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Week 6: Developing Your Fandom REMOTELY
How to Reach Out to Employees on LinkedIn
Video Time: 9 Minutes Action Time: 20 Minutes
Video Time: 9 Minutes
Action Time: 20 Minutes
Welcome, everyone! This episode focuses on How to Behave Like You Have a $1M Prize To Win. Your dream job should come with your dream salary, right? Well, you can’t get that unless you act like you want it! Think of it this way: If you get a $50,000 – $100,000 a year job and work there for 10 years, you’ll make between $500,000 – $1M! Not bad, huh? You’re never gonna get where you want to be doing the same things that got you to where you are now. Here’s how to start your journey to a million bucks. Think forward NOW by connecting with future connections!
Welcome, everyone! This episode focuses on How to Behave Like You Have a $1M Prize To Win. Your dream job should come with your dream salary, right? Well, you can’t get that unless you act like you want it! Think of it this way: If you get a $50,000 – $100,000 a year job and work there for 10 years, you’ll make between $500,000 – $1M! Not bad, huh? You’re never gonna get where you want to be doing the same things that got you to where you are now. Here’s how to start your journey to a million bucks. Think forward NOW by connecting with future connections!
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Write the script that you want to use for your connection message that includes your Why and Call to Action
These are the two most crucial parts of the message. Why do you want to connect with the person? Maybe it’s because you admire the work they do. What do you want them to do? Connect with you, of course! Often times, if you don’t tell people what to do, they won’t do it
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Be Bold!
How many times has someone come up to you and said, “Wow, we really need to catch up sometime?” And does sometime ever come? No! Don’t make it so you and your new “fan” become almost friends. Do everything you can so you end up meeting.
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Remember: Be the shepherd, not the sheep
Everybody now! BE THE SHEPHERD, NOT THE SHEEP.
Here’s An Example
“Hi Carlos!
Thanks for connecting with me! I’m an aspiring screenwriter and I would like to interview you and find out how you got to where you are. Which works better for you to meet me on Skype or Zoom? Friday at 2 or 3 pm PT.
Thanks! Maddie”
Do you see that ever-important call to action? Instead of saying, “you should connect with me,” or “please connect with me,” you are providing a deadline: Friday at either 2 PM PT or 3 PM PT.
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Write the script that you want to use for your connection message that includes your Why and Call to Action
These are the two most crucial parts of the message. Why do you want to connect with the person? Maybe it’s because you admire the work they do. What do you want them to do? Connect with you, of course! Often times, if you don’t tell people what to do, they won’t do it
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Be Bold!
How many times has someone come up to you and said, “Wow, we really need to catch up sometime?” And does sometime ever come? No! Don’t make it so you and your new “fan” become almost friends. Do everything you can so you end up meeting.
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Remember: Be the shepherd, not the sheep
Everybody now! BE THE SHEPHERD, NOT THE SHEEP.
Here’s An Example
Hi Carlos!
Thanks for connecting with me! I’m an aspiring screenwriter and I would like to interview you and find out how you got to where you are. Which works better for you to meet me on Skype or Zoom? Friday at 2 or 3 pm PT.
Thanks! Maddie
Do you see that ever-important call to action? Instead of saying, “you should connect with me,” or “please connect with me,” you are providing a deadline: Friday at either 2 PM PT or 3 PM PT.
Don’t Ever Ask Yes or No Questions!
Instead, ask open-ended questions so you are engaging them in a conversation. Yes or no questions are considered “stopping dialogue” questions.
Don’t Ever Ask Yes or No Questions!
Instead, ask open-ended questions so you are engaging them in a conversation. Yes or no questions are considered “stopping dialogue” questions.
Don’t Ever Ask Yes or No Questions!
Instead, ask open-ended questions so you are engaging them in a conversation. Yes or no questions are considered “stopping dialogue” questions.
Getting Started
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First, you have to connect with everyone who works at your target company.
Click on your target company on LinkedIn.
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At the top of the page, click [number] employees
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Click on All Filters
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Click on Show Results.
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First, you have to connect with everyone who works at your target company.
Click on your target company on LinkedIn.
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At the top of the page, click [number] employees
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Click on Message.
Here you’ll hook the person with warmth and admiration. Adding a personal element when possible is an extra bonus
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Click on All Filters
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Click on Show Results.
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Click on Message.
Here you’ll hook the person with warmth and admiration. Adding a personal element when possible is an extra bonus
Here’s An Example
“Hi! I love the way you and your company are pushing the limits on career transformation!”
Here’s An Example
“Hi! I love the way you and your company are pushing the limits on career transformation!”
What to Write in Your Message
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Write the message with your Why and Call to Action
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Tell them exactly what to do.
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Give them a timeline.
Remember, you are the shepherd! So something like “email me this week,” or “Get in touch with me right away!” This is your call to action.
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Set a goal for the number of people you will reach out to each day and connect with them.
o the same for the rest of the week. Do 100 today!
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Write the message with your Why and Call to Action
2
Tell them exactly what to do.
3
Give them a timeline.
Remember, you are the shepherd! So something like “email me this week,” or “Get in touch with me right away!” This is your call to action.
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Set a goal for the number of people you will reach out to each day and connect with them.
o the same for the rest of the week. Do 100 today!
Not Seeing Success?
If you aren’t seeing success, then you need to look at your messaging technique and see what you could tweak.
Please let us know if you’re struggling on our Private LinkedIn Membership Community so we can help you. We’re here for you!
Also, if people don’t respond to you or do so unfavorably, don’t take it personally. It’s all a part of the journey and some people don’t know any better. Not all sheep take direction very well. That’s why they often get lost and/or eaten. Regardless, you’re LOVED and AMAZING! Here’s a link that’ll help with not taking things personally:
Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
Celebrate your successes! If you send 100 messages, eat a cupcake! If you get a meeting, eat a cupcake! If you receive a positive response, consider a carrot. You’ve been eating a lot of cupcakes and your body is in pain. But cupcakes are generally how we roll. Treat yourself!
Share your best practices with our Private LinkedIn Membership Community to help show others what works and what doesn’t! We’re all in this together!
Celebrate your successes! If you send 100 messages, eat a cupcake! If you get a meeting, eat a cupcake! If you receive a positive response, consider a carrot. You’ve been eating a lot of cupcakes and your body is in pain. But cupcakes are generally how we roll. Treat yourself!
Share your best practices with our Private LinkedIn Membership Community to help show others what works and what doesn’t! We’re all in this together!