Personal Branding Tip 276 · Relationships
Ask Who They Want to Meet
In early conversations with other business owners, ask what kind of referral they look for and offer to send people their way.
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Why It Works
Opening with service instead of a pitch builds trust, and the person who connects someone to their next client is remembered.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Relationships: The people who know you, and the people they know.
- In the Series
- Tip 276 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Relationships
More on Relationships
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.
Tip 286 · RelationshipsHide the Need to CloseBefore your next pitch, cut every line that signals you need the deal. Lead with what the other person needs instead.
Tip 290 · RelationshipsCalendar Their BirthdaysAdd the birthdays of your ten closest professional contacts to your calendar and send a personal note on the day, not a generic holiday greeting.
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