Tired of endless scrolling and clicking just to make a new business connection? 🖱️😩 What if Artificial Intelligence could handle the frustrating, repetitive tasks, freeing YOU up for genuine, human-to-human conversations? This episode dives into a unique approach where AI kickstarts authentic engagement.

Meet Gillian Utesch, founder of Broken Glass Ceiling Marketing, who accidentally built a solution to her own digital networking nightmare. 🚀

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Many entrepreneurs crave real connections but find online outreach a draining, inefficient numbers game. Hours spent sending messages, only to get discouraged by low response rates... sound familiar? Gillian shares her story of how post-COVID business struggles led her to say, "It can't get any worse, let's see if AI can help!"

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The core idea? Use AI for what it does best: data mining, initial outreach, and consistent engagement (liking posts, endorsing skills, sending initial messages). This isn't about replacing human interaction; it's about amplifying it. AI handles the tedious "mouse clicking," so you can step in when a real conversation is ready to happen. It allows talented humans to focus on their unique abilities – creativity, strategy, deep connection – instead of mind-numbing repetitive tasks. ✨

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Gillian’s tool, born from personal need, initially lived on her Apple Mini, designed in Canva! She simply wanted her marketing business back online without burning out on manual outreach. As she shared her success, other business owners with the same visceral dislike for "click, paste, cut, paste" wanted in. The surprise? It wasn't just for business development. Users found it powerful for nurturing existing networks (no more reaching out only when you need something!) and even for job seekers making connections at target companies. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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The guiding philosophy: People first, profit second. The goal was always to create genuine human engagement, not just a salesy bot. When AI handles the initial "warm-up" – a few thoughtful interactions over time – your eventual direct message or connection request feels natural, not cold or desperate. People feel honored to engage, not sold to.

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Discover smart strategies for AI-assisted outreach that feel human: Instead of an immediate connection request, start with 3-4 thoughtful actions over several days (e.g., commenting, endorsing). Then, send a connection request without a lengthy message – the prior engagement is your intro. Incorporate strategic time delays and varied interaction times so your AI "avatar" doesn't seem robotic or overly eager. 🤖 Patience is still key. While AI handles the volume, real human responses take time. Results often build significantly around the 3-month mark, with connections sometimes blossoming after 6+ months of consistent, AI-assisted nurturing.

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Stop dreading online networking. By strategically leveraging AI, you can build more authentic relationships, save incredible amounts of time, and focus your energy on the high-value conversations that truly move your business forward.

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Ready to make your networking more human with AI's help? Like this video, Comment with your biggest networking frustration, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!

Visit the HumanOp Website (https://humanop.com/) to gain instant clarity on how better systems and understanding can improve your business interactions.

Explore Gillian Utesch's innovative approach and tools:

• Visit Broken Glass Ceiling Marketing to see how they help businesses connect (you can find demo videos and book a call!): https://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com/ (The tool is creatively known as "LinkedIn Connector" or "Dash" by users!)

Connect with Gillian:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenglassceilingmarketing/

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