Business Conversations Made Simple: Start Strong Every Time | 927
from Inside BS Show Hosted by Dave Lorenzo
What You’ll Discover Today A simple way to open any business conversation using common ground. How to prep fast when you have zero research time. The “wingman” move that gets decision-makers to lean in. How to get event organizers to make warm introductions for you. The right way to approach a speaker so they remember you. Key Topics Discussed Lead with commonality Do your homework. Pick one real point you share. Use it to open, then pivot to value fast. Case study: a three-hour first-class chat sparked by a parenting angle. On-the-fly openers Listen in the room for a detail you can mirror. Or use a shared event moment to start. Example: a name-tag mix-up turned into a smart opener, then a business talk. How to use a wingman Have a partner brag about you, then hand you the mic. Limit to two or three times per event to avoid looking scripted. Leverage the Organzier Ask the host or check-in staff for a personal intro to your target contact. It is part of their job and they know the room. Approach speakers the right way Lead with a specific compliment and one takeaway. Be kind, brief, and clear about why you’re following up.
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