Personal Branding Tip 268 · Relationships
State Your Intent Up Front
When you contact someone whose services you do not need, say why, for example that you want a partner you can refer clients to.
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Why It Works
The book says transparency about intent returns your investment many times over and keeps people from feeling their time is wasted.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Relationships: The people who know you, and the people they know.
- In the Series
- Tip 268 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Relationships
More on Relationships
Tip 272 · RelationshipsAsk How You Can Support ThemAsk a mentor or peer this week what better ways you can support them, and act on the answer. It often surfaces ideas you had not considered.
Tip 276 · RelationshipsAsk Who They Want to MeetIn early conversations with other business owners, ask what kind of referral they look for and offer to send people their way.
Tip 282 · RelationshipsMake Introductions a HabitMake a habit of introducing two people who should know each other, for business or friendship. Start this week and expect nothing back.
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