You have connections in your network right now that, for a variety of reasons, won't connect you with potential clients or contracts. Maybe they don't know you well enough yet to trust you with their reputation, perhaps they don't have any connections with your target market, or possibly they simply aren't yet ready to trust you with their reputation. Are they useless to you? Not hardly! Join Greg and Debby to learn more about how you can get the help you need and that your network is willing and able to provide.
Never again be at a loss when the other person asks "How can I help you?"
Listen to learn:
[2:30] What you can ask for
[3:30] Simple requests appropriate for new relationships
[4:20] Asking for more as the relationship builds.
[5:50] Heavy lifting for the strongest relationships.
[7:10] 5 categories of requests
[12:30] The many benefits of asking for advice
Names mentioned:
Wayne Baker
Faculty at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Author of "All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success"
Linda Petersen
Head Coach at Peterson Career & Life Coaching LLC
Diane Spadola
Bella Faccia Painting
