This past year has been a whirlwind of new meetings, new clients, new creative partners and new vendor partners. By my count, I’ve had the opportunity to exchange information and ideas with well over 250 groups and individuals and these exchanges have been extremely valuable.
Not because I’ve gained new business from every meeting, but because I’ve tried to end each meeting with two simple, helpful, useful questions:
1. What else are you trying to get done?
2. What else do you need?
These questions have nothing to do with what I do! And that’s the point. Each and every meeting is an opportunity to add value to someone else’s job, job search, or business. The answers I’ve received have been all over the board – money, people, legal help, IT advice, referrals, specific intros – the list goes on and I think I’ve actually been able to help some people. It’s a great way to show appreciation and also open a dialogue that can be mutually beneficial for years.
Standing offer to all Snippet Readers: If you need what I’m doing, great. If you don’t, then tell me what else is on your to-do list. I might know someone who knows someone.
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