More Conversation Starters
More conversation starters you can use to get the ball rolling.
Make sure your profile is set to public and visible to everyone. Make sure you have filled out all your information, including the basics like your birthday.
People you are connected to can see everything you do and a lot of them will respond. So be active.
When people wish you happy birthday.
When people wish you a happy anniversary.
When people wish you happy holidays.
Post about your vacations, activities, family and team members.
Post multiple times daily to get maximum exposure.
Write articles.
Join and post in groups.
Read a book or take a course. Update the training section of your profile.
Update your profile with new jobs, titles or promotions.
Change your title or your headline.
Change your profile picture or background.
Put coach in your title and attract people prospecting you.
Respond to everyone who likes, shares or comments your stuff.
These are openings to start conversations. Use questions to lead the conversation. Let them do most of the talking. Find out before you ever even try to make a sale, if there is a sale to be made or not.