Here’s Why I Don’t Care When Someone Cold DMs Me, and Why You Shouldn’t Care Either

There are so many ways that women are asked to minimize themselves in business. Don’t let this be another way you hold yourself back.

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Myth #1: Nobody Likes a DM From Someone They Don’t Know

BS. No one likes it if it’s creepy or completely irrelevant, so definitely don’t cold DM someone to hit on them or pitch them something that has nothing to do with their lives.

But, if you’ve done your due diligence and the person you’re reaching out to has the problem you solve or fits your target market perfectly, introduce yourself and start the conversation.

Myth #2: Sending Someone a DM is Spammy

There’s a lot of talk about dropping your links and leaving, in groups, in chats, or in inboxes. Some people get super fired up about it. And it’s rarely a good idea to throw it out there like spaghetti on the wall, but if the tie-in is genuine, I say go for it.

If it’s a recommendation you’d give a friend because it answers the question they are asking or refers a service they need, that’s solving a problem; it’s not spam.

Myth #3: DMing Someone is Impersonal, and You Should Build…