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You admire a professional. How can you build a relationship with them?

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Do you have a professional role model, mentor, or influencer that you look up to and want to learn from? Maybe they are in your field, industry, or niche, and you admire their work, achievements, or values. Or maybe they are in a different domain, but you find their insights, advice, or perspective valuable and inspiring. Whatever the case, you may wonder how you can build a relationship with them, without being intrusive, annoying, or spammy. Here are some tips to help you connect and engage with the professional you admire, and potentially grow your network and career opportunities.

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Kristine N.

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1 Identify your goals

Before you reach out to the professional you admire, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve from the relationship. Are you looking for mentorship, feedback, collaboration, referral, or simply a friendly chat? Your goals will determine the tone, frequency, and content of your communication, as well as the expectations you set for yourself and them. Be realistic and respectful of their time, expertise, and boundaries. Don't ask for too much too soon, or make demands that are unreasonable or inappropriate.

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Goal setting is key to the foundation of the relationship between yourself and the professional that you admire. Most importantly the goals revolve around mentorship, and referrals . Of course you have to be respectful of the professional’s time and boundaries as well as have a realistic expectation of the outcome of the relationship. The Goals set will determine the run way and road map for the relationship.

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2 Do your research

The next step is to learn more about the professional you admire, and their work, interests, and values. This will help you tailor your message, find common ground, and show genuine appreciation and curiosity. You can use various sources of information, such as their website, blog, social media, podcast, newsletter, book, or online course. You can also look for interviews, articles, or testimonials that feature them or their projects. Try to find out what challenges they faced, what successes they celebrated, what goals they have, and what causes they support.

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Do your research: . Knowledge is power and through research you can find out if the professional had challenges and how they turned that into an opportunity for success. This will assist in understanding and tailoring your message that resonate with their cause. Information about the professional can be obtained through different methods such as: Blogs, Podcasts, testimonials,interviews,articles amongst others . Most importantly you can find out about what goals they have and what causes they support, their “why “. Use this as a common ground for shared interests.

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3 Reach out with value

Once you have done your research, you can craft your initial message to the professional you admire. The key is to provide value, not just ask for it. You can demonstrate value by sharing how their work impacted or inspired you, and what specific results or actions you achieved or took because of it. Additionally, you can ask a thoughtful question that shows your engagement with their content and invites a meaningful response or discussion. You may also offer a sincere compliment or praise for their recent accomplishment, recognition, or milestone. Moreover, providing useful feedback, suggestion, or resource can help them improve or enhance their work or project. Lastly, mentioning a mutual connection, referral, or recommendation can establish trust and credibility.

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Grace Laker, MD

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Reach out with value: For a professional to be admired , they would have been impactful. Therefore let them know to what extent they have impacted you and society. This demonstrates how valuable they are. Genuinely complimenting their recent success,accomplishments and giving constructive feedback goes a long way towards building trust and lasting relationships.

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4 Follow up with consistency

After you have sent your first message, don't expect an immediate or positive reply. The professional you admire may be busy, overwhelmed, or not interested in engaging with you at the moment. Don't take it personally or give up. Instead, demonstrate consistency and patience when following up. You can send a gentle reminder or follow-up question after a reasonable period of time (e.g., a week or two), comment on their posts, stories, or updates on social media to add value or spark conversation, subscribe to their newsletter, podcast, or online course and reply with your feedback, insights, or questions, attend their live events, webinars, or workshops to introduce yourself and ask questions or network with other attendees, and recommend their work, products, or services to your network and let them know how you helped them reach a wider audience or impact.

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5 Build rapport and trust

As you communicate and interact with the professional you admire, you will gradually build rapport and trust with them. This can open up more opportunities to deepen the relationship and create mutual value. You can share your own work, projects, or goals and ask for their opinion, advice, or support. Inviting them to collaborate, partner, or join you on a venture or initiative could be beneficial. Asking them to be your mentor, coach, or sponsor is also an option, as well as requesting an introduction or referral to someone in their network. Suggesting a meeting, call, or video chat with an agenda of questions or topics to discuss is a great way to show your respect and appreciation. Building a relationship with a professional you admire may be difficult but it can be highly rewarding. By following these tips, you can potentially gain a new friend, mentor, or collaborator.

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Kristine N.

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Sincerity is the foundation of authenticity. When you approach someone with sincerity, it reflects your genuine intentions and creates a sense of trust. Senior professionals often value authenticity, and they are more likely to engage with individuals who are transparent and sincere.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Build Long-Term Relationships Building a network of professionals isn't just about immediate gains; it's about fostering long-term relationships as well. The "Sincerity" is the glue that holds relationships together. By being sincere in your interactions, you lay the groundwork for a lasting and mutually beneficial connection.

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