How to Genuinely Reach Out to a New Connection

If you’ve listened to this podcast or been in my circle for some time, you know I preach the importance of building relationships and expanding your network. Unfortunately, I get feedback all of the time from clients avoiding reaching out for fear of coming off as sleazy or salesy. This week, episode 35 of Selling for Yourself: a guide for non-sales people Podcast is about how to genuinely reach out to a new connection!

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In this episode of The Selling for Yourself Podcast, I am reminding you that everyone you interact with could be one of the 3 C’s… a client, a collaborator, or a connector. So when you’re reaching out to a new connection, it is important to remember that you cannot predict the future and you can only know what the future holds for your relationship by opening the door to further the conversation. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 How to Genuinely Reach Out to a New Connection
• 2:31 Replying to a new LinkedIn connection with a genuine question to open the door for conversation.
• 4:00 Remember that not everyone you talk to is a client.
• 5:49 Everyone you connect with is one of the 3 C’s- clients, connectors, or collaborators.