ChatGPT Prompt for Custom LinkedIn Openers

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

[Name][Role][Company]

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:

Write a 1-line custom opener for Jane Doe, Head of Marketing at Acme Corp, based on her LinkedIn headline: “Driving Growth & Innovation in Martech”. 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.

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.

ChatGPT Prompt for Custom LinkedIn Openers

Example output from ChatGPT

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:

ChatGPT Prompt for Custom LinkedIn Openers Output

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.