Don't Let Your Networking Efforts Get Washed Away!
Does your follow up plan end up in the lint filter?

Don't Let Your Networking Efforts Get Washed Away!

Marc A. Pitman, CSP Marc A. Pitman, CSP

Marc A. Pitman, CSP

CEO, Concord Leadership Group | President, International Coach Federation- South Carolina | Author: The Surprising Gift of Doubt | Leadership Development Expert | Coach Certification Provider | Leadership Keynote Speaker

发布日期: 2024年8月8日
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Have you ever left a conference feeling great about giving out all your business cards?

I just came back from the National Speakers Association Influence conference in Denver. While many of us connected on LinkedIn immediately, many simply gave me their business cards.

I protected these cards throughout the conference, looking forward to connecting with them when I got home.

Then...

Then I got home.

And did my laundry.


Does your networking fall apart in the dryer?

The cards didn't survive the dryer.

What a mess. And what a loss.

I could pick out "Our Mission" on one. And a few random words or parts of a logo on others.

But not one bit of helpful contact information.

Follow up is more than a business card

Business cards are great. But don't mix up "giving business cards" with "doing follow up."

Be sure to find a way to connect with the people you give a card to.

Happy #FollowUpFriday

Work today to make sure your follow up can survive the dryer!

Neil Thompson

Teacher of Geeks | Inc. Magazine contributor | Children's book author | Speaker | Podcaster | Engineer | Follow & Ring My ?? for Technical Presentation Insights

3 个月

Business cards? In 2024? Waste of paper.

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Chris Baiocchi, CFRE, MAOL

Helping nonprofits build confidence and clarity in their fundraising. Coaching - Training - Strategy

3 个月

I like to follow up with a LinkedIn connection and/or message

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