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Kill, Marry, Date—The LinkedIn™ Strategy You’ve Been Missing

by Holly Crawshaw
Jan 21, 2025
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When it comes to LinkedIn™, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There’s always new advice, new formats, and new pressure to "perform." But here's the truth: there are a few strategies you can count on, no matter what.

Kill: Cold DMs that pitch immediately—no one likes an unsolicited sales pitch. Start by building authentic connections through comments and conversations.

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