Derek, you hit on an important point that so many others missed. Following up has been difficult for me simply because many times, I don't know what to say and I end up letting these relationships atrophy. Although it's not an ideal situation to be in, asking them what events they've going to or what they're launching seems like a great baby step to salvaging and rekindling the relationship rather than simply giving up and thinking "damn, I should follow up but I'm out of things to discuss so won't even bother."
Mr. Derek, your videos are very helpful. There's so much I have learnt from your videos than I would learn in a class. Looking forward to achieving my goals using your methods. Thank you so much.
Wow, this took a lot of the uncertainty out of how I should be following up - stalk people ;). Seriously though, this was truely helpful Derek - thank you. I've never done a lot of networking but the few times I have, my follow up was along the lines of the nice to meet you email.
hi derek; more proof that the answers are far simpler than we think they will be. great system. as a blind computer user will have to think of an easy way for me to do that while at networking events. may have to depend on whoever I'm at the event with to make a list with topic reminders. thanks, max
you can do one of two more things... you can type a draft of an email when you have a break at the conference and schedule it to automatically send on the day you think the other person will read it. second, I always try to say something about what we talked about or ask a question about something related to our conversation. The point is to remind them of who you are. This is what I do: "it was great to meet you at the So and So confrence. It was great to chat with you about [insert topic or tidbit from conversation]." The rest you nailed perfectly Derek.
Great stuff. Another tip for introverts when meeting people at conferences, if you want to be remembered, be INTRESTED, not interesting. You don't have to talk about yourself, get the other person to talk about themselves.
I started setting reminders in google calender to follow up with great people I met and then started inviting them to my calendar event. They would get the notification and sometimes even accept the invitation. I usually put a nice message in the note section like "remember to follow up with this guy his business was awesome and we need to know more."
That's awesome! I do this too! I've also been putting in keywords to help me remember something about them. "In the finance industry. Hates muffins. Happy face tie guy."
Thanks for sharing the followup framework Derek, most helpful. I shall get going with practising this. Do you take sugar with your tea? What's the latest 3 books you've been reading?
Hey Derek, great video and advice! Have you ever used Boomerang for Gmail or the Mailbox App to help you with the Followup Framework? BTW, awesome belt. Did you get it from Will Smith off the set of Hitch?
Derek Halpern BeeboiZam There's a term for that. Noisy introvert. It's where we love our peace and quiet, love being alone. But there are moments where we're so full of life and energy that people don't believe we're introverts!
Derek, you hit on an important point that so many others missed. Following up has been difficult for me simply because many times, I don't know what to say and I end up letting these relationships atrophy. Although it's not an ideal situation to be in, asking them what events they've going to or what they're launching seems like a great baby step to salvaging and rekindling the relationship rather than simply giving up and thinking "damn, I should follow up but I'm out of things to discuss so won't even bother."
Mr. Derek, your videos are very helpful. There's so much I have learnt from your videos than I would learn in a class. Looking forward to achieving my goals using your methods. Thank you so much.
Wow, this took a lot of the uncertainty out of how I should be following up - stalk people ;). Seriously though, this was truely helpful Derek - thank you. I've never done a lot of networking but the few times I have, my follow up was along the lines of the nice to meet you email.
Always great, sane, no bs advice. Thanks Derek.
hi derek; more proof that the answers are far simpler than we think they will be. great system. as a blind computer user will have to think of an easy way for me to do that while at networking events. may have to depend on whoever I'm at the event with to make a list with topic reminders. thanks, max
you can do one of two more things... you can type a draft of an email when you have a break at the conference and schedule it to automatically send on the day you think the other person will read it.
second, I always try to say something about what we talked about or ask a question about something related to our conversation. The point is to remind them of who you are. This is what I do: "it was great to meet you at the So and So confrence. It was great to chat with you about [insert topic or tidbit from conversation]." The rest you nailed perfectly Derek.
Great tips!
Great stuff. Another tip for introverts when meeting people at conferences, if you want to be remembered, be INTRESTED, not interesting. You don't have to talk about yourself, get the other person to talk about themselves.
Good ideas. Short and to the point.
This is great stuff getting ready for sxsw craziness here in austin and preparing for all the emails I will send. Thanks
Great stuff, Derek!
I love your videos. Thank you :)
I started setting reminders in google calender to follow up with great people I met and then started inviting them to my calendar event. They would get the notification and sometimes even accept the invitation. I usually put a nice message in the note section like "remember to follow up with this guy his business was awesome and we need to know more."
That's awesome! I do this too! I've also been putting in keywords to help me remember something about them. "In the finance industry. Hates muffins. Happy face tie guy."
Derek, you are an introverted??? Ha-ha-ha! Thank you for sharing! :) Much love and respect for what you do.
Thanks for sharing the followup framework Derek, most helpful. I shall get going with practising this. Do you take sugar with your tea? What's the latest 3 books you've been reading?
I like this simple but best advice for in introvert :)
Follow up is so fundamentally imperitive for everyone.
Hey Derek, great video and advice! Have you ever used Boomerang for Gmail or the Mailbox App to help you with the Followup Framework? BTW, awesome belt. Did you get it from Will Smith off the set of Hitch?
Great tips and so simple! Do you also 'stalk' them on social media :)
This video doesn't have Closed Caption option. This is unuseable for me.
Introverted?! You?! Get out of here! Great tips though man.
i just play extroverted on camera ;-)
Derek Halpern some of the best extroverts are really introverts in disguise. People do not believe I was the super shy kid until I was like 23 either!
Derek Halpern BeeboiZam There's a term for that. Noisy introvert. It's where we love our peace and quiet, love being alone. But there are moments where we're so full of life and energy that people don't believe we're introverts!