The First Ten worksheet · Cultivate A Network Of Champions
The First Ten
I made this one page for everyone who came to my free Audit Session or watched the replay. Fill it in right here or print it, write down ten people who would take your call, and send one note before you put it away. A little is enough, and you can come back to this page any week to do the steps again.
Nothing you type here is saved or sent to me, so print the page or save it as a PDF before you close it.
Step one · Ten names, three stars
My first ten
Write down ten people who would take your call tomorrow: people who like you, who know the kind of people you want to meet, and who you'd enjoy hearing from. Then star the three you'd most enjoy hearing from, because your note goes to one of them.
| Person | Name | How we know each other | One real detail | What I could offer | Top three |
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| Person 10 |
Step two · Before you put this away
One note
Pick one of your three stars and write them a short note with one real detail and no ask. The detail can be something they told you or a project they mentioned, and “I was just thinking about you” is plenty. It takes about three minutes, and you can send it by text, email or LinkedIn.
Step three · One question
My first ask
“Who do you know that I should know?”
Pick a day this week, write “first ask” on your calendar, and on that day ask one of your ten this question. Then listen.
When you don't hear back
The follow-up rule
If you don't hear back, follow up two or three times. Keep each one kind and short, because messages easily get overlooked.
The four parts
The Networking Is A Piece Of C.A.K.E. Framework
Turning relationships into revenue means being yourself, following up, and staying in touch so people remember you.
Confidence
You have something to offer in every conversation, and you deserve to be in the room. Confidence comes from doing, even before you feel ready.
Authenticity
Part of finding your competitive edge is being vulnerable and authentic. People don't connect with perfection. They connect with the real you.
Keep In Touch
Follow up and stand out.
Explorative
Ask questions, be curious, and lean into learning, not just talking.
Next step
If you want six weeks of this with me, book a call: