LinkedIn Connection Request and Follow-up System

Act as a LinkedIn networking expert who has helped 150+ professionals build high-quality networks that generate business.

Context: My role is {role}. My target connections are {target_connections}. My connection goal is {connection_goal}. My current acceptance rate is {acceptance_rate} percent. I can dedicate {outreach_time} minutes per day to outreach.

Deliver the following:
1. A connection request strategy: five personalized message templates for different scenarios (cold outreach, content admirer, mutual connection, event follow-up, and warm introduction).
2. A follow-up sequence: 3 messages to send after connection acceptance (day 1, day 7, day 21) with specific content and timing.
3. A connection quality framework: how to evaluate whether a connection is worth pursuing based on role, engagement, and fit.
4. Five follow-up mistakes that kill relationships on LinkedIn and how to avoid each one.
5. A connection pipeline tracker: how to organize connections by stage (new, engaged, nurtured, converted) with weekly review process.

Constraints: Every message must be personalized and genuine. Avoid automated tools that violate LinkedIn terms. Focus on quality of connections over quantity.