How do I ask for an informational chat? - first time posting

I sent 3 messages on a professional network and got two replies. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I want advice, not a job directly. Did any turn into leads?

I asked what they wish they had known at my stage. People enjoy answering that.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 13 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.