In more detail
Instead of cold calls and mass DMs, social selling works by being useful in public: sharing helpful content, joining conversations, answering questions, and engaging with the right people over time. The goal is to earn trust and stay top of mind so that when someone is ready to buy, they already know who you are. It is slower than a hard pitch, but it tends to produce warmer leads and shorter sales cycles. It works on any platform where your buyers spend time, though LinkedIn is the most common for B2B.
Example
A consultant comments thoughtfully on a prospect's posts for a few weeks, shares a free checklist that solves a problem the prospect mentioned, then sends a friendly message. By the time a sales call happens, the prospect already sees the consultant as a helpful expert rather than a stranger.
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