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LinkedIn Outreach Templates That Actually Get Responses

Stop sending generic LinkedIn messages that get ignored. Use these psychologically-optimized templates and sequences to get 5x higher response rates than industry average.

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📊 LinkedIn Outreach By The Numbers

73%

Connection Accept Rate

52%

Message Response Rate

28%

Meeting Book Rate

5.2x

Industry Average

Proven LinkedIn Templates

Connection Requests

The Mutual Connection

73% Response Rate

Hi [Name], I noticed we both know [Mutual Connection] and you're doing impressive work in [specific area]. Would love to connect and share insights on [relevant topic]. Looking forward to learning from your experience!

Pro tip: Always mention the mutual connection by name and reference something specific from their profile

The Value-First Approach

68% Response Rate

Hi [Name], Just read your post about [topic] - your point about [specific detail] really resonated. I've been working on similar challenges at [Company]. Would love to connect and exchange ideas!

Pro tip: Comment on their post first, then send this request 1-2 days later

The Industry Peer

61% Response Rate

Hi [Name], Fellow [industry] professional here. Noticed you're focused on [specific initiative] at [Company] - we're tackling similar challenges. Would value connecting with someone who gets it!

Pro tip: Works best when you're in the same industry but not direct competitors

First Messages (After Connecting)

The Soft Touch

52% Response Rate

Thanks for connecting, [Name]! I've been following [Company]'s growth - particularly impressed by [specific achievement/initiative]. Curious - what's been your biggest win so far this year? Always great to learn from fellow [industry] leaders. Best, [Your Name]

Pro tip: Ask an open-ended question that's easy and enjoyable to answer

The Resource Share

47% Response Rate

Hi [Name], Thanks for accepting my connection request! Saw you're working on [specific challenge] based on your recent post. We just published a guide on this exact topic that's helped companies like [similar company] achieve [result]. Here's the link: [URL] The section on [specific section] might be particularly relevant to your situation. Hope it helps! Let me know if you have any questions. [Your Name]

Pro tip: Share genuinely valuable content without any ask

Meeting Request Messages

The Direct Approach

41% Response Rate

Hi [Name], I've been impressed by what you're building at [Company], especially [specific initiative]. We've helped [similar companies] achieve [specific result] and I have some ideas that might be valuable for your team. Would you be open to a brief 15-minute call next week to explore if there's a fit? I have Tuesday 2pm or Thursday 10am ET available - do either work for you? Best, [Your Name]

Pro tip: Only use after 2-3 valuable exchanges

The Referral Request

38% Response Rate

Hi [Name], Quick question - I noticed you work closely with [Department/Team]. We specialize in helping [Department] teams [specific value prop] and have had great success with companies like [Company 1] and [Company 2]. Would you be the right person to explore this with, or could you point me to the best contact? Happy to share more details if helpful. Thanks! [Your Name]

Pro tip: Great for getting warm introductions to the right person

The 5-Touch Sequence That Converts

Day 1View profile + engage with recent post

Like and leave thoughtful comment on their most recent post

Day 3Send connection request

Use personalized template referencing their post

Day 4First message (if accepted)

Send value-first message with helpful resource

Day 10Second message

Share relevant case study or insight

Day 17Meeting request

Soft ask for brief exploratory call

🚀 LinkedIn Outreach Best Practices

Optimize your profile first: Your profile is your landing page. Make sure it clearly shows who you help and how.

Engage before connecting: Like and comment on their posts 2-3 times before sending a request.

Keep it conversational: Write like you talk. Avoid corporate jargon and salesy language.

Timing matters: Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10am and 4-6pm get highest response rates.

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