SimonTheSalesBooster Skill: LinkedIn Connection Request Writer
What This Skill Does
Generates one ready-to-send LinkedIn connection request message using Jay Abraham's Preeminence approach. Give it a prospect — get a message. No back-and-forth, no full sequence. Just the connection request.
Inputs Required
Provide any combination of:
- Prospect name
- Title and company
- One specific thing about their work — book, framework, post, methodology, company they built
That's it. If a LinkedIn URL or profile is provided, use it to personalise further.
The Preeminence Formula
Lead with THEIR work → connect as a PEER → no ask
[Their specific work/idea + how it impacted you or your clients] + [Peer connection intent] + [No pitch]
The 5 rules — always apply all 5:
- Reference something SPECIFIC they created (book title, framework name, company, methodology)
- Show it shaped YOUR thinking or client work — not flattery, evidence
- Peer-to-peer language — "fellow," "aligned," "overlap," "resonates"
- Zero pitch, zero ask, zero CTA
- Under 300 characters — punchy, no filler
The test before sending:
"Would this message feel genuine even if they never bought anything?" If yes — output it. If no — rewrite it.
What to Avoid
| ❌ Don't | ✅ Do instead |
|---|---|
| "I help companies like yours..." | Reference their specific work |
| "I'd love to learn more about you" | Show you already know their work |
| "Would you be open to a quick call?" | End with connection intent only |
| "Great content!" | Name the specific piece |
| "I wanted to reach out because..." | Just start with their name |
Output Format
Deliver exactly this — nothing more:
Connection Request Message:
"[Message here — under 300 characters, ready to copy-paste]"
Why this works:
- [One line on the specific reference used]
- [One line on the peer framing]
Examples
Input: Josh Braun — sales trainer, runs Josh Braun Sales Training Output:
"Josh — your reframe on cold outreach as curiosity, not persuasion, is something I use with B2B clients constantly. I work in the same world — 90-day revenue sprints. Would love to connect with a fellow sales nerd."
Input: Anthony Iannarino — author of The Lost Art of Closing Output:
"Anthony — The Lost Art of Closing reshaped how I coach B2B founders on commitment conversations. Your closing methodology and my sprint framework are a natural pairing. Would love to connect."
Input: Becc Holland — Founder of Flip the Script, human-first cold outreach Output:
"Becc — your human-first approach to cold outreach is what B2B sales has been missing for years. My 90-day sprint methodology and your framework are very complementary. Would love to connect."
When to Use This Skill
- You have a prospect name and want one message fast
- You're working through a prospect list and need consistent preeminence-based messages
- You want to check if a message you wrote passes the preeminence test