These are three different text templates I used to grow my LinkedIn Network

1. Cornerstone Solutions of NY
“Protect YOUR Brand, Engage YOUR Customers”
This is the simple template I use when asking for a “Cold” connect:
Hello Kevin,
I found your LinkedIn profile through Rick Snavely, and I thought we would be a good resource for each other.
- Tom
When the Connect Request is accepted, I send the following direct message:
Hi Barb,
Thanks for accepting my connection request on LinkedIn. I appreciate the connect. I like to get to know all my new
connections by asking the following questions.
-How long have you been using LinkedIn?
-What is your favorite/preferred Social Media platform?
-What can I do for you? If anything.
Also, as a Social Media Specialist, I continually explore new Social Media platforms. The newest one with some
promise is About.Me. I recently created a profile there (http://about.me/tombrownjr) and I am looking for
constructive feedback on the platform AND the profile. Please let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Tom Brown
This is the template I send to people that are asking to connect to me. I always accept the request and then send
the template as a Direct Message:
Hi John,
Thanks for connecting with me on LinkedIn. I appreciate the connect. I like to get to know all my new connections
by asking the following questions.
-How did you find me?
-Why did you add me to your connections?
-What can I do for you? If anything.
Also, as a Social Media Specialist, I continually explore new Social Media platforms. The newest one with some
promise is About.Me. I recently created a profile there (http://about.me/tombrownjr) and I am looking for
constructive feedback on the platform AND the profile. Please let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Tom Brown
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Corning, NY 14830 Elmira, NY 14905
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