The goal is a conversation, not a performance.
Direct answer
At a networking event, introduce yourself with your name, what you do and a short detail that invites a question, then ask about the other person. Listen, take a card or contact, and follow up within a couple of days.
A simple formula
"Hi, I'm [name]. I [what you do], and I'm especially interested in [topic]. What brings you here?"
Questions to ask
- What are you working on right now?
- How did you get into this field?
- What would make this event worthwhile for you?
Follow up
"Great to meet you at [event]. I enjoyed hearing about [topic]. Here is the article I mentioned."
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's How to Give a Convincing Elevator Pitch course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 50 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Be curious, be brief, follow up.
