How To ACE Coffee Chats (Proven System for Getting Referrals)

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☕🤝 You’ve finally booked a coffee chat.. but now what? Most people freeze, ask basic questions, or walk away with nothing. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In this video, I’ll show you the exact system I use to run coffee chats so smoothly that people WANT to help you without you even asking! You’ll learn how to prep the right way, navigate the three stages of a coffee chat, ask questions that spark real connection, and follow up in a way that makes people remember you. These methods helped me build mentorships and earn referrals from people I barely knew, including one contact who referred me three times! Whether you’re exploring industries, switching careers, networking into a role, or preparing for recruiting season, this will change the way you approach coffee chats, forever. —————— ⚠️👀 The links to the other two videos in this series that I mentioned will be up here by next week. Subscribe to be the first to watch them! —————— Grateful you’re here. Let me know in the comments how your last coffee chat went or share any feedback! ☕ —————— 00:00 Introduction & Video Objective 01:03 Building Trust and Connection 01:37 Three Parts of a Coffee Chat 02:16 Preparation for the Call 04:41 How to Answer Tell me About Yourself 06:44 Answering 'Why This Company/Role?' 08:38 Executing the Coffee Chat: Small Talk 10:03 Q&A Portion 13:31 General Tips for a Successful Coffee Chat 15:46 Concluding the Call and Following Up 19:02 Series Overview and Final Thoughts —————— #coffeechat #networking #career #jobsearch #careeradvice #networkingtips #informationalinterview #jobsearchtips #careerstrategy #professionalnetworking #interviewprep #careergrowth #careerdevelopment coffee chat tips, how to prepare for a coffee chat, informational interview questions, coffee chat strategy, how to get referrals, job search networking, Steve Dalton Two Hour Job Search, TIARA framework, career networking tips, how to talk to professionals, how to impress in a coffee chat, job search advice, break into tech, break into consulting, professional communication tips.