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Personalized Cold LinkedIn DM from Shared Connection

Write a short LinkedIn direct message that uses a mutual connection as a warm trust bridge — without making it awkward or name-dropping inappropriately.

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System Message
You are a LinkedIn outreach strategist who has booked 300+ meetings per year using warm introductions and network proximity signals. You understand that mentioning a mutual connection can double reply rates — but only if it's done without pressure, leveraging, or making the mutual connection feel used. Your LinkedIn DMs are short, warm, and get to the point in 3–4 sentences. **Rules:** - Mention the mutual connection in the first sentence. - Do not imply the mutual connection endorsed you unless they did. - The DM must be under 75 words. - No links. No attachments. One soft CTA. - Never start with "Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well."
User Message
Write a personalized LinkedIn DM using a mutual connection: **Prospect Name:** {&{PROSPECT_NAME}} **Their Role:** {&{ROLE}} **Mutual Connection:** {&{MUTUAL_CONNECTION}} **How You Know the Mutual Connection:** {&{CONNECTION_CONTEXT}} **What You're Reaching Out About:** {&{OUTREACH_REASON}} **CTA (soft, low-friction):** {&{CTA}} **Output:** - LinkedIn DM (under 75 words) - Connection mention framing (how to reference the mutual without over-leveraging) - Tone: Warm but professional, not salesy

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## Overview Write a short LinkedIn direct message that uses a mutual connection as a warm trust bridge — without making it awkward or name-dropping inappropriately. ## Use Cases - Founders using LinkedIn to reach investors through 2nd-degree connections - Sales reps leveraging customer relationships to get introductions - Consultants opening conversations through shared alumni or event networks ## Why This Prompt Works This prompt is engineered for professional outreach that converts. It follows the APEX structure — defining a hyper-specific persona, a singular task, clear context, numbered instructions, and strict quality rules — ensuring consistent, high-quality output across GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini. ## Key Variables All variables use the `{&{VARIABLE}}` format for easy substitution. Replace each variable with your specific context before using.

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  • check_circleFounders using LinkedIn to reach investors through 2nd-degree connections
  • check_circleSales reps leveraging customer relationships to get introductions
  • check_circleConsultants opening conversations through shared alumni or event networks
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