{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#420 - LinkedIn DM Teardown: Social Proof Gone Wrong","description":"\ud83d\udceb Don't miss the best cold outreach tips, join the newsletter - https:\/\/quickmail.com\/newsletter   About this episode (#420): In this episode, Jack and Jeremy do a live teardown of two real LinkedIn DMs, breaking down what works, what doesn't, and how to rewrite them for better results.  Key topics discussed in this episode:  Leading with a high-credibility asset like a Seth Godin interview can work, but the framing needs to challenge or intrigue the reader rather than just name-drop. Getting the recipient's job title wrong immediately undermines the message and accuracy in list building matters. The transition between a value-first message and a pitch should feel natural and not as a bait-and-switch. Pitching a sponsor's tool in a cold follow-up feels forced, it's better to call out the connection honestly and let the reader opt in. A weak or absent CTA kills momentum, always give the reader a clear next step. Framing an offer as a gift or sample is far more compelling than a direct ask.  The best outbound copy feels like something worth receiving, not something worth ignoring. Small reframes in tone and structure can be the difference between a reply and a delete. Jack Reamer&amp;nbsp;founded SalesBread.com, the lead generation agency that brings B2B companies 1 lead per day with ultra-personalized LinkedIn messages and cold emails. Show listeners can book a free 15-minute lead generation brainstorm session at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/salesbread.com\/contact\/. Jeremy Chatelaine&amp;nbsp;founded QuickMail.com, the most performant cold email platform to get replies thanks to features like Deliverability AI and Advanced Stats. Start your free trial at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/quickmail.com. ","author_name":"Cold Email Outreach with Jeremy &amp; Jack","author_url":"https:\/\/quickmail.io\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41140750\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41140750"}