I was sure networking was just awkward small talk, but a 15-minute chat at a Denver conference last month actually led to a referral for a project.

Has anyone else had a quick connection turn into something real, or is it usually just exchanging business cards?

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Denver's a great scene for that. I've found those quick chats work best when you skip the elevator pitch and ask one real question about their current work problem. What specific thing did you discuss that made your chat stand out from the usual small talk?

julia_carter701mo ago

Wait, you skip the elevator pitch? That's wild. I always feel like I have to say my whole job title first.

the_lucas1mo ago

Asked about their biggest bottleneck right now.