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OFMBusinessNetworking2025-07-23
How to meet new people and network:
1. NO "Yo bro", "Hey G"
Why would someone reply you if you just say hi? You need to explain why you're texting that person. Don't waste his time. Especially if it's someone on a higher level.
Instead do this:
Hey man, my name is [name]
I'm texting you because [insert reason]
Go straight to the point, people don't wanna waste time with pointless back and forths
2. "Just wanna network"
Questions like "How many models you have?" or "How's your agency going?" — First of all you're a stranger, this can't be your first approach.
I also personally think it's rude to ask how much money he makes in the first messages, it shows you have no emotional intelligence
Imagine you meet a millionaire for the first time and you ask "G what's your net worth?" He's gonna laugh to your face, this is not the way you network at a higher level
3. Calls & Advice
If you're texting someone at a higher level, he's probably a busy person. Respect his time. I receive many messages every day and I reply to everyone. If you have anything you want to ask me, feel free to DM me at @vitodilauro, I'm always happy to help
4. Meeting people IRL
This is the best way to network, if you don't know someone IRL, you actually don't know him at all. Doesn't matter how many messages you exchanged
You become friends by meeting in real life
I met many amazing people on Telegram that became my close friends just by going for coffee, just be a nice person and that's it
Also don't feel like people will judge you if you don't make money yet. I personally meet everyone who is in Bangkok, I'm always down to meet new people, whether you're rich or broke
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