a quick call to discuss how we've seen this applied successfully at companies like [examples].

Best,
[Your name]"

Comment Frameworks

1. The SAGE Framework