Template 1
After they post about a hire
{first_name}, congrats on the {role} hire. The bit in your post about {specific_quote} matched a problem we solve. 20 min next week to see if the timing's right? If not, no worries.Why it worksReferences the post they just wrote. Sub-50 words. Single small ask.
Template 2
After they share a product win
Saw {company} crossed {milestone}. Curious whether the next stretch is more outbound volume or higher-quality outbound. We're useful in different ways depending on which one. Worth 15 min?Why it worksAcknowledges the win without sycophancy. The forked question signals you understand the stage.
Template 3
Connection request note
{first_name}, sending this because of your post on {topic}. Building in the same lane. No agenda for the connect, but happy to share what we've learned around {specific_subtopic} if useful.Why it worksConnection note that doesn't pitch. Improves accept rate to ~40% from the typical 15%.
Template 4
After a mutual connection introduction
Thanks for accepting, {first_name}. {referrer} suggested I reach out because of {specific_reason}. Happy to share what we've seen across {n} similar teams. Want to do a quick async or 20 min live?Why it worksThe "async or live" option respects their preference and removes a small friction.
Template 5
Post-event LinkedIn follow-up
{first_name}, met briefly after your {event} talk. The {specific_takeaway} part stuck with me. Mind if I send the writeup we did on a similar problem? Useful or not, no follow-up needed.Why it worksGive-first. Caps the future ask. Easy to say yes to.