29: Come Together (No, Not Like That)

Everyone says they want more opportunities.Better connections.Better ideas.Better results.But most people are trying to do it all from behind a screen.In this episode of Coffee With Dan, Dan Meredith and Jay Alderton get into something that sounds simple… but most people still aren’t doing.Getting in the room.Meeting people.Having conversations.Putting yourself in environments where things actually happen.Because as much as online business, social media and automation have their place…Nothing replaces real life.They talk about:Why people constantly talk themselves out of going to eventsThe excuses that sound reasonable… but keep you stuckWhat actually happens when you make the effort and show upWhy the best conversations happen outside the main roomHow one conversation can turn into opportunities, clients or long-term relationshipsThe simple things you can do to get more out of any event you attendWhy most people waste events even when they do goThere’s also a very honest breakdown of what goes into putting events on, why people cancelling last minute is a nightmare, and why if you want more of these things… you actually need to support them.Plus some very practical advice on:Meeting people without being awkwardRemembering names (or recovering when you don’t)Following up properly instead of letting connections dieTurning conversations into something useful afterwardsAnd a reminder that the majority of people out there… are actually sound.If you’ve been feeling stuck, isolated, or like everything’s happening for other people but not you…There’s a good chance you’re just not putting yourself in the right rooms.Follow Dan MeredithInstagram: @therealdanmeredithFollow Jay AldertonInstagram: @jayaldertonContact the [email protected]:00 – What “Come Together” actually means03:01 – Why people avoid events (and justify it)06:02 – The reality: it’s always worth it once you go10:15 – You can’t see the label when you’re inside the jar14:30 – Where the real value of events actually comes from18:45 – Why most people waste events23:10 – Practical tips to get more from any event28:30 – Conversations, connections and opportunities34:50 – Why follow-up is where most people fail39:10 – The reality of putting events on44:20 – Why people cancelling last minute kills events48:30 – Online vs real life connection52:00 – Final thoughts: get in the room