Claire Wasserman

Well, first of all, before you reach out, think about, is there anything that you can do for them? Now, in your case, it's a little bit different because it sounds like you already are just sort of a helpful person to her anyway, and you have somewhat of a relationship, right? So this is maybe a different use case than a person who wants to reach out to somebody they've never met before, right?

Well, first of all, before you reach out, think about, is there anything that you can do for them? Now, in your case, it's a little bit different because it sounds like you already are just sort of a helpful person to her anyway, and you have somewhat of a relationship, right? So this is maybe a different use case than a person who wants to reach out to somebody they've never met before, right?

But- One way to help another person is this is going to be a totally random idea I'm throwing out there. It may not apply to you, but hopefully it inspires you to start thinking creatively about how to connect with people of influence. Can you recommend them for a conference or a podcast if you feel like that's something that would make sense for them, right?

But- One way to help another person is this is going to be a totally random idea I'm throwing out there. It may not apply to you, but hopefully it inspires you to start thinking creatively about how to connect with people of influence. Can you recommend them for a conference or a podcast if you feel like that's something that would make sense for them, right?

But- One way to help another person is this is going to be a totally random idea I'm throwing out there. It may not apply to you, but hopefully it inspires you to start thinking creatively about how to connect with people of influence. Can you recommend them for a conference or a podcast if you feel like that's something that would make sense for them, right?

For example, if anyone wants to reach out to me, and is like, hey, I could connect you with this conference. I think you'd be a great speaker. I mean, that might be money in my pocket. And it didn't take you more than like five minutes potentially to do that. I mean, of course, there's like an etiquette to making kinds of connections, et cetera.

For example, if anyone wants to reach out to me, and is like, hey, I could connect you with this conference. I think you'd be a great speaker. I mean, that might be money in my pocket. And it didn't take you more than like five minutes potentially to do that. I mean, of course, there's like an etiquette to making kinds of connections, et cetera.

For example, if anyone wants to reach out to me, and is like, hey, I could connect you with this conference. I think you'd be a great speaker. I mean, that might be money in my pocket. And it didn't take you more than like five minutes potentially to do that. I mean, of course, there's like an etiquette to making kinds of connections, et cetera.

But that's you bringing value in a way that doesn't take much time and effort, but has a big positive impact on the other person. So just before anybody reaches out to anyone else, just think, is there something I could do for them? Or it could be as simple as they post it on LinkedIn, you reshare it or you comment. So I don't want anyone saying, let me volunteer and work for this person for free.

But that's you bringing value in a way that doesn't take much time and effort, but has a big positive impact on the other person. So just before anybody reaches out to anyone else, just think, is there something I could do for them? Or it could be as simple as they post it on LinkedIn, you reshare it or you comment. So I don't want anyone saying, let me volunteer and work for this person for free.

But that's you bringing value in a way that doesn't take much time and effort, but has a big positive impact on the other person. So just before anybody reaches out to anyone else, just think, is there something I could do for them? Or it could be as simple as they post it on LinkedIn, you reshare it or you comment. So I don't want anyone saying, let me volunteer and work for this person for free.

We don't have to do anything big to have a positive impact on another person. So think about that. Second, when you ask her to connect with you, I want you to give her a time frame. Say, I'd love 15 minutes of your time. I have 20 minutes of your time. You're probably going to speak for much longer. But when you give people that short time, Period.

We don't have to do anything big to have a positive impact on another person. So think about that. Second, when you ask her to connect with you, I want you to give her a time frame. Say, I'd love 15 minutes of your time. I have 20 minutes of your time. You're probably going to speak for much longer. But when you give people that short time, Period.

We don't have to do anything big to have a positive impact on another person. So think about that. Second, when you ask her to connect with you, I want you to give her a time frame. Say, I'd love 15 minutes of your time. I have 20 minutes of your time. You're probably going to speak for much longer. But when you give people that short time, Period.

They can now visualize how it will fit into their schedule and they're much more likely to say yes. You also want to have very specific questions prepared. By the way, you could say, hey, I'm happy to send you my questions beforehand if that would be helpful. I know your time is really valuable.

They can now visualize how it will fit into their schedule and they're much more likely to say yes. You also want to have very specific questions prepared. By the way, you could say, hey, I'm happy to send you my questions beforehand if that would be helpful. I know your time is really valuable.

They can now visualize how it will fit into their schedule and they're much more likely to say yes. You also want to have very specific questions prepared. By the way, you could say, hey, I'm happy to send you my questions beforehand if that would be helpful. I know your time is really valuable.

By the way, Jay, you may be listening to me going, this sounds way more formal than I need to be with this person. Totally. Do whatever makes sense for the dynamic that you have. I just want to always say what I feel like kind of the framework that would be the correct etiquette in all of this, but tailor it for your situation, of course.

By the way, Jay, you may be listening to me going, this sounds way more formal than I need to be with this person. Totally. Do whatever makes sense for the dynamic that you have. I just want to always say what I feel like kind of the framework that would be the correct etiquette in all of this, but tailor it for your situation, of course.

By the way, Jay, you may be listening to me going, this sounds way more formal than I need to be with this person. Totally. Do whatever makes sense for the dynamic that you have. I just want to always say what I feel like kind of the framework that would be the correct etiquette in all of this, but tailor it for your situation, of course.