How to Send Good Voice Notes on LinkedIn

Sending voice notes to strangers on LinkedIn can feel risky.

Some people love them. Some people strongly prefer to just read text. And when voice notes miss the mark, they can feel intrusive.

But when they work, they work really well.

Buyers can instantly tell when something was recorded just for them. A good voice note cuts through because it proves two things immediately:

• You are talking to a real person
• You took time to say something just for them

The problem is that most voice notes are still done wrong.

When Voice Notes Actually Make Sense

Like LinkedIn video DMs, voice notes are not a volume play. They only work when used intentionally.

Voice notes work best when:

• You are targeting a small list of high-value accounts
• You have a clear reason for reaching out right now
• You want to add warmth without asking for time yet

They work poorly when:

• You are blasting cold prospects with no context
• You are replacing all outbound with voice
• You do not have a specific point to make

If you do not have a reason, a voice note will not save you.

The Formula for a Good LinkedIn Voice Note

A simple structure that works:

1. Start with a Real Reason

Show them this is not random.

Good anchors include:

• A post they recently shared
• A team initiative or hiring push
• Something timely happening in their role or market

Avoid generic openers like “wanted to introduce myself.”

2. Share One Clear Observation

Say what you think is happening.

Examples:

• “Sounds like your team is leaning harder into outbound this quarter.”
• “It looks like demand is there, but buyers are slower to engage.”

This is not a pitch. It is a signal that you understand their world.

3. Offer Something Small

End with something easy to respond to.

Examples:

• “Happy to share a couple examples if helpful.”
• “Can send over a short write-up if you want.”

Do not ask for a meeting in the voice note.

PS - adding a photo of yourself also adds personalization.

LinkedIn Voice Note Best Practices

1. Keep it under 1 minute

Short voice notes feel respectful.

Aim for:

• 20 to 45 seconds
• One idea
• One reason for reaching out

If it takes longer, it should be a call or text.

2. Get to the point

No fluff. No long backstory.

Buyers decide in the first few seconds whether to keep listening.

3. Speak slowly and confidently

You do not need a script, but clarity matters.

Slow down slightly. Pause between thoughts. Sound like yourself.

4. Bring good energy

Voice carries emotion.

Smile when you talk. It actually comes through in the recording. Calm, friendly energy beats hype every time.

5. Do not use canned messages

A reused or synthetic voice note erodes trust instantly.

If it does not sound genuinely recorded for them, it works against you.

How to Record a Voice Note on LinkedIn

Always record from your phone, not your computer.

Steps:

• Open the LinkedIn DM on your phone
• Tap the mic icon to the right of the text box
• Hold the blue mic button to record
• Release to send

Be careful. If you let go, it sends immediately.

Slide away to cancel and re-record if needed.

It is okay to flub a bit. That actually makes it feel human.