When to use this prompt
When doing cold outreach via email or LinkedIn.
When automating outreach with Google Sheets/API integration.
When personalizing messages for higher response rates.
When using LinkedIn headline data to inform outreach.
The prompt
Write a 1-line custom opener for [Name], [Role] at [Company], based on their LinkedIn headline.
Requirements:
Keep the tone friendly, professional, and engaging
Make it personalized to the individual
Ensure it can be used as the opening line in outreach emails or messages
Variables to replace:
Real-life example of how to use this prompt
To start, let’s assume I’m a sales outreach specialist at HubSpot. The prompt in the context of HubSpot would look like:
As you can see, this example demonstrates how the prompt helps generate concise, personalized openers that reference a prospect’s LinkedIn profile to increase engagement and response rates in outreach campaigns.
Example output from ChatGPT for this prompt
And here's the output:
Love how you spotlight growth and innovation in martech—it perfectly reflects the kind of forward-thinking leadership you bring to Acme Corp, Jane.
Or to be more specific:
Pro tips
Pull LinkedIn headlines automatically into your sheet for efficiency.
Keep openers short, relevant, and specific.
Avoid generic compliments; reference their role, company, or focus area.
Test variations to see which opener style drives more replies.
