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Week 7: Setting Up the "First Date"
How to Get a 2nd, 3rd, 4th... Date
Video Time: 7 Minutes Action Time: Around 1-3 Hours
Video Time: 7 Minutes
Action Time: Around 1-3 Hours
All strong relationships have reciprocity and mutual benefit at their core. By agreeing to meet with you, your connection has decided to take time out of their busy schedule to share knowledge with you. Here are a few tips on how to show your appreciation and keep them coming back!
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Offer them any talents or skills that you may have.
We’re not suggesting you offer to work for their company for free, but to work for them on a personal level. You want to invest in them as a person, and not just as an asset!
Here’s an Example
If you are a content writer, offer to help them with their personal blog. Do you make jewelry as a hobby? Offer to create a piece of jewelry for an upcoming event they are attending!
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Always end with your “Why” and “Call to Action.”
As we mentioned before, you need to set up the next meeting before your current one ends. You never want to leave a meeting without having your next steps figured out. Think about what talents/skills you can exchange before you go to the meeting and make those suggestions.
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Leverage your assets to further your relationship.
The assets you use don’t have to only be work related. You can also use similar interests and hobbies to your advantage; like going to a textile trade show if you both enjoy sewing in your free time.
1
Offer them any talents or skills that you may have.
We’re not suggesting you offer to work for their company for free, but to work for them on a personal level. You want to invest in them as a person, and not just as an asset!
Here’s an Example
If you are a content writer, offer to help them with their personal blog. Do you make jewelry as a hobby? Offer to create a piece of jewelry for an upcoming event they are attending!
2
Always end with your “Why” and “Call to Action.”
As we mentioned before, you need to set up the next meeting before your current one ends. You never want to leave a meeting without having your next steps figured out. Think about what talents/skills you can exchange before you go to the meeting and make those suggestions.
3
Leverage your assets to further your relationship.
The assets you use don’t have to only be work related. You can also use similar interests and hobbies to your advantage; like going to a textile trade show if you both enjoy sewing in your free time.
Networking is a powerful tool! For more information on networking, check out the links below!