{"id":1108,"date":"2026-05-14T11:59:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:59:31","slug":"with-operly-stop-pitching-start-connecting-the-new-rules-of-linkedin-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/with-operly-stop-pitching-start-connecting-the-new-rules-of-linkedin-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"With Operly Stop Pitching, Start Connecting: The New Rules of LinkedIn Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. You spend time crafting the perfect connection request, hit send, and then&#8230; silence. Or worse, you get an immediate, generic sales pitch back before even accepting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Operly AI Video Creation Tool and Much More can Help You Soar Like an Eagle.\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oal3w-LxJqM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See video above I created in under a minute using Operly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After thirty years in internet marketing, I\u2019ve seen every tactic in the book. But the truth is, the digital landscape has changed. People are busier and more skeptical than ever. If you\u2019re still sending out automated, copy-paste connection requests, you aren\u2019t just wasting your time\u2014you\u2019re likely hurting your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do we actually cut through the noise and get the attention of the people who matter? It\u2019s time to move from &#8220;selling&#8221; to &#8220;connecting.&#8221; Here\u2019s how I\u2019m approaching it in my own work with blockchain and tax credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;Pre-Connection&#8221; Strategy Before you send an invite, become a familiar face. Spend a few minutes each day finding key prospects and engaging with their content. Don&#8217;t just hit &#8216;like.&#8217; Write a genuine, thoughtful comment on one of their posts. By the time they see your name in their connection requests, you\u2019ve already started a conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ditch the Pitch The biggest mistake is trying to close the deal in the first sentence. Your connection request should be about them, not you. Mention something specific from their profile or a recent post. Show them that you\u2019ve done your homework. A simple, &#8220;I really appreciated your take on [Topic X]\u2014it challenged my thinking,&#8221; is worth a hundred generic templates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think Long-Term Marketing has always been about relationships. Whether you\u2019re looking at tax credits for manufacturing or exploring new blockchain applications, networking is a marathon, not a sprint. Be consistent, be authentic, and provide value before you ever ask for a minute of their time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hawaii-operly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hawaii-operly.jpg\" alt=\"Just another Image I created in Seconds with Operly\" class=\"wp-image-1111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hawaii-operly.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hawaii-operly-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cell-phone-wealth.com\/cellphone-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hawaii-operly-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just another Image I created in Seconds with Operly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get someone\u2019s attention on LinkedIn is to stop trying to &#8220;get&#8221; it and start earning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s one strategy you\u2019ve found that actually helps you build real relationships on LinkedIn? I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go.getoperly.ai\/video?ref=james-sapp-000c\">Click on the following link to get Operly.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go.getoperly.ai\/video?ref=james-sapp-000c\"><strong>https:\/\/go.getoperly.ai\/video?ref=james-sapp-000c<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there. You spend time crafting the perfect connection request, hit send, and then&#8230; silence. Or worse, you get an immediate, generic sales pitch back before even accepting. See video above I created in under a minute using Operly. After thirty years in internet marketing, I\u2019ve seen every tactic in the book. 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