Not following up (the key ingredient).

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One meeting won’t accomplish much. Your goal is to create a relationship over time, so that when your contact hears of a possible situation, they think of YOU. Of the six pitfalls of networking, this is the key one, in my estimation.

Follow ups include the thank you email immediate after the meeting. This is not just armenia whatsapp phone number a perfunctory thank you or plain etiquette; it’s a thank you, plus a recap of what you discussed – as a reminder of who/what you are. Your branding. Maybe you could add something that you didn’t get to discuss.

Another subsequent follow up could be a second thank you if you’ve made contact with a referral from that person.

Yet another could be a quick question.

Even another could be an article you have read that might be of interest to your contact.

Basically, this is sales technique, a method for keeping in touch with someone over a period of time, and keeping your name out there. You won’t do this with everyone because not everyone will be supportive or helpful or particularly responsive.