Fixing a CEO’s LinkedIn Pitch Mistakes

Teardown of a LinkedIn pitch: value props, CTAs, and personalization.

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Does audience influence email content?

Tailoring your email content to the right audience is essential for maximizing engagement and conversion.

\"I like the way you bridged it because it could be like, you know, the audience is not correct. You should talk to the CFO, not to the sales guy. The sales guy may not care at all.\"

Takeaway:
  • Identify the decision-makers who care about your offer.
  • Adjust your messaging based on who you're targeting.
  • Understand the priorities of different roles within organizations.

Handling risk perceptions in offers?

When your offer might raise concerns, it's crucial to address potential risk perceptions to build trust.

\"You have to overcome the objection of like, am I gonna give you my credit card? Am I gonna get banned from LinkedIn? You've got to really show me a lot of agencies that are using you so that I can feel good about this because that's a concern.\"

Takeaway:
  • Anticipate fears about your product or service.
  • Provide evidence to reduce perceived risks.
  • Highlight safety and compliance to reassure prospects.

Should you include a signature?

Including a signature in cold emails depends on your strategy and what you aim to achieve with the email.

\"One last thing, the signature, do we really need that for emails? OK, good point. So, no, you do not need it unless... If you happen to have one hell of a lander that's got videos, social proof, testimonials, you really want people to see it.\"

Takeaway:
  • Include a signature if it adds value, like linking to a strong landing page.
  • Overloading emails with unnecessary info can be counterproductive.
  • Tailor your email components to your specific goals.

Importance of personalizing outreach?

Personalization can significantly increase engagement rates by making recipients feel seen and understood.

\"It would have been like so much simpler to say like, hey, I've seen how active you and your team are on LinkedIn, right? Wouldn't that be like much more powerful because someone is like, oh, you're actually contacting me because you've seen me being active, right?\"

Takeaway:
  • Reference specific activities or qualities of the recipient.
  • Personalization shows you've done your homework.
  • Differentiate your message from generic outreach.

Best CTA for low-ticket items?

Selecting an appropriate call to action is vital, especially for low-ticket items where a quick decision is feasible.

\"This is like, hey dude, you want like cheaper sales now? I don't even think it should be a call. Why is this a call? Isn't that weird?\"

Takeaway:
  • Use simple actions like sharing pricing instead of scheduling calls.
  • Make it easy for prospects to take the next step.
  • Match your CTA to the scale of your offer.

Why address silent objections in emails?

Anticipating and addressing silent objections can increase the likelihood of a positive response to your email.

\"You're right, that does seem shady. You should do a PS or something like that... to give more confidence that, oh, OK, you know, those guys actually maybe name a few big clients you have.\"

Takeaway:
  • Identify potential concerns recipients may have about your offer.
  • Proactively address these objections within your email content.
  • Use trust signals to alleviate skepticism.

Is your offer more important than copy?

Sometimes, the strength of your offer outweighs even the best-crafted copy in determining campaign success.

\"I think that if you just do the hey guy want cheaper sales navigators, it's not really getting my blood moving. So I tell clients this a lot, like, man, you could write a beautiful outreach message, but if your offer wasn't kind of thought through, good luck.\"

Takeaway:
  • Ensure your offer is compelling and valuable to your target audience.
  • A well-thought-out offer can enhance the effectiveness of your campaign.
  • Don't rely solely on copywriting; validate your offer's appeal.

How can social proof enhance outreach?

Incorporating social proof in your emails can build trust and credibility with your prospects.

\"You should do a PS or something like that, like, you know, PS we got, I don't know, like, you know, and then drop some big names you mean using us or, you know, people in a space that will give you more confidence that, oh, OK, you know, those guys actually maybe name a few big clients you have.\"

Takeaway:
  • Include testimonials or references to reputable clients to build trust.
  • Use social proof to address potential objections.
  • Highlight success stories to demonstrate value.

Should you remove unnecessary introductions?

Streamlining your email content by removing unnecessary introductions can make your message more direct and impactful.

\"Let's do some more editing here because we didn't call them out on, I'm CEO of website. Come on, what's wrong with us, Jeremy? We're sleeping. Yeah, he's on LinkedIn, so obviously we see his profile, so he doesn't need to introduce.\"

Takeaway:
  • Omit redundant information that the recipient already knows.
  • Focus on the core message to respect the recipient's time.
  • Personalize emails without overloading them with unnecessary details.

How crucial is list segmentation?

Proper list segmentation can dramatically improve the effectiveness of your email campaigns by ensuring your message reaches the right audience.

\"So then the first note is you got to be real careful with list building and Jeremy, my guy was not careful with list building and I know because he's asking if you, if your team or clients actively use LinkedIn. Come on, why are we still doing this?\"

Takeaway:
  • Ensure your lists are accurately targeted to people who can benefit from your offer.
  • Avoid generic messages that don't acknowledge the recipient's specific situation.
  • Tailor your outreach based on thorough research to increase engagement.

Episode Info:

Title:
#397 - Fixing This CEO’s LinkedIn Outreach
Episode Link:
Keywords:
LinkedIn, cold outreach, value proposition
Episode Air Date:
May 28, 2025

Podcast info:

Show Name:
Cold Email Outreach
Author:
Jeremy Chatelaine and Jack Reamer
Owner:
Jeremy Chatelaine
Category:
Business - Marketing

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