If you follow me on LinkedIn at all, you know how much I dislike the people that connect and then pitch their product or services immediately.
Here at Total Displays we build more than trade show exhibits. We build relationships. You cannot build a relationship with someone through email, or LinkedIn messages.
This month I connected with someone that does website development. The first message was pretty generic asking to connect because we had some "synergies" (a word I dislike, but that is another story).
Since connecting with this person, I have received 5 messages since connecting on August 7th.
Today I received this message.
Now, I am all about responding to salespeople that I have engaged to provide us with product or services. I do NOT feel the need or responsibility to respond to people that have sent unwanted or unsolicited pitches. I don't like being ghosted by a customer or a prospect any more than the next person, but this felt a little aggressive considering I have never replied to a single one of his 5 messages.
I will say it until my dying day. Provide value. Build relationships. Treat people with respect.
People buy from people they like.
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