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When you want your old network to open doors rather than just buy, this covers how to ask in a way that respects their time and reputation. It shows how to make the ask easy, give a forwardable blurb, and offer a graceful out so no one feels used. Practical for turning one warm relationship into several honest conversations.
How to Ask for a Warm Intro
From Kristina Hu (Hu Knows) by Kristina Hu ~8 min read
- Write the two line intro blurb so it is trivial for them to forward
- Always give an easy no so the ask never feels like pressure
- Offer to reciprocate, giving intros first builds the goodwill you draw on
