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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 21 MIN

How to Use LinkedIn to Fill Your Diary with Qualified Sales Appointments

from The Exceptional Business Podcast

Helen walked through how to use Sales Navigator to find the right prospects — for example, C-suite directors in large UK manufacturing firms — and how to use ChatGPT to craft personalised connection and follow-up messages that start real conversations.💡 Key takeaways: 🔍 Target smartly – Use Sales Navigator filters to find your ideal decision-makers. 💬 Personalise with AI – Let ChatGPT help you write tailored connection and follow-up messages that sound human. 📊 Track everything – Keep an organised list of connections in your CRM or Excel. ✅ Qualify before booking – Focus on genuine prospects, not just anyone who replies. 📅 Build consistency – Connect with 100 contacts weekly, follow up via LinkedIn and phone, and review your progress through weekly stats.Helen also stressed the importance of keeping a briefing document and regular updates so both you and your clients stay on track — ensuring quality, not just quantity, in every appointment.Her message is simple: LinkedIn done right isn’t about mass messaging — it’s about method, relevance, and rhythm.🔗 Learn more about how Exceptional Thinking helps businesses generate consistent, qualified leads: www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk 📅 Book a chat: www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen walked through how to use Sales Navigator to find the right prospects — for example, C-suite directors in large UK manufacturing firms — and how to use ChatGPT to craft personalised connection and follow-up messages that start real conversations.💡 Key takeaways: 🔍 Target smartly – Use Sales Navigator filters to find your ideal decision-makers. 💬 Personalise with AI – Let ChatGPT help you write tailored connection and follow-up messages that sound human. 📊 Track everything – Keep an organised list of connections in your CRM or Excel. ✅ Qualify before booking – Focus on genuine prospects, not just anyone who replies. 📅 Build consistency – Connect with 100 contacts weekly, follow up via LinkedIn and phone, and review your progress through weekly stats.Helen also stressed the importance of keeping a briefing document and regular updates so both you and your clients stay on track — ensuring quality, not just quantity, in every appointment.Her message is simple: LinkedIn done right isn’t about mass messaging — it’s about method, relevance, and rhythm.🔗 Learn more about how Exceptional Thinking helps businesses generate consistent, qualified leads: www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk 📅 Book a chat: www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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