Hi Eli,
Getting the most out of your network is all about knowing exactly what your business needs are. Once you have that, you’ll know what type of people you need to connect to. And once you know that, you should be able to find a common contact that can make the intro, or if not, then target events that these people may be attending. Before making a connection, however, you should always be fully prepared. Do your homework about the people you’re trying to connect to, who they are, what interests them and why they would want to give you their time. What value can this connection bring to your business and, more importantly, how can you add value to them. Networking is a two-way street.
When it comes to cultural awareness, we live in a conservative society that values privacy. Always keep that in mind when approaching someone for the first time.
Best,
Badr
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