1. Show interest in the people you meet

1. Show interest in the people you meet.

The worst way to introduce yourself is with a pitch. Instead, start by asking about the person with whom you are speaking. Find out what he or she does and needs and make the conversation personal. Not only are people happy when you show interest in them, but what they have to say will help you angle your pitch in the future. -Holly Chessman, Glance Networks Inc.

2. Engage on an authentic level. 

New entrepreneurs often fall into the mistake of talking too much about themselves and their products. People grow tired of hearing about other people. Engaging on an authentic level and asking lots of questions about the other person goes a long way toward getting them to remember you and your business. - Jennifer Mellon, Trustify

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