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WAYNE MARLTON

I help founder-led businesses turn LinkedIn DMs into predictable revenue.

Wayne Marlton headshot — LinkedIn DM consultant for founder-led businesses

How I work: I install a complete commercial system, Governance, Positioning, Selling inside your business so your sales team closes without you in every conversation.

Who I work with: Founder-led businesses doing 7-8 figures who sell via LinkedIn. Maximum 10 clients at any time.

16 yrs

in B2B sales & business development

300+

LinkedIn recommendations and endorsements for client acquisition

9 days

from first message to signed client (fastest)

SPEED TO CLOSE

Greg Digneo — Agency Owner and Content Strategist, client testimonial

Greg Digneo -
(Agency Owner, Content Strategist)

"Wayne and his team move fast. I signed my first client in 9 days using Wayne's DM system. His approach cuts through the noise and delivers real pipeline."

4X RETURN

Matt Barker — Content Strategist and LinkedIn Marketing, client testimonial

Matt Barker
(Content Strategist, LinkedIn Marketing)

"Wayne delivered a 4X return in month one. His DM strategy is unique and effective. I should've got Wayne's help years ago.

900% ROI

Jason Squires — Leading UK Marketer, client testimonial

Jason Squires
(Leading UK Marketer)

"Wayne certainly practices what he preaches... Our first campaign together, he delivered a 9x return... in other words... a 900% ROI!

He quickly became a key part of my business."

MULTI 5-FIGURE LAUNCH

Taylin Simmonds — Digital Educator and Micro-Writing Pioneer, client testimonial

Taylin Simmonds -
(Digital Educator, Micro-Writing Pioneer)

"Wayne is one of the most professional guys I've worked with. Him and his team helped me do a multi-5 figure product launch on only a few weeks notice.

He took ownership of his team, always kept an open dialogue, and is a big reason why my digital product launch pulled in multi-5 figures in just 4 days."

26 SIGN-UPS

Laura Cook — Business Strategist, client testimonial

Laura Cook -
(Business Strategist)

"My first campaign working with Wayne resulted in 26 signups! Excited to see what future campaigns will bring"

HIGH ROI

Brendan Chaplin — Entrepreneur, Investor and Mentor, client testimonial

Brendan Chaplin -
(Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor)

"Really like Wayne and his approach to marketing which is already yielding a positive ROI! I look forward to our continued work together and recommend Wayne for anyone looking to take up their DM game! One of the very best."

Ready to install a system that closes without you? DM me the word "GPS" on LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

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Four ways to install sell-by-chat into your business

FLAGSHIP

The GPS Install

90-day minimum + application only

A full system install for businesses doing multi-6 to multi-7 figures. I embed Governance, Positioning, and Selling standards into your sales team until the pipeline runs on behaviour, not heroics.

- Sales governance & rules of engagement
- Positioning & message spine installed
- DM conversion rewrites & call structure
- Weekly implementation sessions
- Async deal-level feedback on live situations
- Team coaching until it's behaviour, not theory

DM ME "GPS" ON LINKEDIN

The Founder-Free DM Engine

4 weeks · Max 5 founders per cohort

A 4-week sprint to build a DM system designed to book 10 qualified appointments per month - without you sitting in the DMs. One cohort per quarter.

- Your first appointments booked before it ends.
- 1:1 diagnostic deep-dive session
- Custom DM engine roadmap
- GPS methodology installed
- SOPs & templates for VA handoff
- Weekly live calls + async support

DM ME "ENGINE" ON LINKEDIN

1:1 Coaching

£1000 one-off

60-minute sessions · Monthly retainer available

Personalised sell-by-chat and DM strategy sessions tailored to your specific deals, pipeline, and sales challenges.

For founders who want sharp, focused input without a full engagement.

- Flexible scheduling
- Sessions tailored to your live deals
- DM & outreach audits
- Positioning & messaging feedback

Monthly retainer option for ongoing support

DM ME "COACHING" ON LINKEDIN

The DM Vault

£97

One-time · Instant access · No subscription

A complete DM toolkit: proven templates, frameworks, and swipe files - plus a step-by-step guide to build your own AI-powered DM assistant. For when you know DMs are where deals happen but freeze on what to say.

- Full DM template library & swipe files
- AI build guide (GPT or Claude)
- Openers, follow-ups, re-engagement frames
- Positioning Prompt Pack Bonus

Access forever

GET INSTANT ACCESS
Toni Eastwood MBA and OBE — Leadership and Executive Coach, client testimonial

Toni Eastwood MBA & OBE -
(Leadership & Executive Coach)

I have been working with Wayne & my sales for my programmers have been fabulous - we hit our end of march targets before end of Feb.

He has produced super content for me, developed a number of campaigns, and I am delighted with the results, I would highly recommend him. Thanks, Wayne.

Sean Anthony — 7-figure Email Rainmaker, client testimonial

Sean Anthony
(7-figure Email Rainmaker)

"Wayne is one of the best DM closers I've seen. Highly recommend everything Wayne does."

Charles Miller — Agency Owner and Influencer, client testimonial

Charles Miller -
(Agency owner, Freelancer, Influencer)

"Wayne came to me with some great ideas on how to get more clients. We partnered up and the results were great. I highly recommend working with him"

ABOUT

The short version

16 years in client acquisition across financial services, legal, security, SaaS, and the creator economy. I've closed multi-6 and 7-figure deals, led business development teams, and partnered in seven-figure joint ventures.

Today I do one thing: install sell-by-chat systems into founder-led businesses so their sales teams stop 'having good conversations' and start delivering results.

I work with a maximum of 10 businesses at any time. If I'm full, I'll tell you.

2015

Led BD across financial, legal & security sectors — multi-6 & 7-figure deals

2022

Built LinkedIn lead gen business - clients hitting £100K months within 6-9 months

2023

Seven-figure joint ventures with leading entrepreneurs such as Ross Tomkins & Scott Oldford

2024

Joined £80M investor group - sourcing & building portfolio businesses

2025

Launched The DM Edge Group (Over 150 paying members)

My newsletter "The DM Edge" breaks down what's working right now in LinkedIn Client Acquisition.

Discover How to Master 'Sell by Chat'

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