{"id":2692,"date":"2024-01-09T18:53:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T18:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/ae\/2024\/01\/09\/the-dos-and-donts-of-networking-follow-ups\/"},"modified":"2024-01-09T18:53:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T18:53:23","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-networking-follow-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/ae\/2024\/01\/09\/the-dos-and-donts-of-networking-follow-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Networking Follow-Ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">One of the critical techniques within the art form of networking is understanding how to effectively follow up with potential customers, contacts and <a href=\"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/au\/bxponential-partners\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">partners<\/span><\/span><\/a>. You don\u2019t want to annoy of offend someone, but at the same time, if you\u2019re too passive, an opportunity might pass you by.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There is plenty you can do to refine your follow-up technique. From all the events and networking support that we\u2019ve provided to our members at<span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"> <a style=\"color: #0092bc;\" href=\"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Bx<\/span><\/a><\/span>, here are some hot tips to make sure you\u2019re making the most of your networking follow-ups:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">Dos:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">Prompt Follow-Ups:<\/span><\/strong> After an initial meeting or event, promptly follow up within 24-48 hours. It demonstrates your interest and keeps the conversation fresh in everyone\u2019s minds. You also want to be the first one to follow up, if possible, to show your enthusiasm for the opportunity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">Personalise Your Message<\/span><\/strong>: Tailor your follow-up message. Reference a topic you discussed or something unique about the individual or the conversation to show you were actively engaged. It really is obvious when you get copy-pasted and templated emails, and that will often sour the other person\u2019s impression of you.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>xpress Gratitude<\/strong><\/span>: Always xpress gratitude for the time and conversation shared. It\u2019s essential to acknowledge and appreciate the other person&#8217;s time.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Provide Value:<\/strong><\/span> If your follow-up is nothing more than a sales pitch, it\u2019s going to be very easy to move to the email trash can. Offer something of value in your follow-up, whether it&#8217;s a resource, an article, or a piece of information that aligns with the conversation. This showcases your willingness to contribute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Be Clear in Your Intentions:<\/strong><\/span> Clearly state your reason for following up. Whether it&#8217;s for further discussion, collaboration, or even just to stay in touch, clarity is key.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Follow Through on Promises:<\/strong><\/span> If you promised to provide something or set up another meeting, make sure to follow through. It builds trust and reliability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Stay Consistent:<\/strong><\/span> Regular, periodic follow-ups are essential for maintaining the relationship. It keeps the connection alive and shows your commitment. Don\u2019t worry if this seems one-sided, and don\u2019t wait for the other person to take the initiative. It\u2019s more important that you keep communicating, even if the other party simply prefers to respond to your outreaches.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Leverage Multiple Channels:<\/strong><\/span> Utilise various communication channels \u2013 email, <a href=\"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/au\/are-you-harnessing-social-media-for-your-business\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">social media<\/span><\/span><\/a>, or even a handwritten note \u2013 to diversify and reinforce your message, and make sure that you\u2019re easy to find if the other person is looking for you.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Be Patient:<\/strong><\/span> Understand that not everyone responds immediately. Give the person time to revert. Patience is key in networking.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Ask for Feedback:<\/strong><\/span> Invite feedback or suggestions on how you can improve or add value. It shows your willingness to learn and grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">Don&#8217;ts:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Be Generic<\/strong><\/span>: As mentioned above, avoid generic, templated follow-ups. They come off as insincere and diminish the value of your outreach. For this same reason, do not leverage AI to do the writing. AI writing tools might look impressive, but all they do is draw information that they\u2019ve already had input into the system. By default, this content will therefore be generic.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Avoid Being Pushy:<\/strong><\/span> While follow-ups are important, don&#8217;t overdo it. Bombarding someone with multiple messages can be off-putting. A good rule of thumb is to follow-up no more than three times, with 2-3 days between outreaches.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Don\u2019t ignore their response:<\/strong><\/span> When you do get a response, be sure to action it instantly (unless it comes in between work hours). You want to be as responsive as you are proactive with the follow-ups.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Just Talk About Yourself:<\/strong><\/span> A follow-up isn\u2019t a platform to talk solely about yourself or your achievements. Keep the focus on the other person and the shared conversation. There\u2019s a good rule here that your email should have a ration of at least two \u201cyou&#8217;s\u201d for every one \u201cI\u201d or \u201cwe\u201d.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Avoid Making Assumptions:<\/strong> <\/span>Don\u2019t assume the recipient remembers every detail of your initial interaction. Provide context and refresh their memory if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Overpromise<\/strong><\/span>: Be cautious with promises. Only commit to what you can realistically deliver to avoid disappointment or loss of credibility.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Overlook Relevance:<\/strong><\/span> Ensure your follow-up is relevant and timely. Sending unrelated or outdated information can be counterproductive.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Avoid Neglecting Follow-Up on Connections:<\/strong><\/span> Even if you feel a connection might not yield immediate benefits, don\u2019t neglect to follow up. You never know when it might become valuable, and often a follow-up early on can lead to a business opportunity years down the track that wouldn\u2019t have happened otherwise.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Burn Bridges:<\/strong><\/span> Even if a connection doesn\u2019t seem immediately fruitful, avoid dismissing or disregarding the relationship. Networking is about long-term connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">More than anything else, just remember to be genuine. <a href=\"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/au\/is-networking-worth-your-time\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"color: #0092bc;\">Networking<\/span><\/span><\/a> is, ultimately, about people connecting with other people, and we would all prefer to connect with a real person than a \u201cslick salesperson\u201d type\u2026 no matter how good they are at that particular role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow these best practices and you\u2019ll find that your emails and follow-up calls are getting some xceptional traction!<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________<\/p>\n<p>This article was written by\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0093bc;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0093bc;\" href=\"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bx<\/a>\u00a0|<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #0093bc;\"><a style=\"color: #0093bc;\" href=\"https:\/\/bxnetworking.com\/\">\u00a0Business Networking Reimagined<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for<span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u00a0our dynamic community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and founders.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since 2015, Bx\u00ae has helped thousands of businesses create meaningful, long-lasting referral partnerships to unlock an abundance of leads quickly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We do this by ensuring every meeting we run is professional yet fun, and it must follow our award-winning &amp; proven formula, which does not include selling to each other! 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