You had me at hello: The new rules for better networking

Meaningful conversations aren't taking place--just two people with business cards in their hands, giving their pitches back and forth. And then what happens?

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Both parties nod, smile, say, "Well, it was great connecting with you. I'll shoot you an email and let's go from there.

Because people like to do business with people they like, people they trust, and people they know through other friends and shared connections. At the end of the day, I would rather work with someone I genuinely connect with over working with someone who treats me like a vendor. When you're building your network, look for the situations that are going to allow you to make friends--even if they're business friends.

Small settings do well.

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Friends of friends and e-mail introductions go a long way. Whatever you do, just keep the focus on making meaningful connections, instead of throwing your business cards all over the floor and hoping someone with a name tag picks one up.

We’ve got your email.

It might seem like a slower process, but what you'll end up with is a strong circle of people you trust--instead of a rolodex with a bunch of people who don't return your calls. What they want is to pitch their business. Ask to meet in person if you live in the same city, or suggest a phone call if that would be more convenient. When asking for a meeting or phone call, you want to make it as easy as possible for the person to say yes without having to do too much thinking.

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Remember, this person is probably busy. Fingers crossed, once they do, you can then share times that work best for you. If you reach that stage, congrats! The key here is not to overthink it. So great to hear from you! I would love to meet next week.

A Brief Guide to a Better Email

I hope your week is going well. By Adunola Adeshola 5 minute Read. Would it be possible for us to find a time to chat? Hi [first name], So great to hear from you! Looking forward to meeting you soon, [your name] Done! Leave it at that. Hi [first name], I hope your week is going well.