Upgrade To Premium Using a free LinkedIn account limits the number of people you can connect with daily Use The 'Search' Bar Type in the target audience into the search bar. An example is 'accountant'. Use Filters Click '+ Add' to add specific cities. Connect With Prospects Click the 'Connect' button beside someone you want to connect with. Connect With Prospects Click 'Add Note' to personalize your connection request. Personalized Invitation Hi %Name%, I am impressed by your accomplishments & business ventures. I’m confident we would benefit from connecting here on LinkedIn. Your name Your Title & Business Name Keep Track Use a spreadsheet to keep track of those that accept your connection request. Segmentation Use your spreadsheet to segment connections by industry or any other relevant criteria. Follow Up Have a solid follow up message for new connections. Follow Up Again Always follow up, and invite prospects to have a conversation with you. Add Benefits Listen to your prospects. Then add benefits to the conversation. How can you help with their needs?