💼 Networking / Outreach
High-Response Cold Networking Script
"Most networking requests are ignored because they sound like a transaction."
Asking to "pick someone's brain" without context feels entitled and lazy. These messages trigger a 90% ignore rate because they offer no value to the recipient, only a demand on their time.
Successful outreach triggers "Reciprocity Bias." By starting with specific recognition of their work, you differentiate yourself from "takers" and build immediate psychological rapport.
"Hi [Name], I've been following your work on [Project] and was struck by [Specific Detail]. I'm working on something similar and would love to hear your perspective on [Topic]. Open to a brief chat?"
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