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The Truth About Making Money On LinkedIn (It's Not What You Think) Frustrated with LinkedIn? You are not alone. 2 years ago, I was obsessed with "cracking the code" of LinkedIn success. I rewrote my headline 100 times, thinking it would change everything. Spoiler alert: It didn't. 😅 Here's what I've learned since then: 1️⃣ Follower count ≠ $$$ 2️⃣ Posting content isn't enough 3️⃣ Pitch-slapping people is a BAD idea 4️⃣ AI comments are a no-go 5️⃣ Going viral isn't the golden ticket The real secret? I t's not about tricks or hacks. It's about: A clear offer. A clear message. A clear target audience. But here's the kicker: Even with these, content alone won't cut it. The 3 Pillars of LinkedIn Success: → Content → Engagement → DM messages. Most people only focus on #1. Big mistake. Want to sell more on LinkedIn? Sign up for our free 5-day email series "Sell more on LinkedIn": https://lnkd.in/ev7QXg9X

The best DM is the one that gives before it takes. Ever had a LinkedIn message that made you do a double-take? I just did. 🤯 Here's what happened: A guy named Basil slides into my DMs. But instead of the usual "Hey {first_name}, I noticed you're in {industry}..." he drops a bomb: "I've spent some time rewriting your landing page." Wait, what? 😳 No pitch. No ask. Just... value. 💎 Here's why this approach is pure gold: 1️⃣ Instant credibility: He's done the work upfront 2️⃣ Personalization on steroids: This isn't copy-paste outreach 3️⃣ Proof of skills: Shows, doesn't tell 4️⃣ Humble ask: Only requested a testimonial IF it performs well The kicker? I'm actually excited to test his suggestions. 🚀 This got me thinking: → How often do we lead with value in our outreach? → Are we solving problems before we're asked? → Could this approach 10x our response rates? At Cascaddy, we're all about smart, value-first networking. But Basil just schooled us all. What's your take? Have you tried this approach? Or received a message that blew you away? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

After 1.524 prompts, I cracked the AI Content Game. 7 Days of Content in 43 Minutes! Maybe you know that... ❌ Content creation is time-consuming? ❌ Being consistent is hard? ❌ Finding ideas is difficult? Let's stop that. Today. To share our knowledge, we created the "Claude Content Machine" - you will learn: → Create content in minutes, not hours. → Create Infographics in seconds. → Write content that SELLS. We share how: 1️⃣ Analyzed my top-performing posts. 2️⃣ Identified my unique writing patterns. 3️⃣ Created a custom template for AI. 4️⃣ Made it sound like "me" 5️⃣ Create an "idea machine" 6️⃣ and more... Click here to sign up for the Claude Content Machine and change your content game forever: https://lnkd.in/ekqGjsbg

Exciting news! I've cracked the code on teaching AI to write LinkedIn posts in MY style! Ever wished you could clone yourself for content creation? Well, now you (almost) can! Here's what I did: 1️⃣ Analyzed my top-performing posts 2️⃣ Identified my unique writing patterns 3️⃣ Created a custom template for AI 4️⃣ Tested and refined until it felt like "me" The results? Mind-blowing! 🤯 My AI sidekick now crafts posts that sound just like me, saving hours of time while maintaining that personal touch you all know and love. But here's the kicker: This isn't just about me. YOU can do this too! 𝗜 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲, 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲. If you want the guide: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Comment "AI GHOSTWRITER" 3️⃣ Make sure to be connected with me Let's revolutionize content creation together! 🚀

Beginners Guide: How to sell on LinkedIn 💸 Selling on LinkedIn can seem hard...at least it was for me 🤣 Here's what I've learned after countless profile tweaks and connection attempts: Know Your Customers • Walk in their shoes • Understand their pains and hopes • Do this BEFORE building your product Optimize Your Profile • Professional photo • Clear headline • Compelling summary • Pro tip: Ask a trusted friend for feedback! Find the Right People • Use Sales Navigator (cautiously) • Check event attendees • Look at who engages with influencers in your niche Write Authentically • Ditch the AI-generated messages • Ask thoughtful questions • Offer genuine value Network Like It's In-Person • No "pitch slapping"! • Find ONE exciting thing about their profile • Build trust before selling Remember: LinkedIn is a marathon, not a sprint. It's about building relationships, not just closing deals. What's your best tip for LinkedIn networking? Share below! 👇 #LinkedInTips #SocialSelling #NetworkingAdvice

How I sell on LinkedIn 💸 Not sure how to start? I've been there. But the last month, something clicked... Here's how I turned small talk into big wins: 1️⃣ Prep Like a Pro → Find ONE exciting thing about them → Use it as a conversation starter → Set a goal (mine: 5 quality convos) 2️⃣ Listen More, Talk Less → 80/20 rule: 80% listening, 20% talking → Lead with questions → Keep it natural, relax Hint: Don't ask questions to ask questions. Be curious. 3️⃣ Find the Pain Points → Listen for challenges they mention → Dig deeper with "Tell me more about that." → Resist the urge to pitch (yet) 4️⃣ Offer Value First → Share a relevant resource or contact → No strings attached → Build trust before asking for anything 5️⃣ Master the Follow-Up → Send a personalized email within 24 hours → Reference specific conversation points → Suggest a concrete next step Result: 3 meetings were scheduled, and 3 new subscriptions were closed. 🎉 Since we are in the subscription economy with Cascaddy, this compounds over time! What's your best tip on how to sell on LinkedIn? What works for you?

Stuck on how to start a conversation on LinkedIn? 🧊 Try this ⬇️ I've been there, trust me. 😅 Here's what I've learned about starting conversations that go somewhere: 1️⃣ Ditch the sales pitch 2️⃣ Show genuine interest 3️⃣ Keep it natural Let me break it down: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁. Would you walk up to someone and immediately start selling? Nope! So please don't do it online, either. Instead, try this approach: 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 "What does [Company Name] do exactly?" "What makes [Company Name] special?" Remember: People LOVE talking about their work and experiences. Tap into that! My secret weapon? I always ask myself: "How would I approach this person at a real-life event?" It works wonders. 🪄 What's your go-to conversation starter on LinkedIn? Share your tips below! --------------- Hey, I'm Dennis 😎. We help to grow your LinkedIn with Cascaddy. #cascadddy #socialselling

We don't believe AI will overtake the sales world. We believe in social selling: 🚀 Top 14 LinkedIn Social Selling Superstars You Need to Follow 🚀 + regular posting time for engagement. 1. Evan Patterson: Attention Economy Wizard 💥 20:15 CET / 14:15 ET 2. Charlotte Lloyd: Client Acquisition Queen 👑 13:00 CET / 07:00 ET 3. Chuck Shaver: Modern Networking Guru 🤝 15:18 CET / 09:18 ET 4. Kenneth Nel: Meaningful Connection Architect 🏗️ 09:30 CET / 03:30 ET 5. Holly Crawshaw: Brand Building Maestro 🎭 14:00 CET / 08:00 ET 6. Oliver Johnson: Conversation Catalyst 💬 16:01 CET / 10:01 ET 7. Darren McKee: Social Selling Sensei 🥋 13:00 CET / 07:00 ET 8. Samantha McKenna: LinkedIn Ghostwriting Expert 👻 15:00 CET / 09:00 ET 9. Cory Falter: Hospitality B2B Revenue Rockstar 🎸 14:30 CET / 08:30 ET 10. Don Barnett: Personal Brand Builder Extraordinaire 🏗️ 15:30 CET / 09:30 ET 11. Eddy B.: B2B/B2C LinkedIn Crusher 💪 18:27 CET / 12:27 ET 12. Vin Matano 🐝: B2B Influencer Marketing Maven 🐝 15:00 CET / 09:00 ET 13. Nick Phillips 💣: Business Verification Guy & Girl Dad 👨👧👧 14:15 CET / 08:15 ET 14. Matt Lakajev 🚀: Books meetings 📆 13:58 CET 15. Daniel Disney Selling author on LinkedIn 💸 These LinkedIn legends are redefining social selling. Who's your favorite? Whom have I missed? Drop a comment below! 👇

🤖 vs 👨 : Why I'm betting on social selling over AI SDRs Last week, I got 5 automated messages from AI SDRs. How many did I respond to? Zero. 🙅♂️ Starting a conversation below a post? Demo call. Here's why social selling crushes AI SDRs: 1️⃣ Authenticity: Real conversations > robotic pitches 2️⃣ Trust: People recognize it. 3️⃣ Personalization: Genuine interest beats mail merge 4️⃣ Timing: Engage when prospects are already active 5️⃣ Value-first: Offer insights, not just sales pitches Don't get me wrong - I love AI. I am using it daily to build our App Cascaddy, write newsletter and use it for content production. But sh*tty AI comments and bad AI messages? Nope. The problem: social selling at scale is tough. That's why we built Cascaddy. Cascaddy helps you: ✅ Connect with 500+ relevant pros monthly ✅ Boost your content reach by 3x ✅ Increase quality leads by 40% All while keeping that human touch. Because in a world of AI noise, authentic connections win. Curious how it works? Try Cascaddy free for 14 days. Link in bio! What's your take: Social selling or AI SDRs? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #SocialSelling #AIinSales #LinkedInTips #Cascaddy

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