Message runs 115 words; healthy ceiling for this channel is ~100. Beyond 150 words, reply rates drop ~50% [Lavender 2024] because the reader has to commit before they can evaluate the offer.
Cargo-cult Compliment → Assumption → Demo : following the structure without understanding why each element exists.
How each offense was applied · 3 total
“Hey, I've been really impressed by what you've been building at your company. I noticed your team recently expanded and thought the timing…”
“impressed by what you've been building at your company”
“Let me know if interested — happy to share a quick overview of ho”