Personal Elevator Pitch - Closing Out and Following Up

The video emphasizes the importance of closing conversations effectively, as it leaves a lasting impression. It highlights the need to express appreciation, even to difficult individuals, as this can foster goodwill and future assistance. Maintaining contact through business cards or LinkedIn is crucial for networking. Following up with emails or alerts can keep you in the contact's mind, potentially leading to long-term opportunities.

Why is the way you end a conversation crucial?

• It determines the length of the conversation.

• It helps you avoid future interactions.

• It leaves a lasting impression on the other person.

• It shows how much you know about the topic.

What is a suggested way to end a conversation positively?

• By ignoring the other person's comments.

• By expressing gratitude and offering compliments.

• By discussing unrelated topics.

• By leaving abruptly without saying goodbye.

How can showing appreciation to self-centered individuals be beneficial?

• It can lead to reciprocal benefits as they seek recognition.

• It makes them less self-centered.

• It helps you avoid future interactions with them.

• It encourages them to talk more about themselves.

What is a recommended way to maintain contact after an initial meeting?

• By avoiding any form of contact.

• By sending them daily emails.

• By connecting on LinkedIn and using Google Alerts.

• By ignoring their messages.

Why is it important to keep yourself in someone's mind after an interaction?

• To avoid any future interactions.

• To make them feel guilty for not helping you.

• To create potential long-term opportunities.

• To ensure they remember your name.