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Connection Request

4 templates

Common Interest Connection

General networking

~32% reply rate

187 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I noticed we're both focused on {{shared_interest}}. Your work at {{company}} is impressive — would love to connect and exchange ideas!

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Mutual Connection Request

Warm intro

~41% reply rate

199 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I saw we're both connected with {{mutual_connection}}. I've been following your work at {{company}} and would love to have you in my network!

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Content Admirer

Engage post commenters

~38% reply rate

211 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, your post about {{topic}} was spot on — especially the part about {{specific_point}}. Would love to connect with someone thinking deeply about this!

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Industry Peer

Same industry

~28% reply rate

209 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, always looking to connect with fellow {{industry}} professionals. Your background in {{specialty}} at {{company}} looks impressive. Let's connect!

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Cold Outreach (First Message)

3 templates

Problem-Solution

Sales prospecting

~27% reply rate

285 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I help {{company_type}} companies solve {{pain_point}} without {{common_obstacle}}. Given your role at {{company}}, I thought this might be relevant. We helped {{similar_company}} achieve {{result}} in {{timeframe}}. Worth a quick 15-min chat?

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Trigger Event Outreach

Recent job change/funding

~34% reply rate

291 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, Congratulations on {{trigger_event}} — exciting milestone for {{company}}! I work with companies going through similar growth stages to {{value_prop}}. Would love to share what's worked for others in your position. Open to a quick call?

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Research-Based Outreach

High-value accounts

~31% reply rate

277 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I've been following {{company}} — great work on {{specific_thing}}. I'm reaching out because I think we can help you {{desired_outcome}}. We recently helped {{reference_company}} with a similar challenge. Interested in exploring?

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Follow-Up Messages

3 templates

Soft Follow-Up

After no reply (3-5 days)

~19% reply rate

248 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, Just wanted to make sure my last message didn't get buried in your inbox! Still think there could be a great fit between what we do and {{company}}'s goals. Would 15 minutes this week work? {{your_name}}

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New Angle Follow-Up

Second follow-up

~16% reply rate

257 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I wanted to try a different approach. Instead of pitching, let me just ask: what's the biggest challenge you're facing with {{topic}} right now? Happy to share what I've seen work without any sales conversation.

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Break-Up Message

Final follow-up

~12% reply rate

270 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I'll stop following up after this — I know you're busy! If tackling {{pain_point}} ever becomes a priority, I'd love to be your first call. Until then, I'll leave you in peace. Wishing you all the best, {{your_name}}

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Value-Add Messages

2 templates

Relevant Resource Share

Nurture warm connections

~23% reply rate

218 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I saw {{company}} is focused on {{goal}} — I just published a guide on {{related_topic}} that might be useful. Happy to send it over, no strings attached. Would that be helpful?

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Industry Insight

Thought leadership approach

~21% reply rate

193 chars

Hi {{first_name}}, I've been analysing {{industry}} trends and noticed something that might affect {{company}}: {{insight}}. Happy to share the full report — interested?

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