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How to Turn LinkedIn Conversations Into Clients
Conversations & Messaging
Oct 20, 20237 min read

How to Turn LinkedIn Conversations Into Clients

Learn how to turn genuine LinkedIn conversations into paying clients without sounding pushy. Discover how to recognize buying signals, guide next steps, and follow up with purpose.

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LinkedIn Pronouns, Names, and Headline Tone: Small Details That Build Trust
Conversations & Messaging
Jul 6, 20246 min read

LinkedIn Pronouns, Names, and Headline Tone: Small Details That Build Trust

Profile details like pronouns, name formatting, and headline tone shape first impressions and signal respect, authenticity, and professionalism. Learn how these small choices build trust and align with your brand voice.

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What to Say in Your First LinkedIn DM (Without Sounding Awkward)
Conversations & Messaging
Jan 9, 20257 min read

What to Say in Your First LinkedIn DM (Without Sounding Awkward)

First messages set the tone for every LinkedIn relationship. Learn the exact framework and 10 copy-paste examples that start real conversations—not awkward silences.

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The Follow-Up Playbook: How to Nudge Without Being Pushy
Conversations & Messaging
Jan 10, 20258 min read

The Follow-Up Playbook: How to Nudge Without Being Pushy

Most LinkedIn conversations die after one message. Learn the exact 3-touch cadence and value-add scripts that turn no-replies into meetings—without sounding desperate.

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How to Ask for a Call on LinkedIn (and Get a Yes)
Conversations & Messaging
Feb 11, 20258 min read

How to Ask for a Call on LinkedIn (and Get a Yes)

Most people ask for calls too soon—and get ignored. Learn the micro-ask ladder framework and 5 proven call invites that turn DM conversations into real meetings.

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The Art of the Micro-Ask: Small Requests That Start Big Things
Conversations & Messaging
Feb 11, 20257 min read

The Art of the Micro-Ask: Small Requests That Start Big Things

Big asks scare people off. Micro-asks lower the barrier and trigger momentum. Learn the psychology behind commitment and 12 proven micro-ask scripts that open doors.

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Tone That Builds Trust in DMs: What to Say and What to Avoid
Conversations & Messaging
Mar 1, 20258 min read

Tone That Builds Trust in DMs: What to Say and What to Avoid

The wrong tone kills trust before you finish your first sentence. Learn the voice cues that build connection, see before-and-after DM rewrites, and use our tone checklist to send messages people actually want to respond to.

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DM Templates for Recruiters, Sellers, and Service-Based Founders
Conversations & Messaging
Mar 16, 20259 min read

DM Templates for Recruiters, Sellers, and Service-Based Founders

Stop staring at a blank message box. Get 18 modular LinkedIn DM templates built for recruiters sourcing talent, sellers booking meetings, and founders landing clients—complete with personalization tokens and optional lines you can mix and match.

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When (and How) to Use Voice Notes on LinkedIn
Conversations & Messaging
Mar 16, 20257 min read

When (and How) to Use Voice Notes on LinkedIn

Voice messages can humanize your outreach or make you look desperate—it all depends on when and how you use them. Learn the use cases, etiquette, ideal length, and a decision tree to help you choose between text and voice every time.

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Objection Handling in LinkedIn DMs (Without Debates)
Conversations & Messaging
Mar 17, 20258 min read

Objection Handling in LinkedIn DMs (Without Debates)

When someone says 'not interested,' 'too expensive,' or 'bad timing,' most people either give up or argue. Learn a 4-step framework to validate, reframe, provide evidence, and propose an easy next step—without sounding defensive or pushy.

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Boundaries in DMs: Saying No Gracefully (and Keeping the Door Open)
Conversations & Messaging
Apr 15, 202510 min read

Boundaries in DMs: Saying No Gracefully (and Keeping the Door Open)

Not every opportunity is the right opportunity. Learn how to decline requests on LinkedIn without burning bridges, alienating contacts, or feeling guilty—while leaving room for future conversations.

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From DM to Deal: Mapping the Conversation Journey
Conversations & Messaging
Apr 29, 20258 min read

From DM to Deal: Mapping the Conversation Journey

Most LinkedIn conversations die in the DMs. Learn the 4-stage path from first message to signed deal—with checkpoints, signals, and transitions that move relationships forward without forcing them.

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Using AI to Draft DMs While Keeping Your Human Voice
Conversations & Messaging
May 7, 20259 min read

Using AI to Draft DMs While Keeping Your Human Voice

AI can speed up your LinkedIn outreach—but only if you know how to edit it. Learn prompt frameworks, real before/after examples, and the human edits that make AI-assisted DMs sound authentic, not robotic.

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The 7-Day Conversation Challenge: Kickstart Meaningful LinkedIn DMs
Conversations & Messaging
May 9, 202510 min read

The 7-Day Conversation Challenge: Kickstart Meaningful LinkedIn DMs

Transform your LinkedIn outreach in just 15 minutes a day. This 7-day challenge gives you daily prompts, micro-tasks, and reflection questions to build the DM habits that create real opportunities.

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Smart Context Capture: How ANDI Helps You Remember Every Conversation
Conversations & Messaging
May 19, 20259 min read

Smart Context Capture: How ANDI Helps You Remember Every Conversation

Stop losing conversation context. Learn how ANDI's LinkedIn note taking automation helps you remember every detail without friction.

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