LinkedIn Lead Generation - The FASTEST Way To Lose a Lead 😬

January 5, 2026 · 27 min

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John Nemo discusses ineffective LinkedIn lead generation tactics and shares his successful approach to attract high-value clients.

I got an email from a very famous consultant and business coach … and the way they tried to “sell” me was so bad it pushed me into recording this rant! In this episode, I break down the WRONG way to do LinkedIn lead generation and LinkedIn messaging - and the approach I use instead to consistently find 5-6 figure clients on LinkedIn. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: 🚫 02:15 - The “celebrity coach” email that instantly disqualified them from ever working with me (and what it reveals about bad LinkedIn lead generation) 🧭 05:30 - The turning point where I stopped copying “gurus” and started selling on LinkedIn in a way that didn’t feel sleazy or salesy 🧠 09:45 - The simple headline and positioning shift you can make on your LinkedIn profile prospects immediately feel like “this is for me!” 🙋 12:05 - The one-sentence, permission-based LinkedIn message you can send to prospects BEFORE sharing any content or booking any calls ... and why it works like crazy ⏳ 16:40 - How to filter out tire kickers, protect your calendar, and avoid wasting 30–60 minutes on “free consulting” calls with the wrong people 🏗️ 21:20 - The pre-call filters, forms, and content you can ask people to go through so only…

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Host: John Nemo

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LinkedIn lead generation
sales strategies
client acquisition
LinkedIn messaging
business coaching

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LinkedIn
lead generation
sales
messaging
business coach
client acquisition
marketing strategies

LinkedIn Lead Generation - The FASTEST Way To Lose a Lead 😬

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