Today, I’m going to show you how to convert LinkedIn engagement into booked consultations. We'll be using a 3-step system that works whether you have 500 followers or 50,000.

Most creators treat LinkedIn like a content treadmill.

Post daily
Reply to comments
Watch the likes roll in.

Then wonder why nobody is buying.

Here’s what they’re missing: engagement without a conversion system is just dead-end content.

You need a bridge between “great post” and “let’s work together.”

Unfortunately, most creators make one of three mistakes:

1. They post content with no clear path to revenue
2. They pitch too hard and kill the relationship
3. They wait for prospects to DM first (spoiler: they won’t)

300 Engaged Followers Beat 30,000 Passive Scrollers

This system delivers:

• Warm prospects who trust you (no cold outreach)
• 8-12 consults/m without a sales team
• 30 minutes daily to run everything
• 40% conversion rate (vs 15% industry average)

You don't need a huge audience.
You need the right system.

How to Convert LinkedIn Engagement in 3 Steps

1. Build Your Signal Tracker
2. Start Value-First Conversations
3. Set Up Your Follow-Up System

Step 1: Build Your Signal Tracker

Track engagement like buying signals.

Someone who comments on three posts in two weeks?
→ That’s a buying signal.

Someone who views your profile after engaging?
→ Even stronger signal.

Create a simple tracker (Notion or spreadsheet).

Log anyone who:
- Comments 2+ times in 14 days
- DMs you first
- Views your profile after engaging
- Shares your content

One creator client did this for 30 days. Found 47 warm leads they’d completely missed. Closed 6 new clients from that list alone.

Step 2: Start Value-First Conversations

Here’s where most creators blow it. They either never reach out or immediately pitch (AKA Pitch-slap).

Lead with relevance, not your offer.

Reference something specific they engaged with.
Share a quick insight or resource.
Make it about them, not you.

Template that works:

“Hey [Name], saw you commented on my post about [topic]. Quick thought - [one specific insight related to their comment]. Would this be helpful for [their business/situation]?”

No pitch. Just value and a question.

Use this every time someone hits 2+ signals in your tracker.

I’ve used this to book 8-12 consultations per month. About 40% convert to paid clients.

Step 3: Set Up Your Follow-Up System

Most prospects need 2-3 touchpoints before booking. Manual follow-up kills momentum.

Use Make.com, Zapier or N8N to automate 70% of it.

3.1 Build the workflow​
- Prospect replies → logged in tracker
- Auto-schedule reminder (5 days)
- AI drafts personalized follow-up
- You review and send (30 seconds)

3.2 Keep it human Automation handles timing and drafts. You handle the personal touch.

We automated this for a consultant client.
Conversions jumped from 15% to 32%.
Same traffic, better system.

🧭 If you’re stuck, it’s because you don't have a step-by-step blueprint. Let’s fix that.

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You’ll get all my systems, 1:1 coaching, and accountability to turn content into clients, generate predictable revenue, and finally escape the referral-only grind.

Eric Melillo
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