When to use this prompt
When planning a LinkedIn lead generation campaign.
When optimizing outreach for B2B prospects.
When creating a comprehensive engagement strategy on LinkedIn.
When aiming to convert connections into qualified leads.
The prompt
I want to generate high-quality B2B leads using LinkedIn.
Requirements:
Suggest a proven LinkedIn outreach strategy
Include tactics for:
Profile optimization
Content marketing
Cold messaging scripts
Engagement techniques
Focus on attracting and converting high-quality leads
Provide step-by-step guidance for implementation
Real-life example of how to use this prompt
To start, let’s assume I’m a LinkedIn strategist at HubSpot, helping a B2B SaaS company. The prompt in the context of HubSpot would look like:
As you can see, this example demonstrates how the prompt helps generate a structured, actionable LinkedIn strategy that leverages profile optimization, content, messaging, and engagement techniques to consistently attract and convert high-quality B2B leads.

Example output from ChatGPT for this prompt
And here's the output:
1 — Goal + target setup (do this first)
Define ideal customer profile (ICP) — be explicit:
Industry (e.g., SaaS, e-commerce, financial services)
Company size (ARR or employee count)
Job titles (e.g., VP Marketing, Head of Demand Gen, Growth Lead)
Geography/time zones
Key pain (e.g., low MQL→SQL conversion, inefficient nurture flows)
Choose 2–3 high-value segments to test first.
Create tags/fields in your CRM (HubSpot) for: Source=LinkedIn, Campaign, Outreach sequence, Persona.
2 — Profile optimization (your flagship page)
Make your LinkedIn profile a lead-magnet — not a resume.
Checklist (do all):
Headline: Benefit + ICP + proof. Example:
Help B2B SaaS + Fintech scale onboarding conversion 30% — Marketing Automation for GTM teamsBanner: Visual that states your value prop + call to action (e.g., “Book a 15-min growth call”). Clean, legible.
About (first 2 lines visible): Problem → Results → Proof → CTA. Use short bullets for outcomes (metrics).
Example first 2 lines:We help B2B SaaS teams increase demo-to-paid conversion by 20–40% using automation & playbooks. Book a 15-min audit.Experience: For current role, write 3 bullets: who you help, what you do, 1–2 metrics/proof. Include a link to a case study.
Featured: Add 1 case study PDF or video + 1 lead magnet (e.g., “LinkedIn-to-CRM Playbook”).
Recommendations: Get 2–3 short quotes from customers that mention results.
Contact/CTA: Make it easy to book (Calendly) + short URL to landing page.
3 — Content marketing (attract before outreach)
Objective: position you as domain authority for ICP problems so outreach feels warm.
Weekly content framework (repeatable):
Pillar post (long form, once per week): 800–1,200 words on a single ICP problem + results + mini case study. Include CTA to lead magnet/demo.
2 short posts (2–3x week): micro insights, screenshots of results, customer quotes, “before→after” threads.
1 video (1–2 min) or carousel: demo a micro hack (e.g., automation that reactivates churned trials).
Engage (daily): 20–30 mins commenting on target prospects’ posts — add value (not sales).
Post structure that converts:
Hook (one line, bold claim or question)
Short relatable pain statement
Micro-story or example + concrete metric
CTA (book a short call or get a one-page audit)
Lead magnet ideas:
“3 automation playbooks that increase demo retention” (PDF)
“LinkedIn→CRM 7-step handoff checklist”
Use a simple landing page and capture name/company/email + LinkedIn profile URL.
Repurposing: turn your pillar content into 3–4 short posts and 1 video.
4 — Prospecting & list building
Process:
Use Sales Navigator (or LinkedIn search) to build lists for each segment. Save lists and tag them in HubSpot.
Export prospect info to HubSpot via connector (or use a manual data capture if needed). Capture: name, title, company, company size, one personalization note.
Prioritize: label prospects A (high priority), B (medium), C (low). Start outreach with A.
5 — Outreach sequences (scripts you can use)
Principles for scripts:
Short, clearly relevant, non-salesy.
Personalization: use 1 specific detail (shared connection, recent article, company event, or metric).
Value-first offer: audit, one insight, checklist — something low cost for you, high perceived value for them.
Multi-channel: LinkedIn connection + InMail + email (if available) + comment/like.
Sequence A — Connection + 4 touch follow-up (for high-value targets)
Connection request (≤300 chars)
Hi {FirstName}, saw your post about {topic} — love that focus. I help {ICP} fix {specific pain} (recently helped [Company] improve demo→paid by 25%). Mind if I connect?Message 1 (on connect — day 1)
Thanks for connecting, {FirstName}. Quick one — how are you currently handling {pain area}? If you'd like, I can send a 2-minute audit idea specific to {Company}.Message 2 (value, day 3–5 after connect)
Appreciate the connect. I put together one quick idea for {Company}: [1-line idea]. If you want the 2-page audit that outlines next steps, I can share — no pitch.Message 3 (social proof + CTA, day 7–10)
We used that exact approach with {SimilarCompany} — result: {X% improvement}. If you're open, 15 mins to walk through the audit? If not, happy to send the PDF.Message 4 (breakup, day 12–14)
Totally understand — last note: if you ever want a short audit or a benchmark against peers, ping me. I'll share the audit link here: [shortlink]Cold InMail (if using paid InMail) — single message:
Hi {FirstName}, you’re doing interesting work at {Company}. Quick idea: automate X trigger to reduce churn by Y%. I can send 2 screenshots + a one-pager showing how we did this with {Customer}. Would you like that?Optional: Short voice note (LinkedIn message) for high-value prospects — 30–45 seconds, personal.
A/B test variants:
A: Offer audit (low friction)
B: Offer a short case study PDF (social proof)
C: Offer to introduce to a peer (networking approach)
6 — Engagement techniques (warm touches that build familiarity)
Comment-to-Message: leave a meaningful comment on a prospect’s post; within 24–48 hours send a connection referencing that comment.
Example: “Loved your point on X — I recommended a tweak to a client that gave Y% lift — curious if you’ve tried it?”Micro-outreach via mutual connections: ask a mutual to intro for top 1–2 targets.
Publish targeted content and mention/tag 1–3 prospects with a genuine reason (e.g., “this may be useful for {Company}”).
LinkedIn Events/Webinars: invite prospects to a value-packed webinar (case study + actionable checklist).
Use polls to start conversations and then message active participants.
7 — Conversion process (from conversation → demo → close)
Discovery checklist for first call (15 minutes): pain, current stack, decision timeline, budget, success metrics. Save in HubSpot.
15-minute audit call (discovery + share 1-2 quick wins). If good fit, follow with 30-45 minute demo with customized playbook.
Demo structure: 5 min recap of their pain, 10 min tailored demo focusing on outcomes, 10 min roadmap + pricing, 10 min next steps.
Post-demo: send one-page summary (decisions, next steps, ROI estimate) within 24 hours. Track in HubSpot and assign lead stage and follow-up owner.
Use an “implementation plan” PDF as a deliverable for warm prospects — reduces friction to buying.
8 — Tools & automation (scale without sounding canned)
Use HubSpot to capture leads, sequence follow-ups, and track status. Create a LinkedIn webhook or manual entry to tag leads as LinkedIn source.
Use a LinkedIn outreach tool cautiously (PhantomBuster, Expandi, etc.) only to pull data — keep message personalization and send rate manual or lightly automated to reduce LinkedIn risk.
Use Calendly integration so prospects can self-book after message 3.
Use a simple Zap to create contact + note in HubSpot when a LinkedIn lead responds.
9 — Metrics & KPI dashboard
Track weekly and monthly:
Outreach metrics: connection rate, response rate, positive reply rate, meetings booked per 100 outreaches.
Conversion funnel: response → discovery → demo → proposal → closed won.
Lead quality: SQL rate, ARR per closed deal, time to close.
Content metrics: impressions, engagement rate, leads per pillar post, conversion rate from lead magnet.
LTV / CAC for LinkedIn channel over time.
10 — Testing & optimization (what to iterate)
Test subject hooks (problem-focused vs. social proof vs. curiosity).
Test CTAs (audit vs. case study vs. quick call).
Test personalization depth: 1 variable vs. 3 variables.
Test timing/cadence: shorter vs. longer sequences.
Run A/B on landing pages for lead magnet downloads.
11 — Guardrails & compliance
Keep messages short and fully truthful. Don’t claim unverified metrics.
Respect LinkedIn limits — avoid mass automation that violates LinkedIn TOS. Scale gradually and monitor account health.
Keep DMs human — don’t send templates verbatim; swap 1–2 lines to personalize.
12 — 30-60-90 day implementation playbook (step-by-step)
Day 0–7 (setup)
Finalize ICP, create Sales Nav lists, set up HubSpot fields and pipeline.
Optimize LinkedIn profile and banner.
Create 1 lead magnet + landing page.
Week 2–4 (pilot)
Publish first pillar post + repurpose.
Start outreach to 20–50 high-priority prospects (use the Connection + 4 touch sequence).
Run webinar or short event in week 4.
Month 2 (scale)
Review metrics, double down on highest-performing persona and message.
Increase outreach volume for the winning sequence; hire/orchestrate SDR outreach if needed.
Create 2 new lead magnets for secondary segments.
Month 3 (growth)
Formalize handoff to sales playbook + SLA for response times.
Build case study from early wins and use as social proof.
Automate lead routing into HubSpot and reporting dashboards.
13 — Example scripts & snippets (copy-paste)
Connection:
Hi {FirstName}, saw your note on {topic}. I help {ICP} reduce {pain} — recently saved {Customer} 30% time. Mind if I connect?
Follow-up 1 (value):
Thanks for connecting — quick question: are you tracking {metric}? If yes, curious about your approach; if not, I can send one quick idea that helped a similar team.
Demo invite (after value sent):
Would 15 minutes next week to walk through the two screenshots I mentioned work? I’ll make it practical and specific to {Company}.
Breakup:
Not the right time — no worries. If it helps, here’s a one-pager you can keep: [link]. I’ll close your thread now.
14 — Example objections + responses
Objection: “No budget” → Response: “Totally — would a low-cost 2-week pilot to show value make sense? I can outline expected impact in 15 mins.”
Objection: “We already have automation” → Response: “Great — would you be open to benchmarking your flows vs. peers? I can send a short checklist that often surfaces 1–2 quick wins.”
15 — Final checklist to launch (tick these off)
ICP written and saved in HubSpot
LinkedIn profile optimized + banner created
Lead magnet + landing page live
Sales Nav lists built (A/B/C)
Outreach sequences loaded into sequences tool / documented
HubSpot routing + Calendly linked
Content calendar for 4 weeks scheduled
Metrics dashboard created
Or to be more specific:

Pro tips
Optimize your LinkedIn profile to reflect credibility and expertise.
Use content marketing to showcase value and attract prospects.
Personalize cold messages based on prospect’s role and interests.
Engage consistently via comments, shares, and direct interactions to build relationships.
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