The Hot 100 List: How I Network Effectively | E86

You meet someone amazing and you have the best intention to stay in touch with them only to find years have gone by and you totally dropped the ball.

You want to reach out now but it feels awkward and you overthink it. You never reach out and this potential friend, business partner, or employer just drifts out of your life.

Staying connected with your network doesn’t need to be a challenge.

In this episode, I want to share a tool I use to stay top of mind with my network and walk you through the step-by-step process on how to create, manage, and execute a “hot 100 list.”

Key Takeaways:

Why a process for remembering to reach out is important
How to create a hot 100 list
A script for what to say when you reach out

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