How to Follow Up From an Initial Coffee Chat!

One of my biggest weaknesses that I have been working on over the last couple years is: relationship management.

For the longest time, I used to be that guy that wouldn’t reply to your texts for weeks and would only reach out when it’s urgent or I need something.

This would be me:

I became more aware of this in 2022.

This bad habit starting showing up in my professional relationships.

I started realising that I would be so good at having initial “coffee chats” but wouldn’t know how to convert those into long term relationships.

Looking back, I have had chats with so many cool people - from CEO’s, to MP’s to Celebrities, Sports Legends and even a Billionaire … but none of those mean anything now.

I used to think networking was all about having chats with as many established people as possible.

Only to realise I was ‘playing the game’ wrong the entire time.

Networking isn’t only about the number of people you know, but more importantly about the depth of the relationships you have.

This week, I share 5 steps to follow after you initially meet someone + a relationship management tracker I use: