Step 1: Profile View

"First of all you want to view the profile like people don't want just the sales outreach all the way."

Why this matters:

• Shows you're a real person, not a bot
• Creates curiosity about who viewed them
• Warms them up before any message
• Differentiates you from mass automation

Step 2: Connection Request with Simple Message

"Would you like to connect?"

Alicia's note: "People like to connect so this is again a good message to send."

Why this works:

• Incredibly simple and non-threatening
• Doesn't reveal your agenda immediately
• Creates curiosity about why you want to connect
• Higher acceptance rate than complex requests

Step 3: Genuine Post Engagement

"Right behind that I also thought commenting on their post so they think that they're not just somebody going for the close."