Andy Black
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Too many folks just ASK...
Or they want to give, but ASK how...
Don't ask, give.
Don't even ask what you can give, or ask for permission to give.
People are busy. Don't make them think. Make it easy for them to say yes.
What if you sent someone this:
Hi <person you want to build a relationship with>,
I loved your LinkedIn post last week about <subject>.
I turned it into a carousel which is attached.
Here's the slides:
<show the slides so they don't have to open the doc to see them>.
I can make any changes you'd like, and if you want to upload it to LinkedIn then you can find simple instructions below.
Hope that helps!
<yourname>
Doc:
<doc attached>
How to upload to LinkedIn:
<simple step-by-step instructions>
You're not asking if they can help you, if they need help, or what they need help with.
You're not asking for permission to turn their LinkedIn post into a carousel.
What outcome do you think you'll get if you sent this with NO EXPECTATION of getting anything in return?
Do you think they'll respond even though you didn't ask them to?
Do you think you're more likely to get into a short (or long) conversation with them compared to all the other ASKS in their inbox?
What's your takeaway? What will you do different going foward?
Can you think of other simple GIVES that don't need permission?
Here's a 12 second story of me not asking for permission:
View: https://youtube.com/shorts/xYEEhRyF1qA?si=rgdk88WpPNqbHxzq
- How do I find a client?
- How do I find a mentor?
- How do I find a business idea?
Or they want to give, but ASK how...
- Can I help you?
- What can I help you with?
- Do you need help with XYZ?
Don't ask, give.
Don't even ask what you can give, or ask for permission to give.
People are busy. Don't make them think. Make it easy for them to say yes.
What if you sent someone this:
Hi <person you want to build a relationship with>,
I loved your LinkedIn post last week about <subject>.
I turned it into a carousel which is attached.
Here's the slides:
<show the slides so they don't have to open the doc to see them>.
I can make any changes you'd like, and if you want to upload it to LinkedIn then you can find simple instructions below.
Hope that helps!
<yourname>
Doc:
<doc attached>
How to upload to LinkedIn:
<simple step-by-step instructions>
You're not asking if they can help you, if they need help, or what they need help with.
You're not asking for permission to turn their LinkedIn post into a carousel.
What outcome do you think you'll get if you sent this with NO EXPECTATION of getting anything in return?
Do you think they'll respond even though you didn't ask them to?
Do you think you're more likely to get into a short (or long) conversation with them compared to all the other ASKS in their inbox?
What's your takeaway? What will you do different going foward?
Can you think of other simple GIVES that don't need permission?
Here's a 12 second story of me not asking for permission:
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