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72: Unlock LinkedIn’s Secret to Trust-Based Sales | Brynne Tillman

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April 24, 2025

Release Date: Oct 8

What if there was a way to leverage LinkedIn for real connections that build trust and open doors – without feeling salesy?

In this episode of β€œThe Learn-It-All Podcast,” Damon Lembi sits down with Brynne Tillman, a LinkedIn and social selling expert, to uncover strategies for transforming LinkedIn connections into meaningful business relationships. Brynne shares insights on moving beyond the superficial β€œconnect and pitch” approach to social selling and reveals how to use LinkedIn as a tool for authentic engagement, value creation, and strategic growth. She covers how to earn the right to ask for a conversation, ways to add value from your very first interaction, and the power of content that resonates with your audience at the right moment in their journey.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to approach LinkedIn networking to foster genuine, trust-based relationships
  • The role of β€œsocial proximity” in identifying high-value connections within your network
  • Tips on curating LinkedIn content that resonates and influences potential buyers before they even recognize the need
  • Effective ways to use permission-based outreach to boost your success rates
  • How to harness AI tools like ChatGPT to stay authentic and streamline content creation
  • Real-life examples of successful LinkedIn engagement from Brynne’s experience with clients
  • The importance of understanding the Ask/Offer ratio in social selling Μύ
  • Practical tips for leveraging your network’s connections for referrals Μύ
  • How to create content that resonates with your audience without being self-promotional Μύ

In This Episode:

  • (00:00) Introduction to Brynne Tillman – Damon introduces Brynne Tillman, LinkedIn expert and social selling trainer, and they dive into how LinkedIn has transformed the modern sales process.
  • (01:32) The Evolution of Social Selling – Brynne discusses how social selling has evolved over the years and how LinkedIn plays a pivotal role in relationship-building for sales professionals today.
  • (05:30) How to Leverage Social Proximity – Brynne explains the concept of β€œsocial proximity” and how you can use your connections' networks to get warm introductions and referrals.
  • (09:00) Avoiding the β€˜Connect and Pitch’ Trap – Brynne shares why the classic β€œconnect and pitch” method fails and how salespeople can avoid this mistake by building genuine relationships first.
  • (12:33) The Ask/Offer Ratio – Brynne introduces the Ask/Offer ratio and how mastering this balance is critical for building trust with prospects and creating value in your outreach.
  • (17:00) Creating Value-Driven Content – Brynne talks about the importance of creating content that resonates with your audience and how to position yourself as a thought leader without being overly self-promotional.
  • (21:30) How to Use LinkedIn for Referrals – Brynne gives practical advice on how to use LinkedIn’s features to generate referrals and how to approach these requests in an authentic, effective way.
  • (33:18) AI Tools for LinkedIn Content Creation – Brynne discusses how salespeople can use AI tools like ChatGPT to create LinkedIn content efficiently while maintaining their authentic voice. Μύ

About Our Guest:

Brynne Tillman is a LinkedIn and social selling expert, CEO of Social Sales Link, and co-host of the β€œMaking Sales Social” podcast. Author of The LinkedIn Sales Playbookβ€”A Tactical Guide to Social Selling, she’s a recognized LinkedIn and AI-driven sales strategist who has guided sales teams and leaders for over a decade in building authentic client relationships through modern social selling. ΜύHer practical, insightful approach to social selling has made her a trusted advisor to businesses and leaders across industries.

Resources:

  • by Brynne Tillman
  • by Matt Dixon and Brent Adamson Μύ
  • by Jim Keenan

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