LinkedIn Automation: Should You Use Them?

In this episode I talk about LinkedIn Automation tools and the question is: "Should you use them?"     Different people, different opinions...  My strong advice to you:  do not use LinkedIn automation tools.   And in the episode I give four reasons why you should not.    Check the audio for the details, but in short:   1.  LinkedIn automation is prohibited by LinkedIn.  So if you use tools, you have the risk of getting blocked.   2. With LinkedIn automation tools you will eventually connect with wrong people 50% of the time as LinkedIn's search results are not perfect.   3. Even the best tools out there have glitches:  they not always detects the name correctly if there are special characters in that person's name or, even worse, they don't detect the answers.   4.  You are losing control and potentially not seeing an interesting point on your prospect's profile which you could use later on.   What are the alternatives?   1.  Do it Yourself  2.  Hire a virtual assistant  3. Contract a lead gen agency.   Whatever you choose to do, you will have to invest: either time or money.   It is up to you.  Whatever you choose to do, I sincerely hope this episode was helpful and I wish you good luck!  Stay away from LinkedIn Automation tools: play safe.  P.S. Not mentioned in the episode, but 4. Hire an in-house employee.  This is the least cost-effective option, however.