Real talk, meeting people is only step one. If you don’t follow up, you might as well have stayed home. Most contacts go cold because people are too lazy or too nervous to send a message. That’s how “networking” turns into a waste of time instead of real opportunity.
Here’s how to actually stand out and turn a quick convo into a real relationship. Day after the event, reach out. Don’t overthink it, keep it simple and personal. Reference something you actually talked about (“Loved your take on X…” or “Still laughing about that story you told, needed that!”). If you promised to send a link, intro, or resource, do it now, don’t wait.
Don’t pitch right away. Start with gratitude and genuine interest. “Great meeting you, hope you landed those extra clients you were talking about.” If the vibe was good, suggest catching up again, even if it’s just a ten-minute virtual coffee (“Let’s keep in touch, up for a quick Zoom next week?”).
Keep things chill and conversational. The key is speed and authenticity, not some stiff one-liner. If you want the exact scripts, timing hacks, creative ways to stay on people’s radar without being annoying, and ninja tricks to turn new contacts into real friends, collaborators, and clients, Pro tier’s where you get the whole follow-up arsenal.
Don’t just network. Build your circle, and cash in.
