How to introduce yourself
ideas, inspo and examples of interesting introductions
How to introduce yourself
A helpful syntax:
[I/We] + [verb] + [people] + [achieve a result]
verb could be help, unlock, teach, nurture etc,.
people: who do you work with? or help? leaders, visionaries, mom’s and pop’s, the next generation.
achieve a result: what do you help these people accomplish?
• “I help parents find their quarterly number.” • “I’m like a financial midwife.”
Stephanie Palmer • Good in a Room
How to meet anyone you want
youtube.comThis feels kinda relevant. Still not sure but I’ll let it be here for now.
List of Greg’s and @jicecreams advice
provide value to the person
be non-chalant
do your research
don’t be lazy
nerd out, after you meet common ground.
don’t be entitled
people are usually busy, but people who you you want to meet usually are on a different scale of busy. Respect that.
put your thoughts out there, retweets or create content.
“I help entrepreneurs fund their dreams.”
Eric Bandholz • The Right Answer to 'What Do You Do?'
When it comes to intros, short is good.
Devin Hunt • The Workshop Survival Guide: How to design and teach educational workshops that work every time
Warm intros are the goal. Conversations are infinitely easier when you get an intro through a mutual friend that establishes your credibility and reason for being there.
Rob Fitzpatrick • The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you
James Buckhouse • How to Say Hello
I notice things
— Seth Godin