Making Sales Social Podcast
Know Their Challenges, Not Their Birthday
August 19, 2026
Standard LinkedIn notifications like birthdays and job anniversaries create a lot of noise, but sending generic boilerplate messages rarely leads to real business conversations. This episode breaks down how sales professionals can turn routine LinkedIn triggers into meaningful opportunities by leading with insights and value instead of canned greetings. The hosts share concrete examples for using research, custom checklists, and tailored insights to start trust-based conversations that actually convert. B2B sales professionals, consultants, and advisors looking to stand out in a noisy inbox will find immediate tactics to improve their outreach.