# Why Your Dormant LinkedIn Connections Are Your Biggest Opportunity

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Podcast: [Good Girls Get Rich by Karen Yankovich](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-girls-get-rich-by-karen-yankovich-885766)
Published: 2026-08-18T13:07:00+00:00
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## Resource

You know exactly who I mean. The person you've thought about reaching out to on LinkedIn more than once — and then closed the tab because you didn't know what to say. This week, Karen makes the case for why she's not a stranger, and why your dormant LinkedIn connections might be the single most overlooked opportunity in your business. Karen breaks down why the people already in your LinkedIn network — old coworkers, old clients, people you met at a conference once — are worth more than a brand-new cold connection. Backed by a Rutgers study on reconnecting with dormant ties, she gives you the exact, no-pressure way to build a list of 10 and reach out without it feeling awkward, pitchy, or forced. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a dormant LinkedIn connection is more valuable than a brand-new one The Rutgers study showing reconnected ties often outperform current ones How to build your list of 10 dormant contacts in under a week The exact reconnection message formula — no apologies, no asks, no pitch Why the metric that matters is calls on your calendar, not likes on your post If you've been sitting on a LinkedIn network you think is "dead," this episode will change your mind — and give you a simple weekly habit to start turning it into real opportunities. Loved this episode? Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich so you never miss one, and share it with a friend who's been avoiding that one LinkedIn message. Ready to go deeper? Grab the free Borrow the Stage masterclass at SheLinkedUp.com/masterclass. Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Borrow the Stage Masterclass : Free on-demand training on building your speaker kit and using LinkedIn to book stages Visibility Salon : Karen's membership community, home of the Borrow of the Stage initiative LinkedIn for Women Community :…

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