How I Used Dripify to Book 16 Podcast Guests in a Month: A LinkedIn Outreach Case Study

When I launched the Blush & Bloom podcast under my women's health startup, Asele, I wanted to feature diverse voices from the global women's health and FemTech space.

But booking guests was slow. I was lucky to get one speaker a month manually. And while the conversations I was having were great, I wanted more variety, more stories, and more perspectives.

That's when I decided to try Dripify, a LinkedIn automation tool, to run my very first outreach campaign. I saw it as both an experiment and a way to learn what works for building connections on LinkedIn without spending hours copying and pasting messages.

Setting Up My Dripify Campaign

My goal was simple: invite potential guests for Blush & Bloom while keeping the outreach warm, human, and non-salesy.

Target audience:

• Women working in or adjacent to women's health, FemTech, and healthcare innovation
• Global focus, with strong representation from African and diaspora communities

Why Dripify worked for me:

• Automates sending LinkedIn connection requests and follow-ups
• Tracks acceptance and response rates
• Saves time while keeping the outreach personal
• A cheaper, efficient option compared to other tools I considered, and it came recommended

How I Structured My Outreach

I used a simple three-step sequence, built around one rule: keep it warm, specific, and never salesy.

Step 1: The connection request. Short and genuine:

Hi [First Name], I've been exploring the women's health and FemTech space and came across your profile. I'd love to connect and learn from your work.

Step 2: The invitation. Once connected, I introduced myself and Asele, explained what Blush & Bloom is (honest, relaxed conversations with women in health), and extended a warm, no-pressure invite with a link to the podcast so they could see it for themselves.

Step 3: A gentle follow-up. A few days later, a light check-in for anyone who hadn't replied, plus a genuine note that I admire their work either way.

Results of My Dripify LinkedIn Outreach Campaign

After running the campaign for a month, here's what happened:

• 100 leads targeted
• 50% acceptance rate (50 accepted my connection request)
• 30% response rate (30 replied to my follow-up)
• 16 confirmed speakers booked for Blush & Bloom

And honestly, this is the part that excites me the most.

I went from struggling to get one speaker a month to having 16 speakers in just one month. And not just anyone. These are women with years of experience, who have built solid products, and who have been shaping this space for a long time.

I even got to connect with the woman who coined the term "FemTech," a genuinely mind-blowing moment for me. I was talking with someone who helped name the industry I'm working in.

The women I've met through this campaign have been wonderful, supportive, positive, and kind. It's been such a joy to have these conversations and learn from them. I'm so glad I invested the time and energy into following up, setting up calls, and building these relationships. Now I have a long list of episodes to record, and I'm genuinely excited for what's coming next.

Lessons Learned from Using Dripify for LinkedIn Outreach

What worked:

• Short, warm connection requests that didn't pitch anything right away
• A clear and specific ask in the follow-up (be a guest on a podcast)
• Sharing a direct link so people could check the podcast before replying

What I'd improve next time:

• Add one personalized detail about their work in the follow-up
• Space follow-ups further apart to feel even less rushed

How You Can Adapt This LinkedIn Outreach Strategy

You can use the same approach for:

• Event speaker invitations
• Finding beta testers for a product
• Research interviews for market insights
• Building partnerships in a niche industry
• For founders: reaching out to potential advisors, partners, or early customers
• For content marketers: sourcing expert quotes for articles, finding collaborators for co-marketing, or inviting guests for webinars and podcasts

Tips:

• Keep your connection message under 250 characters
• Make your first ask clear and low-commitment
• Follow up, but don't push too hard
• If you're a founder, highlight your mission briefly so people connect with why you're reaching out
• If you're a content marketer, position your request as a chance for the recipient to share their expertise with a wider audience

FAQs

What is Dripify?

Dripify is a LinkedIn automation tool that helps you send connection requests, follow-up messages, and track campaign results at scale.

How many follow-up messages should I send on LinkedIn?

In my campaign, I sent one follow-up after acceptance and one final reminder 5 to 7 days later.

Can Dripify be used for finding podcast guests?

Yes. My campaign booked 16 podcast guests in 30 days. The same strategy can be adapted for finding speakers, partners, or beta testers.

How do I avoid sounding spammy in LinkedIn outreach?

Keep messages short, be specific about why you're reaching out, and don't push too hard in follow-ups.

Final Thoughts

If I learned one thing from this, it's that LinkedIn outreach, when done with warmth and clarity, can open really cool doors. And in my case, it didn't just open doors. It filled my calendar with inspiring conversations I can't wait to share.

You can check out the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music, or on the website: asele.tech/blush-and-bloom-podcast

If you'd like help setting up a custom outreach sequence for yourself or your company, I'm happy to help. Reach out at hello@gigikenneth.com.