Follow-up template
Following up on our LinkedIn connection
Warming up a recent LinkedIn connection with a personal note
Subject line
Great to connect, {{first_name}} — a quick note
Email body
Hi {{first_name}}, Thanks for connecting! I noticed you're doing impressive work at {{company}}, particularly around {{focus_area}}. I'm always looking to learn from people tackling similar challenges. Would you be open to a brief 15-minute call to swap notes? No sales pitch — just a genuine conversation. {{signature}}
Variables
{{first_name}}Prospect's first name
{{company}}Prospect's company name
{{focus_area}}Replace with your focus area
{{signature}}Your email signature
Best for
Follow up after a LinkedIn connection is accepted. Reference something specific from their profile.
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