Everyone says it. “Get a personal introduction and you will be much better.”

Also, what? I go to that guy when he imagined at lunch and me, pointed out that I like $ 850 000 for my new business be? “No, I do not.

There are actually getting much better options, personal performance, such as:

1 . Rejections Via

Yes, rejections have a rosy side. Each time a lender or investor reject your business plan, call and ask who they recommend as a good prospect. < ; /> br />

; Voila! It is your own imagination.

2 Via Research

Take your research to identify something in common between you and the lender / investor. Maybe your neighbor went to the same college he. tat Perhaps your children are both in ice hockey.

The common link is that to get your personal approach.
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For example, you discover that he is a Scout leader, as you were. start Sunday: “As a Scout leader in me the importance of teaching leadership skills taught to my team.”
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About a third common contact

are people who can provide for both of you, either in your professional life or personal circles.

This is some leg work instead. You need to hook up with the person the person who knows him knows. But it is worth it. The gold mine of information that you see on the road, and the ever valuable personal introduction, make every moment worthwhile.

; Is this imposing on people? Not at all. People want to be asked. They love the feeling of importance. They give both.

Do not be surprised if a trip like this turns other investors / lenders that you had not thought of.

4 Via a chance encounter

you suspect that Mr. Gingle is on the Investor Forum in the next week? “Well, what the hell is stopping you? line up that intro now.

If you make it, at his table during lunch be, you have a home run hit. But any “chance” meeting just fine. All you need is a few minutes to give your introduction Investor Pitch.

your goal is must tell him that it’s OK for you to manage a business plan to send his attention. That, realistically, he will have all the time at a short meeting as it is.
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your lender / investor clients. Some were very successful and brought him a lot of money.

; If you do not get on your person, you try to get that particular client. Industry conferences are always a good bet. Local business conferences often work well. />

I can not sufficiently emphasize the importance of research on your potential investment partners. It does not matter whether the bank around the corner or the venture capital firm on the other side of the country. Find out what you can – names , biographies, hobbies, speeches, education and career.

Then when you do a personal introduction (and it is always at a time when you least expect it!), have They make the “info glue” for the introduction of embroidery.

Good luck on your adventure!