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Have you ever connected with someone on LinkedIn and thought... "Now what?"

I used to overthink those moments.

Send the perfectly crafted follow-up.

Schedule the "value-adding" call. Do the whole professional dance.

Then one day, I just... stopped.

But before we go into the WHY I stopped, let’s understand the problem.

The Problem With Traditional LinkedIn Outreach?

Most people approach LinkedIn connections with the same tired formula:

• Generic connection requests

• Immediate sales pitches

• Formulaic follow-ups

• Zero personality or authenticity

The solution?

Just be yourself.

Talk to your prospects like you're chatting at a coffee shop, festival, or barbecue.

My Human-First Approach Examples

If you receive a connection request with the message, here is how I should approach.

Step 1: Break the Ice with Humor 🎭

Instead of the standard "Nice to connect" message, start with something memorable:

Template: Welcome to my world.

Usually I start my first conversations with my new connections by asking this:

What is your favorite business joke?

Here is mine:

[Insert your go-to joke]

Example:

"Welcome to my world! What's your favorite business joke? Here's mine: A local barber put up a sign, 'Get your $3 haircut here.' Seeing this, the barber next door put up their sign, 'Fix your $3 haircut here.'"

Why This Works:

• Creates an instant pattern interrupt

• Establishes you as approachable and human

• Invites reciprocal engagement

• Sets a positive, light-hearted tone

• Stands out from the sea of generic messages

Step 2: Confirm the Connection 🤝

After they respond with their joke (most people will!):

Confrirm the connection.

Example:

Why This Works:

• Acknowledges their participation

• Creates a mini-agreement

• Establishes rapport before any business talk

• Makes the connection feel meaningful

Step 3: Ask permission to help🎁

Look for an opportunity to genuinely help with something specific:

Template: I noticed your recent post about [specific topic].

Would you mind if I [action help] it in [my style] to show you how I approach [my expertise]? Might give you some fresh ideas!

Example:

Why This Works:

• Demonstrates you've actually paid attention to them

• Asks permission rather than pushing advice

• Offers something concrete and valuable

• Shows your expertise without saying "I'm an expert"

Step 4: Deliver With Excellence and Fun ✨

When they say yes (and most will), go above and beyond:

• Rewrite their content thoughtfully

• Add humor or personality to the delivery

• Use GIFs or memes to keep the energy high

• Make them feel special, not like they're receiving a template

Example:

Conclusion:

No sales pitch. No "discovery call." No 47-step funnel.

Just human connection that felt refreshingly real in a sea of LinkedIn automation.

Here's the wild part - this wasn't a one-time fluke. I've now turned this into a repeatable system that's landed multiple clients without a single "let me tell you about my services" conversation

Remember:

• Human approach wins over sales tactics

• Help first, sell later (or never directly "sell")

• Be consistently authentic and funny

• DM like you're talking to a friend

• Let the relationship develop naturally

Why does this work?

Because at the end of the day, founders don't want another vendor—they want someone who gets them as HUMANS with real challenges and ambitions.

That's exactly what my LinkedIn Content Repurposing System delivers.

We capture your authentic voice through strategic questions, then transform it into content that feels like YOU (not some corporate robot).

The result?

More genuine connections that naturally convert into business relationships without the constant hustle.

No sales calls required.

No awkward pitches.

Just real connection that scales.

Are you tired of the LinkedIn connection graveyard?

Book a call bellow and I'll share how we can transform your LinkedIn presence into a client-attraction machine.

Power to your network,

Sabahudin "Connection Architect" Murtic

P.S.

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If your network isn't converting to clients, your approach might be the problem, not your expertise.