I’m not a pro, but here’s what I’ve learned along the way:
Randomly add value to peoples’ lives that you want to keep in touch with.
This looks like:
- Meet interesting people
- Learn what they care about
- What out for related things you see
- Send them their way
These “things” can be serious, like useful tools, apps, or news — or can be silly, like memes.
Simply check in once in a while.
- People want to help you, but you need to put in the work too
- Craft good, compelling, detailed requests for help. As opposed to lazy asks.
- If someone does something nice for you — like making an intro — always follow up with them and let them know how things went.