When to use this prompt
After engaging with a prospect’s post on LinkedIn.
When wanting to start a conversation without pitching.
When discussing tools, trends, or industry topics casually.
When building professional rapport and social selling relationships.
The prompt
You just commented on a CMO’s post about GTM strategy. Write a casual LinkedIn DM that:
Opens a conversation about outbound tools
Avoids pitching or selling
Maintains a friendly, professional, and conversational tone
Encourages engagement or discussion
Real-life example of how to use this prompt
To start, let’s assume I’m a senior social seller at HubSpot. The prompt in the context of HubSpot would look like:
As you can see, this example demonstrates how the prompt helps create a natural, approachable DM that continues the conversation from a post comment, builds rapport, and invites discussion without appearing salesy.
Example output from ChatGPT for this prompt
And here's the output:
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Or to be more specific:
Pro tips
Reference something specific from the post to personalize the DM.
Keep the tone light, professional, and curious.
Ask open-ended questions to encourage response.
Avoid any sales language; focus on insight-sharing or discussion.
