Give Before You Ask

The fastest way to be remembered is to give someone something valuable within minutes of meeting them: an introduction, an idea, a resource, or a genuinely thoughtful observation about their work. People remember who helped them far longer than who impressed them.

Before the first paid conversation, offer a small gift — a teardown, an annotated resource, or a thirty-second Loom video with one concrete suggestion. Reciprocity starts the relationship in your favor.