LinkedIn Services and its proposal flow are genuinely useful for freelancers and independent professionals trying to get into serious consideration quickly.
LinkedIn Services is a real boon for freelancers and professionals. The proposal system, in particular, makes it much easier to move from discovery to an actual business conversation.
What it does well is reduce friction. Instead of vaguely signaling interest, people can reach out with some structure, and service providers can respond in a way that feels closer to a real pitch than a casual DM.
It also feels like a strong intro call can go a long way here. If you can get that first conversation right, and support it with a clear deck, you significantly improve your chances of being added to the consideration set.