Reconnecting With Lost Contacts: How to Overcome Awkwardness and Build New Bridges
Have you ever let a promising connection or relationship slip away because you didn't follow up in a timely manner? Or perhaps someone didn't seem worth networking with before, but now they could be a key player in your industry. Whatever the reason, trying to reconnect can feel awkward.
In this episode, we discuss strategies for getting back in touch without feeling embarrassed. You'll learn tips for crafting an outreach message that acknowledges the lapse while focusing on mutual benefit. We'll also talk about setting the right tone and making the other person feel valued, not used.
It's never too late to revive dormant relationships and create meaningful bonds, even if time has passed. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence to reopen closed doors in a genuine, professional way.
In this episode:
Phil Yanov is the founder, show runner, and host of Tech After Five and Networking Over Coffee.
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Scott Pfeiffer is the Business Strategy Consultant at Strategy Business Consulting.
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