Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Would you like to grow your personal brand, revenue and network? If so, making the right connections on LinkedIn is one of the clearest paths to achieving your goals. Hiraman | Getty Images Fortunately, LinkedIn allows you to identify and even contact these highly sought-after connections. Unfortunately, the people who can help you the most are often bombarded with a bunch of other people asking them for something. So how do you cut through the noise and make your voice heard? You do what others won’t: focus on making a meaningful connection as opposed to just sending a connection request. Here are five steps to getting (almost) anyone on the platform to connect with you. Step 1: Make a good first impression When you send a connection request the recipient will most likely review your profile to answer the question “Why do I want to connect with this person?” Answer that question with a headline clearing stating what you do and the associated impact. You can see an example from Brtittany Barnhart, a brand and business development expert and founder of Powerhouse Brand Studio, below. The way you describe yourself will differ…
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How to Get People to Connect With You on LinkedIn – Entrepreneur
