Comments on: Want to be successful? Then get introduced to it! http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/ I'm Kind of a Big Deal Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:30:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-68110 Neil Patel Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:14:10 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-68110 It gives you instant credibility. It gives you instant credibility.

]]> By: Inner Game http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-68022 Inner Game Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:29:12 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-68022 that very true , if you introduce your friends commonly they will do the same for you, much better than asking to be intoduced that very true , if you introduce your friends commonly they will do the same for you, much better than asking to be intoduced

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-67188 Neil Patel Tue, 11 May 2010 23:46:44 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-67188 Yes because you instantly get credibility that would normal take a very long time. Yes because you instantly get credibility that would normal take a very long time.

]]> By: Net Age http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-67124 Net Age Mon, 10 May 2010 08:50:48 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-67124 A formal introduction from a respected person has value beyond belief! Nothing opens doors faster than a good introduction. It pretty much means you've got the job.... A formal introduction from a respected person has value beyond belief! Nothing opens doors faster than a good introduction. It pretty much means you’ve got the job….

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-50055 Neil Patel Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:28:44 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-50055 Right, so what should be important for you to understand is that when you meet people at conferences, learn the art of building rapport and communicating. Right, so what should be important for you to understand is that when you meet people at conferences, learn the art of building rapport and communicating.

]]> By: Glenn Torres - Mortgage Refinancing http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-49060 Glenn Torres - Mortgage Refinancing Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:37:42 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-49060 I Agree!!! Some people that I've met through friends, or even friends of friends are people that actually BECOME my friends. I think it's because we usually meet them in a more informal setting and there is an opportunity to know each other better. At conferences it's more like a lot of handshakes and awkward small talk while everybody tries to look their best. Nobody is really comfortable. And building comfort levels with one another is what really builds a relationship. glenn I Agree!!!
Some people that I’ve met through friends, or even friends of friends are people that actually BECOME my friends. I think it’s because we usually meet them in a more informal setting and there is an opportunity to know each other better. At conferences it’s more like a lot of handshakes and awkward small talk while everybody tries to look their best. Nobody is really comfortable. And building comfort levels with one another is what really builds a relationship.

glenn

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-47478 Neil Patel Thu, 07 May 2009 05:54:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-47478 The cool part is, they will then introduce you to others. The cool part is, they will then introduce you to others.

]]> By: Byron Woodson http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-47461 Byron Woodson Wed, 06 May 2009 23:12:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-47461 introducing people is a mantra i'm starting to live by introducing people is a mantra i’m starting to live by

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-44019 Neil Patel Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:39:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-44019 Thanks! I would really appreciate that. Thanks! I would really appreciate that.

]]> By: Apollo http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-18690 Apollo Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:31:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-18690 I agree with what you said about the power of introductions. I think I have to send some people over your way so they can read this as well. Nice post. I agree with what you said about the power of introductions. I think I have to send some people over your way so they can read this as well. Nice post.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-17326 Neil Patel Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:00:31 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-17326 Glad to see it working for you. :) Glad to see it working for you. :)

]]> By: Doug http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-17124 Doug Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:28:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-17124 Great post~ I am always willing to introduce my friends or anyone i believe another person would benefit from~in many of my cases i found that the more i introduce the more i am introduced~it simple math~i have also seen that when i introduce any of my friends to a new person they freeze and dont know what to say and engage in conversation~ i always tell them that meeting a stranger is one of the most thrilling things since you dont know them ...then you have a world of questions to ask them and a world of things to know of them and if they are interesting all you would need to do is listen as Neil stated...we are in a planet filled with strangers ..lets go out there and meet some of them~ :) Great post~ I am always willing to introduce my friends or anyone i believe another person would benefit from~in many of my cases i found that the more i introduce the more i am introduced~it simple math~i have also seen that when i introduce any of my friends to a new person they freeze and dont know what to say and engage in conversation~ i always tell them that meeting a stranger is one of the most thrilling things since you dont know them …then you have a world of questions to ask them and a world of things to know of them and if they are interesting all you would need to do is listen as Neil stated…we are in a planet filled with strangers ..lets go out there and meet some of them~ :)

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15978 Neil Patel Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:59:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15978 The key is to strike up a conversation that lets them talk and allows you to listen. This way you can truly get to know them. The key is to strike up a conversation that lets them talk and allows you to listen. This way you can truly get to know them.

]]> By: Bruce Cat http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15961 Bruce Cat Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:47:09 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15961 I couldn't agree more. I have met many new friends and clients this way. But, the hardest part for me is to strike up a good conversation after being introduced. I couldn’t agree more. I have met many new friends and clients this way. But, the hardest part for me is to strike up a good conversation after being introduced.

]]> By: Chris Estes http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15420 Chris Estes Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:40:21 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15420 Often times I never make it back to a page I leave comments on. I was cruising through my spam folder and found this comment. Something about being successful and nipple covers brought me back. It isn't often the two intersect. Often times I never make it back to a page I leave comments on. I was cruising through my spam folder and found this comment. Something about being successful and nipple covers brought me back. It isn’t often the two intersect.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15367 Neil Patel Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:20:57 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15367 LOL! Vinh was in my Internet Marketing class in school and he gave a presentation on how he is trying to make money online by selling nipple covers. LOL! Vinh was in my Internet Marketing class in school and he gave a presentation on how he is trying to make money online by selling nipple covers.

]]> By: Ken Savage http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15040 Ken Savage Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:49:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-15040 You can't drop a comment about a nipple covers site and not expand upon that! You can’t drop a comment about a nipple covers site and not expand upon that!

]]> By: Christopher Rees http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14720 Christopher Rees Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:56:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14720 Sounds great. I'll drop you a line over the weekend, I look forward to talking with you. Regards, Christopher Rees President, Palaestra Training IT Certification and Training Videos www.palaestratraining.com 1-800-324-0946 Sounds great. I’ll drop you a line over the weekend, I look forward to talking with you.

Regards,

Christopher Rees
President,
Palaestra Training
IT Certification and Training Videos
http://www.palaestratraining.com
1-800-324-0946

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14538 Neil Patel Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:11:38 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14538 It was great meeting you as well Vinh. Best of luck on your nipple covers site. It was great meeting you as well Vinh. Best of luck on your nipple covers site.

]]> By: Vinh Nguyen http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14511 Vinh Nguyen Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:58:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14511 hi Andy... hi Neil... It's Vinh, we've been introduced earlier. I am happy to have met you guys physically! hi Andy… hi Neil… It’s Vinh, we’ve been introduced earlier. I am happy to have met you guys physically!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14468 Neil Patel Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:41:58 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14468 Smart move... that is a very effective tactic because it can also bring instant credibility. Smart move… that is a very effective tactic because it can also bring instant credibility.

]]> By: michael brito http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14465 michael brito Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:12:58 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14465 i agree with this 100%. i have met many clients this way and am able to call these people friends now. when i'm in a social situation and i see a friend of mine talking with someone i don't know i go up to them and if my friend doesn't introduce me, i introduce myself. i have met many great (and a few dicks, but very few) people this way. i agree with this 100%. i have met many clients this way and am able to call these people friends now.

when i’m in a social situation and i see a friend of mine talking with someone i don’t know i go up to them and if my friend doesn’t introduce me, i introduce myself. i have met many great (and a few dicks, but very few) people this way.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14407 Neil Patel Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:08:04 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14407 Thanks Andy! Best of luck with your future ventures and hopefully the Internet marketing class came in handy. Thanks Andy! Best of luck with your future ventures and hopefully the Internet marketing class came in handy.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14405 Neil Patel Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:04:56 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14405 I am interested in hearing more about your startup case study offer. When you get a chance, shoot me an email with the details. As for the tailor, I am not sure if my assistant contacted them yet. But either way, thanks for the recommendation. I am interested in hearing more about your startup case study offer. When you get a chance, shoot me an email with the details.

As for the tailor, I am not sure if my assistant contacted them yet. But either way, thanks for the recommendation.

]]> By: Andy Dang http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14398 Andy Dang Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:27:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14398 Hey Neil, this is andy from your internet marketing class last semester. Didn't really get a chance to talk to you much, but just wanted to wish you the best of everything. -Andy Hey Neil, this is andy from your internet marketing class last semester. Didn’t really get a chance to talk to you much, but just wanted to wish you the best of everything. -Andy

]]> By: Christopher Rees http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14355 Christopher Rees Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:43:16 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14355 I couldn't agree more Neil. I've always prided myself on my ability to network people together, to draw from who I know and who I can put them in touch with. Whenever I meet someone new, I usually immediately learn a few things about them and start going through my mental Rolodex of who this new person could benefit from meeting, or who do I know that could benefit from meeting this person. I may talk about it right then, or I might just make a mental note and revisit the relationship(s) down the road if the need arises. It's always worked great, and as you've said.. people are grateful, and often return the favor. I've met quite a few people who have helped me in one way or another over the years using this technique... So again, spot-on advice. Now if you and I can just pull resources.. :) Let me know if you ever want to take a startup company on as a case study, to show the dramatic effects your marketing can have on their business and overall growth (meaning we'll feature it throughout our site as well, documenting our growth as a result - and recommending all of our customers to ACS....) Keep up the great work, I always enjoy reading your posts. Have you caught up with the custom tailor I told you about? He's very interested in working with you, and if you have a decent size order, or have a few people who would be ordering at the same time, he'll probably come to you, complete with hundreds of fabrics, styles, etc, to choose from. He's done that for friends of mine, and it really makes it convenient. The ultimate in personal shopping.. :) Christopher Rees President, Palaestra Training www.palaestratraining.com I couldn’t agree more Neil. I’ve always prided myself on my ability to network people together, to draw from who I know and who I can put them in touch with. Whenever I meet someone new, I usually immediately learn a few things about them and start going through my mental Rolodex of who this new person could benefit from meeting, or who do I know that could benefit from meeting this person. I may talk about it right then, or I might just make a mental note and revisit the relationship(s) down the road if the need arises.

It’s always worked great, and as you’ve said.. people are grateful, and often return the favor. I’ve met quite a few people who have helped me in one way or another over the years using this technique… So again, spot-on advice.

Now if you and I can just pull resources.. :)

Let me know if you ever want to take a startup company on as a case study, to show the dramatic effects your marketing can have on their business and overall growth (meaning we’ll feature it throughout our site as well, documenting our growth as a result – and recommending all of our customers to ACS….)

Keep up the great work, I always enjoy reading your posts. Have you caught up with the custom tailor I told you about? He’s very interested in working with you, and if you have a decent size order, or have a few people who would be ordering at the same time, he’ll probably come to you, complete with hundreds of fabrics, styles, etc, to choose from. He’s done that for friends of mine, and it really makes it convenient. The ultimate in personal shopping.. :)

Christopher Rees
President,
Palaestra Training
http://www.palaestratraining.com

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14346 Neil Patel Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:47:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14346 Yea flattery is never a really good idea because some people will think you are lower than them. Yea flattery is never a really good idea because some people will think you are lower than them.

]]> By: Josh Buckley http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14342 Josh Buckley Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:16:45 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14342 Ah, very good idea. I guess flattery also can help? However, that could also be percieved as though you were being fake. I never like to be too forward with these things, by just saying "hey, i've added you because i'm trying to build up my contact base" Rather, i try to have a question ready, or some reason to get in touch. Ah, very good idea.
I guess flattery also can help? However, that could also be percieved as though you were being fake.

I never like to be too forward with these things, by just saying “hey, i’ve added you because i’m trying to build up my contact base” Rather, i try to have a question ready, or some reason to get in touch.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14337 Neil Patel Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:04:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14337 I usually try to pick my targets ahead of time and try to get to know a little about them. You can do this by asking others they know, or easy drop on a conversation they are having. Once you figure out their interests then you can strike up a conversation that would interest them. I usually try to pick my targets ahead of time and try to get to know a little about them. You can do this by asking others they know, or easy drop on a conversation they are having.

Once you figure out their interests then you can strike up a conversation that would interest them.

]]> By: Josh Buckley http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14336 Josh Buckley Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:30:39 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/09/want-to-be-successful-then-get-introduced-to-it/#comment-14336 Nice post neil, couldn't agree more! I definitely agree that It can get awkward, and don't like to put my friends in this situation. However, sometimes the chance is too good and there's a contact that I really need or would love to have. How would you go about introducing yourself to the contact when speaking to them? That can be a challenge in itself, to prove to the person that you are worth their time. Nice post neil, couldn’t agree more!

I definitely agree that It can get awkward, and don’t like to put my friends in this situation. However, sometimes the chance is too good and there’s a contact that I really need or would love to have.

How would you go about introducing yourself to the contact when speaking to them? That can be a challenge in itself, to prove to the person that you are worth their time.

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