Quote: 'Warm Up' LinkedIn Leads Before Pitching
Effective LinkedIn outreach to senior decision-makers requires a preliminary engagement strategy, according to Mario Martinez Jr., host of the Modern Selling Podcast. “Don’t pitch on the first touch," Martinez advised. He recommends warming up prospects by sharing relevant industry data and thoughtfully commenting on their posts before initiating a direct conversation.
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