I used to feel pressure to meet everyone at big events. Focusing on just a few people during breaks brought me my first major client. In my experience, depth beats breadth every time.
Was at this new pop-up entrepreneur meet in the park. A squirrel grabbed my stack of cards and ran up a tree. I had to give my elevator speech while pointing at the branches.
Shared a booth with a woodworker last season. Our combined display brought in twice the traffic.
How long should I wait before moving on to other prospects?
I was at a tech startup mixer last week, all ready to make new contacts. I had a bunch of business cards in my hand and my messenger bag on my shoulder. In my rush to say hi to someone across the room, I didn't see my own bag strap on the floor. I tripped hard, and my cards went flying like confetti. Everyone stopped talking and looked at me. I was so embarrassed, but then a guy came over to help pick them up. We ended up chatting about his app idea while gathering cards. Now I always check my feet before moving at events.
I stopped by a grocery store demo for homemade soups last week. The chef running it was talking about local farm supplies. We hit it off and swapped stories about small food businesses. I mentioned my plan for a seasonal recipe box service. He liked the idea and offered to help with sourcing fresh produce. Now we're testing a pilot together this fall. Do you often find networking happens in simple food spots like this?
Hi everyone. I'm launching a new e-commerce venture based out of Fort Lauderdale and need an attorney to review vendor contracts and operating agreements. Any recommendations for someone reliable in the area?