Stef Curcio

Growth Marketing Manager

LinkedIn client acquisition in <​15 mins/day | Trusted by the top 1% of LinkedIn’s Creators

“We don't have time to send DMs and create content”

This is the #1 LinkedIn lead generation problem for founders and teams.

- Some companies we’ve worked with have seen revenue boosts of up to 327% in <90 days -

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- Jasmin Alic (290k+ followers)
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… and many others.

Most businesses know they should have a DM strategy in place…

But let’s be real...

most people do not have time for this!

(And everyone hates DMs)

But LinkedIn lead generation comes hard for many for mainly 3 reasons:

1) Don’t know how to start a conversation
2) You are used to annoying pitch slaps
3) Have better things to do

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A lead went quiet after our call 6 months ago.

What I did not do: I did not panic.

I didn't send three follow-ups asking:
"Did you see my message?"

I didn't assume they forgot about me.

Instead, I did something different.

( I use 2 tools for this: Extrovert and Kondo: Superhuman for LinkedIn DMs)

I added them to a nurturing track in Extrovert.

Every other month, I comment on their content.

Nothing pushy.

Just genuine observations.

Then, six months later, I started a reactivation sequence.

(You can do it after 60-90 days)

Four thoughtful comments on their posts.

Then a personalized message referencing something real:

A previous conversation, a commonality, a trigger that made sense.

(Extrovert suggests DMs from previous DM conversations)

The message wasn't about my offer.

It was about them.

Simple. Conversational. Human.

AI-generated, edited by me.

Here's what happened.

They replied.

They said things were going well, but timing still wasn't right.

That honest feedback was worth more than a forced follow-up.

Because I didn't push.

I stayed present.

I added value.

I found natural connection points.

And the relationship developed at its own pace.

Most people chase quiet leads.

They send aggressive follow-ups.

They assume silence means disinterest.

But silence usually means timing, interest level, or something that didn't click.

Not that they forgot you.

So here's my philosophy.

Stay consistent.

Add value.

Find natural connection points.

Let the relationship develop.

That's the conversation you want.

Not a forced yes.

Just honest, direct communication.

Build your follow-up system around respect, not pressure.

I periodically go to Kondo...

And I see who the leads are, I tagged as "Meeting scheduled" that did not convert...

And add them to my reactivation sequence.

That is how I like to reactivate dormant leads without pressure.

P.S. How do you resume conversations with dormant leads?

There is a misconception in outreach.

It's that you can convert ANY lead.

A common question I get in Link Up is:

"How do I get this lead on a call?"

(followed by a screenshot of the convo)

And most of the time, my answer is:

"You can't".

❌Typically, it's because they either:

- Lost the lead at some point in the conversation
- The lead was never interested

You cannot get any leads to become interested...

And get them on a call.

✅But you can:

- Get an interested lead on a call
- Activate dormant interest and get the lead on a call

But at some point during the conversation...

The lead has to show some level of interest.

Outreach is not black magic.

You do not pronounce a secret combination of words...

And people magically buy.

It's about talking to the right people to diagnose a level of interest...

And if it's there, you move the conversation forward.

Otherwise, you move on to the next lead.

P.S. I you want to get started with outreach, get my training by clicking here - for free: https://lnkd.in/g75c3ypS

You do not need AI to grow on LinkedIn.

I say this against my "financial" interest.

You can run a very profitable business...

With no AI involved.

And who says the opposite simply:

- Does not know how to grow a biz without AI
- Is trying to get you to buy their products

My business involves AI fairly heavily nowadays.

(I share how to run client acquisition in 15 mins/d here: https://lnkd.in/g75c3ypS)

But I got 47 clients in year one with no AI involved.

(each paying anywhere between €600 to €6k)

Here is where I see AI as the biggest opportunity for LinkedIn:

- Validation of leads
- Getting 24/7 consulting and support
- Saving a bunch of time for various tasks

That you can use when needed.

It's handy to have a bunch of agents and GPTs...

Created by some experts that can help you move forward when you get stuck at 7 pm on a Friday night.

(They do not replace the experts, but can be a good approximation)

Now, my biz proposition is to get client acquisition down to 15 min/d...

But most of my clients do not aim for that.

Although that being possible...

They prefer to automate some tasks...

While running others manually or with the support of AI...

But ultimately, having the ultimate "editing power" themselves.

And that is why in my programs, I accommodate both kinds of customers.

What I ultimately say is this:

If AI sounds like a fun opportunity, dive into it.

If it's not, keep things manual.

Either way, it can work for you as long as it resonates :)

P.S. Unrelated pic of some tonkatsu I had for dinner a couple of nights ago, because why not hehe :)

One thing AI can help ANY creator with:

Expand your network.

It's very simple:

1) Get AI to qualify leads to fit your ICP.
2) Get a list of qualified leads.
3) Send blank connections.

Now, you have 7-12 new connections that fit your ICP.

You can do it with 0 automations on your profile.

P.S. Make the validation process OUTSIDE of your profile, so it's safe.

P.S.S. Yes, I uploaded an unrelated pic of me eating an ice cream at the SPA in Japan, because why not hehe

I have doubts that the current AI will ever reach human intelligence.

I have used AI for 2+ years now.

And prompting agents for 9 months.

- I do not see AI getting closer to human intelligence.

Yes, the general quality of output has increased.

And it understands my instructions a little better...

However, to maximize it, you still need:

- Expertise in the subject
- Prompting skills

And that has not changed since I first used it.

Now, I am an AI user and not an expert.

My legitimate question is:

"What if all the AI will replace humans is another story to scare people into buying into it?"

Now, I have a community...

And I use AI to create tools for my clients.

I give them a virtual team of collaborators that...

They would spend $2-5k+ to hire just 2-3 years back.

And that is amazing.

(And real fun to set up for me 😊)

But I still see soft skills and...

Being a decent human being...

Being extremely valuable in business in the foreseeable future.

P.S. Am I crazy?

I used to spend 2 hours in Canva.

For every workshop. 

Hunt for the right icons.
I'd fiddle with fonts. 
Adjust spacing.

And usually I would go back t editing at least 1-2 times.

Back to Canva. 
More tweaking. 
More time invested.

Then I discovered tools like Gamma.

However, it always "felt like AI".

The reason why I like the Relevance AI slide builder is that it is simple.

"Like I used to make it in Google Slides."

Now, I upload my workshop outline...

Gave it one simple prompt: "Create a slide presentation."

And it built the entire deck in minutes.

Not hours. 

Minutes.

It's good.

And it feels human.

Clean. Professional. Visually coherent.

And if I have edits to make...

I ask AI to make edits directly on the slide I want to change.

"Change the title to LinkedIn DM outreach flow."

"Make it more visual."

Done.

No Canva. No design skills. No full-time designer.

Just my brain + the tool.

And suddenly, I had a beautiful presentation ready to deliver.

Click here to test it for free:
https://lnkd.in/gBntkEAy.

Brand partnership • LinkedIn client acquisition in <​15 mins/day | Trusted by the top 1% of LinkedIn’s Creators

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I strongly dislike DMs.

(Would rather do almost anything else 🤣 )

That is why I focused on building a system that removes me from them.

But let's be honest.

DMs are important.

Both to get results in the short and long term.

And are especially important if you are selling high-ticket products...

($2-5k+)

And do not have strong leverage through your brand.

Or a well-polished offer that sells itself.

You need them to generate trust.

But outreach is a fairly complex game...

That revolves around understanding the needs of the people you are talking with.

And getting started can be tricky.

What to write in the content...

What DM angle to use...

Whom should you DM...

How to position your profile...

Might be easy questions to answer for an expert.

But difficult for a beginner.

P.S. That is why I launched the Positioning and Prospecting Blueprint sessions. Grabs yours here: https://lnkd.in/ggtKqKU6

Most teams fight to hit 10% DM reply.

I consistently average 30-40%+.

Most teams are sending cold DMs to people who've never heard of them.

So the message lands in a sea of noise.

But what if they already knew your name before you hit send?

That changes everything.

Building familiarity. 
I started warming up accounts first. 
Making sure my name was familiar before the ask landed.

The reality: reply rates have dropped across the board.

What worked six months ago rarely moves the needle today.

But one strategy continues to outperform:

Increasing recognition and familiarity before the first message ever lands.

Simple in theory. Difficult to operationalize.

This Thursday, I am going to show the exact playbook live.

This workshop shows the full system behind it.

What we are covering:
The warm-up sequence that turns DMs into conversations
How to build lists of people who actually use LinkedIn
5 messaging frameworks with real examples

Who it is for:

Founders running their own outbound and wanting higher reply rates without sounding sales-driven.

Sales leaders looking for a process their reps will actually use.

Agency owners whose clients’ cold campaigns are underperforming>

SDRs/AEs wanting more replies with less manual effort.

Event details:
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
🕓 4pm CET / 10am EST

Register here: https://luma.com/cfnrire5
If you can’t attend live, register and you’ll receive the recording.

I Systemize your Business - To Get You More Work Than You Can Handle | RevOps + Co-Owner

I hunt down and eliminate the hidden profit leaks that plague construction and plant hire companies.

Having worked as a Civil Dog, I've been in the trenches on the tools. I've seen firsthand how chaotic admin, inefficient scheduling, and paper-based processes silently drain margin, cause frustration, and hold back growth. I don't just see the software; I understand the workflow.

Now, building systems I bridge that gap. I design and implement custom operational systems that fix the root causes of your profit leaks. This means:

• Eliminating Costly Errors: Replacing error-prone paper dockets and spreadsheets with streamlined digital processes.
• Optimising Your Assets: Building scheduling systems that maximize plant utilization and prevent double-booking or downtime.
• Freeing Up Your Team: Automating administrative tasks so your key people can focus on high-value work, not paperwork.

My goal isn't just to make you paperless—it's to make you more profitable, efficient, and in control.

Let's connect and discuss how we can build a system that seals your profit leaks.

Specialties: Business Process Automation | Construction Operations | Plant Hire Management | Digital Transformation | Scheduling Software | System Implementation | Workflow Efficiency

Stay Blessed!

Wiktor Nowak

Came back from a week of skiing feeling unstoppable.

Then I sat down to do sales.

Same person.
Very different confidence.

Here’s the part people don’t talk about:

Confidence isn’t who you are.
It’s the context you’re in.

Change the environment → confidence wobbles.
Change the reps → confidence comes back.

That “rusty” feeling after time off?

It’s not that you lost your edge.
It’s that momentum doesn’t survive context switching.

Most people try to motivate their way through that gap.

Doesn’t work.

Momentum beats motivation every time.

Worst they can say is no, right?

P.S

Tore something in my shoulder on the first day and was skiing for the rest of the week… at least I got a snowboard pic?!?

Systems Builder for Construction Businesses | Fixing Costly Admin & Scheduling Errors while Boosting Profits | Ex-Civil Dog | Sales Manager at WDI | Quietly Helping Sales Reps on here

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Most sales reps think getting ahead means hitting quota.

But quota doesn’t give you leverage.

Ownership does.

The reps who outgrow their role the fastest don’t wait to be recognized.
They operate like the business is already theirs.

Same title.
Same comp plan.
Different mindset.

Here’s what ownership actually looks like in practice:

It’s not waiting for inbound — it’s creating surface area every week.
It’s not hoping deals close — it’s anchoring outcomes early.

It’s protecting pipeline time instead of drowning in busywork.
It’s qualifying energy just as much as budget.

It’s listening for intent, not rehearsed objections.
It’s looping others in because deals don’t close in isolation.

And it’s investing in your own skillset — because no company is coming to save you.

Most reps avoid this shift.

Because ownership forces uncomfortable clarity:
– what you really control
– how revenue actually moves
– whether you’re building options… or just numbers

Once you see that, prospecting changes.
Calls change.
Your career trajectory changes.

That’s usually when reps stop asking:
“Why don’t they appreciate my results?”

And start asking:
“How do I make myself undeniable in the market?”

I’m documenting what I’m learning around modern prospecting, pipeline ownership, and building leverage as a rep.

I’m also putting together a simple, free prospecting blueprint — the kind I wish I had earlier.

If you’re a rep who feels capped, unclear, or ready to take control:

Follow along for the blueprint coming soon.

The 4 PM panic isn’t chaos.
It’s compression.

Around 4 PM, everything collides.

Bids due tomorrow.
Materials not finalized.
A client texting about a “small change.”
Payroll sitting somewhere in a pile.

Most builders think this is a time problem.

It’s not.

It’s what happens when too many roles live inside one person 
builder, estimator, admin, collections, project manager 
with no boundaries between them.

The business doesn’t feel hard.
It feels loud.

That’s usually the first sign something needs structure 
not more effort.

Systems Builder for Construction & Plant Hire | Fixing Costly Admin & Scheduling Errors to Boost Operational Profitability | Ex-Civil Dog | Co-Owner at WDI

If you don’t sacrifice for what you care about,
what you care about becomes the sacrifice.

Most people don’t fail from lack of effort.
They fail from too many yeses.

Yes to plans they don’t want.
Yes to people they’re afraid to disappoint.
Yes to comfort dressed up as “balance.”

And then they wonder why nothing moves.

You won’t regret sacrificing.
You’ll regret not sacrificing enough.

Because people-pleasing is expensive.
It costs time... Energy.
And eventually… self-respect.

The problem isn’t discipline.
It’s boundaries.

Choose your hard.
Or life will choose it for you.

God bless.

“Cold calling is dead.”

That’s what people say when they’re bad at outreach.

The channel didn’t die.
The lazy approach did.

Today alone:
– 4 people on our team
– Booked 15 quality meetings
– Between client calls and internal meetings

And that’s just from one channel.

On top of that, we had meetings come in through
referrals, follow-ups, and warm inbound conversations.

No spam.
No scripts blasted at scale.
No praying someone replies.

Just real conversations with the right decision-makers.

Most businesses don’t fail at outreach because it “doesn’t work.”

They fail because they:
– Talk to everyone
– Say nothing specific
– And call it volume

Then blame the channel.

We use outreach for one reason only:
To help construction companies land their next major commercial contract.

The proof isn’t a hot take.

It’s the pipeline.

If your construction related business 
has capacity for more commercial work

DM me “COMMERCIAL”
and we’ll see if this fits.

We spend a lot of life waiting.

Waiting for things to slow down.
Waiting for the “right” moment.
Waiting for life to feel like it’s started.

The strange part?

Life doesn’t wait with us.
It keeps happening while we postpone being present.

The shift isn’t rushing.
It’s realizing this moment isn’t a placeholder.

It’s the thing itself.

P.S. Follow Wiktor Nowak for my "Monday Perspective"

New series of what I call 'Wisdom' for the year!

In the Irish construction market, momentum usually breaks at pricing.

- Competitive tenders.
- Thin margins.
- Too many jobs priced that never land.

The bottleneck matters because that’s where profit quietly disappears.

I'll share what typically sits underneath the top answer.

Where does momentum break down for you most often?

Most construction businesses don’t feel chaotic
because the work is hard.

They feel chaotic because everything lands on one person.

Pricing decisions.
Client questions.
Supplier issues.
Variations.
Payroll.
Programming changes.

Nothing is “big enough” to delegate —
until it all stacks up.

By the afternoon, the problem isn’t time.
It’s mental load.

That’s usually the first sign
the business has outgrown how decisions flow.

Most builders don’t have a lead system.

They have a reflex.

A call comes in → everything stops → quote immediately.

It feels responsive.
It feels professional.

But it quietly destroys schedules and margins.

Not because builders are bad at estimating 
but because urgency is running the business.

The issue isn’t speed.

It’s that every inquiry is treated like a priority
before it earns that status.

When everything is urgent, nothing is intentional.

The builders who regain control don’t work faster.
They work clearer.

And that changes who they end up building for.

The fastest way to get good at something
is to stop judging yourself for being bad at it.

Judgment feels like awareness.
Like you’re being honest with yourself.

But most of the time, it’s just friction.

Every moment spent thinking
“I shouldn’t still be struggling with this”
is a moment taken away from actually improving.

Growth doesn’t require confidence.
It requires participation.

You don’t need to feel ready.
You just need to stay in the room long enough
for skill to catch up.
.

Cold outreach isn’t broken.

And neither is volume.

What’s broken is pretending you can separate the two.

Right now, reps are being told:
“Volume doesn’t matter. Just be relevant.”

That sounds smart.
It’s also incomplete.

Because without volume:

- you don’t sharpen your messaging
- you don’t learn what actually lands
- you don’t create enough surface area for intent to show up

Here’s the truth most gurus skip:

Volume is how you earn relevance.

Relevance isn’t something you think your way into.
It’s something you discover through repetition.

Sending enough messages matters.
Making enough calls matters.

That’s how patterns show up.
That’s how objections repeat.
That’s how you stop guessing.

But here’s the line most reps cross without realising it:

They hide behind volume
instead of letting volume inform their thinking.

Activity without reflection = noise.
Reflection without activity = theory.

The reps who win long-term do both.

They move fast enough to learn
and sharp enough to adapt.

That’s when prospecting stops feeling random
and starts compounding.

You tell yourself you’ll slow down
when things calm down.

They won’t.

There’s always another task, goal, or obligation next.

Calm isn’t something life hands you later.
It’s something you practice inside the noise.

This moment, right now,
is as calm as it gets.

P.S 

On a flight today so this is all you get

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